kirite Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Tangent Grenache Blanc 2009. Another keeper. Thinking of spring. Dolium Malbec '09. Densely fruity and really dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Domaine de Couron Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2009, also labeled Viognier for us Americans. My new strategy for choosing whites is paying off. Ask the knowledgeable salesperson, and say that I don't want another oaky chardonnay or acidic sauvignon blanc. They're coming up with some lovely, lush whites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Serpent Ridge Albarino - up there for a MD wine, but I'm thinking I may need to switch to something else soon. Tangent Grenache Blanc 2009. Another keeper. Thinking of spring. Where is this from? For a moment I thought I knew the winery, but realized I was thinking of Tandem out of CA. I do like a well made grenache blanc. Dolium Malbec '09. Densely fruity and really dry. Reserve? If not, if you like that one, you should try the reserve. Grapeseed offers it by the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiantiandFava Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Domaine de Couron Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2009, also labeled Viognier for us Americans. My new strategy for choosing whites is paying off. Ask the knowledgeable salesperson, and say that I don't want another oaky chardonnay or acidic sauvignon blanc. They're coming up with some lovely, lush whites. You should try an Arneis (Piedmont, Italy) or a Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy)--both are also lush/full, low acid wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Where is this from? For a moment I thought I knew the winery, but realized I was thinking of Tandem out of CA. I do like a well made grenache blanc. It's from California, and I bought it at Unwined in Bradlee. (Full disclosure - we are friends with the owner.) You should try an Arneis (Piedmont, Italy) or a Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy)--both are also lush/full, low acid wines. I had a glass of Soave at Monroe's the other night. I expected to be disappointed (flashback to 1980's Soave Bolla ads), but I've never had a glass I didn't enjoy from their special selections, so I gave it a go. I was pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmm Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I expected to be disappointed (flashback to 1980's Soave Bolla ads) I was not aware of soave's negative history until after I found Stefano Inama's wines. He makes three: "Classico", "Vigneti di Foscarino" and "Vigneto du Lot". All are outstanding and I was surprised to learn the reputation the varietal had. Grappoli Imports [an impressive Italian portfolio] brings them into this market. They range from about $15 to $35. I buy them at Arrowine in Arlington. It is worth seeking them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I accidentally made a cocktail I'm calling "The Penultimate Word". My plan was to make a Last Word but grabbed the yellow chartreuse instead of the green. It was actually very good, but not exactly what I wanted. It's a good drink for a person who likes some herbal funk, but not too much. The yellow chartreuse made the drink sweeter than I wanted, but it was very drinkable. It'll be a good starter cocktail for some. Equal parts of gin (I used Plymouth), yellow chartreuse, lime juice and maraschino liqueur. Please credit me if you make it a new "classic" :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Last night I picked up a Lancaster Brewery Amber for $4.99 (3.7% abv but forgot the size) at HT Glebe Road. It was light and refreshing, which was what I needed. I think this is great BBQ beer. I forgot the size for $4.99, but it was larger than a typical bottle. Imported from the UK too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Key lime mojitos with the first of the spring mint from the garden and the last of the Don Q Cristal from the liquor cabinet. Demerara syrup and a dash of bitters, just because. Come on summer, you can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Following myself, albeit with a non-alcoholic option. My parents visited recently and left me a box of Meyer lemons from their tree. They are verging on overripe and need to be used, so we are drinking them. Meyer lemon juice, maybe 4 oz, 1 oz of Demerara simple, and sparkling water to the top of a tall glass. I can see this being fantastic with gin, but I need a couple without after tonight's hot weather run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Following myself, albeit with a non-alcoholic option. My parents visited recently and left me a box of Meyer lemons from their tree. They are verging on overripe and need to be used, so we are drinking them. Meyer lemon juice, maybe 4 oz, 1 oz of Demerara simple, and sparkling water to the top of a tall glass. I can see this being fantastic with gin, but I need a couple without after tonight's hot weather run. Mmmm...those were our daily mainstays during Meyer Lemon season. I used about 1 oz of juice, 1/2 oz of simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz of Plymouth Gin and topped up with club soda. Fan-frikkin-tastic. Your lemonade sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Mmmm...those were our daily mainstays during Meyer Lemon season. I used about 1 oz of juice, 1/2 oz of simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz of Plymouth Gin and topped up with club soda. Fan-frikkin-tastic. Your lemonade sounds great. I've never gotten a glut of lemons this late - there were hundreds last season, and they pulled them off last week because the tree was flowering again. (There are various hypotheses on picking or not.) They are riper than I've ever