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Published: Aug 11, 1999 12:00 am

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COLGIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON "SUPERLOT" SELLS FOR A RECORD $112,500

NEW YORK CITY -- A "superlot" of oversize bottles of Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon

sold for $112,500 at Zachys/Christie's on December 4. The price establishes a

new record price for any lot of California wine at auction and is the most

expensive lot sold at a wine auction this year.

The "superlot" comprised of four 18 liter bottles, one from each vintage of

the wine from 1992 through 1995, the equivalent of 96 bottles of wine.

Bidders participated on the telephone and in the room. The hammer went down to

the successful buyer, Barrie Larvin, on behalf of the Rio Suites Hotel and

Casino, Las Vegas, who said, "I am a big fan of this wine! It is the sheer

quality which is so remarkable and in my opinion Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon is

also the best food wine produced in California."

On the future of the oversize bottles, Larvin commented. "Let's just say that

I'll be pouring Colgin at one minute to and one minute past midnight next year

on December 31, 1999."

The Rio Suites Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, also bought three of the four

further lots of Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon included in the sale. A case of

vintage 1992 sold for $6,325; vintage 1994 sold for $5,750; and vintage 1995,

the first case ever to be offered at auction, sold for $8,050. A case of 1994

vintage, which was sold to another bidder, fetched $13,800.

Only two oversize bottles in each vintage were produced. The remaining 18

liter bottles lie in the cellars' library collection. Colgin Cabernet

Sauvignon was first produced in 1992 from the "Herb Lamb Vineyard" in Napa

Valley and has shot to cult status in the last four years. The lots were

offered on behalf of one of the founding partners of the winery, Mr Frederick

H. Schrader.

Other areas of growth from different regions, in addition to the top end

Californian wines, have included top Burgundy wines and rare Tuscan wines,

known as the Super-Tuscans. A special section in the first sale of 1999, to be

held in New York on February 5, will be devoted to Italian wines.

Christie's/Zachys plan to conduct nine sales in 1999 in both New York and Los

Angeles.

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The editorial took no position on the budget going up or down so you're reading things into the editorial that simply aren't there. The turnout is tied to the lack of passage, in that people who came out to vote last time did not this time, indicating a lack of support on their part. Perhaps it wasn't spelled out clearly enough, but that's what the editorial was driving at, people showing lack of support by not casting a vote. The editorial did address likely concerns among voters that may have led to lack of support and lack of turnout. This lower turnout also follows increasing turnout over the past four referendums in three years (meaning it is an aberration from that), and increased turnout is something that I do push for regularly in editorials. Any disappointment you might be seeing is at the break in that trend, not at whether the budget passed or not. I'd rather see more people come out and vote "no" then not vote at all.

Lower Turnout Results In Two Budget Defeats

Clearly, property owners no longer want to bear the burden of expenses while the state does not meet it’s responsibilities. Rising costs must be addressed by actions that do not include yearly increases of property owners’ taxes. The state of CT must meet its share of the educational costs, and other costs.

Town And School Budgets Fail At Referendum

This feels like an oddly misleading headline and narrative, particularly coming from the Editorial Board. The headline "Lower Turnout Results in Two Budget Defeats" pushes a misleading narrative regarding voter turnout, and then seeks to tie the outcome of the referendum to that misleading narrative. Sure, voter turn out for this year's referendum, 18%, was lower than last year's. However, last year's turnout, 25.4%, represented the highest turnout in the most recent 10 budget referendums. If you take the time to examine turnout percentages between 2017 and 2026 (2017: 19.9, 2018: 15.7, 2019: 17, 2020: 0, 2021: 8.98, 2022: 7.7, 2023: 8.8, 2024: 15.1/17.49, 2025: 25.4, 2026: 18), this year's turnout was actually the third highest in the past 10 cycles. Perhaps the headline of this article should say "Lower Voter Turnout Than Last Year", which is more accurate, rather than creating an impression that this year's turnout is some type of aberration - a narrative that the turnout numbers, in all their binary glory, simply do not support. Further, the headline of this article appears to tie the "lower turnout" to the defeated budgets. Sure, that could be true. But, perhaps, its more likely that Newtown residents are feeling the squeeze of multiple economic influences. In Newtown, we've experienced property revaluations and increased municipal spending. Eversource continues to raise rates. The state legislature gives PURA the authority to impose Public Benefit charges that benefit a tiny percentage of the public (and subsequently burdening the rest of us). At the national level, inflation has run rampant for years and many of those costs remain high to this day. In short, the data tells a far less dramatic—and far more honest—story than the headline suggests. This wasn’t an electorate vanishing in apathy; it was a fairly typical turnout delivering an verdict that, perhaps, some at the Editorial Board didn't like. At some point, it’s worth considering that residents aren’t confused, disengaged, or misled by turnout; they’re simply doing math at their kitchen tables and concluding that “no” is the only responsible answer left.

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

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Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

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