mostly wine stuff

[Tony S]

Goin' groovy, making supper, with Lucinda Williams in the background. Love this stuff. #grüner

 

[Tony S]

Caper taste-off.

 

[Scruffy]

Caper taste-off.

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yumm, love me some capers. Which ones won?

 

[mdf]

Does anybody know what's up with this stuff?

It's pretty good.
I'm guessing it was a brand-diversification that they changed their minds about...
The bottle doesn't say Klinker Brick anywhere, but the web site redirects to it.

 

[Mendieta]

Does anybody know what's up with this stuff?
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It's pretty good.
I'm guessing it was a brand-diversification that they changed their minds about...
The bottle doesn't say Klinker Brick anywhere, but the web site redirects to it.

Not really. I am drinking perhaps a wine in the antipodes of yours. A vino nobile di montepulciano. Not bad, but really light on its feet. It was ok with the fresh pasta I made, and the red sauce I also made to go with it. But nothing special, and definitely, not a big/jammy one. Nice acidity, and that's about it. No complains.

 

[mdf]

Indulgent birthday lunch. ..
Orin Swift Abstract Red, Stilton, sheep's milk Manchego, and aged Gouda ( not at all like the red wax stuff ).

Unfortunately I elbowed my glass watching the SG on tv, and lost a glass full
(and the glass).

 

[Tony S]

An old friend, rediscovered thanks to the New Hampshire Liquor Commission. I so love this. Soul mate.

 

[cantunamunch]

Anyone stuck indoors need a new footbed trimmed?

 

[Tony S]

Anyone stuck indoors need a new footbed trimmed?
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You mean, like, chemically?

 

[Pumba]

I’d like to get my step dad a special red to have with our Xmas eve dinner tonight. We’re having prime rib....he usually drinks California/new world cabs....I’d like help him expand his pallet to more old world - French, Spanish, Portuguese...

Any recommendations? Looking for something “mainstream” enough to be able to find at the local bev mo.

Thinking 40dollars and below for a bottle....

Thanks!

 

[cantunamunch]

You mean, like, chemically?

Nah, the Woodford Reserve is for the tabletop.

 

[Tony S]

I’d like to get my step dad a special red to have with our Xmas eve dinner tonight. We’re having prime rib....he usually drinks California/new world cabs....I’d like help him expand his pallet to more old world - French, Spanish, Portuguese...

Any recommendations? Looking for something “mainstream” enough to be able to find at the local bev mo.

Thinking 40dollars and below for a bottle....

Thanks!

I'm thinking. Didn't leave me a lot of time!

 

[Pumba]

I'm thinking. Didn't leave me a lot of time!

Hurry! I’m at BevMo. Most choices are Californian. I want do
Much to go away from that. Here are some options:

 

[Tony S]

I'm thinking. Didn't leave me a lot of time!

Too hard without more input and an inventory of your store. Skip Burgundy if you're trying to open his mind to Europe. As a cab guy he'll think they're wimpy. For $40 I would go for whatever Rhone, Priorat, or Montsant they have at that price that someone thinks is good. You didn't mention Italy but a more internationally styled Tuscan could be a winner. Readily available? Antinori Riserva Marchese Antinori. Drizzle some good evoo, Malden salt, and cracked pepper over each slice of prime rib. Now GO!

 

[Pumba]

I’m basing theses choices on the little descriptions....I might get also rely on the gold Robert Parker sticker...

 

[Tony S]

http://www.bevmo.com/catalog/product/view/id/42530

 

[Tony S]

I’m basing theses choices on the little descriptions....I might get also rely on the gold Robert Parker sticker...

Reasonable in these circumstances. Don't tell anyone I said so.

 

[mdf]

Late to the show, but I would do the monastreril (argh. .autocorrect ) from Julilla.

 

[mdf]

If they have Juan Gil blue label go for it.

 

[Pumba]

Thanks guys. I ended up getting these. I think Spanish wines Are more approachable for someone used to new world stuff. Personally, I like northern Italian reds the best...Got that gold label one just because it looks “fancy” and “special” ...we’ll see....