2006 Peju Cabernet Sauvignon & Boise State Football. I do believe fall has arrived. #idrankthis
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Abi Jones
288 posts
Chicago's own Cutthroat IPA at Simone's #idrankthis
Posted 7 months ago by
Argentinean birthday means Argentinean wine #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
Goes with basketball? #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
Reliable $10 Pinot Noir from Trader Joe's. Rough at first, mellows after a couple hours. #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
Overheard: "Instead of dessert, can I have more pork belly?" #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
Ladies' Night #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
Post #sketchcamp Makers and a Soda Back #idrankthis
Posted 8 months ago by
The parents of the bride imported Levis Champ Cherry Soda from Philly. L'Chaim. #idrankthis
Posted 9 months ago by
No. More. Beer. #idrankthis
Posted 9 months ago by
Enjoying Oregon beer in Florida #idrankthis
Posted 9 months ago by
The nice older couple next to us couldn't finish their bottle of wine, so they gave it to us. #idrankthis Brunello!
Posted 9 months ago by
Barbera! #idrankthis
Posted 9 months ago by
Pre-track meet drinks. And tacos. #idrankthis
Posted 9 months ago by
TGIF! With an exciting new wine! #idrankthis http://picplz.com/hnfj
Posted 9 months ago by
Golden stone fruit and sour mango paired with @simplyrecipes seafood chowder. #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
TGIF!
Posted 10 months ago by
#idrankthis Dry Creek Dry Chenin Blanc in preparation for seeing Source Code.
Posted 10 months ago by
Whoa, this is crazy strong. Good counterpoint to BBQ potato chips. TGIF! #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
You know what? It is really good. #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
Dinner out in Mountain View. I hope this goes with miso black cod. #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
My first TGIF #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
Opened up something fantastic for my first day at Google. #idrankthis
Posted 10 months ago by
Watching how-to-BBQ videos with my dad. #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Oregon wine and Oregon salsa #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Dobbes is my favorite Oregon winery, combining terrific wine and great value. #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Wow. Wow. Wow. #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Domaine Drouhin makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Both are exceptional. #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Daedelus Labyrinth Pinot Noir - lovely product of the Maresh and Murto Vineyards #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
The best sparkling wine I've had in a long time. 10 years on yeast! #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Wonderful, wonderful Oregon wine #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Free bottle of house wine at Shiva's on Castro St. #idrankthis
Posted 11 months ago by
Great on the first day, just okay on the 2nd. #idrankthis
Posted 12 months ago by
Anchor Steam at The Nut House #idrankthis
Posted 12 months ago by
Beer and Bruce fricking Sterling! #idrankthis #ixd11
Posted 12 months ago by
Drinks at the @cooper LeanUX party. #ixd11 #idrankthis
Posted 12 months ago by
Upslope IPA is ridiculously easy drinking #idrankthis #brewbus #ixd11
Posted 12 months ago by
Avery Dry-hopped IPA with Cascade Hops. Oregon contributes to lovely things. #idrankthis #ixd11 #brewbus
Posted 12 months ago by
Wireframing during the Technobrega talk. #ixd11 #idrankthis
Posted 12 months ago by
Foreground: Irish Coffee with Jameson's. Background: Lake Tahoe. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Lunch in San Diego with Bay Area beer & $4 Tecate cans. I miss the 20 peso beers of Bahia Concepcion. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Yes, this is a real brand of scotch. Consumed at my favorite bar in Baja California. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Tart-sour. Whoah. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
A gift from @LoomisGroup upon my departure, this is barnyardy, but in a good way. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
The critics say this is the best wine I've ever had. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Perfect with potato chips and Glee #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Overheard: Why are you serving 3rd rate glasses? Get these people drunk! #idrankthis
Posted about 1 year ago by
Enjoying an SF beer on my SF train after a day of celebrating the #sfgiants. Oh, and QAing design. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
This is how we watch baseball in California: guacamole & gorgeous Zinfandel. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
A double of Knob Creek and the ballgame. LAX ain't so bad. #sfgiants #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Drinking beer brewed in San Francisco to celebrate the #sfgiants. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Tannic, scrumptious, leathery post-workout glass of wine. That's how we do it in California. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Father-in-law says this is too smoky. That's why I like Zin blends. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Overpowered by the sesame almonds, this pairs with the cinnamon spice sweetness of peach cobbler #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Just right for s'mores out back in the cool of the early fall #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Dinner in Meadville, PA #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Sour pluot skins and sweet cherry Lifesavers in this benchmark Monterey County Pinot Noir #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Post-game, pre-Nut House. I'm a Bourbon gal. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Watching the Oregon game (up 62-0, WTF?) and prepping for the Stanford game #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Osteria Mozza. Burrata. Cacio e pepe. Short Ribs. That is all. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Sticking with California Chardonnay at the MySpace Summer Party. The signature drink looks scary. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
