Recent content by Jim Hanlon

Thanks, this made me smile. Viader was one of the first Napa wines I bought direct, back about 20 years ago when I was a newbie. I can't remember the vintage, it may have been this one. Glad it's doing well, wouldn't mind running into one myself.

Let's do an ESJ Jeep at Great China next year when Mark L. is in town! They have a private space that can accommodate 8-10.

As I get a little older, an early dinner at Rintaro followed by shopping around 8 at Rainbow Grocery for the upcoming week is such a joy. Quiet time at the restaurant, quiet time at Rainbow. What could be better?

Mark Lipton -- I've been off Disorder for a while, but am thrilled to hear you'll be out here next semester. The Bay Area is still a great place to be and eat, notwithstanding the narrative heard in some national media. Wood Tavern's sister restaurant is The Wolf, which you'll probably...

Much as I liked these 09s, if forced to choose, I'd go with 10 too. For Foillard as well as Roilette.

At dinner last night, I was encouraged to throw out some dates to see if we can pull this together, so here goes. Possible dates: August 10, 12, 24, or 26. If you're interested and can make one or more of these, please post here. Thanks!

Dinner last night was wonderfully pleasant. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough, but that's life, especially on a Tuesday night. The NYC contingent is lucky to have Rahsaan as a new member. It was also great to finally meet Everett. The problem with having two professors at the...

Mark, will you be able to make it tomorrow?

Don't worry, Pavel. We'll have more 2009 Roilette if you visit in 10 years.

I've been impressed by Eden Rift too. The Central Coast is the most exciting region in California wine right now.

Mark, we'll hold a seat for you. We're mostly drinking 2009 Beaujolais. Controversial, so should be interesting. We'll have Foillard Py and Corcelette, and Coudert Tardive and Griffe du Marquis.

Namaste. And to next time.

Anyone able to join Rahsaan, Larry, and me on June 13 in Oakland?

Now that we're a little closer, I thought I'd resurface this thread. Would 7:30 on June 13 in Oakland work for folks?

2018 Lulu Vigneron Cotes du Jura Sous le Cerisier: A down the middle Jura Chardonnay, and I mean that as a compliment. Especially in a riper vintage. This is what you expect in an ouille Jura Chard, and that's a good thing. Drinking well now, no reason to wait.