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- August 30th, 2019, 10:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1054
Re: TN: 2010 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia
I usually find Gravonia very thin on opening, but a splash decant and 4+ hours later and it becomes full and rich. Last I had one was a 2001 a couple of months ago and it was a beauty. Splash decant in the morning and drank it 6 hours later.
- July 3rd, 2019, 7:42 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 3458
- Views: 188725
Re: The Bourbon Thread
I hope Mila Kunis is safeEdward H. Earles wrote: ↑July 3rd, 2019, 2:21 amMajor fire at Jim Beam bourbon warehouse in Woodford County
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- May 9th, 2019, 9:42 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: How do you prepare popcorn?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1237
Re: How do you prepare popcorn?
Airpopper, then add some melted butter and salt.
- April 19th, 2019, 8:26 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: RUM ... talk to me, people
- Replies: 219
- Views: 21265
Re: RUM ... talk to me, people
Delicious?
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- April 17th, 2019, 7:41 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: RUM ... talk to me, people
- Replies: 219
- Views: 21265
Re: RUM ... talk to me, people
I know next to nothing about rum but picked up a Ron Zacapa 23 yesterday on a whim, to give it a whirl. Might open it tonight. Any suggestions re: neat or on ice? Zacapa 23 is fairly highly sugar dosed so an Old Fashioned (just add a dash of bitters, I use our Figgy Pudding bitters with sweeter rum...
- April 17th, 2019, 7:24 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Phoenix/Scottsdale Recs
- Replies: 21
- Views: 970
Re: Phoenix/Scottsdale Recs
All kinds of good recs so far. Tarbell's is a fave of ours. We eat mostly in the restaurant side but the Tavern is very good too. Some well priced bottles and btg on the menu (check out "Mark's Selections" page on the wine list). I think the best sauces in town come of out this kitchen. If you want ...
- March 12th, 2019, 2:20 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: SALAMI - What do you like? What producers?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 961
Re: SALAMI - What do you like? What producers?
The Gin and Juice salami from Smoking Goose is one of our faves. Mole salami from Salumi is pretty wonderful too.
- March 4th, 2019, 2:28 pm
- Forum: BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
- Topic: Phoenix BYO
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2207
Re: Phoenix BYO
Another new BYO is Mingle and Graze in downtown Chandler.
It's a cheese / charcuterie / sandwich shop that will have a liquor license but in the meantime they are BYO.
www.mingleandgraze.com
It's a cheese / charcuterie / sandwich shop that will have a liquor license but in the meantime they are BYO.
www.mingleandgraze.com
- December 20th, 2018, 10:44 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Help with Bitters
- Replies: 14
- Views: 736
Re: Help with Bitters
Shameless plug for our own AZ Bitters Lab bitters, now featured in drinks at Amor y Amargo, Nitecap, UnderTow, Bitter&Twisted, and Curate (along with 100s of other places).
- December 13th, 2018, 8:37 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Total Wine Pappy Offer
- Replies: 201
- Views: 21313
Re: Total Wine Pappy Offer
AZ arrived this past week.
- August 3rd, 2018, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Rye
- Replies: 338
- Views: 30809
Rye
Knob Creek 2009 Cask Str rye is pretty darned impressive.
- August 3rd, 2018, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: What Amaro / Digestif / Bitter are you drinking?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1440
What Amaro / Digestif / Bitter are you drinking?
If you want an extreme in bitterness give Elixir Novasalus a try. I love all things bitter and it took me three tries before I could enjoy this one. After the initial shock, it's really quite extraordinary in depth.
A beautiful concoction is equal parts Fernet Branca, Rammazotti, and Averna.
A beautiful concoction is equal parts Fernet Branca, Rammazotti, and Averna.
- July 2nd, 2018, 1:34 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Amer Picon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 347
Amer Picon
Thanks, man! That does sound reasonable. What do you think of Bigallet China China as a sub? I've not tried them side by side and it's been forever since I had Amer Picon but Bigallet works really well in a Brooklyn. Maybe it's thicker and more orangey than AP. IIRC, the bitterness is similar. It's ...
