Seattle LawDawg Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Yes, it was a little more earthy than most years with glass undertones and notes of cedar racking. With hints of shoe leather and salty tears; but it opened up nicely with the giant floor decanter. 1155449[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Yes, it was a little more earthy than most years with glass undertones and notes of cedar racking. With hints of shoe leather and salty tears; but it opened up nicely with the giant floor decanter. 1155449[/snapback] well played old chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 so i think the randomn wine talk isn't disturbing him too much 1155407[/snapback] Not at all. It's kinda developed a life of its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Not at all. It's kinda developed a life of its own. 1155472[/snapback] Yes it has... with all the beer and wine talk on this sight maybe DMD should look into a spirits forum. As I patiently wait in my office for a wine shipment that is late and it's cold outside!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Not at all. It's kinda developed a life of its own. 1155472[/snapback] [montgomeryburns] excellent [/montgomeryburns] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 we've talked about a food/wine forum....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 So, the obvious question is: when is twiley (and Bier, Seattle, and the elusive Detlef) going to set up a huddle wine school. They pick a night and pick a few wines (reasonably priced and easily available wines) and then we all sit around in front of our computer and discuss tasting notes. (I have a whole whole lot to learn and you guys can help me. (In return, I could lecture on the wine futures market. )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 So, the obvious question is: when is twiley (and Bier, Seattle, and the elusive Detlef) going to set up a huddle wine school. They pick a night and pick a few wines (reasonably priced and easily available wines) and then we all sit around in front of our computer and discuss tasting notes. not a terrible idea, actually. (I have a whole whole lot to learn and you guys can help me. (In return, I could lecture on the wine futures market. )) 1155497[/snapback] uhh...why don't you bring the filets and king crab instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 So, the obvious question is: when is twiley (and Bier, Seattle, and the elusive Detlef) going to set up a huddle wine school. They pick a night and pick a few wines (reasonably priced and easily available wines) and then we all sit around in front of our computer and discuss tasting notes. (I have a whole whole lot to learn and you guys can help me. (In return, I could lecture on the wine futures market. )) 1155497[/snapback] maybe for mnf... every week we can focus on a different region Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 We can't forget about the scotch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We can't forget about the scotch. 1155514[/snapback] get your own thread, hoomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We can't forget about the scotch. 1155514[/snapback] i'm just getting in the door with scotch.... you will have to educate me on the finer points...... but doesn't key west focus more on foo-foo rum drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 get your own thread, hoomo 1155517[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i'm just getting in the door with scotch.... you will have to educate me on the finer points...... but doesn't key west focus more on foo-foo rum drinks? 1155519[/snapback] mmmm. the finer points of Mojito's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 maybe for mnf... every week we can focus on a different region 1155511[/snapback] Sounds like a good idea... I would say we start with a value country, such as Argentina, South Africa or even Spain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 get your own thread, hoomo 1155517[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) mmmm. the finer points of Mojito's!!! 1155521[/snapback] oh....bier knows mojitos! Sounds like a good idea... I would say we start with a value country, such as Argentina, South Africa or even Spain! 1155525[/snapback] we need to think about convenience(availability) and affordability....... i say we put a cap of $20 on bottles. most of my knowledge of wine (in order): - California - Italy - France - Germany - wash/oregon - Australia - misc other eruopean countries (swiss, austrian) very little knowledge (in order): - spain - argentina - chili - s. afrika so i'd have a lot to learn out wines in those last 4 countries Edited November 17, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 mr bear knows quite a bit about wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 this thread has inspired me to finish the bottle i opened last night. amazing...sitting here talking wine by the fire with snow coming down... life is good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'd suggest to get going instead of picking a region, we pick start by picking a good representation of, say, 4 different types of wine varietals--that way novices can at least have a chance to figure out what different types of wine taste like. (This could even be a remedial lesson that people could do on their own if needed. We just need for the ekspurts to pick out, say, a good basic representation of a Cab, Pinot, Chirax, Zin, etc. along with some tasting notes, so that people can at least learn what to expect from different varietals of wine). Then maybe for the next few classes, we could taste wines made from the same grape, but from different areas--so that we could learn how to distinguish say a burgundy from a washington pinot. Then we could move into tasting wines from different locations. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 this thread has inspired me to finish the bottle i opened last night. amazing...sitting here talking wine by the fire with snow coming down... life is good!!!! 1155552[/snapback] What are you drinking?? And comments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'd suggest to get going instead of picking a region, we pick start by picking a good representation of, say, 4 different types of wine varietals--that way novices can at least have a chance to figure out what different types of wine taste like. (This could even be a remedial lesson that people could do on their own if needed. We just need for the ekspurts to pick out, say, a good basic representation of a Cab, Pinot, Chirax, Zin, etc. along with some tasting notes, so that people can at least learn what to expect from different varietals of wine). Then maybe for the next few classes, we could taste wines made from the same grape, but from different areas--so that we could learn how to distinguish say a burgundy from a washington pinot. Then we could move into tasting wines from different locations. Just a thought. 1155561[/snapback] it's a good thought. i think you are right...... stay with the basics and expand.... it's remarkable what an impact local climate, temp, sun exposure, location of vines have on the grape. the nw is prime for pinots..... you can plant cab grapes up there and get a lot of pinot characteristics from them...... cali is prime for cab..... very fun stuff.....i'm getting psyched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 My wife hasn't gotten to the point that she doesn't really care what she is drinking as long as it is red and big. 1155380[/snapback] it took all my self-control not to edit this ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 So, the obvious question is: when is twiley (and Bier, Seattle, and the elusive Detlef) going to set up a huddle wine school. They pick a night and pick a few wines (reasonably priced and easily available wines) and then we all sit around in front of our computer and discuss tasting notes. (I have a whole whole lot to learn and you guys can help me. (In return, I could lecture on the wine futures market. )) 1155497[/snapback] Not a bad idea at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We can't forget about the scotch. 1155514[/snapback] That's another topic that lawdawg and I can ramble about as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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