Wine drinkers - what are you having today/tonight?
#245
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Peter Lehmann's Clancy red blend, 1995. (Gradually working my way through a complete vertical set from 1992 to date.) Goes very well with cold lamb, veggies and beautiful lamb stock gravy.
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Ok this isn't really about what one is drinking.
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
#248
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN USA
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Went to my first wine tasting (here in IND) today and here's the three purchased:
1. Terra d'oro Zinfandel Port $12.00
I have never had port wine before so had lots of questions for the wholesaler. Decided to buy.
2. Villa D'Adige Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 $8.00
3. Domaine Laroque Cabernet Franc 2012 $13.00
Distributors that were there (200p - 400p / 400p - 600p):
1. Republic National Distribution Company
2. Glazer's
3. Southern Wine and Spirits
4. Carroll Wine & Spirits
5. Vino LeFebvre
6. Graybull Organic Wines, Inc.
7. World of Wines
8. Manolo's Wines
9. Give Wines
10. Mallow Run Winery
11. D & E Fine Wine Group (Glazer's Inc.)
12. Vanguard Wines
13. Crossroad Vintners
14. Free Market Wine Group
1. Terra d'oro Zinfandel Port $12.00
I have never had port wine before so had lots of questions for the wholesaler. Decided to buy.
2. Villa D'Adige Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 $8.00
3. Domaine Laroque Cabernet Franc 2012 $13.00
Distributors that were there (200p - 400p / 400p - 600p):
1. Republic National Distribution Company
2. Glazer's
3. Southern Wine and Spirits
4. Carroll Wine & Spirits
5. Vino LeFebvre
6. Graybull Organic Wines, Inc.
7. World of Wines
8. Manolo's Wines
9. Give Wines
10. Mallow Run Winery
11. D & E Fine Wine Group (Glazer's Inc.)
12. Vanguard Wines
13. Crossroad Vintners
14. Free Market Wine Group
#249
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Ok this isn't really about what one is drinking….
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
They also both seemed to think it was a bit of a gimmick.
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Ok this isn't really about what one is drinking….
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
BUT, I would like to get your thoughts on this contraption:
Coravin.
At times all I want is a glass and don't want to open a bottle, saw the above being used at a resto, was pretty impressed. Yes it is expensive, but after a couple of bottles being poured out, this thingy makes sense.
Anyone used it?
For what it's worth, I think boxed wine is a good option for someone who likes the occasional glass or two. The wine stays fairly fresh for up to 30 days. My local wine shop (K&L) has a few decent French options that are good everyday wines. Avoid the 12% alcohol California crap...
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Pork tonight, so Domaine de la Jasse Reserve d'Excellence 2011. Still very young so I'm trying to hold back on it - only bought four cases and I'd love to keep it going for another ten years.
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For the boar steak tonight, an interesting eco-wine from Penedes, Spain, 2007 Albet i Noya Mart Reserva.
A collegue of mine was lyrical over this wine, so decided to try it out
A collegue of mine was lyrical over this wine, so decided to try it out
#254
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A few days ago I pulled a French white wine out of the closet, something that I didn't remember buying. Apparently, I just glanced at the label without putting on my glasses to read it. I put the bottle in the refrigerator and pulled it out last night. When I tasted it, I looked at the label a little closer and found it was a Coteaux de Layon, a sweet wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes in the Loire Valley. It was a wonderful example that I would have saved had I realized what it was, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I just drank too many glasses and now I don't want to go to work.