had them, and softer/less acid in flavor. It makes it easier to make a more intensely lemon-flavored drink without making the Wile E Coyote alum face. I'll try the gin tonight and wish I had a giant greenhouse where I could store my potted citrus in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Small's gin, Fentiman's tonic, squeeze of lime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Commanderie de la Bargemone 2010 rosé. I have dinner all ready to go as soon as I'm feeling like cooking, but right now I'm more feeling like just sitting here and drinking this. It was one of those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Last night I started fiddling with a Velvet Falernum daiquiri. Too sweet with sour proportions. So to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 For Fathers Day, a 2002 Match Butterdragon Hill Cabernet. Delish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Lillet and homemade soda over ice, with a dash of that devil-may-care attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Cumulonimbus. Cruzan Black Strap, Ginger People Ginger beer, lime. I may be among the few who prefer Gosling's in this drink. Maybe the ice just needs to melt a little more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just had some friends over to drink our California bounty... B.R. Cohn Reserve Chardonnay Sweetwater beers (IPA, 420, Sh'wheat, and Motorboat) Rosemary peach champagne cocktails Tequila grapefruit cocktails And of course, the best thing we brought home from CA...PLINY THE ELDER!!! SO good. Pissed I can't get it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 And of course, the best thing we brought home from CA...PLINY THE ELDER!!! SO good. Pissed I can't get it here. You could've subsidized your trip if you'd packed an extra suitcase, let some of us Rockwellians know you were going and let us know the going rate for a few bottles of Pliny. I'm jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You could've subsidized your trip if you'd packed an extra suitcase, let some of us Rockwellians know you were going and let us know the going rate for a few bottles of Pliny. I'm jealous! The brewery's website says they sell to a distributor in Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA Distributor: Origlio Beverage 215-698-9500 Is it just the Pliny that's not available on the East coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The brewery's website says they sell to a distributor in Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA Distributor: Origlio Beverage 215-698-9500 Is it just the Pliny that's not available on the East coast? It is my understanding that you can get Pliny in two places - California and Pennsylvania. I don't know how easy it is to find in Philly, but even in San Francisco, we had to go to 5 shops before we found one that actually had the bottles in stock. Perhaps the next Rockwellian who visits Philly can explore and report back? I'm in Atlanta, so I'm SOL either way, now that our small stash is gone. :-) When my sis and bro-in-law visit for Thanksgiving, I'll have to ask them to bring some more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 A Bols Genever Martini in the Cote d'Or. Thank you Jake for the education! Sadly, Illinois state law prohibits my favorite fizz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Veritas Saddleback Chardonnay 2010. A nice, summery, fruity but well-balanced wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 A Moscow Mule. For some reason, I've recently gotten a fascination with them. I had a wonderful one at PS7's and then one at The Atlas Room that was too strong on the ginger for my liking. The one I made a few minutes ago is somewhere between the two in spiciness but not as good as either. (I used Reed's Extra Ginger Brew.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Deb Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 An amazing Samual Smith root stout float at Tabard Inn. Mmm, grown-up float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Laphroaig Neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpleasanteater Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 It is my understanding that you can get Pliny in two places - California and Pennsylvania. I don't know how easy it is to find in Philly, but even in San Francisco, we had to go to 5 shops before we found one that actually had the bottles in stock. Perhaps the next Rockwellian who visits Philly can explore and report back? I'm in Atlanta, so I'm SOL either way, now that our small stash is gone. :-) When my sis and bro-in-law visit for Thanksgiving, I'll have to ask them to bring some more... Pliny the Elder is easy to find in Portland Oregon and the Younger shows up there too. You can have it mailed to you on the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 My brother's secret recipe sangria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrXmus Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Maraschita Cocktail, a drink designed by a fellow rockwellian, I believe. Tequila, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, Cointreau. Nice, balanced cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 A double of some reposado tequila, whose name I can't remember, with two cubes of ice cutting the alcohol nicely, while sitting on the porch enjoying the summertime while it lasts. Cicadas are still singing, so there's that. I'm not a fan of the northern hemisphere circle of life in the seasons. I much prefer the tropics where all plants and creatures are growing all the time, and even when things die, they're quickly subsumed into more life. Then again, once I finish this drink, I might argue with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 5:2 Martini of Don Quixote Distillery's "Spirit of