- May 31st, 2018, 8:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Another CT cellar summary - lead grape varieties in your cellar
- Replies: 59
- Views: 1929
Another CT cellar summary - lead grape varieties in your cellar
First one with Gamay at the top.
Followed by Chenin blanc and Riesling.
Followed by Chenin blanc and Riesling.
- May 30th, 2018, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: some Juras, LdH's, 08 Chidaine Bouchet, 88 Dunn, 01 Tour Blanche
- Replies: 19
- Views: 947
TN: some Juras, LdH's, 08 Chidaine Bouchet, 88 Dunn, 01 Tour Blanche
Think Global Wines does the importingVince T wrote: Anyone have any idea who their importer(s) are, and when they'll start shipping in volume?
- May 30th, 2018, 12:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: some Juras, LdH's, 08 Chidaine Bouchet, 88 Dunn, 01 Tour Blanche
- Replies: 19
- Views: 947
TN: some Juras, LdH's, 08 Chidaine Bouchet, 88 Dunn, 01 Tour Blanche
Great notes, Vince. You guys truly did commit toddlercide with the Lopez de Heredia Blanco .... I'm not convinced there is such thing as toddlercide with Gravonia. I've had them "young", had them old, recently had the last of my '89s and a '93 and it's usually the same type of experience, namely, v...
- May 10th, 2018, 12:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pelaverga, Freisa and Ruche (and other lesser known Piedmont grapes)
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2930
Pelaverga, Freisa and Ruche
Nadia Verrua of cascina 'tavijn makes most excellent ruche and grignolio.
- April 26th, 2018, 1:18 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
When were you last there? About a year or so ago we went back to Cowboy Caio specifically FOR their great list (they have always shared Kazimierz's cellar) and the manager said they got rid of their wine. Never thought to ask about Kazimierz. Maybe they delinked or something and K still has all the...
- April 12th, 2018, 3:35 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
Thanks for the report back, Jim. Glad it worked out mostly well. AZ Wine was the place to go when I first moved to the valley a decade ago. Long slow declines are painful to witness. Glad you enjoyed Atlas though. Your issues at Kai are more concerning. I happen to enjoy the pre-dinner discussion of...
- April 9th, 2018, 1:13 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
I had a good time drinking when I was at Kazimierz in Scottsdale a few years ago, not sure what others think... Kaz has the biggest and deepest wine list in town and occasionally they actually have the wine you select off the list. [snort.gif] I've had quite a few excellent bottles there but it's u...
- April 2nd, 2018, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Maui — Best Food and Cocktails
- Replies: 10
- Views: 598
Maui — Best Food and Cocktails
Excellent beverages at The Mill House in Waikapu, especially if Mari is behind the bar. She does tropical drinks that are splendid.
- March 27th, 2018, 9:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Impressions 3-26-18
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1273
Impressions 3-26-18
Opened a '10 Isa the other night to pair with some Moroccan chicken and it was stunning.
- March 27th, 2018, 9:19 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 680
The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...
We've also been doing the occasional inverse martini (1:2) when we want a lighter beverage.
- March 26th, 2018, 10:23 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 680
The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...
For a classic martini at our house, it's usually London dry (Sipsmith, Tanq10, Beefeater) with Dolin dry 2:1, expressed lemon (toss the zest after expressing).
We also drink lots of Hendrick's with Dolin (2:1) with a caperberry garnish.
We also drink lots of Hendrick's with Dolin (2:1) with a caperberry garnish.
- March 15th, 2018, 8:03 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
My wife is a cocktail fan so I’m sure we will give that a try. I see you are in the bitters business. My wife used to work in the same building as Scrappy’s Bitters in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Scrappys was in the basement but she said the elevator always smelled great. Ha! Ya, we rent o...
- March 13th, 2018, 9:03 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
And the cocktails at Kai are pretty inventive too.
- March 13th, 2018, 8:50 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
Thanks for the great feedback. Have not been to Kai. Just happened to be staying at the hotel and heard it was worth a visit. Seems like the large tasting menu is a quite a ways OTT (and $245), so we will likely go with the shorter one. With 4 of us the wine pairings would cost $420, so curious if ...
