bods1000 Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 Whew! IT IS GETTING HOT IN HERE!!!! talking about awards... make sure i get the silent reader award and the palitaw award! Silent reader award coz I am just one silent reader in this thread and i am having a hard time relating to the posts coz I am not a drinker Bummer! Palitaw...coz i am like palitaw na lulubog lilitaw in posting..bwhehehe .. CORNY! don't get me wrong ..i am not drunk yet. heheeheh hmmm .. I didnt know that wine can turn fi guys to .... to.... oh men! hehehee i can't imagine Bods and Masi wearing skirts! hahahaha..with matching pink slip-ons! yeah Ms Lipstick - too bad I wasnt able to come and meet them last friday...was down with flu. oh well..to all..have a good one! ( hmmm sounds familiar! ) keep those posts coming! i love reading the posts! Ms Lipstick is right...ang kuleeettt nyo!!!! :boo:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> who knows, when we get to drink that single-malt, we might get to wear kilts - which is the closest thing to a skirt welcome back!I hope magaling ka na... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 I object, Your Honor!!!! (ayan na naman )... the repartee, i believe is part of the idiom, good wine, good food, good conversation, good people...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Objection sustained!Kindly pass the tempranillo, please Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 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}> Oooooohhhh - too bad about the Perrier Jouet. But give the Henessey a try anyway. Since i't sbrandy it should survive a lot of abuse. And that Glenfiddich should be wonderful with a nice cigar! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 pare I got so emotional reading this post that tears were running down my legs pare what 23 is that? July ba yun??? I never imagined well let me say that I opened this thread because I wanted to know more about wine and the wine world, it being a passion of mine at that moment. but without you guys - masi, agxo, lips :* , eagleyes, magaling, sbm, hbc, ms.m, spurt, freakish, lana and everybody else (guys, my proper speech I'm still working at and will post it soon - don't say I didn't warn you hehehe), this thread would have died out like so many other threads here. It has sputtered and stumbled, but it has wonderfully picked itself up....guys, I'm not much for attending, much less organizing, grand thingy-thingies, but seeing this thread survive, and dare I say, prosper for a whole year is reward in itself! cheers! thanks so much for pareng masi and agxo - I owe you so much, and ms. Lips - without you, this thread would have been dry-as-dust hehehe....<{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, pare, 23 July 2004 was the date when you ventured to the unknown of this board, not knowing what to expect, but merely a passion for wine in tow. Congratulations...let's get together to drink to a year of learning, discoveries, friendships, irreverence, sympathies and empathy, fun and awards!!!! Quits na tayo!!! (well, only until agxo arrives!) Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Oooooohhhh - too bad about the Perrier Jouet. But give the Henessey a try anyway. Since i't sbrandy it should survive a lot of abuse. And that Glenfiddich should be wonderful with a nice cigar!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yup! Bods and I will be opening the Glenfiddich soon and we'll be toasting for everone! Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 yup! bods and i had developed a collective fondness for the beautiful, captivating and alluring in all forms, size, color, shape, taste.... :goatee: no bar wenches in Barcino's except maybe when bods and i start to wear skirts ...and start dancing the fandango and flamenco...hmmm, must be the fat and oil in those tapas more than the alcohol in the tempranillo and shiraz ... in reponse to your question in my presscon... hija, i need not reply to the obvious.... my cousin and i come from the same vine, but i must add, i have a better vintage... :boo: (bods, this reply is not OT nor would you think i'm drunk responding to this post!!!!)<{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...<{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...<{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.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually the three of you! Nagmumukhang trapo mga review namin compared to the (un)holy triumvirate of Bods, Agxo3 and Masi! :thumbsupsmiley:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Masi, I PM'd you just now. Can you post my message in this thread? Class act kayo ni Bods 1000. Not to be offensive...you and Bods are the oinologist counterpart of Paris Hillton and Nicole Richie fashionistas. Pour More!!!! Wonderful insights.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> And where the hell is Bods?????? Took the last flight out to Cebu perhaps? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And where the hell is Bods?????? Took the last flight out to Cebu perhaps? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And now for a whole weekend's worth of replies, posts and assorted non-sequiturs........... yes, and to AGXO, Magaling, Pinoy and all the others... here's to more post, more corks and infinite discoveriesSALUTE!!! KAMPAI!!! CHEERS!!! and i hope i got the #1500 post....<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow! A year! AND 1500 posts! More! More! What a thread - it's got EVERYTHING! Wine, women and ....song??? Wait - who' singing Happy Birthday to the thread? Not me - I can't sing worth a damn. excuse me, I am unholy, but I hate to admit that I am not as eloquent as the two gentlemen when describing a wine....when sipping great wine my prose falls short, much like I fear my words might be inadequate when I finally get to meet you... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ha! Bolero ka talaga. :thumbsupsmiley: No wonder you're so popular with the ladies. You've contributed many a memorable review to this thread. I don't see as many Aussie and Kiwi wines here as you guys do, so reading about those fills a huge void in my knowledge of the fruits of the vine. Guess who is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :boo: Am in my hotel room.... not a drop of alcohol for me despite the flowing wine and alak at the company sponsored cocktails. I've been having a bad tummy since yesterday and it sorta escalated to day. The flight was hell, the food on PAL CRAPPY ... and now I have a fever. All alone in the room. I need someone to take care of me. :cry: I feel so kawawa. Ayan ang mga linyang dapat bigyan ng award!!!!! *backread muna*<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, sorry to hear that. And doubly sorry that I can't recommend drinking wine as an antidote to your ailment. Would have made a great way to recover!!! Hope you're feeling better...... Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Wow - I really did screw that one up - and I haven't had my wine tonight yet!!! :lol: Here's to all - and to the juice that's brought us all together! Let's trty that again.......and hope the quotes work better this time. And maybe I'll get ALL the stuff i wanted to reply to this time as well!!! yup! bods and i had developed a collective fondness for the beautiful, captivating and alluring in all forms, size, color, shape, taste.... no bar wenches in Barcino's except maybe when bods and i start to wear skirts ...and start dancing the fandango and flamenco...hmmm, must be the fat and oil in those tapas more than the alcohol in the tempranillo and shiraz ... in reponse to your question in my presscon... hija, i need not reply to the obvious.... my cousin and i come from the same vine, but i must add, i have a better vintage... (bods, this reply is not OT nor would you think i'm drunk responding to this post!!!!) :sick: No offense, guys, but guys in drag - that's just NOT my cup o' red, if ya know what I mean! Now, Ms. Lips, Ms. HBC or Ms. LNPM in ANY skirt (the shorter the better) - now THAT's a sight I wouldn't want to miss!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... Simi? I don't know much about them. Not on my list of faves. Yet. But now that you ask, i will do my best to remember to pick one up and give it a try!! As for Beringer - uneven quality, unfortunately. the make some really fine, fine swill, but some of what they put out is really and truly deserving of the the literal meaning of the term. 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... Yup - but there's a lot more transparency now, and most, if not all, of these wineries are open to the public for tours and tasting. they're truly proud of their product, have no tradition to uphold, and are scrapping for every bit of good publicity the can get. So would guess that any nefarious doings would be severly curtailed, or at least, a dirty deed done in the dead of night. 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. Opus One is indeed the Rothschild/Mondavi collaboration. A fine wine, and a lovely winery, but methinks they're a bit full of themselves. $25 bot a SMALL taste??? And you don't even get to keep the glass??? Well, it's not a logo glass anyway - but that's yet another strike agains them! If you are hell bent on an Opus One, try to pick up a 92 or 93. Not as desirable as the 99 but every bit as good as the 95 and 94 and perhaps easier to find. Or, go for a 97. 2001 was also good, and 2002. But if you want a wine with a similar rep*tation and perhaps easier to find, look for a Heitz Martha's Vineyard (97 should be good!). Or maybe a Merryvale 99. Hess Collection - anything from 92 to 97. that N-C Cask 97 that we opened was a tremendous wine. Full bodied and a really full mouthfeel. Lots of rich, dark berries and black cherries. Nice, round tannins. And a finish full of smoke and leather. Not a hint of tar nor green-ness. Actually the three of you! Nagmumukhang trapo mga review namin compared to the (un)holy triumvirate of Bods, Agxo3 and Masi! Moi? I am but a humble wino, raving about the nectar of the gods. It's the wine talking!!! Masi,I PM'd you just now. Can you post my message in this thread? Class act kayo ni Bods 1000. Not to be offensive...you and Bods are the oinologist counterpart of Paris Hillton and Nicole Richie fashionistas.Pour More!!!! Wonderful insights. Welcome, Ms. LNPM! And yes, the two are definitely the entertainers of the group. but which one is Paris and which one is Nicole? And where the hell is Bods?????? Took the last flight out to Cebu perhaps? Hahahah! And without Masi by his side? Hmmmmmmmm........ yes, and to AGXO, Magaling, Pinoy and all the others... here's to more post, more corks and infinite discoveriesSALUTE!!! KAMPAI!!! CHEERS!!! and i hope i got the #1500 post....Wow! A year! AND 1500 posts! More! More! What a thread - it's got EVERYTHING! Wine, women and ....song??? Wait - who' singing Happy Birthday to the thread? Not me - I can't sing worth a damn. excuse me, I am unholy, but I hate to admit that I am not as eloquent as the two gentlemen when describing a wine....when sipping great wine my prose falls short, much like I fear my words might be inadequate when I finally get to meet you...Ha! Bolero ka talaga. No wonder you're so popular with the ladies. You've contributed many a memorable review to this thread. I don't see as many Aussie and Kiwi wines here as you guys do, so reading about those fills a huge void in my knowledge of the fruits of the vine.Guess who is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am in my hotel room.... not a drop of alcohol for me despite the flowing wine and alak at the company sponsored cocktails. I've been having a bad tummy since yesterday and it sorta escalated to day. The flight was hell, the food on PAL CRAPPY ... and now I have a fever. All alone in the room. I need someone to take care of me. I feel so kawawa. Ayan ang mga linyang dapat bigyan ng award!!!!!