masi Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Those are valid points pare. The way the US conducts international business to their advantage, the Cuban cigar industry could very well be a victim once Castro passes on. Are monte Cristos Cuban? What's No. 3 and 1?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes Monte Cristo's are Cuban. The no. 3 is the corona size.... No1 is the corona largas. M.C. sold in the U.S. as advertised in Cigar Afficionado are supposedly made in Dominican Republic. The ones sold here are cuban. Quote Link to comment
Headroom Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Wine is the best alcoholic drink - preferably red, shiraz or merlot or a cabernet combination. I am an expat who has been living here long term and was surprised at how well wine here is priced compared to at home! Even the wine that they make in my country is cheaper but as I found out that is due to government taxes. When my parents visit the Philippines they always buy some wine to take back. Quote Link to comment
pinoy_strigoi Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 any flavor that you prefer, coffee, chocolate, vanilla or strawberry... coffee is a personal favorite. Dominican cigars are light but very rich in flavor they dont have much of a "bite" compared to Cubans. But the aroma is likewise full. Dominicans I tried were Don Juan, Don Diego and Macanudo. coulnt remember if i ever smoke a cigar from Nicaragua but should more or less be the same. much as i have to repeat myself, support our local cigar industry...try Tabacalera's Don Juan Urquijo (top end line) , 1881 (flag ship line). if you want to be quaint, get the Monica Lewinsky (i am not kidding). This are said to be same cigars Clinton used on her.heheheh Other local high/top end brands are Smoking Lulu and Fighting Cock made by Tabaqueria. happy smoking.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Valid points!!!I tried Smoking Lulu and Fighting Cock and the FC seems to be a bit milder than Tabacalera. If you have been hooked on cigars, buti pa bumuli ka ng humidor from Tabacalera. They have small ones and large ones. Some are so nice that they can become centerpieces. Just don't do a Bill Clinton with your secretary What you can do is buy the regular coronas from Tabacalera that have their own humidors. Or you can do what I did and utilize a Tupperware container with a tiny ball of moist cotton. Cigars have to be kept moist but free from fungus and molds. If a cigar dries up, yukkk. Also, by trying cigars from the cheapest to the pricey ones you can get a better feel of what quality is and what you like. Just like wine, cigars have blends, vintages, flavors, etc... Because it is a plant product, soil, weather, country and care also determine whether you will enjoy your cigar or not. Quote Link to comment
masi Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Valid points!!!I tried Smoking Lulu and Fighting Cock and the FC seems to be a bit milder than Tabacalera. If you have been hooked on cigars, buti pa bumuli ka ng humidor from Tabacalera. They have small ones and large ones. Some are so nice that they can become centerpieces. Just don't do a Bill Clinton with your secretary What you can do is buy the regular coronas from Tabacalera that have their own humidors. Or you can do what I did and utilize a Tupperware container with a tiny ball of moist cotton. Cigars have to be kept moist but free from fungus and molds. If a cigar dries up, yukkk. Also, by trying cigars from the cheapest to the pricey ones you can get a better feel of what quality is and what you like. Just like wine, cigars have blends, vintages, flavors, etc... Because it is a plant product, soil, weather, country and care also determine whether you will enjoy your cigar or not.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i know what you mean by smoking a dried up cigar .... it falls apart... :grr: i also experienced a fungus attack on my cigars due to excessive moisture... i agree with your points about cigar blends and vintages... i began to appreciate these points when i visited Tabacalera in Sucat. I had the pleasure of a factory tour from their bodega type humidor where they keep tobacco leave in bulk.. to quality control and packaging...truly awesome for a cigar smoker like me. You will appreciate the "solera"type aging. They have inventory upto 10 years.... can you believe that. They also have a Cuban Master Blender so the taste and quality of Tabacalera has improved significantly. I would suggest you to take a walk in tour... try calling first if they still allow it. i own a 50 cigar humidor which i got from tabacalera.... it was a gift from my wife. happy smoking. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 the wines that we will feature are the dry to medium dry varieties. Meron kaming TBA (trockenbeerenauslese) but di yan pinapasample..hehehe mahal eh. Iba pa yung eiswein. TBAs are harvested to the point na parang prune na sya...super overripe kaya napaka sweet nun. The ones that we will probably sample are kabinetts and qbas lang. I am not sure if we will open spatlese (late harvest) or Auslese (later pa). