bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Bods pare, sasama na rin kita sa press con ..... eto medyo malalim ang tanong so take your time --- could you liken the important women in your life to the many good drops you have had? With matching description plus vintage and variety hah?! Game! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehehe parang unfair ah - bakit ganyan ang tanong mo sa akin.... I refuse to incriminate myself and, like you, I feign temporary deafness Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 One reason I will never move too far from this area is the wine!!! Yup - I have been lucky enough to be here through the 90s - perhaps the best decade ever for cabs from the Napa Valley. I've had Caymus (pre-Screaming Eagle) and Heinz (the 97 Martha's Vineyards cab is superb!), Neibaum-Coppola and Merryvale, Beaulieu Vineyards and Mondavi, Opus One and V. Sattui, Plumpjack, Chimney Rock (95! 95! 95!), Stags Leap, Louis Martini, Hess Collection and many, many more! And all I can say is - wow! What a blast! The 90s were truly a wine conversion decade for me. That's when I really got into reds of all flavors, led by the Napa Valley cabs. I still have those 93 Retzlaff cabs to pop open.......those are from Livermore, just over the hill from Fremont where I live. Back when Noah was still the winemaker there. Now of course, it's Bob who's the winemaker and I still think (despite the success of the 2000 New vines) that he's better at whites than at reds. He disagrees, of course. Noah is feeling unloved, I think. I haven't gone to Yountville to see him in over a year. I should go this summer, but I'm afraid of coming back with yet more wine, and my new wine cabinet is already overflowing! I also found a wierd little place just south of St. Helena called Praeger Port Place. As the name denots, they specialize in port-style wines of various varietals. Really a funkly place. Unusual. Nope, no screams yet - but I'm not opening a bottle of that port until this weekend some time. Stay tuned - keep listening! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 90's cabs are great, but they've gotten so expensive!I wonder if they still have a 90's cab at Wine Depot.....what can you say about Simi, pare? Wine Depot carries it....Beringer is also available here though I'm not sure if the vintages here are any good... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hey Rain! Still in Cebu, I see! Hopefully, you'll get your permits soon and not miss the all-too-short Icelandic summer! In the meantime, I would gladly take you up on your offer - but being as I'm 8,000 miles away I will just have to live vicariously. So guys - what are you waiting for? That was an offer one cannot refuse, if I ever heard one! :evil: :evil:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> we're still too dumbstruck to decide, pare hehehe...si masi nananahimik - siguro nandun na yun Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Just goes to show what evil lurks in the hearts of men ALL OVER the globe! I loooove pinots and the wines from Burgundy remain the gold standard for these wines. But when things like this are exposed, it tends to cast doubt over ALL the product. That's why I now don't buy too many Burgundies and stick to the Oregon and Russian River pinots. Oh - and the Paso Robles pinots. Now THOSE are beginning to develop into some really fine, fine wines! Time for a road trip!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, it seems even in the hearts of winemakers, evil lurks - all along I thought that it is only in the hearts of winedrinkers that misdeeds reside sayang nga about the Burgundies - but how can we be sure that there are no hanky-pankies even in Oregon? If you recall what Gallo did to build its empire, you shudder at what American winemakers are capable of... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Quite right there, agxo! I am venturing out of the box -- away from the "purist" and "monastic" ways. I never got to taste much Italian sparkling wines except the Asti whose bubbles felt like the size of marbles in the mouth. A bad jump start on the learning curve. On a side note.... I was rummaging through the pantry at my mom-in-laws house and found several unopened bottles of Hennesy Cognac, a Glenfiddich-Special Old Reserve, and 2-bottles of 1985 Perrier Jouet. Sad to say, the Hennesy and the Perrier-Jouet didnt make the trip. The corks overflowed. But the Glen is still in good shape. Bods, we have a single-malt!!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehe very good news on this otherwise drab weekend... so when pare? where? :boo: would you want my help in ransacking, I mean rummaging, there? baka madami pa tayong makuha hehehe.... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Yup am up early for a Saturday! Am starting to pack..... lurd hilp mi dahil Queen of Overpacking ako! Maybe if you gifted me with some cottonbuds? Nyahahahahahaha Senyorrrrrrrrrrr you are learning fast from Bods and myself. Between the three of us eh we can really really form and award giving body. Promise when I attend a WEB eh we shall draft the list of nominees and categories! Am going to go have to search for an Opus One ..... have you seen one in Manila? I might get some luck finding one in Bangkok or the DFS. Just wanted to do something nice for my special constant date <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Had to do some research on the Opus One and found out that it's from the Rothschild/Mondavi JV. Well, I guess you have to get it from Anthony's/Yakal Street or Magnum/GB2 or Cork/Rockwell since they are exclusive importers of both brands. Anthony's has an outlet at the NAIA-1 Duty Free. If not try getting it when you get back at their big shop beside NAIA1. Good luck... An overpacked suitcase doesn't surprise me abit. It's the reason that my golfbag gets left behind whenever we go on holiday. Have a safe trip. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Henny Penny, Chicken Licken, Foxy Loxy, Turkey Lurkey.... yup...these were characters in pre-school books which i read for my daughter, which speaks much of the literature i perused. i would recommend that you buy the tempranillo (i finally got it right, bods!) at Barcino's. in fact get at least 2 so you could take 1 to our next WEB!!!! if you didn't hear our earlier request for cuban cigars hija, senorita...you heard this one!...if not, sayang maganda ka pa naman... :upside: :upside: drink faster than i could talk ... you better believe it!