igol ays Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I'm flying back to the East Coast on Saturday to take my family back to NJ then I'm flying back to SFO on Sunday. Maybe I'll check out that wine place during the week. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>if you're checking out the wine store at the ferry building, you might as well try to do either lunch or early dinner over at slanted door. great food! after coming back sunday, for how long will you stay? maybe you, agxo and i can get together and meet someplace in the wine country. i was in st helena yesterday; even had a burger and shake fix over at taylors. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Sir BODS... Dropping by to say hello. As usual, having nothing to contribute. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sir ka dyan! hello din to you, and as usual my reply is so matagal in coming!your presence here is your contribution, if I may say so hehehe...regards din to the hubby, ok? cheers! Pansin ko lang aside from being terribly sweet when TUI (texting under the influence ), may bahid ng kasungitan ka. Hmmm may I be excused from drinking bad wine on Bad Wine Night because it's my birthday? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> pansin ko din that your Tagalog is getting better - may nalalaman ka pang bahid dyan hehehe....dahil birthday mo, tanggap ko na na masungit ako although I don't recall being masungit to anybody, much less to you.... what did you pop, I mean what did you open on this your very special day? :* cheers! no bad wine for you, birthday or no birthday! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 hi guys. newbie- virgin. this is so far the most informative thread, mayne because i'm interested with wines. well, i'll stick around for more. hope to contribute also.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello there! well, thanks for the kind words - we sure try to make this thread as informative as possible, as long as we're sober and/or not flirting which reminds me - medyo dusty na nga ang thread na ito lately because aside from masi's excellent notes on tawny, wala nang informative posts dito gotta get back on track hehehe...please do stick around, and by golly, baka we might learn something from you.... ... just thought I'd share ... this was taken yesterday in Napa Valley at the Cardinale Winery. They had a vertical tasting of their 2000, 2001 and 2002 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot for $20.00. I just couldn't resist. The 2000 was my favorite with a not so strong bouquet yet with hints of berries and of course, aged in oak barrels from France.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> pareng six, hindi ka naman nang-iinggit dyan sa mga picture mong yan ha....hehehe wow I think that's a pretty decent price for a vertical tasting of excellent reds, and......ang galing din ng review mo ha - you sound like masi already I wish I could describe wine like that hehehe... Cardinale.....how much does a bottle cost? Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 pareng six, it just occured to me - what are you doing out West? :evil: I was at Wine Depot during the lunch hour and it turns out they have an ongoing sale up to the 30th. I picked up a Starvedog 2000 Shiraz (whattta name - been curious ever since why it's named like that) for only P625 - down 50% from its original price :boo: The lady clerk also had me to taste their 2003 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz which was now selling at P325 from its former price tag of around P700. It had a very un-shiraz like pale red color but the nose is rich and compelling and the taste is what you would expect a shiraz to be - peppery with almost no tannins and a medium but otherwise satisfying finish. I also picked it up to round off my purchase to a flat P1000. Napamahal tuloy ako as I was intending to only buy 3 Butterfly Ridges na tig-P200 Quote Link to comment
storm Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 O kelan natin bubuksan yan? Naghihintay dito yung penfolds ko. EB tayo ulit sa exhibit. When kayo pwede? May housewine doon, yung Libertas. Quote Link to comment
masi Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 (edited) ......ang galing din ng review mo ha - you sound like masi already I wish I could describe wine like that hehehe... Cardinale.....how much does a bottle cost?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> The lady clerk also had me to taste their 2003 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz which was now selling at P325 from its former price tag of around P700. It had a very un-shiraz like pale red color but the nose is rich and compelling and the taste is what you would expect a shiraz to be - peppery with almost no tannins and a medium but otherwise satisfying finish. I also picked it up to round off my purchase to a flat P1000. Napamahal tuloy ako as I was intending to only buy 3 Butterfly Ridges na tig-P200 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Bods, great notes!!!! I noticed that you somehow find the right words to describe your wines in the presence of women!!!! Edited October 19, 2005 by masi Quote Link to comment
ninj@ Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi, I'm not an aficionado, but I prefer Chilean wines, and Pinot Noir(s). And Iconsider chilling red wines a sin. Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I like shiraz and Merlot<{POST_SNAPBACK}> how about those I see in supermarkets sol de espana semi sweet , they taste good also, what can our wine savvy member comment about this?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> some of you might want to check out Cyrano on C Palanca. Its a quiet little place tucked away right at the end of the street. Cor. Legaspi St. Excellent selection of wine and they have a great cheese platter to go with it.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bods .... musta na ang buhay buhay! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi guys. newbie- virgin. this is so far the most informative thread, mayne because i'm interested with wines. well, i'll stick around for more. hope to contribute also.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I'm not an aficionado, but I prefer Chilean wines, and Pinot Noir(s). And Iconsider chilling red wines a sin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A big redwine (hehe sorry am biased) Welcome to all of you!!! Hope to see you guys here more often in the thread :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
