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- January 25th, 2021, 9:46 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 458
- Views: 43198
Re: Your Gin?
Loved the Gin Mare martini. Delicious stuff...thanks for the tip.
- January 22nd, 2021, 11:34 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Seattle Peeps, Downtown Spirits has the Belle Meade Reserve available for $69 OTD. Grabbed one to try based on earlier comments.
- January 22nd, 2021, 8:27 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 458
- Views: 43198
Re: Your Gin?
Great list, Dave. I'm going to go grab some Gin Mare (I love martinis) and a half bottle of Monkey 47 (spendy stuff), as it's available just a few blocks from my office. What's your gin:vermouth ratio for martinis?
- January 22nd, 2021, 8:25 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: food photos, post yours here!
- Replies: 1159
- Views: 60407
Re: food photos, post yours here!
Brandon, We had a playoff party/ I wanted something different. So I used GoldBelly ( 1st time ) ordered Zoli's brisket lasagna as Ron posted. My tenderloin ( this is a midwest thing ), its a pork snitzel basically. My wife doesn't do carbs.. so I was messing with her!! Cheers B Thanks, Paul! [cheer...
- January 21st, 2021, 11:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Recommend a Food/Wine Magazine, please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 592
Re: Recommend a Food/Wine Magazine, please
I have personally found that magazines are either strong on food and weak on wine, or vice-versa. I've read some of each of those on your list and I'd go Bon Appetit or Wine & Spirits, depending on which you'd like to read more about: food (the former) or wine (the latter).
- January 21st, 2021, 9:46 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Had a larger-than-I-should-have pour of Stagg Jr. last night. It's damn good stuff! Hot, so needs a little ice/water...but delicious.
- January 21st, 2021, 9:45 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: food photos, post yours here!
- Replies: 1159
- Views: 60407
Re: food photos, post yours here!
She didnt want here tenderlion with bread/ So I put zoli Brisket lasagna on top !! :) My first GoldBelly attempt--not to bad/ expensive but was fun to have!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50845619176_eda625e745_m.jpg Okay, please forgive me if I've missed something...but, what? Who is "s...
- January 21st, 2021, 9:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sky Zinfandel Anyone?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4181
Re: Sky Zinfandel Anyone?
Damn you all. Bought three of the 2013 from the winery. Dang K&L won't ship to blah blah blah.
Excited to try these.
Excited to try these.
- January 20th, 2021, 11:05 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Steak Porn
- Replies: 2501
- Views: 214388
Re: Steak Porn
I laugh every time I scroll through these comments :) Flannery picanha roast turned out nicely. That said, I think I’m going to cut into strips and fold them over into crescents next time... I want the extra surface area for seasoning and crust! Nice, Andrew. I've got one in the freezer and it'll b...
- January 19th, 2021, 9:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 890
Re: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
Awesome. Thanks, Chris and Robert. The entire 8-person league ante'd the following in total, so it's a fun league for sure. 2016 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 2014 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2 x 2012 Domaine Parent Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2015 Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan 2013 ...
- January 15th, 2021, 9:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 890
Re: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
I like it, Keith, good thought. I'll probably at least wait until I can drink the Chavy with the other guys in the league, as we're all winos. Do village level white Burgs go dumb/dormant, generally speaking? I don't want to skip that exuberant youth before enjoyable adolescent stage by cracking it ...
- January 14th, 2021, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 890
Re: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
Awesome. Thanks, Chris and Robert. The entire 8-person league ante'd the following in total, so it's a fun league for sure. 2016 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 2014 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2 x 2012 Domaine Parent Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2015 Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan 2013 D...
- January 14th, 2021, 9:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 890
Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
One of the Fantasy Football leagues in which I participate uses booze as a buy-in. This year it was narrowed down to Bordeaux or Burgundy and at around $100 per bottle. I didn't win but was close and ended up with the following two bottles, neither of which I've had. I'm a relative Burgundy novice, ...
- January 14th, 2021, 8:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 755
- Views: 77013
Re: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
I opened both OG N. 64 (Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon) and OG N. 68 (Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon) last weekend. Neither were decanted for long, but both were surprisingly enjoyable. The Calistoga Cab was the tighter of the two and I'll hold off a bit for now. I was surprised at the sweetness of ...
- January 14th, 2021, 8:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: K&L No Longer Shipping to Washington State
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3062
Re: K&L No Longer Shipping to Washington State
I know this had been said thousands of times, but alcohol shipping laws are some of the most ridiculous regulations ever. So, so silly.
