I love wine - what can I say? I also love food and the interaction between the two. I was brought up in a very Euro-centric household in SF CA and was very fortunate to have traveled with my dad all over Europe (and on my own throughout this wonderful planet) on many occasions.
My proper introduction to wine was at age 10 - at a friend of my fathers in Brussels. I still remember every nuance of the wines served and though I didn't know it at the time they were legendary bottles - Lafite and DRC RC. The fellow who hosted the dinner was impressed that I actually enjoyed the wine and warned my father that this meant trouble.
All these years later, after taking many detours in life doing everything from being a stratocaster slinger, a kitchen boy, working in law and legal research, working in technology, and owning my own boutique wine shop for many years, I find myself fully engaged in the world of Dionysus at a level that I truly enjoy (spreading the word and teaching all the wonderful people I meet how to identify their own palate - one wino at a time) - as Maxwell Smart would say "and... loving it!"
Yeah the DB petit verdot is very intense! I like trying different wines from all over the world! Nothing better then enjoying wines from different countries!
Hi Larry ! Thanks for your message ! Your list is nice too... We have Cos d'Estournel in common which is if quite a good one ;o) If you have questions do not hesitate ;o)
Just finishing a delightful '95 Chateau Simard. First "old" Bordeaux(had a left bank "98 last year). Really tasteful. earthy. and soul fulfilling. Really loved the nose of mushrooms, chocolate and earth! The grilled bone-in rib-eye only intensified a wonderful wine experience. Not to rub in the weather, but another 90 degree day, 77 now at 9:17PM! Back to my last sip......
95 today in NH but has cooled down to lower 80's tonight. Just comin' in from the deck after a dinner of grilled swordfish and scallops and bacon, with a Les Lauzeraies Tavel Rose. Totally delicious culinary and vino experience! The wine is an affordable $12.99 and will be repurchased in quantity!
Many thanks! I wasn't sure of the accuracy of the Wikipedia site. Turns out, was close to yours! Is harvesting season September? I need just enough detail to not bore a reader but keep them abreast of what the guy does for a living. If I have more questions, you might see me again? Does anyone on here speak Italian? That's next! Cheers! J
Sorry to read about the bee sting (and thorns, and sunburn).. it is dangerous around here when the sun is out, isn't it? It's like everything condenses for the rarity of it.
From a Rolling Stone Article concerning Paris during Europe '72.... By eight the "labor dispute" had been settled and we were off by bus to Le Grande Cascade, a splendid wedding cake of a room with oval walls of glass that look out unto a lawn at blossoming chestnut trees. The dinner lasted three and a half hours. (As long as a Grateful Dead concert set.) During the serving of liqueurs, which followed the Alsatian Riesling Grande Reserve and the Chateau Meyney "Prieure Des Couleys" 1959 and the Champagne MummCordon Rouge Brut, things got a little loose. That was when the Dead turned the waitors on.
"Here ya are, mon-sore . . . do yer head some good."The waiter stood stiffly in his black tie and tails. Timidly he allowed the pipe to be raised to his lips. He sucked deeply, there was a cheer, he smiled, and the pipe was passed.
Appears the boys partook of some nice French wines!
Thanks Larry, I'm sure I will ask you multiple questions in the future, because you've got me FOOLED!!! I hope one day to be able to fool others with my wine knowledge.lol...
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