masi Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi, I'm not an aficionado, but I prefer Chilean wines, and Pinot Noir(s). And Iconsider chilling red wines a sin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't be too hard on yourslf. Most reds are best served between 14 to 18 degrees Celsius. At these temperatures, red are able to hold their structure. When served at room (higher) temperature like ours, the alcohol seems to burst out from the glass. Red wines tend to cook when stored at high temps causing corks to "spillover or flood" giving a sour, earthen taste to a good wine. Of course, if you put your wines in the ref, make sure you give them time to "thaw" to the right temp. Most refs' temp may range anywhere between 0 to 6 degrees, Celsius. Enjoy your reds, like we do!!! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 O kelan natin bubuksan yan? Naghihintay dito yung penfolds ko. EB tayo ulit sa exhibit. When kayo pwede? May housewine doon, yung Libertas.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like a great idea! Good wine, swing music, SUPER BROWNIES! But the BROWNIES are for the 70's thread!!! (di ba mga repapipaps!!!!) Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yup! Got it, but haven't opened it yet. Lubog pa sa trabaho. Hangang mga boteng walang laman ang nakikita ko<{POST_SNAPBACK}>WR agad hah when you open it! Just want to validate my tastebuds. Boy, you really sound so eager to drink!!! And that's GOOD!!! Sure, we'll schedule something soon!!! Sige mag-Cyrano tayo, we'll try the magic sauce, baka sa sobrang magic nyan, mad-disappearing act yung libre mo ha!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes I am eager .... eager to be with good friends and drink equally good wine Oh wag na ako bigyan ng award I promise not to forget to pay for the platter I attended a solo art exhibit last night and aside from viewing great works and communing with a bubbly artsy group, good wines flowed through the evening. :thumbsupsmiley: Libertas Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 RSA, a mid to deep red color with a vibrant nose. Body was mid to full with a light floral finish and some tannins. It was a pleasure to drink. Lindemans Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet 2004, deep red color, oak caramel and berries. Body was full with some sweetness in the end (must be due to its very young stature). This is my idea of how Monday nights should be -- art, wines, lovely music, harmony, and Bohemia!!! :boo:<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ayyy habang kayo ay nagpapakasaya ako naman ay nagtratrabaho hanggang alas tres ng umaga! #(*$)($^y&@#$@#&* Am so glad Storm's opening night was such a success and well attended by friends from the board. pansin ko din that your Tagalog is getting better - may nalalaman ka pang bahid dyan hehehe....dahil birthday mo, tanggap ko na na masungit ako although I don't recall being masungit to anybody, much less to you.... what did you pop, I mean what did you open on this your very special day? :* cheers! no bad wine for you, birthday or no birthday!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hehe I did not pop anything but a blood vessel (almost) when a Pinay immigration officer was so rude to tourist who was looking kinda lost and clueless as to what to do with the arrival card. I actually told her off and reported her to her supervisor. That's my good deed for the day. O kelan natin bubuksan yan? Naghihintay dito yung penfolds ko. EB tayo ulit sa exhibit. When kayo pwede? May housewine doon, yung Libertas.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sama ako!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :boo: Quote Link to comment
sixgears Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 hello there! well, thanks for the kind words - we sure try to make this thread as informative as possible, as long as we're sober and/or not flirting which reminds me - medyo dusty na nga ang thread na ito lately because aside from masi's excellent notes on tawny, wala nang informative posts dito gotta get back on track hehehe...please do stick around, and by golly, baka we might learn something from you....pareng six, hindi ka naman nang-iinggit dyan sa mga picture mong yan ha....hehehe wow I think that's a pretty decent price for a vertical tasting of excellent reds, and......ang galing din ng review mo ha - you sound like masi already I wish I could describe wine like that hehehe... Cardinale.....how much does a bottle cost?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> If I'm not mistaken, the 2000 was $120.00 a bottle :boo: Quote Link to comment
sixgears Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 if you're checking out the wine store at the ferry building, you might as well try to do either lunch or early dinner over at slanted door. great food! after coming back sunday, for how long will you stay? maybe you, agxo and i can get together and meet someplace in the wine country. i was in st helena yesterday; even had a burger and shake fix over at taylors.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll only be here until the 26th next week then I'll probably be back on Nov. 1st or 2nd. A wine EB in Napa sounds awfully tempting! Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 if you're checking out the wine store at the ferry building, you might as well try to do either lunch or early dinner over at slanted door. great food! after coming back sunday, for how long will you stay? maybe you, agxo and i can get together and meet someplace in the wine country. i was in st helena yesterday; even had a burger and shake fix over at taylors.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ealy November, you say? My daughter comes to visit Friday the 4th and I leave for Taiwan the 6th, returning the 10th. If we do a WEB, it'll have to be the following weekend. And can I recomend we do Livermore instead? Something different....... Ey, Eagleyes - your leg doing fine, I hope? Hi, I'm not an aficionado, but I prefer Chilean wines, and Pinot Noir(s). And Iconsider chilling red wines a sin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ease up a bit, ninj@......what's "room temperature" for them French is way cooler than it is in Manila, even in January. So you might want to cool that wine a bit. I've found that I enjoy reds a bit on the cool side - 14 deg C, sometimes if it's a real BIG, tannic wine, even a bit cooler. And I prefer whites a bit warmer than right out of the fridge - 10 to 12 deg C seems to be a good temperature for most whites for me. To all the new guys on the thread, welcome!!! Share your experiences, your likes, your dislikes, your faves and your all-time-"don't drink" wines! But, so tell us why! Enquiring minds want to know!! Quote Link to comment
igol ays Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Ealy November, you say? My daughter comes to visit Friday the 4th and I leave for Taiwan the 6th, returning the 10th. If we do a WEB, it'll have to be the following weekend. And can I recomend we do Livermore instead? Something different....... Ey, Eagleyes - your leg doing fine, I hope? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i'm seeing my ortho for eval and to map out a rehab plan next week. the bone is healing right on schedule. i'm also now able to bend my knee, and therefore able to sit down and drive short distances before discomfort sets in :cool: i still use a wheelchair at home; but i can also move around (although limited and slow) with the aid of a walker (more stable than crutches). i'm fine with Livermore Quote Link to comment
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