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Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

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Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by Jenise » Thu May 12, 2011 10:24 am

My wine shopping and I have never had a problem. Just a perpetual race between the bankruptcy court and Hell.--Rogov
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by Dale Williams » Thu May 12, 2011 10:34 am

Some interesting stuff, but also supermarket wine, over the hill stuff ('93 Pinot Grigio, 05 roses, etc) and lots of liquor:
http://tiny.cc/6bcxw

looks like after the better lots, the mixed lots were devised by an idiot (sorry, Morrells) .:)
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by Jenise » Thu May 12, 2011 12:24 pm

Surprisingly unremarkable for a man of his wealth, isn't it.
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by Tim York » Thu May 12, 2011 1:15 pm

I wonder if he bought from Hardy Rodenstock :wink: .
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by wnissen » Thu May 12, 2011 2:47 pm

What is a billionaire doing drinking Dewar's blended scotch? There are some fancy single malts, too, but it just seems so downscale. Interesting, thanks for the link.
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by David M. Bueker » Thu May 12, 2011 2:57 pm

wnissen wrote:What is a billionaire doing drinking Dewar's blended scotch? There are some fancy single malts, too, but it just seems so downscale. Interesting, thanks for the link.


I know a multi-millionaire who loves Budweiser and cheap cigars. Not everyone is into the things we are into.
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Re: Bernie Madoff's wine collection goes to auction

by Rahsaan » Thu May 12, 2011 3:36 pm

David M. Bueker wrote:I know a multi-millionaire who loves Budweiser and cheap cigars. Not everyone is into the things we are into.


Agreed.

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