- March 12th, 2018, 1:33 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston North End
- Replies: 17
- Views: 755
Boston North End
+1 for Prezza
+1 for Modern over Mike's
+1 for Modern over Mike's
- March 12th, 2018, 1:30 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
City Hall. Should be fun night tomorrow We ended up having scallops and pork shank (guess the chef is Hungarian) at CPH, in addition to the salad. Their food is pretty damn good. Last night had guacamole at Mission and burgers at Rehab - burgers were over cooked and a little disappointing- oh well....
- March 12th, 2018, 1:16 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3535
Phoenix-Scottsdale
Thanks for the thread. I have to be in Phoenix in a few weeks. Having dinner with some friends at Kai (in my hotel) one night. 1. Atlas Bistro - AZ Wine Company. 2. Tarbells - Tarbells Wine Store The feedback above points me to Atlas/AZ Thanks! If you've not been to Kai (or if it's a return visit) ...
- December 18th, 2017, 9:34 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Kentucky Owl rye, help please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1031
Kentucky Owl rye, help please
I liked it enough to buy a 2nd bottle.
- December 12th, 2017, 7:49 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Rye
- Replies: 338
- Views: 30809
Rye
This stuff is pretty splendid. Citrus, creamy, lots of rye spice, and a lovely caramel, warmed orange finish.
- November 3rd, 2017, 2:30 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Blanton's & other dated spirits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1578
Blanton's & other dated spirits
Lots of spirits have laser codes somewhere on the bottle (usually on the side, near the bottom) that represent when they were bottled. It might be a code like LLYYDDDTT:TT. LL= lot, YY=year, DDD= day of the year, TT:TT is time. Lots of variations on how the info is presented in the code. Google "bou...
- October 26th, 2017, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grignolino
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1225
Doubtful...
I recall Randall Grahm commenting a while back that the Heitz grignolino was rumored to actually be brachetto. Bill, I'm a bit suspect of Randall's statement. All the Heitz Grignolinos and Rose I've had speak strongly of Grignolino. No resemblance to Brachetto that I can see. And the orangey/onion-...
- October 25th, 2017, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grignolino
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1225
Grignolino
I recall Randall Grahm commenting a while back that the Heitz grignolino was rumored to actually be brachetto.
- October 20th, 2017, 9:15 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Total Wine Pappy Offer
- Replies: 201
- Views: 21313
Total Wine Pappy Offer
They haven't done it this way in the past. Last year for VW, the emails came out and you had to rush to a centralized store immediately (and you got to select 2 from what was available...1 of the ORVW/Lot B group and 1 from PVW. For BTAC, you had to queue up at a centralized store at the butt crack ...
- September 28th, 2017, 8:26 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: RUM ... talk to me, people
- Replies: 219
- Views: 21265
RUM ... talk to me, people
RumFire is my latest go-to white overproof.
Lots of dunder and Jamaican funk like a slightly less intense Smith & Cross with all the proof of Wray & Nephew. For $22 a bottle, it's a steal.
Lots of dunder and Jamaican funk like a slightly less intense Smith & Cross with all the proof of Wray & Nephew. For $22 a bottle, it's a steal.
- September 14th, 2017, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anyone had this wine? a Barolo Chinato
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2122
Anyone had this wine? a Barolo Chinato
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does it genuinely aid your digestion, or is that just one of those "oysters make you virile" type old fashioned ideas? The botanical components, particularly the quinine, are super helpful as a digestive aid. My favorite use is as a sweet vermouth substitute in...
- September 13th, 2017, 2:59 pm
- Forum: BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
- Topic: Las Vegas
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10690
Las Vegas
Golden Steer Steakhouse - $30/750ml, can't be on the list. One fee waived for each bottle ordered off the list. Very knowledgeable staff/somm, especially Carl Dillahay.
- September 13th, 2017, 9:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Ridge Geyserville (USA, California, Sonoma County)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1568
TN: 2015 Ridge Geyserville (USA, California, Sonoma County)
Wow, amazing price. A good $10 cheaper than I've ever seen here in AZ Rich, Fry's carries it for $40 (which is high) but with their regular 30% off sale for 6 bottles (mix and match), $28 isn't bad. Bonus is that our "new Fry's" has it stored in the "cellar" area for premium wines so it pretty well...
