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In Reply to: The rule of diminishing returns in relation to wine... posted by carlo on June 26, 2001 at 00:39:40:
>>how many of you guys have tried the mega buck wines and is it really as good as I hope it is?<<As with all things, it's relative. Any mega buck wine in a restaurant (to me at least) is certainly not worth it. In CA, we can bring usually up to 2 bottles for a corkage fee of between $15 and $35 per bottle. Since my wife and I frequent the restaurrants, we would go poor awfully quick enjoying the wine we like right off the list. I've had most of the wine menus faxed to me from the places I enjoy and just pick out something not on that restaurants particular list from my cellar before going out. For instance, you'll find most '82 bordeauxs priced in the stratosphere on wine lists (82 mouton I've seen priced at $3k, Lafite- $1800.) Don't even bother looking for Petrus. If you hunt, you can turn up most of the big 82's for between 300 and 400 a bottle which is still outragerous, but much more affordable- and there all still too young anyways.
Back to the question of are they worth it- for me it depends on the surroundings. Two weeks ago, my wife and I shared a '78 Haut Brion- not an outstanding vintage by any means, but one of those mesmerizing bottles much like the fellow who posted below about his evening with silver oak and steak. Some times everything gels and the price is well worth it. I believe I ooohhed and awed about that bottle with every sip admiring the 2 minute aftertaste and it must have taken us 90 minutes to finish that one bottle. Really took our time and enjoyed.
On the contrary, I may not have an out of body experience, but I can be overjoyed with many of the $25-$30 bottles of white burgundy at home with a little sushi. My wife is quick to point out that she is just as happy with those and sometimes moreso than the megabuck old clarets. So, just have fun with this hobby (it's very much like audiophillia, only a lot more fun as more people seem to enjoy wine) and figure out what you enjoy and then direct yourself towards the blockbuster bottles that figure into your style. Not much fun to spending an arm and a leg only to find out that bottle or winemakers style doesn't really fit your taste. Read the books as they will help you find some bargains too- and one word of caution- avoid ordering any yquem for as long as possible to compliment your desert (like that souflee you described) as it will certainly prove detrimental to your wallet. Next thing you know, you end up searching for the foie gras on every menu just so you can oder a glass of that wonderful sauterne before desert.
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