Boozy's wine thread - the sequel
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Re: Boozy's wine thread - the sequel
Preferrably someone experienced both in military expeditions and wine tasting.
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Preferrably someone experienced both in military expeditions and wine tasting.
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Well, I happen to know a guy who knows a guy...BBoozer wrote:Preferrably someone experienced both in military expeditions and wine tasting.
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What would be the title of commanding officer on this then? Boozergant? Boozificator maximus?Mr Boozificator wrote:Well, I happen to know a guy who knows a guy...BBoozer wrote:Preferrably someone experienced both in military expeditions and wine tasting.
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das kapitan.
i'd like to volunteer. clearly this expedition needs a native guide. call me daniel bourbon....
i'd like to volunteer. clearly this expedition needs a native guide. call me daniel bourbon....
Stupid should hurt.
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normandy cider would go with cider, also younger Irish whiskeys should work, then you don't have to pussyfoot about with 15%abv crap
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Mr. Boozy,
I would like to apologize for badmouthing wine and other such low alcohol beverages. I was wrong and my comments were in bad taste. I am apologizing because I want to ask a question. I bout a cheap bottle of Chateauneuf du pape (relatively cheap obviously) It is one year old, and I was wondering if it is worth aging it for a couple of years, or should I just get it over and done with?
I would like to apologize for badmouthing wine and other such low alcohol beverages. I was wrong and my comments were in bad taste. I am apologizing because I want to ask a question. I bout a cheap bottle of Chateauneuf du pape (relatively cheap obviously) It is one year old, and I was wondering if it is worth aging it for a couple of years, or should I just get it over and done with?
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Taste is a subjective thing and some people really like the young aromas in wine, however, if I were to drink that bottle, I would let it mature for an extra two years, especially since I assume it's a 2009 and 2009 are pretty potent in every aspect.Mr. Viking wrote:Mr. Boozy,
I would like to apologize for badmouthing wine and other such low alcohol beverages. I was wrong and my comments were in bad taste. I am apologizing because I want to ask a question. I bout a cheap bottle of Chateauneuf du pape (relatively cheap obviously) It is one year old, and I was wondering if it is worth aging it for a couple of years, or should I just get it over and done with?
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it's a 2010, and I do like quite smooth tasting wine, so I'll stick it in the back of the cupboard for a few years
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Could we possibly have this wine thread stickied here in TAOGH so it doesn't drop off the first page like the other one did in the Pub? While most of us don't need a lot of wine questions answered on a regular basis, when we do need answers/advice from time to time, it's nice to have such good wine knowledge readily available.
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Boozy,
some people may consider me an asshole for telling this, but I like foie gras. What would be your wine of choice to accompany this delicacy? In my opinion, it has to be a wine with 'cojones'.
some people may consider me an asshole for telling this, but I like foie gras. What would be your wine of choice to accompany this delicacy? In my opinion, it has to be a wine with 'cojones'.
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My dear Belgian friend,BBoozer wrote:Boozy,
some people may consider me an asshole for telling this, but I like foie gras. What would be your wine of choice to accompany this delicacy? In my opinion, it has to be a wine with 'cojones'.
I am myself a huge lover of foie gras and even sometimes prepare my own.
Traditionally here, with foie gras we drink Sauternes or Ste Croix Du Mont. The specific flavors of those sweet wines boost some of the aromas of the foie. Now, red wines are also an option, but, you have to pick something both strong and fruity. If you can find it, here is an advice from the top of my head: Château de Pennautier 2009, a Cabardés that won't stay cheap nor unknown for very long. It's fruity, very spicy and generous as a whole.
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"Man i once bought $101 worth of insect candy because it was free shipping on orders over 100 bucks." -- ThirstyDrunk
"I wanted a shark high on crack dumped into a piranha tank! I wanted college AD's to pull their human faces off, then dive at each other's lizard throats!" -- waahoohah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q01p7k6T ... e=youtu.be
"I wanted a shark high on crack dumped into a piranha tank! I wanted college AD's to pull their human faces off, then dive at each other's lizard throats!" -- waahoohah
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I'll be honest: whoever wrote this article has absolutely no idea what he's talking about whatsoever.peetie44 wrote:El B...
What's your opinion on this?
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld ... 5980.story
The part when he says that you have to pass a "taste test" to get the terroir name is bullshit of the highest level: To have "appellation d'origine" on your bottles what you need to do is respect the very specific list of grapes and processes allowed to design your wine in this this or this region. The taste you obtain is of no concern.
Some journalist in LA just fell for the "it was better before" trend.
As to "chemicals" it is so fucking ridiculous it makes cry. Cheaters exists in the wine making industry, but not for long. I actually know of one person who got severely beaten up by his neighbors (and rivals) for importing grape juice from Italy. There are random tests and checking being performed all around the year by utterly serious groups, some from state and some independent that guarantee a minimal level of misbehaving.
The case in which you are the most likely to be cheated on when it comes to French wine is Beaujolais Nouveau: we export more than the national production each year to Japan, and yes, this one reeks of added flavors.
Once again, the guy who wrote that article probably just repeated what an angry post-hippie guy told him to denigrate its rivals.
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"We all look for happiness, but without knowing where to find it: like drunkards who look for their house, knowing dimly that they have one." Voltaire
"The prince of darkness is a gentleman." Shakespeare.
"We all look for happiness, but without knowing where to find it: like drunkards who look for their house, knowing dimly that they have one." Voltaire
"The prince of darkness is a gentleman." Shakespeare.
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Why I LOVE this thread!Mr Boozificator wrote:I'll be honest: whoever wrote this article has absolutely no idea what he's talking about whatsoever.peetie44 wrote:El B...
What's your opinion on this?
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld ... 5980.story
The part when he says that you have to pass a "taste test" to get the terroir name is bullshit of the highest level: To have "appellation d'origine" on your bottles what you need to do is respect the very specific list of grapes and processes allowed to design your wine in this this or this region. The taste you obtain is of no concern.
Some journalist in LA just fell for the "it was better before" trend.
As to "chemicals" it is so fucking ridiculous it makes cry. Cheaters exists in the wine making industry, but not for long. I actually know of one person who got severely beaten up by his neighbors (and rivals) for importing grape juice from Italy. There are random tests and checking being performed all around the year by utterly serious groups, some from state and some independent that guarantee a minimal level of misbehaving.
The case in which you are the most likely to be cheated on when it comes to French wine is Beaujolais Nouveau: we export more than the national production each year to Japan, and yes, this one reeks of added flavors.
Once again, the guy who wrote that article probably just repeated what an angry post-hippie guy told him to denigrate its rivals.
Thanks, Etienne.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q01p7k6T ... e=youtu.be
"I wanted a shark high on crack dumped into a piranha tank! I wanted college AD's to pull their human faces off, then dive at each other's lizard throats!" -- waahoohah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q01p7k6T ... e=youtu.be