Groomlakearea51 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 A nice cold Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Diet Mountain Juice! [] at least that's what my little nephew used to call it- didn't understand 'dew' so he called it Mountain Juice as in: [way excitedly] Uncle Mike, Uncle Mike, can I have some more mountain juice? [] [semi scolding] No Eric, you've had quite enough mountain juice. [*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It was a boozy 3 day weekend for me. 2006 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay with a roast chicken on Friday. On Saturday I made Osso Buco for the wife for Valentine's day, paired it with a 2004 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montelcino, a bottle we had received as a gift, a very tasty gift I might add. Sunday with grilled salmon, 2006 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay Last night with some take out Italian food, Falesco Vitiano, a red blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese and one of the great bargains in the wine world. $8 a bottle and it usually gets good reviews from Robert Parker. The perfect pizza wine. There were some assorted sundries in there as well, some Spaten, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, and a few Manhattans to stave off the wintery chill. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flannj Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 paired it with a 2004 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montelcino, a bottle we had received as a gift, a very tasty gift I might add. Delicious. I hope you let that breathe for a couple of hours first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 some of you guys are really living great lives. Even if I decided to drink I couldn't afford it. [st] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It was a boozy 3 day weekend for me. 2006 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay with a roast chicken on Friday. On Saturday I made Osso Buco for the wife for Valentine's day, paired it with a 2004 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montelcino, a bottle we had received as a gift, a very tasty gift I might add. Sunday with grilled salmon, 2006 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay Last night with some take out Italian food, Falesco Vitiano, a red blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese and one of the great bargains in the wine world. $8 a bottle and it usually gets good reviews from Robert Parker. The perfect pizza wine. There were some assorted sundries in there as well, some Spaten, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, and a few Manhattans to stave off the wintery chill. Stephen, I've got to keep an eye out for that Falesco Vitiano! Where do you buy it? As a little plug, one of my best friends (and my wife's cousin) sells wine online at Lombardiwine.com. Good prices on mostly California (mostly Sonoma) wines, and free shipping with 6+ bottles. His advice is excellent, too. He really tries hard to find something you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 18, 2009 Fini I wouldn't think it would be hard for you to find a good wine, the grapes are almost growing in your back yard. [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Sam Adams Black Lager (I think..... gotta' see what's in there...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My buddy ran out of room and gave me 3 cases of wine last night. A mixture of grenache- bordeaux-cote d rhone and some other goodies He has better dtuff to drink-one of the perks of working for a wine shop Opening up a nice Spanish 2001 Las Gravas tonite with baby back ribs- can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotog Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Last night was a couple of Leinenkugels Creamy Dark Lager - after a Shiraz/Cabernet blend at dinner. http://www.leinie.com/av.html I did grab a bottle of Jim Beam Distillers Choice at the local market. Rare find and limited availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 FINI: Here is Parker's review of the current release of the Falesco Vitiano, 89 points for $8 a bottle is tough to beat. It is widely available here in NYC, I picked up my last case at my local Costco. 2006 Falesco Italian Other, Vitiano Rosso/ Lazio $7.99 "A terrific bargain ..., it exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a rich bouquet of black cherry jam, licorice, tobacco leaf, and spice box, surprising density, and medium body. As I have written before, it's almost too good to believe at this price." WA89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thumbs up on the Falesco!!!!!!!!!!! This has one of my go to secrets since 2001 when I discovered it. BARGAIN ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLEARY RANCH GROWERS RESERVE SHIZZZZAM 2004 Label is stupid--- name is just plain dumb At 38 bucks fromt line it crashed and burned At 18.00 in the bargain bin you are partying like a Kennedy The stuff is delicious- dark jammy Sonoma fruit- very well made. Dont miss this one-- worth looking for and asking about. Enjoy!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Oh Yeah- I forgot to share this one-bought this one to get out of deep $hit with wifey after I bought the k horns and lascallas on the same day champagne Burt philipponnat - royal reserve- must be NV because i cant find a year on the bottle. very rich buttery and fruity- not a lot of chalk 50 bucks a pop. a solid 9.5. Dean & Delucia sold out in this crummy economy if that tells you anything. Home run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 2nd bottle of Shazzamm- or whatever the h--- it is- Kenney Wayne Sheppard on the k horns- Does it get any better?? I dont think so, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 FINI: Here is Parker's review of the current release of the Falesco Vitiano, 89 points for $8 a bottle is tough to beat. It is widely available here in NYC, I picked up my last case at my local Costco. 2006 Falesco Italian Other, Vitiano Rosso/ Lazio $7.99 "A terrific bargain ..., it exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a rich bouquet of black cherry jam, licorice, tobacco leaf, and spice box, surprising density, and medium body. As I have written before, it's almost too good to believe at this price." WA89 I saw it today at the local grocery for $14![8o|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Sam Adams Brown Porter (goes good with roast pork loin with onions & smashed taters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Belvedere bloody mary- its 5:00 somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 On deck for tonite- Chateau Les Cardinaux 2000 Bordeaux- looks like a second growth from one of the big boys. The 2000 Bordeaux are really kicking @ss about now. This one should be delicious- best of all - it was FREE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I feel about as left out on this thread as the 'what are you listening to RIGHT NOW' thread. I'm usually not listening to anything and not drinking anything. Oh well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I feel about as left out on this thread as the 'what are you listening to RIGHT NOW' thread. I'm usually not listening to anything and not drinking anything. Oh well.... Not drinking is perfectly acceptable but for god sake man play some tunes. We always have tunes running in the house especially on the weekends. If I'm not sitting and listening I just stream from the laptop while working. Right now we are listening to Laurel Aitken. Hey man is that freedom rock well turn it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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