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Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:22 pm**

I have decided that saturday the 16th marks the beginning of champagne season. I'm going into the wild to hunt Sir Winston Churchill and maybe his friends Dom and Bollinger.
Who's with me?

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:14 pm**

I may be, but I may go with a slightly more mid-range, mid-drawer form of tiny-grape libation. (because of recent car purchase and other such expenses and bits)

Posted: **Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:38 am**

woo hoo!! The hunt is on. Does Covey Run make a sparkling white?

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:21 pm**

I have decided that until January 1st, 2007 I am going to be a full blown alcoholic. After that time I will discontinue it's use until January 12th, 2009 as ordered by the courts. Seeing my dad go through chemotherapy for the third time made drinking heavy seem more appealing than not drinking heavy. Also I have been kicked out of Bothell by my psycho roommate which has made things very difficult during a time when I wanted to spend time with my dad versus moving my stuff. Everything is in storage now though and my dad is doing much better and I am GLAD to be away from that crazy Klingon woman.

So since I currently pay no rent I should be able to buy some sir winston churchil and who knows what else so I may christen my 2 year non-drinking sentence...

Posted: **Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:10 am**

w000doubl00t!

I have procured a nice 96 Dom. Nice to be able to contribute official top shelf.

Posted: **Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:53 am**

I have plans for earlier in the evening, but will be dropping in for a bit later at night. (for moderate partakanage as I'll then be driving home that night)

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:30 am**

I have captured Sir Winston from 96. I'll probably also get a couple of bottles on nv stuff for general or post top shelf comsumption.

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:37 am**

Mmmmmm, Winston...

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:22 pm**

If someone could provide me with transport I'll buy a bottle or two...I'll be in Seattle's university village tomorrow...

Posted: **Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:37 am**

We should definitely figure out a way to make that happen for teh partay!

Posted: **Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:41 am**

I'll be working this week, but off next week and thus more available for champagne transport.

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:03 pm**

ok...could meet you somewhere in seattle sometime...after xmas perhaps...

Posted: **Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:59 pm**

Phở toes...

taa daaaa!!

This years very impressive haul was all about quality. 100% French baby. Look at that great selection.

Here is an alternate ordering by my personal taste

Here are just the vintages.

Or here are our girls coolin in the blast chiller. Nevermind the Kim Chee.

Some other pics include Sherry, Kevin, and Libby, one of Jonathan, Luke, and Colin, and honorary monkey lair member Seth.

One last shot of the our standard kitchen tastings.

WHIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRD UP to all that came and a big thanks to J.diggah for making it all possible!

Look for Champagne ratings to be posted soon.

Posted: **Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:05 am**

Here they are folks - the scores are in... let the debate begin. Anyone disagree?

<table cellpadding="2" border="2"><tr><td width='220'><b>Wine, Region</b></td><td><b>Vintage</b></td><td width='60'><b>Rating</b></td><td><b>Comments</b></td></tr><tr><td>Henriot, Reims</td><td align='center'>1996</td><td>* * * 1/2</td><td>Good but plain - not too dry. Wouldn't rush to buy again.</td></tr><tr><td>Gosset Excellance, Ay France</td><td align='center'>NV</td><td>* * *</td><td>Basically fine. A little on the dry side to my taste but not overly dry. Nothing special</td></tr><tr><td>Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut</td><td align='center'>NV</td><td>* * * *</td><td>Quite good and not as dry as Brut. Flavorful and Rich - nicely balanced.</td></tr><tr><td>Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle</td><td align='center'>NV</td><td>* * * 1/2</td><td>Great extension of L-P's line but not as tasty as Ultra Brut. Dry in just the right way.</td></tr><tr><td>Pol Roger Extra Cuvee</td><td align='center'>NV</td><td>* * * 1/2</td><td>Good $30 easy drinkin' bottle. Not quite dry enough for me.</td></tr><tr><td>Philipponnat 'Clos Des Goisses' Brut</td><td align='center'>1996</td><td>* * 1/2</td><td>Sour dryness is a different taste (Pear hint - Jonathan). Acquired taste - many better options in $100 Vintage range.</td></tr><tr><td>Dom Perignon, France</td><td align='center'>1998</td><td>* * * *</td><td>Certainly not as tasty as vintages past. Would prefer a Roederer Brut Premiere NV any day.</td></tr><tr><td>Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill</td><td align='center'>1996</td><td>* * * * *</td><td>The star of the show. Perfectly smoothly dry. Great balanced taste could be favorite of all time.</td></tr></table>

My definite fave was the Sir Winny.

My big surprise was the L-P Ultra Brut (wasn't a big fan of the normal Brut in the past).

My new mid range fave is the Louis Roederer Brut Premiere NV (not listed because it was previously rated '* * * * 1/2' - but what I will likely but instead of Clicquot for while when I want a nice NV bottle.

Posted: **Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:51 pm**

You bastard! Awarding my expensive vintage bottle a 2.5!!! Oh well, was your fault anyway - you wanted me to try something we hadn't got before...Ok, next year I'm going to be more careful and maybe read about it beforehand or take Pete's advice if he is around...Jonathan where is Pete these days anyway!

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