It looks like I'm sticking with Prosecco tonight. Also, Italy is awesome! #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Celebrating a new feature launch @MySpace LA! Sites is live! Yeaaaaaah! This stuff is dangerous. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
I went out for an iced coffee and came back with a 6-pack. You know, for my colleagues. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
It takes a lot of wine to redesign Myspace from the ground up. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Sorry @cwodtke, its been sitting in my house for months and I could resist no longer. And mmmm. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Good with sole, better than I expected for an inexpensive white wine. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Merlot is a gateway drug. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
We brought the wine. Great, affordable Chardonnay from France / Beverly Hills Whole Foods. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
If the server at Olive Garden ever offers you a free sample of the house wine, refuse. Yow. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
The most reliable red at Olive Garden. Yes, Olive Garden. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
It pays to come in to the office. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Ben brought over his own goodbye champagne. Matches the sticky sweetness of ripe mango. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Caretaker Pinot consumed when marking a few years into the 3rd decade of @joshualane's life. Cheers! #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Better today than yesterday. Tannins and everything else you'd expect from a California Cabernet. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Me: What kind of schnapps is that? Her: Pear. From Germany! I got as payment for babysitting. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
OH: Stealing cardboard cutouts from fast food restaurants is truly America's sport. #idrankthis
Posted over 1 year ago by
Things I have said in the last 10 minutes: "Yay chips!" "Yay summer!" "Yay G&T's!"
Posted over 1 year ago by
Strong and spicy, you'd think a bitter would pair better with Photoshop.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Yes, I'm working. RT @citymama @jonesabi fancied up our #worldcup bbq with cava n strawberries!
Posted over 1 year ago by
At just $2.50, its cheaper than a tiny packet of ibuprofen. And tastier!
Posted over 1 year ago by
Weak. Glad I only poured myself a half-glass.
Posted over 1 year ago by
My first launch party kicks off with California Girls, views of the Hills, and tequila shots.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Today's Friday . . . right?
Posted over 1 year ago by
Smooth & smoky & special for a night of folks talking transitive equilibrium in Group C #worldcup
Posted over 1 year ago by
Pleasantly surprised to get a decent, not-too-buttery FREE glass of Chardonnay at a tech event.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Harsh and gamey, but will that stop me from drinking half the bottle? No.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Damnation! The Russian River Brewing Company tells you what type of glass to use.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Something light and pink and sparkly to combat the heat. #blogalicioussf
Posted over 1 year ago by
French Pinot for lunch at a French restaurant. Fridays are good.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Now we break out the awesome old stuff.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Did I tweet this wine already? I have no idea. It's nice, but don't trust my judgement at this point.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Perfect for discussing the myths if front-loading washers. And salmon.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Excellent interstitial.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Fricken awesome with paparedelle and black truffles hand-carried back from Rome.
Posted over 1 year ago by
La Tordera "Cuvee de Gaby" Dry, tiny bubbles. Still at my old office! Oh, wine!
Posted over 1 year ago by
Nice, but doesn't go well with pepper crackers.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Oooh, it tingles!
Posted over 1 year ago by
Everyone says it's good, but this is my 6th drink today, so I just have to trust them.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Our COO is trying to keep me at the office. It's working.
Posted over 1 year ago by
100% Syrah Dessert wine. Yes, we have truffles and Macs. And Internet via satellite. Nerd family!
Posted over 1 year ago by
Something reliably oaky and creamy from California. Paired with wild Coho, lemon & onion.
Posted over 1 year ago by
It turns out that Oregon makes some really nice Syrah. Liking this.
Posted over 1 year ago by
The family reunion begins with something very nice from Oregon.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Oh, this is why I love wine. Red fruit and mango nose, round front, pleasantly acidic finish. Ah.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Cracking open a well-deserved beer for the train ride home.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Syrupy. Could have used something drier for the grilled andouille, but non-wine folks'll like it.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Great sour cherry and ginger after being open for 24 hours. Does not pair with Ruffles & onion dip.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
When in the mountains one feels compelled to drink beer made in mountains. Decent beer.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Pretty nice for my first @wootwine purchase. Should've started decanting it hours ago.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
A not-great housewarming gift Trader Joe's gift, but'll go fine with some crazy-rich tomato sauce.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
This wine inspired me to coin "$11 Pinot" as a way of saying "slightly better than mediocre".
