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100 baby

QOD: not generally my style, although I have enjoyed some of the Western Aussie stuff from time to time (Flinders Bay, Xanadu etc) … but the best would have to be ’98 Elderton Command – a formidable beast even after I got done picking the splinters out of my teeth. Two more left, and anyone who’s more an aficionado than I is welcome to suggest when to crack ’em as it didn’t taste like it was anywhere near ready last year.

Rick E – only a case, around $180 or so (a few Rhones and Languedocs, some Chinon, and a few of WLTV’s greatest hits) … I’d have gone for two, but I was a bad boy last week as it’s been some time since the weather was shipworthy. Otherwise I’d have tried the Arrocal too …

Tony…it doesn’t matter how much you make if you have two women in the house. (no offense to any of the female viewers…but…uh….it’s a little expensive).

Tonights wine:

2002 Sebastiani Secolo (my last bottle of ’02)
Seems very syrupy to me…but also very dark chocolate, real European Chocolate. I cheated and looked at the tasting notes cause I needed a little help. (Still developing the palette and I think this is a great way to learn). I have picked up the smokey venison flavor from the notes, and the dark chocolate has subsided after three hours of decanting…..then the worst happenned….
I didn’t even have a sip left, just a tiny bit of wine and I was REALLY trying to decipher the nose. Well I sniffed a little to hard and tipped a little to much…Secolo right up the right nostril…OUCH…IT BURNS…..IT BURNS
I’m gonna be blowin purple all day tomorrow….now that’s dedication.
Seriously have only had one glass….what a gaboosh!

B

CHUCK W, Looove the quote from “STRIPES” (Cmt #92)

CHUCK W,

BTW, Have you ever checked my comment for Episode #69 in the Spreadsheet?

Check it out…I think you’ll enjoy

Nice episode, too bad that you had to go, maybe tomorrow you will finish the episode.

Rafa from Mexico…it’s so cool to have you on the blog…I would love to see posts from countries not of the US, and what City / Towneship the bloggers / lurkers are from. I would love to see how “hidden little city you never heard of” we could get. It would be even better if the blogger named the closest winery to them!!!!
Cmon everyone, let us know where your from. (outside of the US)

B

Rafa from Mexico…it’s so cool to have you on the blog…I would love to see posts from countries not of the US, and what City / Towneship the bloggers / lurkers are from. I would love to see how “hidden little city you never heard of” we could get. It would be even better if the blogger named the closest winery to them!!!!
Cmon everyone, let us know where your from. (outside of the US)

B

EJ…sorry…here’s what’s happening…

AOL was having problems with their POP 3 Servers today. Many of the AOL people did not receive my email, however, AOL bounced the messages with a failed delivery, and not a bounced “no user exists” message. If it is a failed delivery from AOL then I am counting it!

B

Gary,

If you ARE continuing this episode tomorrow, how about allowing some local Vayniacs to sip the remainder of your Le Pin…. i guess the chances of that are about the same as the chances of a Giants vs. Jets Superbowl this year!

You definitely keep us on our toes!

Brandon,

You DO live by the computer! Make sure you get up off the chair once in a while to prevent butt sores. Get some rest! Go to sleep!

🙂 I bet I spend less time on the computer than people think, but more time on the computer than I used to! If I’m gonna have a habit that interferes with my day like this, then some night work must be done!!!!

B

Cmon everyone…how does episode 91 only have 88 comments…seriously? Chianti? Great episode, lets hear from the lurkers.

shill b

And remember EJ….I’m on the West Coast, which means I better suited to be around the computer at times when it seems late.

And I have kids, so 10 – 11 at night is my only ME time since Denyce goes to bed early.
Wow…I think I’m talking to myself here….I am in a world of hurt!

B

Besides the beloved I.T. Guys at Wine Library, am I the only one that knows what “Slow Down Cowboy” means?

Here’s another one…howabout episode 4 where Gary goes through the wine room. 7 comments? are you kidding me? The wine stained floor alone is worth 100 comments.

shill B

Episode 13 – Wine tasting parties? 4 comments? Wha Wha Wha Whaaat?

shill B

At the very least, people who are worried about comment position (Which I do not) get a top 5 out of episode 13!

Brandon,

GO TO BED!!!

🙂
Goodnight

I thought i heard a thud in the backround audio of ep 109 i understand it was Garys dad hitting the floor when he walked in during the filming and passed out when he saw the
Le Pin on the table

Best Australian Shiraz I’ve had is the 2001 D’Arenberg Dead Arm at a tasting in Tijuana, Mexico.

Hows this for some late night action. Brandon you still up?

QOD – Best Australian Shiraz # 1 would be the Langmeil Freedom Shiraz. One reason for this is the exclusivity of it but would closely follow that up with d’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz and the Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz.