C´mon , fess up - what ´s your

Aug 09, 2003 8 Replies

This is possibly [OT]. Then, maybe not. While we of course all are solely and totally into Great Vintages from Good Producers (preferably Biodynamic), it may sometimes be the case that we do partake of something not exactly classified as a Really Good Wine. Yours truly has, since first landing, half-mad and paranoid, in Levernois back in 1997 and, on discussing the possibility of starting dinner with a beer (remember, Levernois is on the outskirts of Beaune!), being, as an alternative, suggested a Kir, been a firm upholder of that beverage - particularly with the cassis replaced by Creme de Mures (blackberries). However, about once, or twice, a year, when white peaches are available, I do that great Italian pre- or possibly post-prandial, Bellini. Usually with some cheap white fizzy, like Cinzano Brut, or the equivalent. Wine? Perhaps not. Good? Oh, dear, yes, particulary on a balcony, or garden terrace, while the sun is setting etc etc etc. But it´s got to be _white_ peaches, the yellow ones don´t work at all. So, fess up: what´s yours?



Cheers



Nils Gustaf


My guilty pleasure wine tipple? Making a version of sangria with Beaujolais, fresh tropical fruit, ice and 7up.

I can already hear the wine purists screaming "The Horror! The Horror!"

Well, what else are you gonna do with the last few bottles of Nouveau? Drink 'em as punch when spring arrives!

EC

Yay, that´s tellin´`em! It reminds me somewhat of a suggestion that you could have the Scandinavian hot punch 'glögg' as a summer drink, cool with ice cubes. [1]

Nils Gustaf

[1] Disclaimer: though _I never suggested it.

Many many years ago I worked as a waiter in a "hole in the wall" Mexican restaurant. There they served Sangria made with Gallo Burgandy, Cointreau, etc etc.

There wasn't any air conditioning in the back area so we were allowed to have the occasional jug of the Sangria. Of course we always made our own special blend. :-)

I can't think of anything that ever tasted more refreshing after a few hours of working in hot hot humid conditions.

and yes I admit it. Ocassionally at the liquor store checkout I will pick up one of those little 175's (?) of some cheap red and make myself a small jugs of Sangria to enjoy on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon with a mild Raphael Gonzales cigar.

Myron

Nils Gustaf Lindgren requested in message news: snipped-for-privacy@drchips.se... [snip fine example of excellent tasting poison]

Two actually came to mind: the MIL's "mead." I have no idea what she uses (Summit comes to mind) but /dang/ is it good at Holidays! The other is sangria via Paul Mason [jug] Burgundy. Add frozen fruit punch concentrate, orange slices, contreau, some ice, and splash of ginger ale; mighty fine. Just don't drink too much. That pain will mule-kick you into [belatedly] remembering about moderation. Oooooohhhh...

The Ranger

Pellegrigio

Any mass-produced Pinot Grigio from the Venezie mixed with Pellegrino.

Oh, no! I'm sorry that it read like I hide my hidden delights by brown-bagging it from an alley! No way, Joe-Zay! Not when I can corrupt so many so easily. We use the gallon containers because it runs out so quickly. (Even the "social" drinkers [pansies!] like the schtuff!)

Hot, warm, or cold it's a perfect accompaniment to Mexican enchiladas and a certain crowd pleaser.

The Ranger

A recent guilty pleasure has been taking a bottle of Medici DOC Lambrusco, and FREEZING the bottle. It makes a great slushie in the hot summer weather. Thanks to John at Vinny's Beverage for such a "cool" idea!

Tom In CTown

In the 60's it was Ripple Pagen Pink mixed with Madria Madira Sangria and 7-up. Was a great thirst quencher! Absent the Sangira, Spañada was king!

rr

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