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Christening our new place. The grapes were picked as George and I started our second year of teaching
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Basil Lemon Drop. This looks better in person. #svmc
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Eh, ridiculously rough after that Frog's Leap Merlot.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
I ate green onions before this. I think it is good. Yargh. #ias10
Posted almost 2 years ago by
No idea what this is. But we like it! (already enjoying #ias10 with @livialabate @cwodtke)
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Good match for matzah brei with herbed goat cheese. Someday I'll drink more French Chardonnay.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Stands up to the gefilte/horseradish combo, matzah brei with dry coppa, and liver pate.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Something sweet for our first dinner in the new apartment.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Easier on the mouth today, but still OUT OF CONTROL. Label says 14.8% alcohol, tastes like more.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Preparing for Hot Tub Time Machine. Dang, this one is boozy. How is 'Cuonoise' pronounced? Whew.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Sweet and rough . . . I'm not sure they even make Chardonnay anymore. Yes, I'm at a basketball game.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
The name 'Air' is appropriate here. Sweet & almost too light. Looking forward to the next vintage
Posted almost 2 years ago by
This is made with pure spring water, so it's good to drink before a run, right?
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Want a young, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon you can drink right now? GO CHEAP. Srsly. & Wooo, #hcr!
Posted almost 2 years ago by
I've enjoyed everything from Hitching Post but their Pinot Noir. This gets better every day its open.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
A light, fresh, lemony chardonnay for band practice on a sunny day.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Dear France, I expect an apology for this stickily sweet mess. Ugh.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Day One with my first Woot.Wine purchase and it is INTENSE. Wood and leather and all dark purple.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
This 2004 from the Santa Cruz mountains is mellow, with hints of grape.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Perfectly smooth & creamy.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
I don't understand why the San Francisco Symphony serves such horrible wine. Modesto-made, ugh.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
I'm sorry, but "GLOCAL" sounds like a kind of mucus. #ignitebayarea #GIW
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Doing my best to consume $15.75 worth of Pyramid Apricot Ale in the next 2.5 hours of #ignitebayarea
Posted almost 2 years ago by
OH "This is very round." "Like balls?" "Yeah, this tastes like balls." (Not really, it is lovely)
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Tropical and vanilla. Chardonnay's older, classier, less tarted-up sister? Wish I could find an '07
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Note to self: stop ordering house wine. Just stop. Stop it.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
A $5.99 Merlot. The question: "Is this wine worth $1.00 per glass?" The answer: "Yes, maybe $1.75!"
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Too sweet for the barbacoa tacos, but a fine beer when few good alternatives exist (e.g. at Chipotle)
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Day 2 of this smooth, simple merlot. Feels bigger, broader after 24 hrs. Friendly red fruit nose.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Oh, hi Merlot! Not "great", but mellow & easy drinking. Worth the awesomely low $14 paid at Safeway.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Enjoying a Sam's before curling practice.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
The only good thing Coors brings to this world.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Insane passion fruit & other strange flavors. Awesome with fruit crumble. "This tastes like liberty!"
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Dinner party appropriate vanilla bomb. Good if you're new to wine. +
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Abort! Abort!
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Yes, this is Champagne. From France. In a neon green plastic cup. Classiest Baby Shower Ever!
Posted almost 2 years ago by
2007 La Crema Chardonnay Monterey Significantly better tasting than a urine sample. $9.50 at SAPopen
Posted almost 2 years ago by
The best beer at Oracle Arena is Widmer Hefeweizen. By the way, the WARRIORS ARE UP BY 34 POINTS.
Posted almost 2 years ago by
Devil's grape juice, it overpowered the Black Hawk at Pizz'a Chicago. This time Syrah is too much.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Tons of pineapple and vanilla in this 2007.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Light, fruity, small production, French-style white at in-office happy hour. Around $20
Posted about 2 years ago by
This wine is $20 at Trader Joe's. It is fine, but when you've been drinking $50 cabs it tastes flat.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Tastes like the cheapest chardonnay on a restaurant wine list. Ahem, a chain restaurant wine list.
Posted about 2 years ago by
It becomes clear the sake tasting goes from best to not-best. This would've been better with the ahi
Posted about 2 years ago by
This is the unoaked Chardonnay of sakes. Er, apparently I only speak 'wine'. Melon!