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've never been much into German wines so I'm sure your tasting would be a great experience! Cheers! Your TBA - kung superripe na siya I'm sure mataas na din ang alcohol content nito.. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 hi Good-Things-In-Life lovers!!! i haven't visited this thead for so long... just want to share a little info I've read about Wine and Food combinations, hope it will be helpful. there will also be a wine and food trade show in the fall here in toronto, and i might visit it to try those wines i've been reading about from this thread Food and Wine combinations (suggestions only): Pinot Noir:• Tuna• Salmon• Swordfish• Pork• Veal• Venison• Duck• Game birds• Mushrooms• Mild cheese• Soft cheese Cabernet Sauvignon:• Beef• Steak• Lamb• Casseroles• Stews Port:• Chocolate desserts Merlot:• Beef• Steak• Lamb• Tomato-based pasta sauce• Strong cheese <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello there! we've been missing you - you were one of the best that ever set foot on this thread Thanks a lot for the food-wine contribution - I'm sure that would be another big help to those of us looking for the right match. But I advise you to take it easy on swordfish - not a good bet safety-wise. I've been reading a book by a New York chef and he says he will never touch swordfish after seeing the things crawling on such a fish as it's being sold in a wet market Reds, especially the big-bodied ones like shiraz and cab sauvignon also go well with game. Also the sauce the food is cooked in also sometimes determines what wine will go with it. Happy tripping with that food/wine show there! Dito bihira ang mga ganyan....We await news from that front, ok? Always have a nice day, ms. freakish.... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 any flavor that you prefer, coffee, chocolate, vanilla or strawberry... coffee is a personal favorite. Dominican cigars are light but very rich in flavor they dont have much of a "bite" compared to Cubans. But the aroma is likewise full. Dominicans I tried were Don Juan, Don Diego and Macanudo. coulnt remember if i ever smoke a cigar from Nicaragua but should more or less be the same. much as i have to repeat myself, support our local cigar industry...try Tabacalera's Don Juan Urquijo (top end line) , 1881 (flag ship line). if you want to be quaint, get the Monica Lewinsky (i am not kidding). This are said to be same cigars Clinton used on her.heheheh Other local high/top end brands are Smoking Lulu and Fighting Cock made by Tabaqueria. happy smoking.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I like quaint Where are those Monicas available hehehe....Thanks for the info again, pare - well I always thought Macanudos were Cuban...Pare what's the difference between a top-end line and a flagship one? Parang pareho....which is more expensive? Quote Link to comment
masi Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I think I like quaint Where are those Monicas available hehehe....Thanks for the info again, pare - well I always thought Macanudos were Cuban...Pare what's the difference between a top-end line and a flagship one? Parang pareho....which is more expensive?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Monica Lewinsky aside from being inside Bill Clinton's pants could be found in tabacalara outlets i think they are 1881 with a different band... you can check this out with the tabacalera promodizer at sm. DJU all imported tobacco rolled cuban style by tabacalera... smells like and tastes like Dominican... 1881 named after the year tabacalera was founded has an imported wrapper but the binder and filler are local... i think (and i stand corrected, cuban seed grown in isabela province). macanudo is cuban also but not the ones sold in sm stores. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 Wine is the best alcoholic drink - preferably red, shiraz or merlot or a cabernet combination. I am an expat who has been living here long term and was surprised at how well wine here is priced compared to at home! Even the wine that they make in my country is cheaper but as I found out that is due to government taxes. When my parents visit the Philippines they always buy some wine to take back.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Welcome to the thread, pare!Well I do think that wine cannot be priced here very high - that's in order to capture the market - which here is still predominantly beer and spirits oriented.I myself cannot sell my wines equal to their retail prices in Oz because I can see that if I will do that I will be pricing my wines beyond the reach of the otherwise clueless winebuyers here. From what country are you, if you don't mind? The tendency to sell cheap here leads to the presence of cheap (in the sense of awful) wines which flood the market. I'm sure if a wine is good, there is a market here for even those expensive wines. My top-of-the-line wine - yun pa ang unang nauubos sa akin because I have a devoted clientele who always awaits every vintage of that wine. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 Monica Lewinsky aside from being inside Bill Clinton's pants could be found in tabacalara outlets i think they are 1881 with a different band... you can check this out with the tabacalera promodizer at sm. DJU all imported tobacco rolled cuban style by tabacalera... smells like and tastes like Dominican... 