The Afterempties
The 11th Annual South by South Wine.
Chateau Randle. Not Blind Tasting.
Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Six in the evening.
Only 52 weeks till the next round! Start training now for SXSWine XII.
A sincere “Thank You” to the 49 co-hosts. The graciously giving players make this night what it is. A throw-down/bow-down to Swoop Events and 2 dine 4 Fine Catering for the palate yummies and making the night flow. Always done perfectly. I’m talkin’ Ronnie James Dio Rock!
Although there were many highlights, the most talked-about of the evening seemed to have been: ‘85 Salon, ‘05 Huet, ‘95 Raveneau, ‘82 Gloria, ‘01 d’Ampuis, ‘95 Vieux Telegraphe, ‘93 Poderi Aldo Conterno, ‘01 Gaja Darmagi, ‘99 Gaja Gromis, ‘97 Radikon, ‘82 Montecillo Gran, ‘37 Warre’s, ‘04 Quinta da Leda, ‘00 Rafanelli, and ‘05 Metisse…
Bottle List – 141 wines.
FRANCE
Champagne………………………………………..
‘85 Salon Le Mesnil blc de blc
‘88 Salon Le Mesnil blc de blc
’95 Clouet Brut RD
‘02 L. Aubry Le Nombre d’Or Campanae Veteres Vites
Most-talked about of the evening seemed to have been ‘88 Mission Haut Brion, ‘95 & ‘01 Leoville Barton, ‘96 Cos, ‘01 Darmagi, ‘05 Gros Jean Frere, ‘99 Valdicava, ‘03 Pergole, ‘93 Grange, ‘97 Leonardini, ‘99 Colgin, ‘02 Darius II, ‘01 Von Strasser, ‘04 Sea Smoke, and ‘96 Dauvissaut…
