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Michael Sopher wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 1:01 pm

T Welch wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 10:34 am

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 9:41 am
I usually just dry rub with Santa Maria spices; they don’t need a marinade for tenderness.
Yep, just a dry rub is all that's needed.
I sprinkle with salt...

That works too.

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 9:41 am
I usually just dry rub with Santa Maria spices; they don’t need a marinade for tenderness.

Yep, just a dry rub is all that's needed.

Nate Simon wrote: ↑
October 15th, 2020, 2:25 pm
Gave this a go. Compelling story, price is great. If it’s Fred-approved, probably worth a try! Any thoughts?

I haven't tasted it but Scherrerly it's delicious. And thanks for not inserting that extra t before the z.

Maybe I missed it upthread - any current news regarding Black Sears, Robert Craig and Outpost? Today's Calfire map paints a bleak picture for Black Sears especially.

Rick Bollig wrote: ↑
October 1st, 2020, 5:21 pm
I’m ordering, but I’m confused about shipping option “Delivery to 55 degrees (free)”, what does that mean?

It's for those with an account at 55 Degrees in St. Helena, a storage and fulfillment business.

Order in.

D Zurcher wrote: ↑
October 1st, 2020, 11:53 am
Just an FYI-the first time I clicked on the link it took me to Wine.com. The second time to Virage. The redirection to Wine.com happened yesterday also when clicking to open a thread in Wine Talk.

Same here.

When I originally heard the location of the fire being where the “the pinch” in the valley is I immediately knew Hourglass was in trouble as that is how they came up with the name. The shape of the valley and their being right in the middle. The original Hourglass vineyard is just North of Lodi Lan...

When I originally heard the location of the fire being where the “the pinch” in the valley is I immediately knew Hourglass was in trouble as that is how they came up with the name. The shape of the valley and their being right in the middle. The original Hourglass vineyard is just North of Lodi Lan...

For those unfamiliar with the geography Napa is unsurprisingly a Valley with large mountain ranges to the east and the west. The Valley narrows greatly up north in St Helena and Calistoga. The Glass Fire was on the east side of the valley mostly on the lower portions of the mountains. When you look...

Great note and thanks for jogging the memory. I just put one in the freezer to try in an a while.

B. Buzzini wrote: ↑
September 22nd, 2020, 5:42 pm
No sugars?

Not in the rub but you can always add some brown sugar for ribs.

Buzz, here's my recipe, created over 15 years ago. Many friends and family members have asked for it over the years. If you don't have a small digital scale, just eyeball the amounts from the respective containers. For instance, if the recipe calls for 2.5 ounces of paprika and the paprika comes in ...

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
September 19th, 2020, 3:41 pm
Sentient wines...we’re doomed.

I'm sorry Dave, but I can't open the cellar door.

A couple of nights ago the 2016 Staves of Waidhofen rocked with gazpacho and bruschetta.

Poach in butter?

AD Northup wrote: ↑
September 5th, 2020, 5:22 pm
Isn’t Hooker Creek Bedrock Vineyard?

Yep. https://www.ridgewine.com/about/news/ho ... -the-name/

Sauce for eggplant, veal or chicken parmigiana?

H. N o w b a r wrote: ↑
August 29th, 2020, 11:08 am
1999 Price Mountain Cabernet Reserve. Drank beautifully last night.

Pride Mountain?

Lazarus'ing this discussion to check in on any recent updates of tastings of this wine. I have not had the 2018 but really enjoyed the 2017 a couple of times. Puzzled a bit looking at CT and not seeing a really dramatic uptick in the average score for the 2018 vintage compared to previous several v...

Is there a difference between a dry brine and a rub? Length of contact before cooking?

Brings NBA wine memories of CJ. No, not that one. Wine and the NBA go back. Charles Johnson, Washington Wizards, helped them to the '77-78 championship. I worked at the top French restaurant in Washington, all French list. Gifted the chef/owner some California wine, he finally decided to put some o...

Paul Gordon wrote: ↑
August 21st, 2020, 6:17 pm
So Brian, what wines did you bring from the house to enjoy around the pool?

Paul

I assume the accommodations come with a fully stocked cellar to enjoy.

Randy Bowman wrote: ↑
August 19th, 2020, 7:11 pm
Looking at the fire map Brian, that fire is awful close to you. Hope the winds blow north and the firefighters can knock it down soon.

I believe Forestville is being evacuated. Best of luck to Brian and all in the area.

Anton D wrote: ↑
August 18th, 2020, 5:17 pm
I love this winery, so I am happy!

I Kamala way here but there are no new posts. Whassup?

Two nights ago we had the 2016 Chuy Chardonnay and last night the 2012 Compagni Portis. We loved both of them.

I'll leave the discussion of which brand of hot dog is best to the others as I, candidly, just toss whatever we have on-hand on the grill and it seems that what we have on-hand is generally different each time I look. I guess I'll have to start paying closer attention to which brands I like most/le...

