2 years ago I did a Tandoori turkey for Thanksgiving and recommendation was a Cabernet Syrah blend. This was LXV wine from Paso Robles. Their theory is spices bring out the best features/tastes in wine. Additional spices/herbs were mint and rosemary. I made a fruit chutney with mint for the Naan and a hint of rosemary in the parmesan garlic mashed potatoes. Easily the best Thanksgiving dinner I have ever made.
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The Official Wine Thread!
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Whatever you drink don’t start with fireball then switch to red wine....
Fireball is only okay out of a flask while snowboarding or skiing. Even then, it's just okay.
hahah agreed! although during the last 8 months it has kept me warm and cozy inside!
Having this tonight.
Thomas Fogarty SC Mountains Gist Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Magnum.
Will report back.
Thomas Fogarty SC Mountains Gist Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Magnum.
Will report back.
The 2010 Fogarty was absolutely stunning, probably had a minimum 15 years life. It was fresh as f\/ck. I'm not a huge fan of Ridge, prefer French oak.
Also had this, which was fun. It was just OK, not bad in any way, just short in the mouth. Been curious forever.
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Everything out of the Adelaida District is good.
That and Willow Creek is the only Paso wine I can get excited about.
Domaine Gigou Jasnieres Clos Saint Jacques 2000. Look at that color. Fucking look at it!
Honeyed apples, pears, and lemon starting to fade, but being replaced by petrol/minerality and brambly underbrush, herbs, maybe smoked honey. Acidity is off the charts insane. Jasnieres is one of those regions of white wine that ages incredibly well. It's the northern-most, smallest, and coldest appellation in the Loire Valley. Whites are 100% chenin blanc.
Fellow Traveler, a new wine bar on La Cienega and Melrose in West Hollywood, has 'em for $27. Yeah you read that right, $27 for a 2000 vintage in good VG condition.
Paired it spaghetti alla carbonara.
Honeyed apples, pears, and lemon starting to fade, but being replaced by petrol/minerality and brambly underbrush, herbs, maybe smoked honey. Acidity is off the charts insane. Jasnieres is one of those regions of white wine that ages incredibly well. It's the northern-most, smallest, and coldest appellation in the Loire Valley. Whites are 100% chenin blanc.
Fellow Traveler, a new wine bar on La Cienega and Melrose in West Hollywood, has 'em for $27. Yeah you read that right, $27 for a 2000 vintage in good VG condition.
Paired it spaghetti alla carbonara.
LXV just planted 10 acres in Willow Creek. Cab. Cab franc. Sangio. 5 years should be amazing.
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I've really cut back on wine.
Tito's Vodka and club soda with lime is my drink of choice mostly now. Fraction of the cost of most of our wine. Started this summer when it was so hot. Refreshing and it holds up better with spicy stuff.
I sleep better when I don't drink wine. No sugar.
Tito's Vodka and club soda with lime is my drink of choice mostly now. Fraction of the cost of most of our wine. Started this summer when it was so hot. Refreshing and it holds up better with spicy stuff.
I sleep better when I don't drink wine. No sugar.
Got this at Soif in Santa Cruz maybe 5 years ago. I think I paid $65. Olga Raffault Chinon 1989. 100% cabernet franc (as most Chinons are). Beautiful, still reductive after all these years. Bright fruit, some rubbery notes (brett maybe), so elegant, good amount of sediment. Went great with Anthony Bourdain's meatloaf recipe, and an arugula, radish, and bacon salad.
Is there a meatloaf thread? Every BB should have one....