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[FearlessF]

couldn't find the "Wine" thread so, ............

The Thrill (and Taste) of Victory—Universities Compete at the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/universities-compete-at-left-bank-bordeaux-cup-in-manhattan

On Jan. 20 at New York’s Consulate General of France, teams from universities across the United States and Canada had the opportunity to do just that at the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup (LBBC) held by La Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Barsac, a 300-member association that promotes Left Bank wines. This was the North American pre-selection round, with other qualification competitions to be held through May in Paris, London, Hong Kong and Beijing.

The atmosphere was electric in the pink-wallpapered room at the Manhattan consulate, as each three-member team prepared to show off their Bordeaux knowledge across multiple-choice questions and a three-flight tasting. The 12 teams were:

University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Columbia Business School
Columbia Law School
Cornell University
Georgetown University (making its premier appearance at the LBBC)
Harvard Business School
McGill University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Stanford Graduate School of Business
UCLA Anderson School of Management
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Yale Law School

[Cincydawg]

My objective to cut way down on drinking has been somewhat successful, I had a slip here and there last week when my WIFE ordered something.  I find it easier to abstain than to limit.

[utee94]

Left Bank is Best Bank.

[GopherRock]

https://youtu.be/0VZuA7iJY4Y?si=RGvkClriEiOyVs1r


https://youtu.be/O6yeLNNVa4A?si=yutNYiUGn4Odvskd

[Cincydawg]

Left Bank is the most revered bank, generally speaking, aside from Petrus and some others.  I don't find a ton of difference, or really any difference between L and R any more than I find a difference between this producer and the other guy.  I know RB tends to be merlot heavy, which is fine with me.

I've heard people claim they HATE merlot and ONLY drink Cab.  OK then.

[utee94]

Left Bank is the most revered bank, generally speaking, aside from Petrus and some others.  I don't find a ton of difference, or really any difference between L and R any more than I find a difference between this producer and the other guy.  I know RB tends to be merlot heavy, which is fine with me.

I've heard people claim they HATE merlot and ONLY drink Cab.  OK then.

I don't hate merlot and I don't only drink cab.  I just prefer the cab-heavy Bordeaux from left bank.  It's a matter of the blends which I prefer, but even so I celebrate ALL Bordeaux.  One of the most delicious wines I've ever had was a St. Emilion I enjoyed with a croque monsieur at a cafe' in Paris.

[FearlessF]

I'm sure it was wonderful

[utee94]

Well it was no Bud Fat and chicken wings but it was alright.

[FearlessF]

I'm sure my dirtfarmer pallet isn't refined
I'd need plenty of practice

[MikeDeTiger]

Buncha winos up in here.  

[Cincydawg]

I don't hate merlot and I don't only drink cab.  I just prefer the cab-heavy Bordeaux from left bank.  It's a matter of the blends which I prefer, but even so I celebrate ALL Bordeaux.  One of the most delicious wines I've ever had was a St. Emilion I enjoyed with a croque monsieur at a cafe' in Paris.

There ya go.  Frankly, I see more differences between one cab and another than between one can and another merlot often as not.  The cab franc, to me, adds some pepperyness or something at times that can be interesting.  But I don't drink Bordeauxs that often anyway.  The less expensive ones I find aren't as good as a "Josh Cab" from CA.  Maybe "blind" with some decently priced Bordeauxs, maybe I'd prefer LB.  

I would say I prefer Burgundies, but their price points for decent ones has gotten ... serious.

I've had good luck with "Kirkland brand" Rhones of later.  But I'm not drinking any more.

[betarhoalphadelta]

[MrNubbz]

I find it easier to abstain than to limit.

Take it to the whimsical thread

[utee94]

There ya go.  Frankly, I see more differences between one cab and another than between one can and another merlot often as not.  The cab franc, to me, adds some pepperyness or something at times that can be interesting.  But I don't drink Bordeauxs that often anyway.  The less expensive ones I find aren't as good as a "Josh Cab" from CA.  Maybe "blind" with some decently priced Bordeauxs, maybe I'd prefer LB. 

I would say I prefer Burgundies, but their price points for decent ones has gotten ... serious.

I've had good luck with "Kirkland brand" Rhones of later.  But I'm not drinking any more.

Not drinking any less, either...

Just kdding.