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Maybe we should go back to the title of the thread - "wine cooler"

Do your wines have a tinny taste?

No mold?

Driving to Memphis? Stop along the way in DeValls Bluff, Ark, and eat at Craig’s.

OK, I will likely buy some incoming (again) for this comment, but may I ask why fully 50% of your many posts are to alert fellow WB's of mailing list offers? If we exclude the topic of golf, it would be closer to 75%. What am I missing? Your fellow WB's who are on the list would see the same thing ...

DFW used to have a tasting room/bar serving Texas wines. They had a dessert wine made with pecans. I’ll never brush that taste out of my mouth.

A local source does a very nice maple syrup aged in bourbon barrel - now that makes sense to me. We lacquered a turkey with it one year ... yum. Not quite sure what the point of that is, since the maple syrup already has a strong caramel note. I would think that would overpower the barrel tastes. N...

Are we talking chicken eggs?

Riviera Ristorante
http://www.ristoranteriviera.it/

Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisi
http://www.enotecaartisti.com/

z_hart wrote: ↑
July 31st, 2019, 2:43 pm

Steve Crawford wrote: ↑
July 31st, 2019, 10:54 am
semi related, is smoking still allowed within panchas? (fingers crossed for a yes)
Nothing better than smoking a pack of cigs to get ones palette right.

Are you chewing gum?

Have you tried Shady Lane? Going to a wine dinner this Wednesday highlighting their wines. Paul: My recollection is that they weren't at the same level as some of those I had mentioned, but it has been a number of years since I've had them, so I'd approach with an open mind. Leaving for the dinner ...

C Chen wrote: ↑
July 28th, 2019, 11:50 am
So many posts, so few pics. *tears*

Was Jay the only attendee?

We were in Copenhagen in June, and yes, natural wines are a thing there. So many local bars and restaurants were serving them, it was almost impossible to avoid them. However, I must admit, I enjoyed most of them. Some were a bit “different,” some were fun, many enjoyable, but almost none that I wou...

2011 Sojourn Cab, Home Ranch

Kevin Porter wrote: ↑
July 27th, 2019, 4:53 pm
But not tiki torches

True

Hoping for Aloha shirts

Have you tried Shady Lane? Going to a wine dinner this Wednesday highlighting their wines. Paul: My recollection is that they weren't at the same level as some of those I had mentioned, but it has been a number of years since I've had them, so I'd approach with an open mind. Leaving for the dinner ...

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
July 23rd, 2019, 7:32 pm

Paul Miller wrote: ↑
July 23rd, 2019, 7:30 pm
Had a bottle of Shebang tonight at Whole Foods!
The 11th cuvée’ isn’t toooooo bad.

This was the 12th. I liked it, especially for $15.

Had a bottle of Shebang tonight at Whole Foods!

EHeffner wrote: ↑
July 23rd, 2019, 8:48 am

Paul Miller wrote: ↑
July 22nd, 2019, 7:28 pm
2017 Schmiedt Road Zin
Thoughts?

I would give it a couple more years. I enjoyed it, was easy to drink, but I unfortunately didn’t take any notes.

2017 Schmiedt Road Zin

Une Annee
Skokie, IL
http://uneannee.com/

Mostly natural, wild fermentation, and fruit beers. French and Belgian styles.

Went with brother in-law and his son. We each bought a 3-glass sampler and shared all 9 beers. Good stuff. One of my new favs in the Chicago area.

Condolences to Alan’s family

Michigan is in Tier 2, you just haven't tried the right wineries. Anyone who has not tasted a range of Wyncroft wine from Michigan should not be qualified to rank tiers. Bookcliff, Carlson, and Infinite Monkey Theorem might change opinions about Colorado. H. Wiemer, Red Newt , and other NY Riesling...

2017 Sojourn Pinot, Sangiacomo

Opening with lots of fruit. Easy drinker right now.

John Morris wrote: ↑
July 7th, 2019, 8:53 pm
At least it’s not bourbon barrels.

Don't they call that "Double Oaked?"

I have my fishes pulled for guests tomorrow evening.

Bedrock Ode to Lulu

Any alumni in the business out there?

2016 Sojourn Home Ranch Cab

Discovered Sojourn and met Craig through eBob.

I enjoyed it back in the day. As someone else noted, a lot of ITB posters. Learned a lot, and suddenly people started disappearing. Then they started to charge for it, and I left.

Tonight a 2013 Jean Edwards Seventy-Four Forty-One Napa Cab. Just opened 20 minutes ago. Plum aroma. Dark, dense fruit. Nice tannins. Should go well with the steak I’m grilling.

Thanks for posting. My wife just got a bottle at work as a thank you.

Another thread

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anthonyshideler wrote: ↑
June 26th, 2019, 10:15 am
Luis Seabra and Dirk Niepoort. What these guys are doing with old vine field blends in Portugal is nothing short of spectacular.

I was wondering when someone would mention Portuguese blends

We were in Copenhagen a couple of weeks ago, and it was in the mid 80s

Ended up spending the whole day Monday at the Art Museum- so that cut my visit time down - But two breweries really did stand out - DOVETAIL - Really well made lagers - with a surprising Rauchbier - OLD IRVING BREWING CO: Tried everything on tap, mainly hazy Double IPAs - all well made - balanced -...

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
June 21st, 2019, 12:09 pm

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
June 21st, 2019, 11:33 am
Yes, but only because my cat does not drink.
My cat does.

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2013 Evanghelo Heritage

I went to Mikkeller Portland last week on the way to Lake Chelan. Had an electric, salty, nervous, wonderful Pils and a wholly forgettable Imperial IPA. The pop-up is across the street from Pigeon and has a see-and-be-seen kind of vibe. Food looked great but I just had beer. Just got back from Cope...

https://www.simplyorangejuice.com/product/limeade

3-4 parts Simply Limeade
2 parts Tequila
1 part triple sec (Grand Gala works well)

Popped another Rosé tonight. Guzzleable.

May want to list where you're staying, as you may have some choices that are walking distance that will be more 'worth it' than trying to schlep all over just to get to one that might be the 'best'. Driving can be a real headache there. I am going to be all over the place. Staying by the O'Hare Air...

Dovetail
The Mousetrap (Off Color brewery)

Both making great local brews.

Dawali moved to the West Loop. Not sure if it’s still BYOB. Now out of my neighborhood.

Used to live down the road in Bedminster. Was always a nice place to go, and that was over 25 years ago.

Is tip included, or how much tip is expected?

Thanks for the responses.

When traveling outside the US, I am sometimes asked when I use my credit card if I want the transaction to be in US Dollars, or if in the local currency. For example, if I buy a pair of shoes in Italy that cost Euro 200, do I want the transaction to be in Euros, or have the charge made in Dollars. W...

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