the annual doctors' lunch

[Ken Gargett]

some old mates, mostly orthopods, hold a lunch every year. around twenty of us. this was my tenth year, though they have been going for about 25. everyone brings a couple of excellent bottles (supposedly a magnum or two of the same but often not). problem is most bring closer to three. so we had about 35 different wines. ridiculous overkill and no one tries everything. followed by cigars (this year, i went for moderation - after four big Nudies after the lunch last year, just one good R&J this year). there were numerous other bottles including my Lanson Noble Cuvee 2002 that i failed to photograph (and a Selosse whic engendered huge debate - love it or hate it stuff). 

so, some pics - forgive, no one kept the full list. and i am trying out the changes that were suggested for the phone so if we need John, it didn't work.

[westg]

Wow! Some nice Margaret River stuff amongst all that. 

[Pvalue83]

Awesome stuff! I would love to hear your thoughts on the 2010 Leo Las Cases @Ken Gargett - heard very good things about it and bought some ex-chateaux but haven’t tried any yet….


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[Jack]

Cheers to a great event!  Photos showed up well also!

[Ken Gargett]

6 hours ago, Pvalue83 said:

Awesome stuff! I would love to hear your thoughts on the 2010 Leo Las Cases @Ken Gargett - heard very good things about it and bought some ex-chateaux but haven’t tried any yet…

i would be a very happy man if i had some in my cellar. you will not be disappointed. and no reason you shouldn't crack one soon. 

[Fuzz]

Fantastic selection!

Had some of the Sydney FOH boys over yesterday for our Xmas party, but our wine selection pales by comparison!

[Ken Gargett]

23 hours ago, Fuzz said:

Fantastic selection!

Had some of the Sydney FOH boys over yesterday for our Xmas party, but our wine selection pales by comparison!

fuzz, you need to remember that it is all about the company and enjoying this time of year with your friends. okay, and having better wines than your mates. but also the company. 

[VeguerosMAN]

Are those wines readily available at local wine stores (like Total Wine in the US)?  I don't know much about wine (more of a beer aficionado) but the wine selections are so vast that I don't know where to begin.

[Ken Gargett]

9 hours ago, VeguerosMAN said:

Are those wines readily available at local wine stores (like Total Wine in the US)?  I don't know much about wine (more of a beer aficionado) but the wine selections are so vast that I don't know where to begin.

most of the guys would have cellars that they have looked after for many years. some would have connections to get bottles that will never make the retail shelves. some would pick up stuff as needed from the best wine shops. anything here that is aged would have been purchased years ago. 

[GP012]

12 hours ago, VeguerosMAN said:

Are those wines readily available at local wine stores (like Total Wine in the US)?  I don't know much about wine (more of a beer aficionado) but the wine selections are so vast that I don't know where to begin.

Some are - I would presume most of the Aussie wine will be harder to source in the US though. Total Wine has a great search function for all stores:

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/pinot-noir/faiveley-beaune-1er-cru-clos-de-lecu-monopole/p/179316750?s=1703&igrules=true (2014)

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/bordeaux-blend/chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac/p/32215750?s=1703&igrules=true (2015)

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/nebbiolo/sandrone-aleste-barolo/p/242148750?s=1701&igrules=true (2017)

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/bordeaux-blend/chateau-leoville-las-cases-st-julien/p/29920750?s=1703&igrules=true (2020)

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/champagne/blanc-de-blancs/taittinger-comtes-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-champagne/p/2658750?s=1703&igrules=true

Wine-searcher.com is a great resource too, although I don't believe it indexes Total Wine.