Santa Fe" gin and M&R dry vermouth. Really different gin, really different Martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Delamain Pale & Dry cognac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwk444 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Orange Cisco with a Sunkist Chaser Had a bottle of KF Petit Chenin Blanc last night, Really impressed with his wines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Iced coffee from Jo's coffee shop on South Congress in Austin. I don't even like iced coffee, but this is mighty good. I just get the plain coffee, which comes with crushed ice, and add a little cream to it. It's almost like a coffee slushee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Excellia reposado tequila in my hotel room in San Diego. Raised in, but not dominated at all by, Sauternes barrels. About $60 retail here in CA, not sure of any distribution outside of CA. Brand is owned by the G'Vine people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Bud Light... HEY IT WAS FREE okay now I'm either going to grab a Sweetwater 420 or the New Belgium 1554... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Pliny the Elder is easy to find in Portland Oregon and the Younger shows up there too. You can have it mailed to you on the east coast. How? If you know of a distributor/seller who is willing to ship, would you mind sharing? So far, I've had no luck in that arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Bud Light... HEY IT WAS FREE okay now I'm either going to grab a Sweetwater 420 or the New Belgium 1554... Can you get Sweetwater in DC now? I'm from Atlanta and 420 is perhaps my favorite "everyday" beer, but when I lived in DC I couldn't find it anywhere. When we toured the brewery, they explained that their distribution area was pretty small due to not pasteurizing their beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Can you get Sweetwater in DC now? I'm from Atlanta and 420 is perhaps my favorite "everyday" beer, but when I lived in DC I couldn't find it anywhere. When we toured the brewery, they explained that their distribution area was pretty small due to not pasteurizing their beers. No, I was in Columbus, GA, when I posted that. Now I'm drinking Miller Lite and 4 Roses Single Barrel. And threatening to drink the Red Hook Rye. But probably won't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 2009 Jeroboam of C de la R Tardive w a couple of buddies. It's a baby but I don't give a shit. RIP JD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Been doing a lot of "red wine as mixer" beverages lately. Tonight, it's part frivolity, part juicy, part spicy. *Hell Yes, I Know They Are No Longer Seasonal fresh strawberries, blended with *Hell, They Were Seasonal Just Eight Weeks Ago frozen, local peaches, blended with *Hello, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and before blending added *Hell, In For A Penny, In For A Pound, touch of white sugar Once mixed, I shook this up (gasp!) with California red table wine, some ice, and garnished with a lime that has seen better days. Another strawberry and/or peach would have been a better choice. But damn, the mole spice with the red wine is magix, as is the inviting texture. This is worth playing with in future glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Been doing a lot of "red wine as mixer" beverages lately. Tonight, it's part frivolity, part juicy, part spicy. *Hell Yes, I Know They Are No Longer Seasonal fresh strawberries, blended with *Hell, They Were Seasonal Just Eight Weeks Ago frozen, local peaches, blended with *Hello, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and before blending added *Hell, In For A Penny, In For A Pound, touch of white sugar Once mixed, I shook this up (gasp!) with California red table wine, some ice, and garnished with a lime that has seen better days. Another strawberry and/or peach would have been a better choice. But damn, the mole spice with the red wine is magix, as is the inviting texture. This is worth playing with in future glasses. It would actually be funny if you garnished it with a single blueberry, split on the glass. (Try this with Tempranillo!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Johnny Walker Double Black. I talk about it on the blog, but - not bad. Will depend on the price point. If it's low enough, I'll keep it on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 A pinot noir that's improved by a couple of ice cubes (There's nothing in the house and it's been that kind of week.) (Don't judge me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The first sidecar of the season with Cointreau, Courvoisier VS, and a fresh lemon. Quite possibly the perfect cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Not right now, but in a few minutes or so - McRib-infused Maker's Mark. OH YES INDEED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Not right now, but in a few minutes or so - McRib-infused Maker's Mark. OH YES INDEED A cup of Size 1 Pu-Erh Tuo Cha that I bought from Upton Tea on December 30, 2004 (four months before I started this website - I guess I've essentially dry-aged it for almost seven years). It would be interesting to see what mixologists could do with this - to me, it screams for Bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thoroughly enjoying some Dogfish Head My Antonia - not a huge fan of the ubiquitous 60/90 minute brews, but I really love this beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thoroughly enjoying some Dogfish Head My Antonia - not a huge fan of the ubiquitous 60/90 minute brews, but I really love this beer. My Antonia? Really? Willa Cather flashbacks ... where is my wine?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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