... I am tremendously impressed by your wino odyssey ...
Perhaps we can raise a glass to quality and to interest, rather than drag all this down into a discussion about value vs. price?
Quote from: Yossarian on June 04, 2008, 12:02:35 amPerhaps we can raise a glass to quality and to interest, rather than drag all this down into a discussion about value vs. price?Tiniest bit anal here I know, but isn't quality a function of value and price i.e. something which is good value for its price is of good quality. The point about Houd's wine trawl (and I thought Sloper's comments about it a bit mean) is that he appears to be picking up some lovely stuff very cheaply, and seeming to be getting a taste for some stuff which he hasn't thought he liked in the past; surely this is what appreciating wine is all about?
Quote from: Joepicalli on June 04, 2008, 09:51:32 amQuote from: Yossarian on June 04, 2008, 12:02:35 amPerhaps we can raise a glass to quality and to interest, rather than drag all this down into a discussion about value vs. price?Tiniest bit anal here I know, but isn't quality a function of value and price i.e. something which is good value for its price is of good quality. The point about Houd's wine trawl (and I thought Sloper's comments about it a bit mean) is that he appears to be picking up some lovely stuff very cheaply, and seeming to be getting a taste for some stuff which he hasn't thought he liked in the past; surely this is what appreciating wine is all about?I think you mean Soapy's comment?As for Parker and his farting bulldog and points I think that's a load of toss. I take great pleasure in seeking out good wine from lesser known producers and areas, in fact I'll share a couple of tips, Vasse Felix from the Margaret River in W Oz and Cassa Weinert in Argentina (their 100% cab sauv needs a few years to round off) and their blend is a real cracker.
Vasse Felix from the Margaret River in W Oz and Cassa Weinert in Argentina (their 100% cab sauv needs a few years to round off) and their blend is a real cracker.
For me at least, shopping for wine is second only to buying drugs on a dangerous foreign street;
Nice day at the office mate?
Quote from: Sloper on June 03, 2008, 04:39:29 pmWhen are you hosting the tasting?In about 5 year's time and it will be me and my current friends (I will have gone out of my way to be a total bastard to everyone I know for months beforehand).
When are you hosting the tasting?
errr Mr PicalliI think that technically you only own 5.75 bottles of the Yquem as, following the settling of our little bet, I am the proud owner of .25 bottles of the amber nectar.YoursA very thick skinned Graeme
Quote from: Joepicalli on June 03, 2008, 05:16:09 pmQuote from: Sloper on June 03, 2008, 04:39:29 pmWhen are you hosting the tasting?In about 5 year's time and it will be me and my current friends (I will have gone out of my way to be a total bastard to everyone I know for months beforehand).Quote from: GraemeA on June 04, 2008, 04:16:39 pmerrr Mr PicalliI think that technically you only own 5.75 bottles of the Yquem as, following the settling of our little bet, I am the proud owner of .25 bottles of the amber nectar.YoursA very thick skinned GraemeI would like some clarification here, Joe When the great day of tasting occurs and if Graeme has managed to become/stay/worm-his-way-to-being a "current friend" at that time; will Graeme simply drink 0.25 bottles more than every one else (including you) or will he drink 0.25 bottles more than the other "current friends" or will he be drinking only the 0.25 bottle that he thinks is his or will you be including the 0.25 bottle as part of his share or do intend to "forget" to tell him when the tasting is so the problem will go away?I ask only because, following my rereading of Aristotle, I am currently weighing up the cost/benefit balance of my personal relationships over the next 5 to 7 years and am trying to work out whether driving a wedge between the two of you is going to be worth the (admittedly small) effort. Obviously I haven't ironed out the details of how to get you to like me a lot, but I am sure we can find some common ground to our mutual satisfaction.Yours GreekilyLagers
The Alderson ...... in silence while the drinking occurs
The Alderson ...... in silence
Quote from: Joepicalli on June 04, 2008, 07:55:08 pm The Alderson ...... in silence while the drinking occursYeah, right
It's great. Thread's seeing some action. Erm . . . The Grand Village 04 is nice, but not as nice as the Graves 01 at the same price so I think I might be drinking Graves from now on. Surprised at how well it went w/ our food which was meat-free. Potato/carrot gratin cooked in a single cream & vegetable stock mix w/ lots of fresh sage/oregano/thyme/rosemary/garlic. It was the herbs that matched, I think.Moroccan wine? I saw some today at a keen price, I'll pick up a bottle tomorrow. Any experience?Plus - what's the next step up in Bordeaux? Recommendations please.
Quote from: lagerstarfish on June 04, 2008, 08:09:04 pmQuote from: Joepicalli on June 04, 2008, 07:55:08 pm The Alderson ...... in silence while the drinking occursYeah, right Ngornig yuo'er baesless accsuations as to my sorietby... ure m'best mate u r I fuckin' love you.(See how easy it was to worm your way into an Y'quem tasting?)