Posted about 2 years ago by
If it sounds cheesy to say this sake tasted liked melting snow dripping from pears then I'm cheesy.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Tarragon vodka. That's all I have to say about that. Whew. #foodfete
Posted about 2 years ago by
A good accompaniment to Clean House (hey, there's nothing on after the Golden Globes!)
Posted about 2 years ago by
Some classically Californian (big & fruity) wine for the Golden Globes. Yes, we're still drinking.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Smoky and theoretically featuring "the scent of garrigus" a fun, non-Cali wine courtesy of Tesco PR
Posted about 2 years ago by
Something dry and sparkling for the Golden Globes. Just $11.99 from @klwines. SUCH A GOOD DEAL.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Tart melon and vanilla. I'll take a glass of this Rhone blend over Chardonnay any day.
Posted about 2 years ago by
We are drinking this because it is: A) Ironic and B) Better than their Pinot Noirs.
Posted about 2 years ago by
One of the better Pinots I've had this year. Would love to see it age.
Posted about 2 years ago by
The in-laws are in town, so we're breaking out the good stuff.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Economist in-joke wine! Tart & puckery to me :( Stupid nose. Peanut gallery says its round and dry.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Decent with mousaka, but boring and flat. That might be because I haven't used the neti pot yet.
Posted about 2 years ago by
George says "What's the word for wine that wraps itself around your tongue?" I think its 'velvety'.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Happy New Year! This one's a dry, lively, non-vintage sparkler I'd be happy to drink any time.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Smells like something died. Tastes like summer flowers and blueberries.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Weighty enough to combat the Sport Peppers in our pizza. Smooth enough I drank 1/2 a bottle.
Posted about 2 years ago by
I'm thinking about bringing back the digestif. This one isn't too medicinal, but it burns!
Posted about 2 years ago by
St. Supery provides a wine bright and lemony, like Pine Sol, but in a good way.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Awesome with homemade Chex mix. I adore the holidays.
Posted about 2 years ago by
I am so fucking awesome at opening bottles of wine. You should hire me for your next party.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Economics department Christmas party! They always have decent wine. I <3 you, Economists!
Posted about 2 years ago by
I'm only drinking this because Tracy has some left over from making a cake. #sweetsweetsweet
Posted about 2 years ago by
Likely amazing with cranberry sauce, but turkey's still in the oven. Mom says 'Tastes like smoke'
Posted about 2 years ago by
What happens when you run out of good wine. Our hosts won this at a White Elephant party 3 years ago.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Thanksgiving wine experiment #1: Oh, Honey! Inexpensive, local, and good for friends who like sweet.
Posted about 2 years ago by
All bright, tart, inexpensive sour cherries, the Montepulciano ('07) is a great pizza joint choice.
Posted about 2 years ago by
Something nice for poker night.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Tarter than most California chardonnay, like the green apple & hit of lemon meringue, but too boozy
Posted over 2 years ago by
Oh, Pinot! Blackberry, pepper, dang this would go with a blueberry financier. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. +
Posted over 2 years ago by
More sweet than oaky, played well off crab cakes, but overpriced on the menu. Oh, "charity" wine.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Nose of peach, pear & unidentifiable weirdness. A bit too sweet. Eh, I drank 60% of the bottle.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Yow, my teeth hurt. Far Too sweet and gooey after a cab. What does 'good Malbec' mean?
Posted over 2 years ago by
Decanted into a fruity, juicy, round crowd-pleaser. Worth the $20 I paid at Trader Joe's.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Another step in my French wine journey. Soft and largely Merlot with a titch of Cab bite.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Nice to try a Merlot with BITE, but it could use some time in the bottle to settle down.
Posted over 2 years ago by
First time trying Murphy-Goode and I prefer their cheap Sauvignon Blanc to St. Supery's.
Posted over 2 years ago by
You know it's a great conference when they serve *good* pink sparkling wine. #blogherfood
Posted over 2 years ago by
Taking a break from the conference with this fine, fine glass of wine. Ahhh. #blogherfood
Posted over 2 years ago by
I love me some Mahler (go Bohemia!) but the symphony has awful wine. $9 glass of blech.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Horrible, overpriced, super-fruity white with zero appeal at Gordon Biersch. Ugh.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Adios to two coworkers. Nice to know that if\when I leave LG we'll enjoy lots of drinks.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Whoa. Way too young and not nuanced. Just straight fruit. Wonder how it will bottle age.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Cheap ($7/bottle), reliable, super sweet American Reisling. Good to share on hot summer days.
Posted over 2 years ago by
First impression "This tastes like blood." 30 minutes later it was decanted into drinkability
Posted over 2 years ago by
Decanted, delicious, definitely going to pick up a half-case from K&L $16.99/bottle
Posted over 2 years ago by
$16 for luscious NOT-watery Pinot? Yes! Found mine @ Trader Joe's. Look forward to revisiting in 2010
Posted over 2 years ago by
I'm not crazy after all! TSA restrictions aside, I could have had 1.5L for just $3 more.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Concerned I'm becoming ill. Zero nose, watery mouthfeel and a finish like mint gum. Yikes.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Cocoa and tart cherry mostly merlot blend with a spicy finish. $16.49 at Safeway.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Perfect for a girls movie night: special and drinkable, plus QFC carries it.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Hoppy and slightly bitter, not exactly the right thing for a summer day, but beer is beer
Posted over 2 years ago by
Consumed during an outdoor showing of 9-5. Jen said it best: Tastes like Pine-Sol.
Posted over 2 years ago by
With the bitter astringency of Aperol I don't think it matters what type of champagne you use
Posted over 2 years ago by
Worth $5.99? Sure. Would I serve it to friends? Only if they had an extreme need for sugar.
Posted over 2 years ago by
I wasn't expecting much from the Livermore Valley, but this Cabernet is briskly drinkable.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Pear nose, floral body, elegantly thin legs and best served at cellar temperature.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Classic California chardonnay. 1st time I drank a bottle of wine by myself. Granted, it took 2 days.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Inky minerality that makes you realize the Santa Lucia Highlands have got it going on
Posted over 2 years ago by
After gulping down half a glass I slowed down and enjoyed biodynamic lemony lightness.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Drinking champagne & rolling put fresh dough for homemade pizza. Life can't be much better than this.
Posted over 2 years ago by
I brushed my teeth about 20 minutes before opening this. Lesson learned: I'm an idiot.
Posted over 2 years ago by
If I was convincing non-wine drinkers that Cabernet was okay, I'd give them this safe and boring red
Posted over 2 years ago by
Karate chop in the mouth. There's no other way to explain these tannins. Way, way too young
Posted over 2 years ago by
I have to admit that I'd like to see more red/white blends on the market. Hold for 2 years
Posted over 2 years ago by
Feels like jam in the mouth, almost raisin-y. Partly like, partly underwhelmed, overzinned
Posted over 2 years ago by
Tastes like curry in a super-delicious way. Makes me want to try some straight carignane
Posted over 2 years ago by
Me: I dont like this. Ridge Lady: If you like Geyserville 06, you probably won't like this.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Valencia Pizza & Pasta in SF's Mission - all of the wine is $12 - we chose the oldest and lucked out
Posted over 2 years ago by
Fruity, super-sweet, didn't really go with the blackened mahimahi, but with pineapple? Okay
Posted over 2 years ago by
Purchased for George's birthday. Verdict: crisp, fun, & not my favorite unoaked Chardonnay
Posted over 2 years ago by
Preferred to Cuvee M. Dry, tart, great to keep a 176ml in the fridge for a pre-movie apertif.
Posted over 2 years ago by
100% Zinfandel. 100% Delicious. Also young, super-fruity, and nearly overpowering.
Posted over 2 years ago by
George and I have decided to become Merlot experts. This is a nice place to start.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Grapefruit and vanilla, not flabby, yet not metellic or herbal. Need more Santa Cruz for comparison
Posted over 2 years ago by
Rough at first sip, an hour of decanting meant smooth, tannic cherry and spice. Thumbs up.
Posted over 2 years ago by
There's a reason I'm the only person who ever orders the sparkling wine at House of Shields
Posted over 2 years ago by
Castle Creek Outlaw Red because I hiked the Cassidy trail that day. In retrospect a poor criterion.
Posted over 2 years ago by
This is why America has ice: so we can enjoy chilled reisling after hiking 8 miles of Byce NP
Posted over 2 years ago by
My first Veltliner, organic & light, refreshing way to kick off a summer of European whites
Posted over 2 years ago by
Flights to Las Vegas are more fun than regular flights.