- January 13th, 2021, 5:52 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2223
Re: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
Jay has a point. Victor, as usual, does not. You miss my riddles. neener Hate to say it, Victor, but I don't think any of us are missing your "riddles." They just frequently don't add anything to the conversation. I did, however, appreciate seeing your lovely haircut in that other thread ...
- January 13th, 2021, 9:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: K&L No Longer Shipping to Washington State
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3062
Re: K&L No Longer Shipping to Washington State
Weird. I wonder why. Seems to me there has long been pretty easy shipping between California and Washington. Must be more economics-based than anything having to do with restrictions or shipping laws I would think.
- January 12th, 2021, 11:41 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Nice. Good to know, Guys. Is the Special Reserve even worth drinking by itself? I didn't do enough research when I was in the store, and now I have buyer's remorse. The SR was $79, the Antique $99, both OTD. Don’t do that...get on my mailing list If you like them Pm me and I’ll send/trade you at Re...
- January 12th, 2021, 11:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: "It's Freisa out there!" (brief/uninteresting)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 222
Re: TNs: "It's Freisa out there!" (brief/uninteresting)
Wouldn't the (brief/uninteresting) be a shout out to TomHill?
- January 11th, 2021, 3:25 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Thanks, Andrew.
- January 11th, 2021, 2:06 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Nice. Good to know, Guys. Is the Special Reserve even worth drinking by itself? I didn't do enough research when I was in the store, and now I have buyer's remorse. The SR was $79, the Antique $99, both OTD.
- January 11th, 2021, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2223
Re: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
J a y H a c k wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 9:02 amListening to Freakmont on how to deal with a spouse is like listening to the Pope on proper sexual technique!Victor Hong wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 6:32 amOne solution. I will not specify.Chris Freemott wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:33 am Jay,
What does your wife want?
No chance in hell I choose dishes in my house.
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- January 11th, 2021, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Port aged in "Pipes?"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Re: Port aged in "Pipes?"
Thanks, Keith and Rodrigo. Now I know!
- January 11th, 2021, 11:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Port aged in "Pipes?"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Port aged in "Pipes?"
Over on Vinous, there are two wines posted weekly. One is dubbed, "Vinous Favorites" and usually an inexpensive bottle. The other is, "Cellar Favorite" and is frequently an older, perhaps rare bottle and the author is often Neal Martin. This week, he posted a bit on a 1961 Taylor...
- January 11th, 2021, 10:42 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Grabbed these on Friday. Probably WAY overpaid, but oh well. I haven't had either.


- January 11th, 2021, 10:40 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Nice. Really love that McKenna 10.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑January 9th, 2021, 10:34 am Completely destroyed the bourbon budget in one fell swoop![]()
- January 11th, 2021, 9:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I'm stunned I hadn't heard of Accendo Cellars
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2837
Re: I'm stunned I hadn't heard of Accendo Cellars
I signed up before the first release out of curiosity after reading about it somewhere (I think in an article on Vinous). I should've known better because, when the offer came, it was an Araujo-priced wine and I passed. Quickly.
- January 8th, 2021, 8:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Dirty and Rowdy Wear a Mask Red (USA, California)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1117
Re: TN: 2019 Dirty and Rowdy Wear a Mask Red (USA, California)
Love the carneceria pre-done meat. That nice red is most likely from chilis, but also most likely some annatto seed. Looks delicicous.
- January 7th, 2021, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8188
- Views: 578140
Re: de Negoce offer
I haven't bought in a long time and bought a case of this WW Cab. I drink mostly WA reds and, if this is even remotely better than what $10 otherwise buys me for a WA State Cab, I'm all about it. Waterbrook, maybe? Although, no, I don't think they have an estate vineyard. Woodward Canyon does an Est...
- January 7th, 2021, 9:37 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235331
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Michael, it's purchases like your "lifetime supply" that make it harder for the rest of us to buy some of these bourbons. I understand you owe us or any other consumer absolutely jack diddly and there isn't a rule book about liquor-buying altruism, but why buy so much at once? Kind of irks...
- January 7th, 2021, 9:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Cayuse - Syrah "En Cerise Vineyard" (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 768
Re: TN: 2007 Cayuse - Syrah "En Cerise Vineyard" (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley)
Nice reference point, Brian, thanks for posting. Current tasting notes on older Cayuse wines are relatively rare. It's easy to assume that, due to the general very low acidity in many of the Cayuse wines, they won't age. I haven't found that to be the case though, and your experience seems to suppor...