- September 13th, 2017, 8:38 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Vegas for an almost rookie
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2489
Vegas for an almost rookie
Also, I second the calls for corkage. I've done this at Golden Steer a number of times with great success. I'm a sucker for the old timey Vegas feel. We did Golden Steer (for the first time) with corkage this past weekend with great success. Love the feel of the place (we sat at the Sinatra Table),...
- August 11th, 2017, 9:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Goings On at Kermit Lynch
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2296
Goings On at Kermit Lynch
There only two wine shops in Phoenix who I know carry their wines and both are fairly far away from me and don't carry a lot of the selection unfortunately. I wish I live in a more mature wine market! (Phx) Jeremy, ODV Wines (a new shop owned by Tracy and Chuck Dempsey) is carrying a few KLWM label...
- July 31st, 2017, 7:40 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 30609
Your Gin?
Fun Gins: Opihr - a very aromatic gin with expressive botanicals Xoriguer Mahon - a lovely spanish gin St. George's Botanivore The Botanist 22 - my dad's go to. I enjoy it, but not as much as No. 3 from Berry Bros Old Raj - like the kafir note, a good gin Barr Hill - an interesting gin from Vermont...
- July 26th, 2017, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: My favorite classic cocktail - the Martinez
- Replies: 7
- Views: 547
My favorite classic cocktail - the Martinez
PDT makes a 50/50 OT gin to vermouth Martinez as do most bars that I go to, unless it's a variation. Those tend to be more gin heavy. From Wondrich, sweet vermouth of the time was mostly like Italian and red (and dry white vermouth French) although I haven't seen reference to a specific style. He do...
- July 26th, 2017, 12:40 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: My favorite classic cocktail - the Martinez
- Replies: 7
- Views: 547
My favorite classic cocktail - the Martinez
Love the Martinez! It could possibly be my favorite cocktail. I tend to go with the classic recipe (2oz sweet vermouth, 1oz old tom gin, barspoon maraschino, aromatic bitters, lemon) and vary the vermouth, gin and bitters. A local bartender recently made me one with 2oz old tom, 3/4oz Montenegro, 1/...
- July 3rd, 2017, 8:44 am
- Forum: BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
- Topic: Phoenix BYO
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2207
Phoenix BYO
Another new BYO option in Old Town.... New Wave Market (the expansion of the oh so delicious Super Chunk, next to Cowboy Ciao) will be opening on 8 July and will be offering BYO. $8/btl for wine, free for beer. You can also purchase bottles from the Kaz bar / Ciao menu. New Wave will be sandwich foc...
- June 26th, 2017, 7:44 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 30609
Your Gin?
I also just tried the Napa distillery Gin which is very interesting. They sell it with some tonic syrup and bitters as well to make G&T's. It makes a very interesting G&T. They have a little retail shop in Oxbow Public Market. Napa Distillery's bitter tasting bar has most likely the largest selecti...
- June 23rd, 2017, 11:40 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 30609
Your Gin?
Crater lake gin. Very simple juniper forward from oregon. I also just tried the Napa distillery Gin which is very interesting. They sell it with some tonic syrup and bitters as well to make G&T's. It makes a very interesting G&T. They have a little retail shop in Oxbow Public Market. Napa Distiller...
- June 12th, 2017, 8:07 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4174
Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?
Made a Negroni sno-cone this weekend with Sipsmith overproof, Martelletti Vermouth Classico, Campari, and our Orange Sunshine (orange, fennel, saffron) bitters. It was quite refreshing on a hot Phoenix afternoon. I'm not a fan of Carpano in a Negroni. For me, the vanilla completely overwhelms gin bo...
- June 6th, 2017, 9:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best place to purchase in phoenix/scottsdale area
- Replies: 14
- Views: 612
Best place to purchase in phoenix/scottsdale area
I've been in PHX for about 10 yrs now. 80-90% of my wine purchases are shipped in (Crush, Chambers St, WHWC, RWC, direct from CA producers) The rest is from AZ Wine Co, a new shop in Tempe Bottle Shop 48, that stocks some D&R and an assortment of other goodies, or from AZ producers. Oh, and when Fry...