[TN]

an artichoke. (possibly some aoli (sp?) if i can get off my ass)
mushroom stuffed cornish game hen.
oyster stuffing.
something green, yet to be determined.
Louis Tete Beaujolais Nouveau.

I am not usually a big fan of Beaujolais but with this years stash just in, I had to get a bottle, plus it seemed to fit the meal.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Let me know if it's any good. I've never had a Nouveau that I really liked.........

 

[amydalayna]

i agree. nouveau's are just ok.
but it's always fun to get together w/ a bunch of people... each bringing a different bottle, and giving them all a try.

 

[TN]

I didnt like it at first because I dont really like light reds & lately have been enjoying big reds, that are bold & have a strong presence on your palate, like Syrahs, Cabs, Riojas, etc.... But I really enjoyed it after I started drinking it. It is very simple, crisp & tasted like fresh grapes with a soft aciidity. No tanins whatsoever. It is a very easy to drink wine & I think even if you are not a Red drinker you will like it.

The birds rocked & there are plenty of leftovers too. Maybe quesadillas tonight...

 

[Qman]

Buehler Vinyards down in Napa has a great '03 Zin. (no, not 'white zin') I've got one bottle left. Strangely, I discovered it in Boston at a friend's wine shop.
Get it if you can. The vinyard says it's sold out.
http://www.buehlervineyards.com/index.html

If you like strong reds, WA is becoming pretty specialized in strong, heady, reds. There's one place that makes a great one they call 'BSH' (Brick Sh*thouse for those keeping track at home.)
Owen-Sullivan is the winery.
http://www.owensullivan.com/

 

[narlus]

what shop in boston? i love me a good zin, and i'm close to boston.

 

[Qman]

what shop in boston? i love me a good zin, and i'm close to boston.

it's actually in Plainsville and as far as I know it's just called the 'South Liquor Mart'. Jason took over the flailing business from his parents and is trying to make it more of a wine store than a liquor store and is in the process of tearing it down and building a whole new retail complex. He's been holding tasting events and really building a nice inventory/selection of wines.
The place isn't much to look at from the outside right now. I just talked to him and he's officially out of the Buehler zin. He had shops from NYC calling him looking for the stuff though.
I'd stay away from the Tempranillos, I haven't had one I like yet. He seems to have good recommendations otherwise.
Our 'house red' is Santa Christina (Antinori)Sangiovese which he carries. It's $9.99/bottle at the Safeway within riding distance of the house. Ride the DHR and it resembles a workout.
Tell him Nate sent you if you go.

 

[SkaredShtles]

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I'd stay away from the Tempranillos, I haven't had one I like yet.

Try more. I've found several tempranillos that have been excellent in the past. Too bad I don't keep track of them.

 

[narlus]

Buehler Vinyards down in Napa has a great '03 Zin. (no, not 'white zin') I've got one bottle left. Strangely, I discovered it in Boston at a friend's wine shop.
Get it if you can. The vinyard says it's sold out.
http://www.buehlervineyards.com/index.html

If you like strong reds, WA is becoming pretty specialized in strong, heady, reds. There's one place that makes a great one they call 'BSH' (Brick Sh*thouse for those keeping track at home.)
Owen-Sullivan is the winery.
http://www.owensullivan.com/

well it's not the zin, but i found a bottle of the buehler chard tonight. i'll let you know how it goes w/ tonight's risotto.