*backread muna*Oh, sorry to hear that. And doubly sorry that I can't recommend drinking wine as an antidote to your ailment. Would have made a great way to recover!!! Hope you're feeling better...... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Now, Ms. Lips, Ms. HBC or Ms. LNPM in ANY skirt (the shorter the better) - now THAT's a sight I wouldn't want to miss! Moi? I am but a humble wino, raving about the nectar of the gods. It's the wine talking!!! Welcome, Ms. LNPM! And yes, the two are definitely the entertainers of the group. but which one is Paris and which one is Nicole? Wow! A year! AND 1500 posts! More! More! What a thread - it's got EVERYTHING! Wine, women and ....song??? Wait - who' singing Happy Birthday to the thread? Not me - I can't sing worth a damn. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> on the minis, ahem, bods and i have to work very hard and check the merchandise one by one, inch by inch... hey, it's a dirty job, :hypocritesmiley: but somebody has to do it!!!! :evil: so by the time you're here... it's quality assured!!! hmmmm how come no one is taking credit for the success of this thread.... common guys and gals, let's just all say, we made it happen!!!... individual and collective... none of this success would have happened if one or the entire wine drinking machinery was not in order... so we all deserve it!!! :thumbsupsmiley: I don't have the faintest idea what was on LNPM's mind when she thought of comparing us to Paris and Nicole. Before any of you get those funny ideas, stuff it with a cork!!! you don't sing? well, i'm sure you can belt a line of Ol' Blue Eyes with a wine goblet in hand... Bods, seems like we'll have "karay-oki" night when agxo's here!!!! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) it was masi who kept the thread alive by his constant presence and equally eloquent reviews which never in my wild dreams would match... and, dyaaaraaaan!, <cymbals clashing and applause deafening>, it was ms. Lipstick who, as masi said, animated the thread with her down-to-earth, honest, and really really heartwarming presence AWARD! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok, bods, i finally got it!!!! i will bring the glen and the cigar!!!!! Lipstick, too, has been getting her share of AWARDS!!! (i'll drink to that, courtesy of Ms. Lipstick!!!, ) seems, like i've been drinking to everything and anything these days is there an AA thread on board? Edited July 11, 2005 by masi Quote Link to comment
Spurt Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 BACK READ MODE..... Anniversary, where? when? Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Just a quick one to say hello because the internet connection here in Bangkok is fookin' unstable! Been sober all day and am thinking if I wanna be brazen and grab some alcohol with the Truth Well Told crew. It has been a day with a lonngggggggggggggg finish like wine that is immensely enjoyable. Am actually having fun at this revenue creation workshop -- I love learning. Hehe and part of today's discovery is that some of the boys have some small crush on me. I wonder why???? Could it be the cussing? *back read ulit* Quote Link to comment
heavygatin_but_cutie Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 who knows, when we get to drink that single-malt, we might get to wear kilts - which is the closest thing to a skirt welcome back!I hope magaling ka na...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks..I am well na! but...still have this bad cough... anyways..anyhows....grabe! it is great to read the posts talaga though I cant contribute much on the wine thingy... wow..don't you think the group should celebrate more! Let's plan for an anniv party. In the party..we will have the awards night too! whatchatink..that sounds fun..aight? who will sing the HAPPY BIRTHDAY song...hmm since I cannot contribute much on the wine info... I can volunteer to sing the BIRTHDAY song!!! heheheh..yun nga lang..make sure you are not too intoxicated ha..baka you'll throw the bottles sa akin! LET's CELEBRATE!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
heavygatin_but_cutie Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 hi cutie, i hope you are feeling better now. keep on reading and hoping to see you in our forthcoming ebs. yeah, you too... have a good one...(familiar nga!)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i am feeling better now..thanks. will do..will make sure i am updated on what is happening..see you hopefully in the forthcoming wine session....ebs doesnt sound good huh...yah? hehehe..have a good one ...too (i agree! as what pinoys would say... sounds family! wbehehehe) Quote Link to comment
licknpokeme Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Masi, Being compared to Paris and Nicole (of the fashionista fame) is a compliment....Iconic status yan!!! Better than Beavis and Butthead. But seriously..you guys really know what you are talking about. Mo doubt. I guess it takes time and money to get to that level of appreciation. Cheers!!! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 good morning, folks!ok before we pop the first cork for the day, let me share with you this bit of a downright amusing news. Ever heard of a talking wine label? Seems an Italian firm has patented a microchip embedded ( I love that word!) in a wine label. It comes in its usual square or rectangular form and the plastic label can be removed and "read" in a special Walkman-like device ( which you also have to buy). The manufacturer or a person then tells you details about the wine - like vintage, region, the origin of the grapes in the wine, the winery, etc. Kinda stupefying, would you agree? hehehe It says this is the ultimate safeguard against fraud and counterfeit wines, which seems so rampant these days....Of course this would appear only on high-end brands.... cheers! Quote Link to comment
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