12-19-2017, 09:31 AM
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#201
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I am actually looking forward to Christmas this year more than usual. I finally developed an affinity for wine this year and my parents are quite the wine connoisseurs, they have about 300 or 400 bottles in their cellar. I am excited to try some of their offerings!
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12-20-2017, 04:46 PM
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#202
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
I am actually looking forward to Christmas this year more than usual. I finally developed an affinity for wine this year and my parents are quite the wine connoisseurs, they have about 300 or 400 bottles in their cellar. I am excited to try some of their offerings!
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Make sure you install Vivino on your phone, so that you can shop in their basement knowledgeably. 
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12-20-2017, 05:42 PM
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#203
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
I am actually looking forward to Christmas this year more than usual. I finally developed an affinity for wine this year and my parents are quite the wine connoisseurs, they have about 300 or 400 bottles in their cellar. I am excited to try some of their offerings!
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Wow I’m seriously jealous! My parents: Mom drinks Pepsi and vodka. Dad drinks light beer.
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12-21-2017, 08:52 AM
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#204
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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So, Vivino is flogging 2011 Pingus at $1,000 per bottle.  Anybody ever try Pingus?
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12-23-2017, 12:54 AM
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#205
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Locked in the Trunk of a Car
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Originally Posted by ricosuave
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I’ve had one for just over a year. We absolutely love it. If anything, I just love the pour. But t really does aerate really well. We’re about to renovate our kitchen and I really want one of these
https://sep.yimg.com/ca/I/usappliance_2269_205878535
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12-23-2017, 10:22 PM
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#206
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Am I imagining things or does it seems like wine stores no longer indicate the dryness of wines?
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12-24-2017, 12:05 AM
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#207
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Originally Posted by Wormius
Am I imagining things or does it seems like wine stores no longer indicate the dryness of wines?
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They're getting away from the number system for describing sweetness and going towards a more accurate measurement of residual sugar in grams per liter. Have a look for that somewhere.
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12-24-2017, 10:26 PM
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#208
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
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Holiday wine selection!
Left to right:
- Meiomi Pinot Noir 2016, California (Really enjoyed this last night with Greek style dinner. Very balanced. Notes of berries and oak, really fruity with a nice spicy finish).
- Malia Organic Prosecco (For mimosas on Xmas morning).
- Robert Mondavi Cab Sauv aged in Bourbon Barrels 2016, Monterey County, California. (Just really curious).
- Bourgeois Sancerre Rose Pinot Noir, 2015 (Probably will serve with Bouillabaisse when wife's fam shows up in a few days).
- J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2016, Arroyo Seco, California (Turkey dinner).
- Masi Costasera Amarone 2012 (First Amarone, very excited.)
- Marionette Wild 2016, Salmon Arm, BC (Merlot with natural fermentation).
- Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2015, Sonoma Coast, California (Turkey dinner pt 2).
- Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris, 2016, Okanagan Valley, BC (Enjoyed tonight with brie appy and pulled pork dinner. Notes of green apple, citrus, and spice. Lots of flavour with dry finish. Cheapest of the bunch easily but holding it's own so far).
What you all drinking this Christmas CP?
Last edited by station; 12-25-2017 at 09:09 AM.
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12-24-2017, 11:06 PM
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#209
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Summerhill Baco Noir. Really nice. Just drinking on it’s own.
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12-25-2017, 08:09 AM
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#210
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: St. Albert
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Last edited by DFO; 12-25-2017 at 08:15 AM.
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12-25-2017, 08:20 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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I had that same Meiomi last night - very good with cheese.
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12-25-2017, 01:55 PM
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#212
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Yep, the Meiomi is a solid choice at around $20 from Costco. Had salmon last night with pouilly-fuisse from Joseph Drouhin (Costco around $23) - excellent! Cooking ham for tonight; likely white again, but may go pint noir.
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12-25-2017, 03:55 PM
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#213
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Yep, the Meiomi is a solid choice at around $20 from Costco. Had salmon last night with pouilly-fuisse from Joseph Drouhin (Costco around $23) - excellent! Cooking ham for tonight; likely white again, but may go pint noir.
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Ah that’s a good deal. I have to make the effort to get to Costco more (nearest one over an hour away). It was around $30 at the BC liquor store here which has the cheapest prices in town.
I saw that Joseph Drouhin on Vivino the other day, will have to pick it up.
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12-25-2017, 04:13 PM
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#214
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Update: decided to break out the 1988 Amarone instead - I really hope it's not vinegar - have to drink it sometime.
https://www.vivino.com/wineries/it-m...-classico-1988
Ooops, had the wrong link there. Anyhow, happy to report that it had not gone bad, though when the cork disintegrated, I was afraid. Superb! So was my ham. One of the best Jebus birthdays ever.
Last edited by VladtheImpaler; 12-25-2017 at 06:02 PM.
Reason: Wrong link, drank the wine.
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12-25-2017, 04:59 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: St. Albert
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12-25-2017, 05:25 PM
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#216
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shanghai
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I just enjoyed a bottle of 2008 Fortissimo from La Stella, Okanagan. Still loads of primary fruit even at that age. Could have survived a few more years in bottle for sure.
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12-25-2017, 07:28 PM
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#217
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
I just enjoyed a bottle of 2008 Fortissimo from La Stella, Okanagan. Still loads of primary fruit even at that age. Could have survived a few more years in bottle for sure.
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Very nice, sir.
I had a bottle of Moraine Cliffhanger white with the turkey tonight. Could have been a touch sweeter with the gwertztraminer for my taste, but it played pretty nicely with the blended viognier.
I may try the petit blanc from Le Vieux Pin, the sister winery of La Stella, soon.
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12-25-2017, 07:42 PM
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#218
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Update: decided to break out the 1988 Amarone instead - I really hope it's not vinegar - have to drink it sometime.
https://www.vivino.com/wineries/it-m...-classico-1988
Ooops, had the wrong link there. Anyhow, happy to report that it had not gone bad, though when the cork disintegrated, I was afraid. Superb! So was my ham. One of the best Jebus birthdays ever. |
Nice!!! I was confused for sure when your link went to a Recioto.
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12-25-2017, 08:54 PM
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#219
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I believe in the Jays.
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Yesterday was Canadian Riesling with Honey Glazed Ham and Asparagus, today was Australian Margerate River Cab Sauv with roast beef, tommorow is the big turkey dinner... haven't decided on the wine yet... I'm leaning towards a Southern Rhone white but the NZ Blanc De Noir is tempting.
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12-25-2017, 09:50 PM
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#220
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Section 222
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Just having a bottle of this tonight and it's great, plus we wouldnt have found it without the tips in here about Vivino. My wife and I both love wine but are going to try and make it more of a hobby. So thanks for all the tips and keep them coming!
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