Year-Ender (2014) Dinner w/ Friends.

[C_G_Nieto]

@LMD Ermitaño

@Glenn L e v i n e

I just miss the southern hemisphere. We are simply doing it wrong here; I am not holding my breath waiting for my next two-dinners-case-of-wine-plus-cigar-bar night out. Best to you in 2015.

Thanks, Glenn, and to you, Melinda, & Solly as well!

I have no idea when I’ll be back in SF (earliest would probably be December of this year), but, if you are ever in my corner of the world, we can do that for sure, as many times as you want (or can - ask Clem Nieto, I kid not).

Best,

N

Yes, indeed. Looking forward to our annual get together next month.

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

You guys are animals!! Happy New Year to you and your family, N.

[LMD_Ermitano]

@C G Nieto

Yes, indeed. Looking forward to our annual get together next month.

Looking forward to it, amigo!

@Brian G r a f s t r o m

You guys are animals!! Happy New Year to you and your family, N.

Thanks, Brian, and a great 2015 to you and yours as well!

It just so happens that my gang in high school was called “The Animals”.

Best,

N

[Kenny_H]

Some great notes, Noel. I really appreciate your frankness, and your demanding palate for wine to compliment food. Always a great read! Best in 2015 to you.

[Pau1_M3nk3s]

@George Chadwick

I have many positive comments to say about your post, but I’ll just limit it to, (1) that’s what I like about Poyferre, it’s to drink not to study, like an old school California cab that way, and (2) any red wine would taste great with that Porterhouse. Wow.

While enjoying the reads on some really nice wine it’s the porterhouse photo leaving my jaw slack. Well done! Not the steak…

[LMD_Ermitano]

@Kenny H

Some great notes, Noel. I really appreciate your frankness, and your demanding palate for wine to compliment food. Always a great read! Best in 2015 to you.

Thanks, Kenny, your kind words are much appreciated!

Well, having wine with a meal was pretty much how I came to know wine (because of my father). These days, when out and about, I decide what I am in the mood for to eat, then I choose the restaurant, then I choose what wine to bring along.

Health, wealth, & happiness in 2015!

@Pmenkes

While enjoying the reads on some really nice wine it’s the porterhouse photo leaving my jaw slack. Well done! Not the steak…

Hi, Paul!

Yes, it was rare, naturally.

Thanks! I still remember well that 1960 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve you shared during brunch at The Foreign Cinema back in mid 2011. It’s one of the most memorable Napa cabs I’ve had; and I really appreciate you sharing such a special bottle. Hopefully, we can meet up again in your neck of the woods soon (i.e., this year).

Best to you both,

N