Posted over 2 years ago by
This is the way to start a 9 day trip to the canyonlands of the American West.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Jacob's Creek Brut Sparkling NV. On the sweet side of dry, but great tiny bubbles pd $8/glass
Posted over 2 years ago by
Clos Pegase 2006 Mitsuko's Vineyard Pinot Noir Drove home that you have to pay for good Pinot
Posted over 2 years ago by
Tablas Creek 2006 Tannat. Meant to age but tonight was celebratory "This is how good wine tastes"
Posted over 2 years ago by
Chateau Greysac 2004 Medoc. Lovely and light, perfect with triple chocolate cookies.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Chester Gap Cellars 2007 Viognier Reserve. Virginia's got a long way to go.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Favorite 100% Zinfandel, sale at Safeway. Lovely jam and pepper, but I prefer Ridge's blends
Posted over 2 years ago by
Classic Cocktail at the Fairmont San Jose: Moet & Chandon, Hennessey & Bitters soaked sugar, lemon.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Clos Du Bois 2008 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc - Drinking 2008's makes me feel old.
Posted over 2 years ago by
Kendall-Jackson 2007 California Reisling - like a tart-sweet mouthful of pineapple
Posted over 2 years ago by
Mumm Cuvee M consumed in celebration of a marriage. Perfectly light and sweet for such a day
Posted over 2 years ago by
Simi 05 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Spicy berries and way too tannic - give it 3yrs
Posted over 2 years ago by
Somethin Different 06 California Chardonnay - Can't stand up to gaucamole.
Posted over 2 years ago by
St. Supery 03 Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth non-tannic red, nice to know that @stsupery's red ages well
Posted almost 3 years ago by
Zonin Prosecco at the Olive Garden. This is some cheap-ass spumante.
Posted almost 3 years ago by
Villa Mangiacane 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva. Utterly happy that I brought this back from Tuscany
Posted almost 3 years ago by
Booker 2005 Remnant. The name says 'leftovers' but I say 'delicious,intense,Syrah-y Paso blend' $30
Posted almost 3 years ago by
Roccolo Grassi 2005 Soave Superiore. Wikipedia calls it user-friendly & I agree. Stainless aging FTW.
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Arrowood 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma. Hello, oak, tannins and a surprising mellowness. #DitD
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Arrowood 2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma County. Could've been any Chardonnay. Consumed at Dining in the Dark
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McWilliam's 2006 Hanwood Estate Chardonnay. The 2nd bottle from a BevMo 5 cent sale Round green fruit
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Veramonte 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Chile. Super-melon, paired nicely with a Burger Joint dinner.
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L by Lyeth 2005 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Decent inexpensive, unmemorable Cab.
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Alfred Gratien Brut Cuvee Classique. Epernay, Champagne, France. Crisp, tiny bubbles, thankfully dry.
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Dibon Brut Reserve, NV (Penedes, Spain) I can't judge because I was chewing gum.
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Poire Authentique. French Sparkling Pear Cider. 6 of us tried it. Nobody liked it.
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Mumm Napa Cuvee M in celebration of Alex getting a job. Everyone loved it. $20/bottle max
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Chateau St. Michelle 2007 Columbia Valley Reisling. Provided by Marissa & Alex. Sweet but not syrupy
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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige. Starting a Friday Tradition. $6/split. I like it. A bit dry for George.
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Ridge 2006 Paso Robles Zinfandel (100%) Decanted wonderfully into a tannic berry confection.
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French White Wine during prototyping. 40% Colombard, 30% Gros Manseng, 30% Ugni Blanc, THICK
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McWilliams 2006 Hanwood Estate Chardonnay. $16 for 2 bottles at Bevmo 5 cent sale. Round green fruit
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Grgich Hills 2007 Fume Blanc is pineappley and supposedly goes with anything you'd squeeze lemon on.
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Stag's Leap 2006 Artemis. It's fine, but I'd rather have the SLV.
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Stag's Leap 2007 KARIA Chardonnay. I wish they made potpourri that smelled like this. Yum.
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2007 Stag's Leap Rancho Chimiles Sauvignon Blanc. Pineapple and Vanilla. Yum.
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Mumm Brut Prestige Magnum. This one's my favorite, but I don't need this much sparkling wine.
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Mumm Brut Prestige Extended Tirage. Aged 18 mos more than reg Brut Prestige. $30/750
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Mumm Brut Prestige. At $20 a bottle I could drink a lot of this appley sparkler.
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Storrs 2005 Rusty Ridge Zinfandel. Lovely strawberries, classic Zin Needed a bit of time to open up.
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ScharffenBerger BrutNV $10/gl @tapasbar for a $15/750. I'd feel dumb if it wasn't such a great find
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Cakebread Cellars 2006 Rubaiyat - Fine chilled. Would bet it was better last March.
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