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Old Doug -> RE: Friday First Pour (8/25/2023 7:06:38 AM)

Two Guinness Extra Stouts - it is 10 a.m. after all, and there's work to be done.



ROEL -> RE: Friday First Pour (8/25/2023 7:44:40 AM)

Numanthia 2006
Cork popped yesterday, just need to get home from work...



Paul852 -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/1/2023 4:40:46 AM)

This week a rather nice NZ Sauvignon Blanc from the North Island rather than Marlborough.

In conjunction with a Super Typhoon (I believe what you would call a Category 4 hurricane) heading in our direction. Currently 60mph sustained winds here, and expected to increase significantly in the next 3-4 hours.

But we build stuff out of concrete not wood, so no great drama expected (albeit some low-lying areas may see a bit of flooding from the storm surge).



khmark7 -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/1/2023 4:06:22 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Paul852

This week a rather nice NZ Sauvignon Blanc from the North Island rather than Marlborough.

In conjunction with a Super Typhoon (I believe what you would call a Category 4 hurricane) heading in our direction. Currently 60mph sustained winds here, and expected to increase significantly in the next 3-4 hours.

But we build stuff out of concrete not wood, so no great drama expected (albeit some low-lying areas may see a bit of flooding from the storm surge).


Good luck with the storm.

FFP here is an Oktoberfest Bier from Shiner Brewery in TX.

It's a wonderful day to be outside and grill. Sunny, low humidity and warm.



Paul852 -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/1/2023 7:24:14 PM)

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ORIGINAL: khmark7
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ORIGINAL: Paul852
In conjunction with a Super Typhoon (I believe what you would call a Category 4 hurricane) heading in our direction. Currently 60mph sustained winds here, and expected to increase significantly in the next 3-4 hours.

Good luck with the storm.

All good thanks - peaked at 80mph gusting to 110; 6-7 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, and that will keep going for a bit. We're on the 29th floor so the building swayed noticeably (hanging lamps swinging) from time to time.



MindMuse -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/15/2023 2:58:44 PM)

Last week was probably my strangest FFP ever - an unknown Muscadine wine at about 10 am. Unknown because it was served blind at a Georgia Wine and Spirits Challenge that I was a judge at. I enjoy a muscadine grape straight off the vine, but lament that it is so common in wines in the Southeast US. That being said, I did get to taste the best in class one at the end of the competition, and it was nicely done and pleasing.

Today, a new concoction I will call a Nicaraguan Allegheny. (An Allegheny cocktail exists and uses a blackberry liqueur, but uses Bourbon and lemon juice (and no Maraschino) instead of my rum and lime.)

1 1/2 oz Flor de Caña Oro Reserva No. 4 Rum (hence the Nicaragua modifier)
3/4 oz Bartlett Maine Estate Winery Blackberry Liqueur
1/2 oz Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Carpano Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 oz Lime juice
4 drops 1821 Prohibition Aromatic Bitters

The blackberry liqueur and the barrel aged Antica Formula give this so much structure it's very vinous. The bitters may contribute to that as well.
We visited the Bartlett Maine Estate winery last summer. He makes some extraordinary stuff.



musedir -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/16/2023 8:54:02 AM)

wonderful mixologist!



sastewart -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/16/2023 9:58:38 AM)

We had 3 beautiful whites at a seafood restaurant (Henrietta Red) with friends in Nashville last night. A 2010 Fevre Les Preuses, 2016 Baudouin Millet Vaudesir and a 2012 Huet Clos du Bourg.



dad300 -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/22/2023 11:57:31 PM)


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ORIGINAL: MindMuse

Last week was probably my strangest FFP ever - an unknown Muscadine wine at about 10 am. Unknown because it was served blind at a Georgia Wine and Spirits Challenge that I was a judge at. I enjoy a muscadine grape straight off the vine, but lament that it is so common in wines in the Southeast US. That being said, I did get to taste the best in class one at the end of the competition, and it was nicely done and pleasing.

Today, a new concoction I will call a Nicaraguan Allegheny. (An Allegheny cocktail exists and uses a blackberry liqueur, but uses Bourbon and lemon juice (and no Maraschino) instead of my rum and lime.)