1881 named after the year tabacalera was founded has an imported wrapper but the binder and filler are local... i think (and i stand corrected, cuban seed grown in isabela province). macanudo is cuban also but not the ones sold in sm stores.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> You stand corrected, pare - the Monica is inside Monica's mouth. :evil: Now where was I? Pare very comprehensive yang knowledge mo about cigars and it really piques my interest. I'm sure when I'm in SM yang booth ng cigars ang una kong hahanapin hehe.... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 Valid points!!!I tried Smoking Lulu and Fighting Cock and the FC seems to be a bit milder than Tabacalera. If you have been hooked on cigars, buti pa bumuli ka ng humidor from Tabacalera. They have small ones and large ones. Some are so nice that they can become centerpieces. Just don't do a Bill Clinton with your secretary What you can do is buy the regular coronas from Tabacalera that have their own humidors. Or you can do what I did and utilize a Tupperware container with a tiny ball of moist cotton. Cigars have to be kept moist but free from fungus and molds. If a cigar dries up, yukkk. Also, by trying cigars from the cheapest to the pricey ones you can get a better feel of what quality is and what you like. Just like wine, cigars have blends, vintages, flavors, etc... Because it is a plant product, soil, weather, country and care also determine whether you will enjoy your cigar or not.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm clueless about these humidors....what exactly are they? Parang wine pala talaga ang cigars - much like how what they call terroir affects the grapes... Quote Link to comment
freakish Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hello there! we've been missing you - you were one of the best that ever set foot on this thread Thanks a lot for the food-wine contribution - I'm sure that would be another big help to those of us looking for the right match. But I advise you to take it easy on swordfish - not a good bet safety-wise. I've been reading a book by a New York chef and he says he will never touch swordfish after seeing the things crawling on such a fish as it's being sold in a wet market Reds, especially the big-bodied ones like shiraz and cab sauvignon also go well with game. Also the sauce the food is cooked in also sometimes determines what wine will go with it. Happy tripping with that food/wine show there! Dito bihira ang mga ganyan....We await news from that front, ok? Always have a nice day, ms. freakish....<{POST_SNAPBACK}> thank you bods...you're so good to me the show will be on November just in time for the coming Holiday Season. It will be a double purpose visit for me since i am also going to do some sourcing for my gift baskets business. mixing business with pleasure :upside: Quote Link to comment
caloy76 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 wines featured kanina sa Glorietta. WEINGUT REICHSRAT VON BUHLRHEINFALZ REGION2003 RIESLING KABINETT TROCKEN Predicated, dry. An elegant Riesling characterized by spicy minerals, a refreshing and mouthwatering acidity and a mix of tropic fruits. A perfect companion to light salads, hearty meals, finger food and light dishes. WEINGUT GUNDERLOCHRHEINHESSEN REGION2002 RIVERSIDE RIESLING Qba Concentrated fruit flavors of peach and grapefruit with a brilliant racy acidity. Off dry with a long mineral finish. Enjoy with seafood, poultry or on its own. WEINGUT HOLZ WEISBRODTRHEINPFALZ REGION2000 SPATBURGUNDER Medium dry, elegant with softly balanced acidity. 2001 DORNFELDER Qba TROCKEN Dry, chimney red, wispy with a wonderful nose of blackberries, subtle cherry and wild berry aroma with hints of peppers. Another set wines will be sampled tomorrow from 11 am to 8pm Quote Link to comment
muff_lover Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 This is a good thread. Also, maybe we should involve our girlfriends/wives in wines, and help them appreciate wines too. But it is hard for me to explain the finer points of wine to them since I am not that knowledgable. It is also good if we had a WEB (wine eye ball) instead of a SEB. It should be an orgasmic experience for them too. Besides, wine is more romantic than getting your date drunk on San Mig Light. If only champagne was cheap I'd be drinking it all the time. Ako din naman, I drink what tastes good to me -- whatever vintage, whatever, year from nearly every country except China. I know what I don't like - table wines and mixed wines which taste like sour grape juice. Masarap ba yung China wines? Mura sila. Siguro lasang champoy. :boo: Quote Link to comment
freeboracaytrip Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Wine is a passion.... Wine is always a complement to your meal... Wine is always a lifestyle, so it should fit your budget.... Loving Wine is all about the research..... Wine should never be abused... Wine is a bridge to sorrows and happiness.... Quote Link to comment
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