detlef Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So, looking for another league, I started a Wine Geeks league this year with some locals plus a few old friends from the industry, etc. Man, I'm pissed I didn't think of it sooner! I put the stakes at $50 plus a good bottle of juice. Something preferably not current vintage, def. interesting, but mostly just plain baller. 10 guys signed up. The winner gets his choice of 7 of the bottles plus 250, the runner up gets 2 bottles plus 120, and 3rd gets the last bottle plus his entry fee. I'll post the 10 bottles once everyone votes but let's just say that everyone realizes their reputation is at stake and are offering up accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So, looking for another league, I started a Wine Geeks league this year with some locals plus a few old friends from the industry, etc. Man, I'm pissed I didn't think of it sooner! I put the stakes at $50 plus a good bottle of juice. Something preferably not current vintage, def. interesting, but mostly just plain baller. 10 guys signed up. The winner gets his choice of 7 of the bottles plus 250, the runner up gets 2 bottles plus 120, and 3rd gets the last bottle plus his entry fee. I'll post the 10 bottles once everyone votes but let's just say that everyone realizes their reputation is at stake and are offering up accordingly. Very Cool. We do something very similar for a monthly poker game. We've got a few winemakers in the bunch who tend to pull some great library wines and we get a pretty good mix from everywhere else. Just did a game last Saturday...drank some great syrahs while losing my money and my bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Wine Geeks FF league? Sounds good. Are you putting up all the bottles or is everyone pitching a bottle in? The bottle is part of the entry fee. Nothing's official because guys are still just throwing out ideas, but here's what it's looking like: 93 Liparita Cab Sauv 01 Dunn Howeel Mtn Cab 2004 Domaine de Belliviere, Jasniéres, 'elixir de tuf' 500ml 2000 Bricco Rocche Barolo Rapo 2000 1998 Kracher #5 Muskat Ottonel TBA (375) 2004 Nicolas Joly Coulee Serant 2005 Eric Texier Cote Rotie Vielles Vignes 00 Chateau La Casenove "Cuvee Cdt. Francoise Jaubert" Roussillon Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot Vignes Blanches" 2005. Only guy not to declare is my friend Chris from Sparkman Cellars. Mind you, he's been the wine buyer for El Gaucho and Pier 70 on the Waterfront for the last 5 or so years, so I'm guessing he's come across some cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Myopia Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I may be a dunce... I mean, just look at my user-name. But ummmmmmmmmm........ Anyone that puts wine and football together is either a Forty-Whiner fan, a ghey (not that there's anything wrong with that) or just a toolbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I may be a dunce... I mean, just look at my user-name. But ummmmmmmmmm........ Anyone that puts wine and football together is either a Forty-Whiner fan, a ghey (not that there's anything wrong with that) or just a toolbag. OK, you're a dunce. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hmmm...interesting idea. I wouldn't stealing borrowing this idea for a microbrew league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 OK, so I'm in the finals this week. That means I either get 6 or 3 of the following wines. We decided to get together at someone's place for a game during the real NFL playoffs and stage the wine draft among the winners. 1st place- 6 bottles, 2nd place- 3 bottles, 3rd place- 1 bottle. Initially I was going to let the 1st place guy grab his 6 and so on but thought it would be more fair to let him get first crack, then 2nd place, then 3rd place, and then repeat with 1st and 2nd for the next 4 wines and then 1st place just gets the rest. If it's me, I'll likely fire one of them open for the group. Trying to figure out what my first pick will be. Here's the unofficial list based on pre-season banter. 93 Liparita Cab Sauv 01 Dunn Howeel Mtn Cab 2004 Domaine de Belliviere, Jasniéres, 'elixir de tuf' 500ml 2000 Bricco Rocche Barolo Rapo 2000 1998 Kracher #5 Muskat Ottonel TBA (375) 2004 Nicolas Joly Coulee Serant 2005 Eric Texier Cote Rotie Vielles Vignes 00 Chateau La Casenove "Cuvee Cdt. Francoise Jaubert" Roussillon 2005 Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot Vignes Blanches" Wine TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) OK, so I'm in the finals this week. That means I either get 6 or 3 of the following wines. We decided to get together at someone's place for a game during the real NFL playoffs and stage the wine draft among the winners. 1st place- 6 bottles, 2nd place- 3 bottles, 3rd place- 1 bottle. Initially I was going to let the 1st place guy grab his 6 and so on but thought it would be more fair to let him get first crack, then 2nd place, then 3rd place, and then repeat with 1st and 2nd for the next 4 wines and then 1st place just gets the rest. If it's me, I'll likely fire one of them open for the group. Trying to figure out what my first pick will be. Here's the unofficial list based on pre-season banter. 93 Liparita Cab Sauv - probably #1 but I'd drink it soon, very soon. 01 Dunn Howeel Mtn Cab #3 2004 Domaine de Belliviere, Jasniéres, 'elixir de tuf' 500ml #4 2000 Bricco Rocche Barolo Rapo 2000 1998 Kracher #5 Muskat Ottonel TBA (375) 2004 Nicolas Joly Coulee Serant #2 2005 Eric Texier Cote Rotie Vielles Vignes #6 00 Chateau La Casenove "Cuvee Cdt. Francoise Jaubert" Roussillon 2005 Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot Vignes Blanches" #5 Wine TBA Bolded are my choices Edited December 17, 2008 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Bolded are my choices If the Liparita is in good shape, I'll likely go that way with my first pick. Just because I'm light on ready to go juice right now. After that it would be either the Joly or the Dunn. The Maltroye is freaking nice but I already bought some from the guy who's offering that one up and even have it on my list at the restaurant. Not that interested in the stickies. I've got plenty and my wife hates dessert wines so I don't end up opening them up very often. I wouldn't mind taking back the Barolo Rapo (that was my entry into the mix). I've had one so far and it was pretty damned stellar. Just hoping I can get one more good week out of my boys so I'm getting 6 instead of 3. I've had a great run all season and it would be a shame to come up a week short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Think we have enough interest to start a BoTH league next year with a similar format? I'd definitely be up for that one ... like I need another league. But hey, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Think we have enough interest to start a BoTH league next year with a similar format? I'd definitely be up for that one ... like I need another league. But hey, why not. I was actually thinking the same thing. Guessing we can at least 10 together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'd be up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'd be up for it. yup yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.