1 1/2 oz Flor de Caña Oro Reserva No. 4 Rum (hence the Nicaragua modifier)
3/4 oz Bartlett Maine Estate Winery Blackberry Liqueur
1/2 oz Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Carpano Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 oz Lime juice
4 drops 1821 Prohibition Aromatic Bitters

The blackberry liqueur and the barrel aged Antica Formula give this so much structure it's very vinous. The bitters may contribute to that as well.
We visited the Bartlett Maine Estate winery last summer. He makes some extraordinary stuff.


Bartlett is on my list to visit now that we are in Maine. that and Cellardoor in Lincolnville. they are doing some amazing stuff with hybrids.



dad300 -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/23/2023 12:00:35 AM)

2019 no girls tempranillo. some funk and then the fruit came through. paired with a burger..



Ibetian -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/23/2023 9:51:53 AM)

2009 Dom. de Chevalier.

RIP, Richard



KPB -> RE: Friday First Pour (9/30/2023 5:59:49 AM)

Enjoyed a fantastic bottle of Marcoux 2006, just the regular bottling, not VV. It was a little harsh on opening Thursday, so we set it to the side on the counter mostly full, and then revisited it Friday. Wow, what a nice story after the time to breathe and unwind.

Medium red, with this raspberry liqueur thing going, overplayed by spicy aromas that fit the early autumn weather. I’ve had bottles of Marcoux where my first reaction was that this had to be what the Dune saga was about (“spice” plays a big role in Dune). Really long, with a tart, mineral-driven finish.

Really enjoyed this bottle… a shame it was my last from that vintage!



Paul852 -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/20/2023 5:39:11 AM)

Kicked this weekend off with a palatable, albeit not very exciting, blanc de noirs from Mater & Filii, a producer not well known on CT it seems.



jmcmchi -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/20/2023 7:25:31 AM)

Taking my experiments with German pinot noir to a new level with one from Saale-Unstrut in the former DDR. At around 51 N, it should be a definite cool climate version[:)]



mclancy10006 -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/20/2023 6:07:51 PM)

2012 Betz Clos de Betz



Ibetian -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/20/2023 6:22:34 PM)

Seltzer water. Still battling lingering effects of food poisoning.



khmark7 -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/20/2023 6:42:24 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Ibetian

Seltzer water. Still battling lingering effects of food poisoning.


Bummer.

Been sipping on a bottle of Traminette (Gewurztraminer hybrid) from Fennville Winery in Michigan and had a glass of the Rasa Founder's Reserve 2018. Both solid wines.



musedir -> RE: Friday First Pour (10/21/2023 6:01:57 AM)

2020 Famille Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse Marie Antoinette



DoubleD1969 -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 3:55:35 PM)

Giving this a bump:
2005 Concha Y Toro Don Melchor - pretty darn good with some beef stew



Ibetian -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 4:02:59 PM)

2005 GPL. Opening with air. Another year or two in the cellar or a 1-2+ hour decant would help.



eyewino -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 5:40:40 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Ibetian

2005 GPL. Opening with air. Another year or two in the cellar or a 1-2+ hour decant would help.


I'm sorry. GPL???



sastewart -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 7:53:56 PM)

Grand Puy Lacoste I believe



skifree -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 8:35:58 PM)

2010 GPL for me. :-)



jmcmchi -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/10/2023 8:46:07 PM)

2014 RonThorn Shiraz, stillas fresh as fiveyears ago



eyewino -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/11/2023 2:13:21 AM)


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ORIGINAL: sastewart

Grand Puy Lacoste I believe


Got it. Thanks. [sm=lol.gif]



Ibetian -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/11/2023 12:42:01 PM)


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ORIGINAL: eyewino


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ORIGINAL: sastewart

Grand Puy Lacoste I believe


Got it. Thanks. [sm=lol.gif]


Correct. Sorry for being lazy.



Paul852 -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/24/2023 3:22:01 AM)

Having recently taken delivery of a mixed case of Italian whites, FFP this week is a rather crisp and pleasant 2022 Sartarelli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico which is getting the juices flowing nicely.



WineGuyCO -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/24/2023 5:10:54 PM)

2019 Servin Mont de Milleu Chablis 1er Cru



DoubleD1969 -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/25/2023 5:32:40 AM)

1983 Graham's VP - delicious.



khmark7 -> RE: Friday First Pour (11/25/2023 7:50:20 AM)

Yesterday was a Tablas Creek 2019 Counoise - which was very nice. Recommended varietal to try if you get a chance.



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