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Everything posted by tjaehnigen
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I actually enjoyed the 96 even more. For my rating, it's compared to all others I have tasted, New and Old World. My experience tends to be much more heavily weighted to New World, if that gives you a reference point. I also have only been in to this wine thing for about 3-4 years, if that helps, too. I am a tougher grader than I used to be as well.
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This sort of thing has been happening over on the Wine Spectator forums for well over a year now. Generally, it is best to keep it REALLY SIMPLE, provide lots of ADVANCED NOTICE and give a slightly larger WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY. Basically, keep it to one wine, over the course of a weekend, and plan it at least a month in advance (or more). Either way, I'd be up for whatever is thrown together. Heh heh
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Thanks guys. I'll wait a few more days to post some more. I like posting them almost as much as I like tasting the wines themselves. Helps to generate discussions about tastes in wine and the like. I'm glad some are getting some use/entertainment out of them...
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Some others did enjoy this wine more than I, but it was not beyond a 'good' wine to me, but that's just me.
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I think that Essencia means heavan. Heh heh.
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blends are what I crave most these days, too.
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Bottle variation on this is pretty rampant, IMO. I have only had one OK bottle of this and the other three were very rough around the edges sorts of wine. Bleah.
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I know this is off-topic, but somebody started the coffee-talk. I have been called an infidel and heathen for drinking my coffee with milk or cream (I never add sugar). These same coffee purists say it is OK to use sugar, which I think completely changes the taste of the coffee. Anyone else been raked over the coals for pouring milk/cream in their coffee?
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GC-- Sorry to hear your experience wasn't as good as my recent experience was. The one I sampled was excellent. My WTNs are here.
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I think you were the guy who provided our wine service about a year ago for my 9th wedding anniversary! Cool. 2000 Kistler Les Noissetiers I believe. Nice to meet ya
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That's funny. I am assuming the guy was referring to the fact that your tastes might (and likely will) change or evolve.
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Yeah, I'd like to know that too, Mark. BTW, where do you perform your sommelierly duties?
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An excellent wine is the 2000 Clos Mogador (I know, slightly off topic, but I thought the name connection would make it worthwhile)
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simple salmon with dill butter and a side of mashed potatoes 2001 St. Innocent Pinot Gris Vitae Springs Vineyard
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Who was the old chef at Mendocino, and who is the new chef?
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I prefer to not dissect a meal and rather elaborate on the experience. I enjoy dining out and I generally have a great time. the only thing that really detracts from my experience, typically, would be inadequate service, delays between courses, and noise (especially from larger parties or children). My wife and I are typically so enjoying the meal we're having, that it becomes very apparent to the staff and they usually make even more of an effort to elevate the experience for us (we often realize this in retrospect). Commenting on food and wine and discussing how good or bad somethig is is certainly a skill, but I prefer telling a story about the experience, it's much more fun and fulfilling for me.
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MS-- Can you let me know where I apply to become the adopted son of one of the folks at those two tables you sold all that amazing juice to? I had the fun opportunity to spend one of my vendors' money last month in NYC, and I thought I was going a little crazy ordering about $450 of juice between two bottles. These days, I patronize BYOW w/corkage fee restaurants or I keep my restaurant wine tab to $50 or less -- unless it is someone else's (like one of my vendors') moola. Fully 95% (maybe more) of the wine I buy is in the $30 or less department, probably $25 or even $22 or less. I do splurge on the now and again more expensive bottle, and I do make some exceptions to this rule. I recently had a super bottle of Primitivo for $8, and another dessert wine that bordered on legendary for $10.
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brats briefly braised in beer, then on a bun with some great German mustard. Oh, and 2002 Red Car Syrah.
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Free The Grapes is trying to help. And I have written my elected officials numerous times. Grrrr.
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Here's a link that might help from the Wine Institute
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Fortunately, some states do allow direct shipment of wine from wineries and out of state retailers and wine auction places like winebid.com. Most of these states are in the west, but some are on or closer to the east coast (like WV and most recently, VA). There is hope.
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At $15 a pop, I'd rather buy more wine. Besides, there is a simple zen to washing wine glasses, kind of like mowing the lawn.
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I live in Laurel, and the pizza I buy most usually comes from Pasta Plus (not bad, the sausage they use is pretty good) in Laurel, or from Trattoria e Pizzeria in Columbia on the way home from work. Mrs. TJ works just north of Dupont Circle, I have to tell her about Pizza Paradiso, I am not sure she's aware of it...
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FWIW, I enjoy dining at Mendocino Grill & Wine Bar.
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I generally wash all of my stems, Spiegelau, Riedel, etc, by hand. But I have a friend that washes all of his Riedel Vinum series glasses in the dishwasher (hand washing only his Sommelier series stems by hand (at $70+ per, who would do otherwise?!)).