deangold Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Wild Berry Mojito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccala Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Pietro's, from Sorriso, private estate wine.... A nice treat, especially since it was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Last night a 1989 Château Arnauld Cru Bourgeois and a 1996 White Rock Claret. Drank them with flank steak and scalloped potatos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 1995 Pinot Bianco "Vigne dal Leon" Tulio Zamo. An odd wine held in vitrified concrete for long periods and then bottled recently. Quite complex with a combination of oaged and fresh characteristics. 2001 Ribolla Gialla "Amphora" Josko Gravner. What can I say, my favorite wine right now. SPice, coffee, fruit, all in an elegant package. 2003 Naima Aglianico di Pastum de Concillus Huge red loaded with fruit and spice with a rough tannic undertone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 2001 Ribolla Gialla "Amphora" Josko Gravner. What can I say, my favorite wine right now. SPice, coffee, fruit, all in an elegant package. Cha-ching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinDC Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I really don't think it would be appropriate to start a new thread with this query, but I was given four bottles of "Brown Estate 2004 Chiles Valley Zinfandel". I am not much of a red wine drinker and am wondering if anyone knows about this wine and what you think about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Cha-ching. Believe me, this one was not on my nickle. Just the sharing of a nice customer glad to have been turned onto the wines at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 2003 OS R3 (used to be Owen Sullivan, their Bordeaux blend) A wonderful Washington State wine that rivals anything in its price range from California or anywhere else for that matter. (Thanks you Joe for getting it for me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 A couple of stiff Bloody Marys with 209 Gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 A Sazerac Cocktail. I brought some Sazerac rye back from L.A., so this is the real deal, shaken with a couple drops of bitters and a teensy bit of simple syrup. Rinsed the glass with Pernod. Straight up, with a twist. Aaah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 the other day a 2003 Match Butterdragon Hill cab from 375 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Hey TJ, you are supposed to save a bottle of that for me to try. Last night before, with, and after dinner of shrimp and asparagas in red curry sauce, couscous, asian slaw, and a salad. (Not in this order) 2003 Tabor Hill Gewürztraminer Traminette 2003 WesMar Pinot Noir RRV 2002 Martinelli Bella Vigna PN 1998 Peter Lehmann Shiraz "The Barossa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 re you refering the 2001 Ribolla Gialla Anfora ?YepI also have one bottle left of the 2000 breg. We will have the 2001 Anfora Breg within a month. We carry the Lispida Tocai Amphora 2001, and Due Terre Merlot and Sacrisassi Bianco as well. We are really trying to set back winemaking to pre technology days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccala Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 2000 Shafer Napa Cabernet and a 2002 Lewis Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with wine and cheese, no dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Tried the Steinenger Steven Holl Gruner Veltliner last night. Quite a mouth full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Hey TJ, you are supposed to save a bottle of that for me to try.Last night before, with, and after dinner of shrimp and asparagas in red curry sauce, couscous, asian slaw, and a salad. (Not in this order) 2003 Tabor Hill Gewürztraminer Traminette 2003 WesMar Pinot Noir RRV 2002 Martinelli Bella Vigna PN 1998 Peter Lehmann Shiraz "The Barossa" 2002. It is WAY TOO EARLY to be drinking this IMO. I'll pull a bottle out for a Crü event in maybe 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Tonight I had grilled lobster tails and served it with a beautiful Granbazan Albarino. In many ways it reminds me of an Condrieu but at a quarter the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 A little help please..... What is the appropriate drink to have when you've been searching your house for an hour for a set of keys that you really really really need and YOU CAN'T FREAKIN' FIND THEM DAMMIT! AGGGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 A little help please.....What is the appropriate drink to have when you've been searching your house for an hour for a set of keys that you really really really need and YOU CAN'T FREAKIN' FIND THEM DAMMIT! AGGGH! Something a little more potent than wine. I think I would go with something in the whiskey family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 A little help please.....What is the appropriate drink to have when you've been searching your house for an hour for a set of keys that you really really really need and YOU CAN'T FREAKIN' FIND THEM DAMMIT! AGGGH! Grappa.... That way you won't care if you find them.... or even recognize them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Grappa.... That way you won't care if you find them.... or even recognize them! Well, it's 7:30 AM and I still haven't found them. It may be time to move to the grappa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Last night with flank steak and asparagus. 1997 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec 1997 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymartini Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Old Weller 7 yr. Cause I like my bourbon like I like my women,sweet, southern, and with enough kick to leave shoe print on your soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Okay; laugh if you will. But, tonight we had a really delicious wine from New York State. We opened a bottle of 2002 Red Newt Syrah that we had picked up during our frequent detours to the Finger Lakes Region on our way from DC to the family homestead in Buffalo. Let me tell you, it was delicious! Unlike the heavy Australian syrahs and the pretentious ones from California, this was done in a very European style, with clarity, freshness, sharpness, and depth. Great fruit, nice balance, no heaviness, and just enough acid. I don't recall what we paid for it (although in general the better NYState wines, like the Virginia wines, are horrendously overpriced) but it was quite satisfactory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Radigan Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Vina Alijbes- 100% Syrah from castilla, in Rose-form. Beautiful wine and a new addition to our wine list. Incredible color, almost purple in hue, salt-pork in the nose, somewhat candied blue fruit. Great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinDC Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I have a question about how long an opened bottle of white wine will keep in the fridge? Especially with the newer screwcaps. Since I am the only white wine drinker in my house, I am curious because sometimes it takes a while to get through a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 While watching 4 episodes of 6 Feet Under Season 5---- Murray McDavid Clynlish Murray McDavid Bruchlaiddich Poli Grappa di Traminer I'm not saying that is was depressing or shocking or riveting or anything... but somehow we just kept on puring ourselves stiff shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Okay; laugh if you will. But, tonight we had a really delicious wine from New York State. We opened a bottle of 2002 Red Newt Syrah that we had picked up during our frequent detours to the Finger Lakes Region on our way from DC to the family homestead in Buffalo. Mwahahahaha! But seriously, and maybe I need to start another thread on Intrepid Traveller, but have you dined at Red Newt or any of the other places on the east side of Seneca lake? There is some good food there! Of all the wines in that area I probably like Shalestone best ("Red is all we do"). There's also a brewery up there somewhere, but I forgot the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Mwahahahaha! But seriously, and maybe I need to start another thread on Intrepid Traveller, but have you dined at Red Newt or any of the other places on the east side of Seneca lake? There is some good food there! Of all the wines in that area I probably like Shalestone best ("Red is all we do"). There's also a brewery up there somewhere, but I forgot the name. We like Shalestone, too, and the owner is a hoot. On the east side of the lake, we have had the best luck with wines from Standing Stone, Red Newt, and Lamoreaux Landing; we haven't tried it yet, but Chateau Lafayette Reneau gets some good buzz. If you venture to the west side, Konstantin Frank has some decent wines and, if you are lucky and the place isn't crowded, VERY generous pours. Like I mentioned, the NYS wines tend to be overpriced for the quality, but occassionally you can find a standout. I will PM you on some eating suggestions so this stays on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 A quite nice and rather potent -- it sneaks up on you -- Sangria from Bardeo. And the cheese flight. Just what was needed after a bad work day (lots of confused tourist and overly chatty co-workers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 (lots of confused tourist and overly chatty co-workers). Wow. I must work at the same place you do. My solution usually involves scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Had a decent summer wine tonight. Our local Super Fresh market had a Nyakas Cellars (Hungary) muller thurgau on sale for $10 that I thought might go with the horseradish-ginger marinated grilled halibut we were planning to cook. Indeed, it went quite nicely. Good fruit, balanced, with just enough acid. Definitely more interesting than equivalently-priced sauvignon blancs and pinot grigios. Nice summer food wine for lighter dishes and lighter budgets. On the other hand, Saturday we stopped at Ace to take advantage of Joe's rose sale and picked up a mixed case of 12 different bottles. It will be fun working our way through them over the next month. The first opening, a Domaine Aubert La Chapelle, Coteaux du Loir 2005, was delicious, with a subtle hint of rasberries and cherries. It went down much too easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 Cantina Nalles Schiava "Galea". A light red served iced cold. Yum! Perfect for a hot night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 2002 Dirler Riesling Spiegel. Crisp, lots of apple and citrus and minerals. Served it with grilled shrimp, grilled asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto with aged Gouda, asian slaw and cantalope. (Hey I'm dieting, give me a break) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 2004 Peay Chardonnay...wioth grilled lobster & corn salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 A couple of pitchers of beer with crabs from LP Steamers Uccelleira Bruneoo 2000 with some BBQ from Hogs on the hill in Beltsville Murray McDavid Bowmore with some 70% cacao chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Four