What are you drinking right now?

[PandArts]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

We're really been enjoying Fire Block this last year too. Both Grenache and Shiraz. Incredible how old those vines are in Oz! 1923 I think?

Not sure about the Shiraz but it says that the Grenache was planted in 1926.

We only have the Grenache at my job right now but I'd love to try the Shiraz.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by PandArts

OH and Pio you're right...if Chard was my official cross over from red to white, it's the Torrontes thay's keeping me here...that and a good Vionger

The first day of my wine class, my teacher told us that women need to be afraid of Viognier and guys are going to love it. He said it was so easily drinkable that it was known as the "panty dropper," so ladies, if you see a guy order it, don't drink too much, and guys, order as many bottles as she'll drink.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by Rambo

LOL, thanks. I wonder what he's watching, though -- dude looks like he is on the edge of le petite mort.

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

The first day of my wine class, my teacher told us that women need to be afraid of Viognier and guys are going to love it. He said it was so easily drinkable that it was known as the "panty dropper," so ladies, if you see a guy order it, don't drink too much, and guys, order as many bottles as she'll drink.

Love Vigonier.

 

[bobdobalina]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

FTFY. I didn't drink beer for nearly ten years after reaching legal drinking age for having tasted Budweiser in my youth -- but wine, scotch, bourbon and gin suffered no similar fate. Bud is truly is a travesty that sucks life and ability to appreciate existence out of people while making them fat.

~ H

In Praise of Budweiser (contains extended footnotes)

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by bobdobalina

In Praise of Budweiser (contains extended footnotes)
That was on point! I salute you. I don't like how Budweiser tastes, and beyond that, I don't find that it really has enough going on to see how others really enjoy it. I don't even find in it the beauty of blandness. But that is subjective and not really all that admissible. My discomfort with Bud is that it seems to in every way be a beacon for mediocrity and dullness. Bud is the beer of getting by. It is a thing that you do. It's not something you enjoy, not something that adds to your life and inspires you to go looking for more and better life -- rather Bud seems to inspire people to have another Bud. This, on a philosophical level, saddens me greatly. The things in my life elevate the moments of life, not merely help me get through them. Now it seems you really enjoy your Bud. If so, you are the first to ever express that feeling to me, and if that is true than I wish you well and good health. But I believe you are in the very great minority. ~ H

 

[Piobaire]

Matched with the ribs well. Now, manhattan with CC Sherry Cask and Vya, dashed of both Fee Brother Orange and Angustora bitters.

 

[Connemara]

Evan Williams and caffeiene free Diet Coke. I am pretty drunk. heading out to a party with Evan, maybe some Guinness. So who knows what kind of trouble I'll get into. I love college.

 

[gomestar]

Made a nice dinner, seared Skate with lemon and butter and then some figs stuffed with gorgonzola, Italian parsley, walnuts that's baked and then served with prosciutto.

Consumed with this, un regalo de mis amigos Mexicanos:

 

[boo]

This stuff sure packs a punch. I am so not used to higher ABV beers.

 

[kwilkinson]

Getting ready to drink this:

Just opened it with my brand new this:

So purdy.

 

[gomestar]

I've always liked that style of cork screw. I use "The Rabbit", it was a re-gift from my GF's grandfather a few years ago. Way too big and complicated, but I must admit that pulling the cork out is nearly effortless.


Update: Sam Adams Octoberfest is on hand.

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by gomestar

Update: Sam Adams Octoberfest is on hand.
How is this years version? Last year was pretty decent but two years ago it was horrible.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

Getting ready to drink this: Just opened it with my brand new this:

So purdy.
I have that Laguiole with the olivewood handle! Nice score there! (spendy blighter though, isn't it?) ~ H

 

[ama]

20yr Mortlach cask strength courtesy of the D & M Single Malt Aficionados' Club. Excellent scotch and phenomenal club!

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by ama

20yr Mortlach cask strength courtesy of the D & M Single Malt Aficionados' Club. Excellent scotch and phenomenal club!
DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tasting notes?! You're killing me here. I wish I was in a state that allowed me to participate. ~ H