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Italians for lunch
Met with my SWAT group (our version of SOBER) for an Italian lunch and wine: Ferriari Brut-Simple sparkler starter. A bit light but pleasing, citrus, buttered toast nice mousse. "B" 2007 Anas Cetta...
 
TN: Wines at Graffiti
I had to meet and greet at a fundraiser Sunday, then caught a train to city to meet Betsy, who had driven to a ziker in East Village after matinee opera. We met, and went to Graffiti on East...
 
TN: Spanish wines at a fundraiser
Saturday I went to a fundraiser at a local church, dedicated to raising funds for their social action programs (of which my organization is a beneficiary). Theme was Spain, a combination of food (my...
 
Anybody help with wine opener?
I've had a tabletop wine opener for years. I never use it cause it don't work. Here's what happens. When you push down the lever, the worm spirals down into the cork. Problem is, when you pull the...
 
TN: Nahe, Loire, and Rhone- good values all
With a pork/apple stew and potato pancakes. the 2009 Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Kabinett (Nahe) won't be mistaken fior traditional Kabinett, but there are vivid acids keeping bright and light....
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Looking for a website where i can buy this wine.
For at gift i have received a redwine On the front it says. Alta montana argentina 12.5% alc and 75ml at the back is it written some about Mendoza and at the top on the front label there are some...
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TN: 1970s Bordeaux at Morton's
Matt got together a group with the loose theme of "70s Bordeaux" last night. Some food glitches, but an enjoyable night with good company. starters (thanks Jay) 1997 Alzinger Gruner Veltliner Smaragd...
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Historical XIXth century wine
Dear all, while strolling through the wine department in a major supermarket, I noticed a wooden case containing "Historical XIXth Century wine", sold for a whopping 169,00 EUR/bottle. It was a...
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True foodie with a passion for good food & wine!
From one foody to many others. I am living in Dublin, Ireland and have entered a dish created by me into a competition called 'Cheffactor'. The prize is a 12 week cookery course in a very reputable...
 
Appellation help please. France.
Usually I'm stay as a lurker here, but a question for the francophiles. Just completed an annual mixed case purchase of rose for summer, ( 'is lordship St. H. territory). Usual purchase of Felines...
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TN: Barolo and Barbaresco at Kittle House
Jacques organized a Nebbiolo themed dinner (well, actually Barbaresco and Barolo, he banned my old Spannas) at Crabtree's Kittle House last night. So I go to 2 Piedmont themed events this year, and...
 
"Thanksgiving Wine: What to Drink"
 
Mostly Nebbiolo at Peking Duck House
I was at the Italian (really Piedmont) table for the Berserkerfest at Peking Duck House Friday night. It's always hard to take notes of any sort at these huge events, but a slight cold (flu shot...
 
Newbie Wine Q
Hi all First time in this group and it looks well spammed! Anywho - being a total wine duffer, I am looking for something a bit up market from our usual tipple. Me and the missus have enjoyed the...
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TN: week's wines from all over-well, just France and Austria
A bit behind on notes. For meatless Tuesday, pasta with spinach and mushrooms in a lemon-cream sauce, and the 2008 Trimbach Riesling. The yellow label is solid and typical - good acids, citrus and pit...
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