JPW Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Sum'bitch! Franz outed my favorite cheap white wine. The price had already been sliding up as the dollar slid down, now it's just going to get worse. Wine, April 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Sum'bitch!Franz outed my favorite cheap white wine. The price had already been sliding up as the dollar slid down, now it's just going to get worse. Wine, April 20 Let me guess, the Picpoul de Pinet ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 Let me guess, the Picpoul de Pinet ?? Pay the man, Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I liked last week's column, although I had worked out the premise (drink wine from the region the cheese comes from) about 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Pay the man, Shirley I just popped the (synthetic) cork on a bottle of this. Just the thing for a night of refereeing the kid's fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I just popped the (synthetic) cork on a bottle of this. Just the thing for a night of refereeing the kid's fights.  I've had a bottle of it sitting at home for a few months now, but haven't tried it yet. You have all inspired me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I've had a bottle of it sitting at home for a few months now, but haven't tried it yet.You have all inspired me. It's the kind of white you can pop an ice cube in and not feel like you're violating its character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yes, but he didn't mention our favorite Sauvignon Blanc we pick up at Whole Paycheck for $6.99. It isn't something I would throw an ice cube into. We have to schlep that stuff up the hill, you know. I wonder how long that price will last given the dropping dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 It's the kind of white you can pop an ice cube in and not feel like you're violating its character. I'll pass the information on to my dad immediately! Seriously, that guy needs a wine chiller.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Anyone had any of the (mostly) inexpensive Spanish wines from Franz's column yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted June 2, 2005 Author Share Posted June 2, 2005 Not a big fan of the Finca Antiguas (either the base or the reserve) - left me with a furry tongue and teeth. Nice fruit though and drinkable. The Vina Rey "70 Barricas" is a nice tempranillo, if a little thin. I prefer the Montecillo tempranillo at this (el cheapo) price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Has anyone tried either the Pedro Pergolas (Valdepeñas) Gran Reserva 1998 or the Marques de Moral (Valdepeñas) Tempranillo Crianza 2000? Arrowine has them on sale at $7.99/bottle and $5.49/bottle by the case only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Has anyone tried either the Pedro Pergolas (Valdepeñas) Gran Reserva 1998 or the Marques de Moral (Valdepeñas) Tempranillo Crianza 2000? Arrowine has them on sale at $7.99/bottle and $5.49/bottle by the case only. I really liked the Moral. Franz is right-- I don't think I've had a red for that dirt-cheap price ($5.99 a bottle at Calvert Woodley) that's that good (though Osborne Solaz can sometimes be had for that cheaply and is pretty close). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) Sum'bitch!Franz outed my favorite cheap white wine. The price had already been sliding up as the dollar slid down, now it's just going to get worse. Wine, April 20 Definitely a great value. Picked up 5 bottles @ $5.99 a pop at Calvert Woodley yesterday. This, along with the Marques De Moral Tempranillo, are excellent deals for a white and red Edited June 12, 2005 by alan7147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 This is more like it... I enjoyed this as much as I enjoy the wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 This is more like it...I enjoyed this as much as I enjoy the wines. I enjoyed this too. I thought that it was one of the better ones recently. Not familiar with Spanish Whites at all so this should be a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 We usually will have some of them kicking around for happy hours. Unfortunately, someone called the white flavor already today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 We usually will have some of them kicking around for happy hours. Unfortunately, someone called the white flavor already today. Good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brr Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Definitely a great value. Picked up 5 bottles @ $5.99 a pop at Calvert Woodley yesterday. This, along with the Marques De Moral Tempranillo, are excellent deals for a white and red indeed - picked up 2 bottles over the weekend and will be back for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Sadly, Michael's last column for the Post is forthcoming. In an email he sent to me today, he mentioned that his next column for the Post would be his last. I am guessing that he is devoting his energies into the Wine Reviews Online site that was mentioned here already. This is an unfortunate development - I have long been an admirer of Michael's academic take on the wine world and the thoughtful writing on the bottles he tasted. I hope they get another contributor - Giliberti shouldn't have the sole responsibility for the wine column because I don't think he really wants to do it weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwine Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Any comments on the Post Food section's new wine coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 It can't get worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winonelson Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I'm waiting for them to do "tax lawyers try aged grand cru Burgundy." I'll be happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 NO more "tasting panel"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 NO more "tasting panel"! Amen to that. Nice column by Ben today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Amen to that. Nice column by Ben today though. The next tasting panel column actually consists of several local wine professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 The next tasting panel column actually consists of several local wine professionals. Knowing what I know in advance, it's going to be a great column and an interesting read. Cheers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I got a little confused, as the pictures of the men don't match the column heading. Are those Marks Slater's comments under Michael Flynn's picture, or is the caption/column heading wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 I got a little confused, as the pictures of the men don't match the column heading.Are those Marks Slater's comments under Michael Flynn's picture, or is the caption/column heading wrong? Based on the comments, my thought was that it was the pictures that were misplaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) Also interesting was the fact that Kathy Morgan was listed as the sommelier at Tosca, while the Sietsema column immediately to the right announced that as of yesterday she is at 2941. Edited to note - the online version has added the 2941 information. Edited December 7, 2005 by bilrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 The link on the Post web site gives me a recipe for Creamy Carrot Soup. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwine Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 The print version also mentions Kathy's job shift. We could get Mark and Michael buttons that say "I'm Not Mark Slater " and "I'm Not Michael Flynn" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwine Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 The link on the Post web site gives me a recipe for Creamy Carrot Soup. Ugh. If you go to the "Print Edition" of the Food section, it has the article, but no link to the tasting notes. More disconnect b/w print and the online version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Also interesting was the fact that Kathy Morgan was listed as the sommelier at Tosca, while the Sietsema column immediately to the right announced that as of yesterday she is at 2941.Edited to note - the online version has added the 2941 information. So what happened to Caterina at 2941 - did she move elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 So what happened to Caterina at 2941 - did she move elsewhere? She's going to chill for a week or two, and then figure out where she wants to be. Restaurateurs take note: Caterina Abbruzzetti built 2941's wine program into one of the strongest in town, and was assistant sommelier under Mark Slater for a couple of years before that. There's a serious shortage of knowledgeable sommeliers in town, but one just came on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Based on the comments, my thought was that it was the pictures that were misplaced. Yes, the pictures were misplaced. Those are my comments under my name. The round of white wines produced to most embarassing moments. Ben had told us that he thought one of the wines was Italian, one was American and one was French. I really didn't care for the first wine (the Bouchard), so I automatically assumed it was the Italian (stupid me!). The second wine I took for the French (it was the Montelena California Chardonnay). The third wine I took for the California (egg on the face!- it was the Italian!). We were a lot more cautious with the red wines, needless to say. A word about the Bastianich Vespa Blanca - Joe Bastianich is Mario Batali's partner at Babbo and the other restaurants. He is also listed as the sommelier of the restaurant. In between running several restaurants, importing his own wine label and raising a family, he takes opera lessons! He's a baritone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Yes, the pictures were misplaced. Those are my comments under my name. The round of white wines produced to most embarassing moments. Ben had told us that he thought one of the wines was Italian, one was American and one was French. I really didn't care for the first wine (the Bouchard), so I automatically assumed it was the Italian (stupid me!). The second wine I took for the French (it was the Montelena California Chardonnay). The third wine I took for the California (egg on the face!- it was the Italian!). We were a lot more cautious with the red wines, needless to say. A word about the Bastianich Vespa Blanca - Joe Bastianich is Mario Batali's partner at Babbo and the other restaurants. He is also listed as the sommelier of the restaurant. In between running several restaurants, importing his own wine label and raising a family, he takes opera lessons! He's a baritone. And never forget his mother, Lidia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) Yes, the pictures were misplaced. Those are my comments under my name. The round of white wines produced to most embarassing moments. Ben had told us that he thought one of the wines was Italian, one was American and one was French. I really didn't care for the first wine (the Bouchard), so I automatically assumed it was the Italian (stupid me!). The second wine I took for the French (it was the Montelena California Chardonnay). The third wine I took for the California (egg on the face!- it was the Italian!). Well, take comfort in the fact that at least your mistaking a Montelena for a fine French Burgundy is not likely to become an international incident, as it was in this rather more famous tasting. Or, "you can quote the [beloved] English wine writer Harry Waugh, who was once asked if he had ever mistaken a claret for a red Burgundy. His reply: 'Not since lunch.'" (TonyAspler.com "Bluffer's Guide to Dinner Parties") (BTW, don't Bouchards always suck? Or have they gotten better lately?) Edited December 7, 2005 by Waitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Joe Bastianich is Mario Batali's partner at Babbo And both won a national James Beard award this year - what a coincidence! He's a baritone. Are his wines berry-toned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 (BTW, don't Bouchards always suck? Or have they gotten better lately?) Bouchard P&F was purchased by the Henriot family from Champagne several years ago. They first got rid of what they considered sub-par wine from the cellar and have steadily improved the winemaking year after year. This particular Bouchard Beaune 1er Cru left me cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Are his wines berry-toned? That's a bass question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 That's a bass question. Nor do we care for its tenor. Okay, okay, done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Does this mean there's somewhere in the DC area that you can now buy the Vespa, or am I still stuck schlepping bottles back from NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMark Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 The WP wine section has gone from a 'must-read/buy many recommendations' to a total joke. The idea of having different groups of 'critics' rate the wine each time is in and of itself a bad idea. The reader loses all continuity and trust that come from reading the same one or two critics every week. Now when the critics are wine experts like Mark Slater, I can find much to be interested in. But todays column, with ratings by ONLY under-25s, who are all admitted neophytes, reaches a new low for me. WP, what are you thinking?????? Wine for Pre-Schoolers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 It seems to me that they should have known how bad an idea this was when they had to have Gilbertti baby-sit this bunch. I am sure that it was like herding cats, really annoying self-centered, and immature cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
africanist Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 My personal favorite was the girl who said she doesn't really like any red wines, um ok, so how the heck did you make it onto this panel? I've only been buying wine, legally, for 3 years--I know pretty well that I know next to nothing. Why would I read a review with someone with a similar lack of knowledge? I do appreciate the Post reviewing less expensive wines, because that's generally what I drink, but at least get someone who knows what they're talking about. I might as well just call my college roommates and reminisce about our days of drinking Boones Farm mixed with vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 C'mon, you didn't like how the one girl said that the Chateau de Roquefort tasted like blue cheese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't all the young tasters rate each wine MUCH higher than Ben did? That reveals one such flaw in the approach. It's one thing to say, "hey, this is an enjoyable wine right now, but it is quite another thing to say that a particular wine is a superior example of its type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 2 words-Sunday Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 If you knew nothing, you learned nothing. If you knew little, you remained stagnant. If you were even somewhat educated, you didn't even bother. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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