MarcT, I still say TIP-OFF. Why would WS spend HUGE HUGE bucs (or as Gary would say…BONES) to run an add today that advertises a free access period from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. Heck today is the 25th already. Spending HUGE HUGE money to run an add that is already 10 days into it’s 14 day target period. Something just doesn’t make sense with that, other than TIP-OFF.

Speaking of Pintos …

“You’ve got to hand it to the Germans, they make great cars!”

Hi TimF,

Thanks for the link.

It seems that there is not much out there in the US press/web about full-on red sparklers. I have had a couple of German ones that are very interesting from a tasting and novelty perspective. However it seems to be a more localized market for these. The most we see is the Rose variety.

Cheers,
Mike E.

Re TimF’s post (#217), at the bottom of the page of the link (SFGate…) is another interesting link where you can take the “Ultimate wine IQ test.”

http://www.winelearningcenter.com/home.html

Hi TimF,

Thanks for the link.

It seems that there is not much out there in the US press/web about full-on red sparklers. I have had a couple of German ones that are very interesting from a tasting and novelty perspective. However it seems to be a more localized market for these. The most we see is the Rose variety.

Cheers,
Mike E.

Hey cgf,

It has to be a blind taste off. Only way to go with that one.

Cheers, Mike E.

Hey cgf,

It has to be a blind taste off. Only way to go with that one.

Cheers, Mike E.

Mike E…I once had a sparkling Shiraz Fox Creek Sparkling Shiraz “The Vixen” it was OK but did not impress me.

Brandon- I have no idea were this SS thing started on the post so guide me so I can debunk the Brandvinvi code-Remember I am the Prince of the Stupid Kingdom

Brandon- I have no idea were this SS thing started on the post so guide me so I can debunk the Brandvinvi code-Remember I am the Prince of the Stupid Kingdom

KAHUNA…go up to comment 165 and read….then try to figure out what I meant!

B

Hint #1… Henry Ford was a friend of Hitler

Hint #2… Henry Ford never visited Jacksonville, his cars aren’t there.

Hint #1… Henry Ford was a friend of Hitler

Hint #2… Henry Ford never visited Jacksonville, his cars aren’t there.

OMG, you guys really need a life…these posts were a hoot. You are nothing, if not loyal VAYNIAKS. TampaSteve, thanks for the picture of NYT adv. Nice countertops, by the way.

This place cracks me up! 🙂

This place cracks me up! 🙂

Wow… comments section out of control! Anybody still reading? That’s the problem with trying to catch up on past episodes, your comments are no longer relevant.

Anyway… SS Chris, keep the name!

QOD: I have no answer, since not much of a champagne guy. We like it, just don’t covet it. But Gary has inspired, so I’ll have to pick up a bottle or 2!

Sorry KAHUNA…Comment #167
And there’s a hint there also.

B

Sorry KAHUNA…Comment #167
And there’s a hint there also.

B

Apparently… yes, people are reading. Wow. About 100 comments from the time I accessed the page until the time I actually read through and submitted (yes, I’m slow, but I am at work afterall)

Tony is in New York missing all of this, but it doesn’t matter becasue he doesn’t belong on this blog anyway!

Tony is in New York missing all of this, but it doesn’t matter becasue he doesn’t belong on this blog anyway!

I’m feeling good today – Gary mentioned my blog last night and my ‘2017’ order arrived today.

It was a small order (only 5 bottles) but I appreciate the free shipping Gary.
2002 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knight’s Valley $18.99
2004 St. Cosme Les Deux Albions Cotes Du Rhone Rouge $13.99 ($23.99 in Dayton, OH -yikes!)
2004 Syncline Syrah Milbrandt $20.99
2004 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage Clones $14.99
NV Charles De Fere Jean Louis Brut $6.99

I has hoping that we might find a ‘free shipping’ Easter Egg hidden somewhere in the NYT ad but no such luck.

Steve B
blog.thegrapenuts.net

From wiki:

Super Sport, or SS, is an option package offered by Chevrolet on many of its vehicle lines since 1961. Some of the better-known models to bear the SS badge include the Camaro, Chevelle, El Camino, Impala, and Nova. Originally introduced in 1961 as an appearance package for the Impala, it became a high-performance package in 1966.

Until the Impala SS was brought back in 1994, the Super Sport package was only available on two-door passenger cars. Since then, however, the SS package has been used on a variety of GM vehicles, including pickup trucks, four-door sedans, and front wheel drive cars.

Both historically and today, the Super Sport package has typically included high-performance tires, heavy-duty suspension, and increased power, along with a variety of other performance and appearance upgrades. All SS models have come with “SS” markings.

Newer SS models are the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, and the Silverado SS, along with the Trailblazer SS.

From wiki:

Super Sport, or SS, is an option package offered by Chevrolet on many of its vehicle lines since 1961. Some of the better-known models to bear the SS badge include the Camaro, Chevelle, El Camino, Impala, and Nova. Originally introduced in 1961 as an appearance package for the Impala, it became a high-performance package in 1966.

Until the Impala SS was brought back in 1994, the Super Sport package was only available on two-door passenger cars. Since then, however, the SS package has been used on a variety of GM vehicles, including pickup trucks, four-door sedans, and front wheel drive cars.

Both historically and today, the Super Sport package has typically included high-performance tires, heavy-duty suspension, and increased power, along with a variety of other performance and appearance upgrades. All SS models have come with “SS” markings.

Newer SS models are the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, and the Silverado SS, along with the Trailblazer SS.