mostly wine stuff

[Tony S]

In the Beaujolais aisle we have a rather yummy rose, think dry cherry front grafted onto a tart and stony finish. View attachment 48811

Chermette is a wonderful Beaujolais producer. Not surprised that bottle is good.

 

[Pumba]

I recently tried some wine from an independent producer in UTAH! The winemaker is a ski bum!

http://www.ruthlewandowskiwines.com/

So far I've only tried the Chillion - liquid gold.

I highly recommend.

 

[Tony S]

I recently tried some wine from an independent producer in UTAH! The winemaker is a ski bum!

http://www.ruthlewandowskiwines.com/

So far I've only tried the Chillion - liquid gold.

I highly recommend.

Interesting. Mendocino grapes vinted in Utah. Huh.

 

[Uncle-A]

I agree in general. Now, are you sure the 93 points were for the 2015 vintage? I checked wine.com and they only show a 90 from W. Wong, the guy who used to rate for Bevmo and is a few points over the ratings I tend to trust. His 90 would probably map to Parker 87-88, WS 86-87, and Tanzer 80-85

Anyways, sorry for the bad wine.

Cheers!

How cold was it? I'm not a Conundrum fan, but usually when budget whites don't show well it's a question of a) they sat too long or b) they are not at the right temp for the sugar/acid balance to taste right. To this reader, 2015 and a fogged bottle are both danger signs that a budget white will be on the meh-gah spectrum.

Not sure what rating system this liquor store uses but that was the post on the bin it was displayed and it is a reputable store near my new home. As far as the temp my best guess would be about 38 - 40 degrees and that would be the temp we use for our white wine. I do not know if that is a correct temp for white wine but we are consistent using that temp and have had many good ones.

 

[pete]

https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Extra...ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=7

"I'm not drinking any ***king Merlot!"

 

[cantunamunch]

Chermette is a wonderful Beaujolais producer. Not surprised that bottle is good.

Their cremant is a standby in the house; this is the first rose I've had from them.

 

[Mendieta]

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Their cremant is a standby in the house; this is the first rose I've had from them.

Yay. I tend to find great value in Cremants!

 

[cantunamunch]

Yay. I tend to find great value in Cremants!

Now that humans have domesticated salmon, finding a good bubbly is a need not a want

 

[Mendieta]

Now that humans have domesticated salmon, finding a good bubbly is a need not a want

Needed in victory to celebrate, and in defeat, just to forget

 

[cantunamunch]

You know, there is such a thing as Flemish bubbly...wonder if I can get my hands on some before the game.

 

[Pumba]

I had my first Aperol Spritz last weekend, during the repressive hot and humid spell. Now I’m addicted!

Perfect summer drink.

 

[Tony S]

View attachment 48925 View attachment 48926 I had my first Aperol Spritz last weekend, during the repressive hot and humid spell. Now I’m addicted!

Perfect summer drink.

Recipe, please.

 

[Pumba]

Recipe, please.

Put ice in a glass. Pour 1 part Aperol, to 3 parts prosseco. Aperol on bottom creates a lovely color gradient. Some recipes also call for a splash of soda but I didn’t use any. Garnish with sliced citrus.

I drank a whole bottles worth of prosecco yesterday

 

[Mendieta]

Put ice in a glass. Pour 1 part Aperol, to 3 parts prosseco. Aperol on bottom creates a lovely color gradient. Some recipes also call for a splash of soda but I didn’t use any. Garnish with sliced citrus.

I drank a whole bottles worth of prosecco yesterday

Yay! A mimosa on steroids! I guess this redefines breakfast of champions!

 

[Pumba]

I decided to try more wine by the Utah Ski bum tonight. Pretty delicious.

Has anyone else tried Ruth Lewandowski wines? They are too pricey for everyday wines for me at 30-40 a bottle. I usually by “cheap” wines but occasionally “splurge.”

I’m curious to see how others rate this guy. I personally just like the backstory. he moved to Utah for skiing, but still decided to pursue winemaking.

 

[Mendieta]

View attachment 49093 View attachment 49094 I decided to try more wine by the Utah Ski bum tonight. Pretty delicious.

Has anyone else tried Ruth Lewandowski wines? They are too pricey for everyday wines for me at 30-40 a bottle. I usually by “cheap” wines but occasionally “splurge.”

I’m curious to see how others rate this guy. I personally just like the backstory. he moved to Utah for skiing, but still decided to pursue winemaking.

A skier making wine in Utah from Native Portuguese grapes? The guy is living my dream (and no, I haven't tried his wines - I am not into whites or Rose's, otherwise, but this is way cool)

 

[cantunamunch]

Hey @Mendieta , he's got Carignan - in addition to whatever he's doing with the Dolcetto/Barbera/Nebbiolo, that might be too rose for you.

Hmmmm, he's also got Cortese and Arneis. Now I'm not bored.

 

[Pumba]

Mmmm....

 

[Tony S]

Pale but captivating. Panzanella salad. Yum.

 

[Mendieta]

Pale but captivating. Panzanella salad. Yum.

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Rosso de Montalcino? Four years old? What's not to love!