Be prepared for a Polk in the kisser. Well, to do that you’d have to ford the river, then take a carter to my place and then you’d still have to get past Ken n Edy! That would take a lot of will, son. I like that you keep throwing puns out there, Anton, but with the gems I-sent-how-are you going to...

Anton D wrote: ↑
August 15th, 2020, 1:14 pm

D@ve D y r 0 f f wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 7:10 pm
California oak?

I hope that is a misquote of the wine bar owner.
I would tell that owner, “You don’t know Jack, son.”

Be prepared for a Polk in the kisser.

Groucho is pretty far a Fields, isn't he? The Pryor examples were all political figures. Your attempts keep getting Wilder Yeah, and mixing politics and comedy could be a Dangerfield, tread on lightly For sure, or you could Tippecanoe with Tyler II Well, since you mentioned President John Tyler, bo...

Alan Rath wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 2:46 pm
Uh oh, a Warren dad jokes.

Well, I'm Berned out on 'em.

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:37 pm

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:33 pm

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:32 pm

Ouch. This earns you zero marx
Don't be such a Groucho
Groucho is pretty far a Fields, isn't he? The Pryor examples were all political figures. Your attempts keep getting Wilder

Don't be Madison, Hayes just goofin'.

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:29 pm

T Welch wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:27 pm

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:26 pm

You're giving him quite a bit of Lee way
Sherman, why not?
Looking for some Quid Cuomo??

What vintage?

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:26 pm

T Welch wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:23 pm

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:22 pm

compared to a major talent like you I am barely bush league
I'll grant you that.
You're giving him quite a bit of Lee way

Sherman, why not?

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:22 pm

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:14 pm

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 1:05 pm

And here I thought your effort would come-up-Pence
You are Hillaryious
compared to a major talent like you I am barely bush league

I'll grant you that.

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2020, 11:47 am
I think all wines served at State Dinners are domestic but when requested by the first family, foreign wines are Putin the cellar.

To be served after the Molotov Cocktails?

Do restaurants do high volume sampling? If I witnessed that wine service I would assume I was in Costco or Applebee's. Use the foil cutter on a wine opener, remove the top of the capsule, and open the damn bottle. It takes less than ten seconds and looks like you know what you're doing. You have ab...

One of the first things I learned while working in the tasting room is there is no need for a foil cutter. You just grab the foil, twist and pull. The whole thing comes off in one piece. Does the same apply in a restaurant? Do restaurants do high volume sampling? If I witnessed that wine service I ...

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
August 10th, 2020, 8:27 pm
One of the first things I learned while working in the tasting room is there is no need for a foil cutter. You just grab the foil, twist and pull. The whole thing comes off in one piece.

Does the same apply in a restaurant?

Alex N wrote: ↑
August 10th, 2020, 7:17 pm
In case anyone was looking for tasting notes on the 2017 . Does this guy post here?

Why yes I do.

Henry Kiichli wrote: ↑
August 6th, 2020, 12:03 pm
columbo any old port in a storm

Not a film. Lotsa fun.

The one where Donald Pleasance pronounces Zinfandel zin-FAN-del ?

Eric White wrote: ↑
August 4th, 2020, 9:24 am
order in for my full allocation - huge this time, 9+9+squeezbox of Magnums. That hurt a bit.

Eric, how much for the magnum set?

New York strips are 30% plus an extra 10% off with coupon code through the 7th. Perfect timing, I only have one 24oz strip left. Can you point me in the right direction. I’ve been clicking around, and don’t see the NY Strips. Thanks. Dan https://www.flannerybeef.com/butcher/prime-beef/dry-aged-ca-r...

Order in.

Randy's post reminds me of canapés my mother made 30, 40, 50 years ago. They were disgustingly delicious and very popular at parties. First, in a bowl mix Best Foods mayo, dried minced onion and Kraft Parmesan cheese and let sit for 20-30 minutes to let the onions soften. She used Pillsbury biscuits...

Allopurinol can be your friend! not acutely with a gouty attack, but that or Uloric for prevention. I knock on wood that in over 12 years of daily allopurinol (don't think I've missed a day in that time span!), and paying close attention to always staying well hydrated), I've been attack free. It's...

Ah, the Rich Man's Disease. I've had it in the foot, ankle, elbow and knee. No fargin' fun.

Easy choice. Three of everything except the whites and the syrahs. That makes two cases, which is twice as much as I usually order. I am a zin guy. And this release had lots and lots of interesting wine. Not to mention the mags and the 375s, which looked tempting, but enough is enough. Gotta save s...

I remember when he opened briefly in SF in 1983, though I never went. Blackened Redfish was found on many menus shortly thereafter. https://www.sfchronicle.com/thetake/art ... 135002.php

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