- January 5th, 2021, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Enfield Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Waterhorse Ridge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 328
Re: TN: 2015 Enfield Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Waterhorse Ridge
What a beautiful tasting note, David, thank you for posting. Damn near poetry. Sounds like a great wine too.
- January 5th, 2021, 11:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1995 Leonetti Cabernet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 448
Re: 1995 Leonetti Cabernet
Great sounding wine, Blake. One of the handful of Washington wineries that have been making consistently age-able wines. Glad yours showed so well. Thanks Brandon. As I just remarked to George, we had a really good bottle and if the others I have are anywhere as good, we're in for more grand experi...
- January 4th, 2021, 11:11 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: food photos, post yours here!
- Replies: 1159
- Views: 60407
Re: food photos, post yours here!
Nice, Jay. What's your technique for getting that great color on your cauliflower?
- January 4th, 2021, 11:10 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1806
- Views: 100111
Re: What did you cook tonight?
That looks killer, Brian.
Flannery burgers in cast iron (too damn rainy to grill):

Flannery burgers in cast iron (too damn rainy to grill):

- January 4th, 2021, 10:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1995 Leonetti Cabernet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 448
Re: 1995 Leonetti Cabernet
Great sounding wine, Blake. One of the handful of Washington wineries that have been making consistently age-able wines. Glad yours showed so well.
- December 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Christophe Baron Champagne
- Replies: 3
- Views: 378
- December 29th, 2020, 8:59 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 798
Re: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
Good procedure for making stock, Victor, certainly. I was asking about a stage when I have already made the stock and wanted to make something more akin to au jus from roast drippings that weren't readily available.
- December 28th, 2020, 11:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Glassware
- Replies: 321
- Views: 23056
Re: Grassl Glassware
Great comment and super content for this thread, Victor. ![[roll-eyes.gif] rolleyes](./images/smilies/roll-eyes.gif)
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- December 28th, 2020, 9:33 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 798
Re: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
Ended up reducing the stock on its own for a bit. In another pan, I sautéed some shallot in a little bit of rendered fat from the roast. I then added about 1/2 cup red wine (I think it was a sub-$10 Washington Cab blend that was open), reduced it, and then added the stock. Then, I reduced a bit more...
- December 28th, 2020, 9:26 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
- Replies: 4
- Views: 465
Re: TN: 2007 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Not too shabby for a basic Columbia Valley bottling, I'd say! Thanks for posting.
- December 24th, 2020, 9:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Authenticity of Petrus Bottles
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4168
Re: Authenticity of Petrus Bottles
My guess is that the cellophane is simply in an effort to keep the already disintegrating labels somewhat intact. How well do you know the seller, and are you paying a premium for these?
- December 23rd, 2020, 12:37 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 798
Re: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
Gotcha, Stephen, thanks. Thanks, Jared!
- December 23rd, 2020, 8:24 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Favorite inexpensive Rye?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1806
Re: Favorite inexpensive Rye?
Grabbed an Old Forster Rye and will try it with Manhattans on Christmas Eve. Never had it so will report back.
- December 23rd, 2020, 8:23 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 798
Re: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
Thanks, Stephen, that looks like a great recipe. However, that's using the roasting beef as a starter for the jus and we won't have that luxury. Maybe some red wine with a bay leaf, reduce, add stock, and reduce again. Any other ideas?
- December 23rd, 2020, 8:18 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Fried eggs
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1407
Re: Fried eggs
Blah blah blah...whatever, Man.Brian Tuite wrote: ↑December 23rd, 2020, 6:32 amSomeone missed the word “fried” somewhere along the line. No bubbles, no brown = sautéed.
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- December 22nd, 2020, 2:20 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Au jus from homemade beef stock?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 798
Au jus from homemade beef stock?
Hello, Epicurean Experts. We're doing a whole prime rib for Christmas, but we're doing it in the Traeger which would make drippings difficult. Some of us would like to have some jus as an option. I made a great looking batch of beef stock in the pressure cooker. How would you amend homemade stock to...
- December 22nd, 2020, 2:17 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Fried eggs
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1407
Re: Fried eggs
I generally think that a fried egg should have no brown. When I see that, I say to myself, "That's poor heat control...too hot."
- December 22nd, 2020, 8:21 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Steak Porn
- Replies: 2501
- Views: 214388
Re: Steak Porn
Thanks for the comment about cast iron and washing, Jason T. Preach, brother! It's CAST IRON...not bone china. Sorry for the thread drift...back to the pornography.
- December 18th, 2020, 12:17 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Steak Porn
- Replies: 2501
- Views: 214388
Re: Steak Porn
Wow, Bill, gorgeous.