CDP Night Friday January 8

WineauxU Men:

John Lieffrig will be our host for Chateauneuf du Pape night on Friday, January 8.

I know you all have been awaiting this night and John says he can handle 14 if we have the numbers. We had 12 last session. I love it!

This is one of my all time favorite regions. Even Paul Coady would love the French for one night.

The challenge we determined on this past Friday night is that many of us have some outstanding selections. We did decide to stay away from 2007 and 2005 for the moment since they are too new and deserving of a night unto itself. Parker gave 2007 a 98 and Spectator gave it 95. 2005 got Parker 95 and WS 97.

This leaves us some fantastic years to taste from the following years:
2000 RP 98, WS 94
2001 RP 96, WS 94
1998 RP 98, WS 97

There are many other fabulous years as well.

WHO IS IN?

WHAT CAN YOU BRING?

HERE IS WHAT I CAN OFFER:

1. Chateau La Nerthe 2000 WS 92 Top 100 2002 #9
2. Chateau La Nerthe 2001 WS 93 Top 100 2003 #43
3. Guigal 1999 WS 93 Top 100 2002 #1
4. Guigal 2000 WS 93

GET YOUR RESERVATION IN EARLY!

Bless you my sons,
The Wine Pope

Petite Sirah Wrap Up

MERRY CHRISTMAS WINEAUXU!

A big thanks to Hank Fila for hosting the Petite Sirah night on Friday. With all the holiday time activities, it is much to ask to bring a group like this together. Awesome time. Thanks Hank.

PETITE SIRAH FAVORITES OF THE NIGHT

1. Jaffurs Thompson Vineyard Santa Barbara Petite Sirah 2005 - WS 93. All 12 of us had it in our top 3 of the night and most had it first.
2. Outpost Howell Mountain Petite Sirah 2005
3. Trinitas Lodi Old Vine Petite Sirah 2005

WHERE CAN I BUY IT NOW?

If you are interesting in buying some Petite Sirah available on the market, I searched Wine Searcher and found the following of interest. California had a great year in 2007 so you can't go wrong there. They will not be drinking for another 2 years. We tried the Jaffurs Thompson 2007 Friday and it was good but not as outstanding as the 2005. Needed more time.

Enjoy!
The Wine Pope