sorry Hunt you tried .net says... Only real difference now (price not considered) is that in PHX, AZ-US, beefy whites see a bit more of a "season." In Colorado, the majority of Chards kinda' went away, about the time that the first snow covered the deck. Then, I got to bring out the big reds, and Ports. Down in these climes, I still have my Port, but it is usually a Tawny, that has spent some time in the fridge, and has not warmed up to "room temp," which down here turns Port into spirits - only. Up to the top of your post now: I've had the same experience, as you, but still fall for the opportunity to share these. I select the attendees carefully, and make them take a pledge to appreciate EACH wine on its own merits-faults, and not be too judgmental. Same thing when tasting older CA-US whites, as some of these can prove that not ALL well-made whites benefit from much aging. As for the "friends," there are a few in the group, who could easily do it, and maybe even from their personal cellars, but NONE has taken the danged hint yet! :-( Maybe "friends" is too loose a term? Anyway, I still campaign for this present - who knows, someday, someday... Hunt 
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