[SkaredShtles]

screw tops rock. i had a very nice aussie shiraz sat night w/ a screw top. the aesthetics of cork are nice, until you plunk down $$$ for a bottle of vinegar.

I've only run into a couple bottles of skunk, and they were the same Cote du Rhone - must've been a bad case. Luckily, my local wine joint took 'em back and gave me credit for something drinkable.

 

[Westy]

Last nights dinner was an onion bagel. Living the high life.
Tonight I'm going to take things up a notch and have a can of soup.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Last nights dinner was an onion bagel. Living the high life.
Tonight I'm going to take things up a notch and have a can of soup.

Sounds tasty!

 

[narlus]

I've only run into a couple bottles of skunk, and they were the same Cote du Rhone - must've been a bad case. Luckily, my local wine joint took 'em back and gave me credit for something drinkable.

agreed, it's not a problem for stuff that you turn around fast, but what about if you bought a case of '95 bordeaux and didn't open until ten years from now? odds of you getting a refund from the retailer are slight, i'd think.

 

[SkaredShtles]

agreed, it's not a problem for stuff that you turn around fast, but what about if you bought a case of '95 bordeaux and didn't open until ten years from now? odds of you getting a refund from the retailer are slight, i'd think.

Hmmm........ I'd be bummed.

Luckily, wine only lasts about a week in our house.

 

[pnj]

Hmmm........ I'd be bummed.

Luckily, wine only lasts about a week in our house.

what size bottles? I can kill a big bottle in a night...

that may not be something to brag about though.... ink:

 

[narlus]

we talking nebuchadnezzar, balthazar, jeraboam, or magnum?

 

[SkaredShtles]

what size bottles? I can kill a big bottle in a night...

that may not be something to brag about though.... ink:

750ml.

We drink about 3 bottles/week. And those three are generally finished the night they're opened.

 

[OGRipper]

Corks are traditional but there aren't many other good reasons to stick with cork. Here's an interesting article on the New Zealand initiative:

http://www.wineanorak.com/new_zealand_screwcap_initiative.htm

 

[SkaredShtles]

Corks are traditional but there aren't many other good reasons to stick with cork. Here's an interesting article on the New Zealand initiative:

http://www.wineanorak.com/new_zealand_screwcap_initiative.htm

Although if you thought the DH vs. XC arguments were bad, watch a couple wine weenies on either side of *this* fence.

 

[SkaredShtles]

we talking nebuchadnezzar, balthazar, jeraboam, or magnum?

I'm pretty sure that the wine he's talking about doesn't come in these types of bottlings.

 

[Westy]

Corks are traditional but there aren't many other good reasons to stick with cork. Here's an interesting article on the New Zealand initiative:

http://www.wineanorak.com/new_zealand_screwcap_initiative.htm

They said "taint", Heh uh uh uh.

 

[SkaredShtles]

They said "taint", Heh uh uh uh.

 

[bluebug32]

alright, I'm having something other than cereal tonight, since last night was messed up and that's all I had time for.

Suggestions?

 

[narlus]

I'm pretty sure that the wine he's talking about doesn't come in these types of bottlings.

c'mon, sutter home makes a nice blush zin in a magnum

 

[SkaredShtles]

alright, I'm having something other than cereal tonight, since last night was messed up and that's all I had time for.

Suggestions?

You want something quick, easy, and tasty?

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106491

 

[narlus]

alright, I'm having something other than cereal tonight, since last night was messed up and that's all I had time for.

Suggestions?

where's that picture of pork bung?

 

[SkaredShtles]

c'mon, sutter home makes a nice blush zin in a magnum

Along those lines - you ever had a good rose? I tried one the other evening and wasn't too thrilled with it.

Maybe I matched it with the wrong food............

 

[SkaredShtles]

where's that picture of pork bung?

<-- That's not bung, it's bacon.

 

[pnj]

where's that picture of pork bung?

seriously, Pork Bung and a quart of blood will set you right...

 

[kinghami3]

I'm going to be at work till 8 pm or so; I'm thinking late night chili

 

[bluebug32]

You want something quick, easy, and tasty?

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106491

Rock on! Thanks. There shall be no cereal tonight, dammit!

 

[narlus]

Along those lines - you ever had a good rose? I tried one the other evening and wasn't too thrilled with it.

Maybe I matched it with the wrong food............

no i haven't, but a friend was trying to convince me that the Bandol he's got was pretty nice. if i want a light wine, i'll do sav blanc or unoaked chard. or a dry reisling.

 

[SkaredShtles]

no i haven't, but a friend was trying to convince me that the Bandol he's got was pretty nice. if i want a light wine, i'll do sav blanc or unoaked chard. or a dry reisling.

That's my take, but I thought I'd expand my horizons. I'm going to try again some time, but it might be awhile..............

 

[TreeSaw]

what size bottles? I can kill a big bottle in a night...

that may not be something to brag about though.... ink:

Sounds like us (pre-prego me)!

 

[TreeSaw]

Tonight's menu....
Pork Loin Roast (seasoned with garlic & onion)
Wild Mushroom & Herb Rice
Steamed Asparagus or a garden salad...not sure which yet

 

[pnj]

tonight is Red Lentil soup (ho' made of course) and good crusty bread.

 

[narlus]

Tonight's menu....
Pork Loin Roast (seasoned with garlic & onion)
Wild Mushroom & Herb Rice
Steamed Asparagus or a garden salad...not sure which yet

sounds good.

tonight is rib night.

luckily my wife checked the gas grill, because some moron forgot to turn off the gas last time he used it.

 

[SkaredShtles]

sounds good.

tonight is rib night.

luckily my wife checked the gas grill, because some moron forgot to turn off the gas last time he used it.

How many morons use your grill?

 

[narlus]

usually just one.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Tonight's menu....
Pork Loin Roast (seasoned with garlic & onion)
Wild Mushroom & Herb Rice
Steamed Asparagus or a garden salad...not sure which yet

What kind of wine?

 

[SkaredShtles]

usually just one.

 

[VA2SLOride]

Girlfriend's out....let's see....ravioli out of the can, washed down with a 40, then going on a ride.

 

[laura]

Along those lines - you ever had a good rose? I tried one the other evening and wasn't too thrilled with it.

Maybe I matched it with the wrong food............

i tried a remy pannier rose d'anjou. i liked it a lot. tn even liked it, and he doesn't like rose.

last night for dinner we had chicken burgers with smoked gouda and topped with wild mushroom and shallots. fries and grilled veggies.

tonight i had a stirfried tofu with lemon grass salad with fish sauce and hot chili pepper as dressing.

tn had left over burgers.

 

[narlus]

<-- That's not bung, it's bacon.

here's some delicious pork bung:

 

[TreeSaw]

What kind of wine?

None for me tonight I am a big fan of reds though

 

[narlus]

bump for the bung.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Girlfriend's out....let's see....ravioli out of the can, washed down with a 40, then going on a ride.

Cool about the ride, though.

 

[SkaredShtles]

None for me tonight I am a big fan of reds though

You should find yourself a French doctor - I hear they recommend small quantities of wine for pregnant wimmen.

 

[pnj]

tonight i had a stirfried tofu with lemon grass salad with fish sauce and hot chili pepper as dressing.

how do you do the tofu? what kind do you use? do you freeze it first?

fish sauce sucks!