For The Love Of Port

Since Tuesday, I had over a dozen family members descend on us. Many stayed here while others at a close by Marriott. Each day, I prepared dinner and Thanksgiving was held here as well. I have probably gained 10 pounds in a week, with my brother around ... we went through literally dozens of bottles of wine ... including a Burgundy offline. I have not spent much time on my computer and have so many emails and posts to catch up on that it will take me a week. From a new Blog spot and a Profile in Port to the release of the upcoming newsletter ... all will be coming forth over the next several days.

Roy, what exactly is a Burgundy offline?

"Offline" usually refers to a gathering held in meat space. (Also known as the real world, and used as opposed to on the internet.)

A Burgundy offline would be a gathering devoted to drinking Burgundy wines... which sounds like it would be a lot of fun!

Glad you made it through the week, Roy! I'm back from visiting my family in Kansas City, too. The 1963 Fonseca was a big hit, and went exceptionally well with turkey and dressing. I was a bit surprised by how well it paired, but I can't really put my finger on why I was surprised.

Glenn, if Roy had written "dozens of bottles offline...including a Burgundy," or "dozens of bottles...including a Burgundy...offline", then I would have assumed that meaning as well. But since Roy wrote that differently, I wondered if he meant something else. On another note, I am glad you got to have a 1963 vintage port. Can't say I've ever had that pleasure. :)

Roy Hersh wrote:including a Burgundy offline.

ugg! You mean that color challenged, subtle, bouquet oriented stuff? What's the point! :twisted: :help:
-Dave-

David, you don't like Burgundy? Say it isn't so!

"On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti."

Ray Barnes wrote:Glenn, if Roy had written "dozens of bottles offline...including a Burgundy," or "dozens of bottles...including a Burgundy...offline", then I would have assumed that meaning as well. But since Roy wrote that differently, I wondered if he meant something else.

From what I know of Roy, I think a more appropriate translation would be "dozens of bottles of Burgundy offline..."

On another note, I am glad you got to have a 1963 vintage port. Can't say I've ever had that pleasure. :)

It was pretty interesting. I have a tasting note that I'll get around to transcribing within a day or two. I believe I now understand why many people refer to Fonseca as having a more "feminine" style.

I am looking forward to hearing what Roy has to say here..and if he is drink dozens of Burgundy, he is pretty fortunate.

If I can recall an anecdote from the current issue of Decanter, there was a lunch at Ch. Mouton Rothschild where the Baron was hosting his good friend M Ginestet - if my memory is correct, he owned Ch Margaux prior to 1976. Anyway, the main course was a fine fish, served with a 1952 Le Montrachet. The Baron said he "liked to let his palette travel to distant lands.", almost as if Burgundy was in a foreign country. Bottom line is, anyone who scoffs at Burgundy is missing out on some darn good, albeit expensive wine.

I look forward Glenn to your comments on the port. :)

Ray Barnes wrote:David, you don't like Burgundy? Say it isn't so!

"On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti."

LOL! I'm just joking! I also had a Burgundy from my cellar this Holiday - 2002 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet "Les Caillerets". Very good stuff! I was warned that it was already prematurely aged... but I didn't find that. If anything it's too young.
-Dave-

(end of thread drift!)

Glenn was spot on.

There were 5 of us, all serious Burgundy lovers, meeting at my favorite downtown restaurant.

Whites:
2000 Domaine Raveneau "Butteaux" Chablis
1990 Domaine Robert Ampeau, Meursault-Perrieres
2004 Domaine Dujac, Morey Saint-Denis
1993 Domaine Dauvissat, "Les Clos" Chablis

Reds:
1981 Dom. Dujac, Clos de la Roche - WOTN
1985 Dom. Maume, Mazis-Chambertin
1990 Dom. Cortochot, Chambertin
1995 Dom. Claude Dugat, Charmes-Chambertin
1999 Dom. Mugneret, Vosne-Romanee

Dessert:
1952 Dalva White Colheita Port

Roy Hersh wrote:Dessert:
1952 Dalva White Colheita Port

That stuff is amazing. I need to track some down before Roy drinks all of it!