Roses "Finest Single Barrel Reserve" bourbon, the abortive, early-'90s domestic premium release from Four Roses (whose primary market is Japan). There is a more recent single barrel line for the domestic market, labeled "Four Roses Single Barrel," but it's available only in Kentucky. If you find it, buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 2000 Dal Forno Valpolicella, 2001 Fox Creek Reserve, 2001 Rust en Vrede Estate, J. Bookwalter Lot #18, 1999 BV Rutherford, 2003 Altos de Luzon.... A neighborhood "indulgence" last night with bottles of "descending character" that I opened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 A dear friend of mine decided to give his cellar a trim so we had 1969 and 1977 Chappellet Cabernets 1974 La Mission Haut Brion 1980 Long Vineyard Cabernet 1976 Stags Leap Cabernet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 A dear friend of mine decided to give his cellar a trim Bring him to Cellar Cull Sunday next week at the picnic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I forgot Sunday night's debauchery at Matisse. 04 Mischief and Mayhem Meursault 04 Mischief and Mayhem Puligny Montrachet 04 Mischief and Mayhem Puligny “Garenne” 04 Mischief and Mayhem Meursault “Geneveriers” 05 Two Hands Yesterday’s Hero Grenache 05 Two Hands Brave Faces Shiraz/Grenache 04 Two Hands Bull + Bear Shiraz/Cabernet 04 Two Hands Bellas Garden Barossa Shiraz 04 Two Hands Lilly’s Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 04 Two Hands Harry & Edwards Langhorne Creek Shiraz 04 Two Hands Aerope Grenache 04 Two Hands Ares Shiraz 04 Two Hands Aphrodite Cabernet 05 Unpredictable Lad Vin del Paille The final three Two Hands wines were beautiful wines, but will not be released until December. Specifically the Aphrodite was an astonishing wine, with only six barrels being produced. The crew at Matisse made these wine’s shine with dishes that matched brilliantly (with dessert being the one exception where the dish outshone the sickly sweet wine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I love this wine. 2004 Il Circo: Erbaluce di Caluso "La Funambola" Now where can I buy some to drink at home? I was introduced to its deliciousness by Chris @ Dino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 I love this wine. 2004 Il Circo: Erbaluce di Caluso "La Funambola" Now where can I buy some to drink at home? I was introduced to its deliciousness by Chris @ Dino. Its imported by Bonny Doon. In actuality we don't carry it but are going to bring in the Erbaluce from Luigi Ferrando (I have his 2001 Carema white label and his 2000 black labes is on the way). Erbaluce is an almost extinct white from Piemonte that has been overshadowd by the popularity of Cortese (Gavi). Sorta like American Idol being watched by more people than have ever heard of Luciano Pavarotti. In any case, the Luigi Ferrando is even more flavorful and bracing than the Il Circolo. Calvert wopodley had the Il Circolo and may yet have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Bruichladdich, 15-year-old "Second Edition," finished for 26 weeks in Yquem casks. What's so noteworthy about this malt is that the wine does not obtrude much; rather, it dances around the edge of the tongue while letting the sublime malt and balanced peat rhumba across the palate. Spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I love this wine. 2004 Il Circo: Erbaluce di Caluso "La Funambola" Now where can I buy some to drink at home? I was introduced to its deliciousness by Chris @ Dino. We got the 2003 Il Circo: Montepulciano "Il Domatore di Leoni" on a lark from Total Wine this weekend. I think that I remember seein ght funambola there, too. I miss living in Santa Cruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 That's the one. I have found it online for $17-18. Calvert-Woodley had it, they said, but were out when I asked for it. Instead I bought a different Erbaluce (2004 La Rustia?). *sigh* Just not the same. Not even close. Its imported by Bonny Doon. In actuality we don't carry it but are going to bring in the Erbaluce from Luigi Ferrando (I have his 2001 Carema white label and his 2000 black labes is on the way). Erbaluce is an almost extinct white from Piemonte that has been overshadowd by the popularity of Cortese (Gavi). Sorta like American Idol being watched by more people than have ever heard of Luciano Pavarotti. In any case, the Luigi Ferrando is even more flavorful and bracing than the Il Circolo. Calvert wopodley had the Il Circolo and may yet have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Does Alize go bad? I mean, it wasn't great to start (ZING!!) but I mean from a rancidity standpoint. Assume it was refridgerated. It DID depressurize when I opened it, and fizzed a little. Does it fizz? Eh, it probably won't survive the 'moving cull' anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Dude, you missed your best cull opportunity already. Though that one might've had to be mixed with the pepper wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Dude, you missed your best cull opportunity already. Though that one might've had to be mixed with the pepper wine.Eh, it was open, and it's old...have moved it at least twice. It's not like I drink this stuff! Plus I couldn't roll up to the picnic with a bottle of open Alize. Reminds me: I'm asking for a friend.... --Matt Eating a frozen dinner, drinking a 'purloined' High Life. Moving night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Miller Genuine Draft tastes so much better when the Yankees LOSE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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