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehe you sure rule the ROOST with regards to children's literature I think she's hearing you this time, pare hehehe and before she flies the COOP, we better make sure she remembers the cigars Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 so the scissors were yours - I thought it was Barcino's and it just occurred to me - nadala mo ba pauwi yung cigars - o naiwan natin? I do look forward to the next cigar smoking session. You bring the cigars and I'll bring the matches, fair enough pare? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i brought them all (extra cigars, scissors and the match) which makes me want to believe that i was quite sober after 2 bottles. sure, no problem with the cigars... i might even be able to throw you a surprise, one of these day! Don't get any funny ideas with this comment, Lipstick! :grr: Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Had to do some research on the Opus One and found out that it's from the Rothschild/Mondavi JV. Well, I guess you have to get it from Anthony's/Yakal Street or Magnum/GB2 or Cork/Rockwell since they are exclusive importers of both brands. Anthony's has an outlet at the NAIA-1 Duty Free. If not try getting it when you get back at their big shop beside NAIA1. Good luck... An overpacked suitcase doesn't surprise me abit. It's the reason that my golfbag gets left behind whenever we go on holiday. Have a safe trip.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes pare, now that you mention it - Opus One is by Mondavi and it should be available here, ms.L Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 i brought them all (extra cigars, scissors and the match) which makes me want to believe that i was quite sober after 2 bottles. sure, no problem with the cigars... i might even be able to throw you a surprise, one of these day! Don't get any funny ideas with this comment, Lipstick! :grr:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehehe ano yun? parang kinakabahan ako dyan ah :goatee: Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Bakit nga ba walang ladies na sumasama sa mga WEB namin???? We are the epitome of two perfect gentlemen, except for those rare occasions when I spill cigar ash on my shirt and not be aware of it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No regrets from my end bods, i make the most of my evenings without gender bias!!!! As true gentlemen, we have to respect the time and space they keep. we should toast to them for prosperity and good health. You would have to agree with me on this one. You might consider a purchase of a smoking jacket to keep the ashes off your shirt. :goatee: I haven't gotten one and we would look odd wearing one. I've burnt a few shirts before but that didn't stop me. Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Had to do some research on the Opus One and found out that it's from the Rothschild/Mondavi JV. Well, I guess you have to get it from Anthony's/Yakal Street or Magnum/GB2 or Cork/Rockwell since they are exclusive importers of both brands. Anthony's has an outlet at the NAIA-1 Duty Free. If not try getting it when you get back at their big shop beside NAIA1. Good luck... An overpacked suitcase doesn't surprise me abit. It's the reason that my golfbag gets left behind whenever we go on holiday. Have a safe trip.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hehe yes I knew it was from Rothschild-Mondavi Nada at Anthony's. Haven't tried Magnum and Cork yet. Am hoping to find one at DFS or perhaps in Bkk. Thanks Masi pare ... kung kasya pa ang cigars sa maleta ko eh magdadala ako. Ayan di na ako bingi. ha ha ha. *backreading* Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 hehehe parang unfair ah - bakit ganyan ang tanong mo sa akin.... I refuse to incriminate myself and, like you, I feign temporary deafness <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bods, may I remind you that you are not subject of a Congressional inquiry or that you have not called your right to defend yourself from self incrimination. So please answer the question or I will declare you in contempt of this thread!!! Punishment for contempt is for you to drink 1 bottle of Chinese and Indian wine in succession as we take our tempranillos and pinots... :thumbsupsmiley: on a side note... seems like everyone is hard of hearing these days.. is it the wine or too much posting and lack of drinking!!!!! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hehe yes I knew it was from Rothschild-Mondavi Nada at Anthony's. Haven't tried Magnum and Cork yet. Am hoping to find one at DFS or perhaps in Bkk. Thanks Masi pare ... kung kasya pa ang cigars sa maleta ko eh magdadala ako. Ayan di na ako bingi. ha ha ha. *backreading*<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was just kidding on the cigars... don't get any! I was giving you an audition if you can play a mute/deaf role in this tele nobela serye I may be directing. (Teka ang gulo na ata.) I do hope you find the Opus One, if not I am sure there is an equivalent alt! Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 as I told you before, it was the capriccios (did I spell it right) from that wonderful Cypriot couple that I've had the pleasure of smoking so putting a thick robusto in my mouth took some getting used to. Also, as you've noticed, the flame died out maybe 4 or 5 times and I spilled cigar ash on my shirt a good 2 or 3 times Luckily nobody else was present as it would definitely have been embarassing. pare how come I can't recall you telling me that Cigar 101 - either that or I really did get drunk not to remember it this time <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Di naman siguro nakakahiya. :rolleyes A bib would be a good alternative to a smoking jacket dontcha think? hehehe I like that SourGrape Award....hmmm......Most Tannic Member....Tart Award ...Noble Rot Award....saka nga yung mga dati di ba? The Clueless Award, The Drunken Stupor Award <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hahahaha naisip ko Tannin Ina Mo Award. Wahahahahahahahahaha. it's Truth Well-Told, ok? it has also been an enchanting two nights in a row for me.... last night of which even went to extended innings - my Depravity Meter of which went up a notch or two Bakit nga ba walang ladies na sumasama sa mga WEB namin???? We are the epitome of two perfect gentlemen, except for those rare occasions when I spill cigar ash on my shirt and not be aware of it <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wehehehehe truth well told nga naman. Why does that phrase sound so very familiar to me. The bar wench will spank the ladies for not attending! Asaan na ba si Ms. HBC and Manners? "Hey, whadaya know - this wine has got legs!" <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I like this one! Quote Link to comment
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