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Old 12-11-2017, 10:35 AM   #161
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19 Crimes from Costco goes extremely well with striploins and caesar salad.
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:28 PM   #162
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I usually buy it from Co-op although they we out of stock the last time I was at Dalhousie. Superstore also carries it and puts it on sale from time to time. My Italian friend turned me on to the Zenato Amarone but based on this thread I'm going to try the Masi I have downstairs a try.

I saw a 1 Litre Masi Amarone today at Zyn downtown. Might have to pick that up for the Oilers game Saturday.

We should really stop talking about Amarone in general. The word is going to get out and the Apothic crowd will start buying up our supply.
Picked up a bottle of Zenato at Coop today, and the sommelier was a bit sniffy because it was a "new method" Amarone, but we both loved it. Thanks for the tip. Ordering a case or two from zyn.ca who have it for $36. It was $52 at Coop. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Old 12-12-2017, 04:01 AM   #163
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Wow it's a long time since I've lived in Calgary. Coop has sommeliers now?
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Old 12-12-2017, 06:58 AM   #164
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Wow it's a long time since I've lived in Calgary. Coop has sommeliers now?
Coop completely revamped their liquor stores about 7-8 years ago if memory serves. They have tastings and all that now.
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Old 12-13-2017, 06:27 PM   #165
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OK, so I was just at Costco and spontaneously decided I would give Port a try for the first time. Tell me, experts, what does one have with Port?
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OK, so I was just at Costco and spontaneously decided I would give Port a try for the first time. Tell me, experts, what does one have with Port?
A nice old cheddar cheese and some chutney.
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http://www.decanter.com/learn/cheese...-guide-283936/

Vintage Port possesses extraordinary power, with deep fruit, spice, and chocolate. Full bodied with integrated tannin, vintage Port needs a powerful cheese to stand up to its strength. Anything mellow or subtle may get brushed aside.

Blue cheeses such as Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Fourme d’Ambert are the classic candidates, but a well-aged, powerful cheddar can also work well. Terrific additions to the cheese board can make all the difference to the vinous pairing. Red grapes, dried red and black fruit and walnuts will add an extra dimension to a Port and blue cheese pairing.

Tawny Ports change flavour profile depending on their age; at 10, 20 and 30 years old. The traditional 20 year-old version, which I will focus on, is usually sweeter with secondary characters coming to the fore. It is a superb alternative to other sweet dessert wines, such as Madeira or late harvest Riesling and Tokaji.

Mellow, rich and nutty, Tawny Port can be served slightly chilled and marries impressively well with salty, dry, hard cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan), cheddar, Comté and Pecorino.
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OK, so I was just at Costco and spontaneously decided I would give Port a try for the first time. Tell me, experts, what does one have with Port?
Port goes well with Christmas cookies right now. (We currently have a bottle of ruby Port on the go)
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Port is the best. Such good value. It and PX sherry are my two favourite Portuguese wines and deliver great quality for price. Good with sweet foods. I really enjoy port with dates, especially if ruby.
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If you like port, also give this a try: Noe 30 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Viejo. The sommelier at Willow Park describes it as "liquid raisin pie".
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Some pricey booze...

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Costco had the Chateau Margaux and the Haut Brion this spring. In another 20 years, my investment will pay off.
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Can a guy get Apothic in a box anywhere?
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Costco had the Chateau Margaux and the Haut Brion this spring. In another 20 years, my investment will pay off.
Pro-tip, if you're going to put down that kind of scrillah on wine you should buy at least two bottles. If you get one bottle and it corks...
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Pro-tip, if you're going to put down that kind of scrillah on wine you should buy at least two bottles. If you get one bottle and it corks...
Yah. Bought 2 of the Haut Brion.
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19 Crimes from Costco goes extremely well with striploins and caesar salad.
I regularly enjoy this wine.
The crazy part of now living in US, where the tax burden is less, is you will regularly find this wine priced at $9.
I may be developing a problem.

Ahh... scrap the maybe part.
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I regularly enjoy this wine.
The crazy part of now living in US, where the tax burden is less, is you will regularly find this wine priced at $9.
I may be developing a problem.

Ahh... scrap the maybe part.
You can get great California wines at Costco there for $8-20. One of my all-time favourites is the Duckhorn Zinfandel, which I believe was $10 ... I think I still have a bottle I brought back.
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I tried Apothic tonight for the first time... related: I also tried Apothic for the last time tonight.
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