I’m actually in MD too Dom and currently the guy behind the wine program up at Antrim.
( I remember you mentioning on here that you had been there before in the past, before I started there.)
No I know about Le Cadeau cuz we carry their wines and we did a wine dinner with Tom Mortimer (the owner) here a couple months back. Noble Vintner is the distributor that carries them and I’m good friends with the rep, I could find out what stores are carrying Le Cadeau if interested. Although most good wine shops will already be carrying things from their Noble’s portfolio so getting a hold of any if you want should be pretty easy.
Next wine dinner we’re doing is on May 5th for Chateau Ste. Michelle & Eroica, with their head winemaker Bob Bertheau and even Dr. Loosen himself coming up to present the wines btw.

You sold me. What’s the name of that wine shop? Being a fellow Marylander, there’s a good chance it’s in driving distance for me.

I think the mobile app has really boosted both viewers and comment numbers over there. But alas, the content seems severely lacking compared to the lengthy discussions/debates that used to occur here. I even miss the “arguments” or whatever you would like to call them that I got into with a few of the posters. At least they were entertaining. I feel like I am shouting into a sea of voices and only getting marginal returns on my comments. To be fair, I have not gone into nearly as much detail breaking down the episodes or answering the QOTD (or discussing wine) for the aforementioned reason.

It is only a matter of time. As soon as the lobbyists figure out how to get their cut then hopefully things will be sped along. The beer lobbyists (mostly from the big three) are the ones who push the big bucks into the legislature restricting reconstruction of the 3 tier system. Craft beer and other importers can barley get their stuff on shelves, let along try and push distribution in the lower 48. I am sure I do not have to go into how much of a disparity there is between beer revenue and advertising in this country verses wine and spirits. We (wine drinkers) are a drop in the swimming pool, but people are starting to realize that it is well within their rights to get equal selection in delicious beverages fortunately.

While it is fresh on my memory I have to report on a German Riesling I had last night. For the life of me I cannot remember the producer (will post later). Opened up with a beautiful white flower (honeysuckle) nose with hints of pear apple cider and a little tropical fruit (pineapple guava). The honeysuckle and pear/apple combo transitioned nicely to the front end, middle had wonderful baked apple and a firm minerality and nice acid. Finished VERY dry with some of that apple/pineapple minerality lingering on for a respectable amount of time. 90+, and at 14.99 a steal!! TTF!!!!!!!!!!

Big fan of Riesling. Post the producer. Thanks.

QOTD… Do you mean game 1 or the series? Slight edge to NYR on the basis of goaltending. Do you think either one will make it past the next round?

Watching it now, bothersome but have to go with Caps.

GV did not show up again over at DG. Better start calling it WG.

Double posting is a system problem. It dupes it for no reason.

First “DG” show I liked.

Show Rating was 89+…. GV was more relaxed today and pumping out some very good info. That alone sent the episode into the low 90’s. However the backdrop was too busy/distracting and the “zoom” function was out of focus & awkward.

Now if he could only make it daily like the name say’s …. Nice job thou GV!!!

LMAO!!!!! I just heard “Florida” Oops, wrong, that’s to give a speech. Oh heck, I’ll go with Florida, kill two birds with one stone. 🙂

My Caps almost gave me a heart attack last night. I’ll be there Friday.

Cheers!

Another shoutout again today Dave, I mean Dan! 😉

Just because the two wines were likable? He has had some descent shows. Not all, but some. I also have been hard on him because it is not WLTV, but it is getting better. 😉

You know we are just like him with his tougher scoring of wines, we are tougher critics on DG. 🙂

Different, but kinda the same. 🙂

And I am sure that him giving you two shout outs in about three episodes did not hurt either 😉

I find it surprising, no, shocking, that many of the responses to GV’s question today re: word association for “Alsace” and the comments are “I have no clue” or “I have never tried them.”

Huh?

Here’s one:

Name withheld.

QOTD: I haven’t a clue.

Safe travels!

Are you keeping track Cr5? I’m flattered. 😉

Caro Dorum -Seleccion Especial 2005 …. 92 points.

Dark purple, sweet silky tannins, nice weight. Glad I have 5 more ….. TTF – what Spanish wines do you recommend ???

Go Sharks !!! Season Ticket Holder in Year 1 when I lived in the South Bay Area.
You Gotta Love a Great Hockey Game !!!!

no, not if we are talking german riesling 🙂

Good question AndersN. I believe IMHO that it can hurt a business if it happens too often but with GV it’s his nature. He takes this venue (WL and DG) very personal and wants to do well by everyone so the reason we hear it often. Just my two cents.

Thanks Cubatabaco Ray for the support over there. I am spitting nails right now. One thing really bothers me and that is being accused publicly of something totally the opposite of my view. I could have gone on and on and chopped up his response to pieces but felt it was not warranted on a public forum. Oh well, I will watch the episodes but I’m done with comments on DG until I settle down.

Home Sweet Home on WL. 🙂

Cheers!

P.S. Where’s Mott damnit!!! Corked wine also bothers me. 🙂

BRING BACK THE THUNDER SHOW!!!! Or Bring some THUNDER to the DG! Where’s the fun gone?

Grabbed a screw cap Puyckeric from the rack tonight. A Sauvignon 2009. 5 ?. Really nice yellow color. Slight smell of white peach, hay, lemon zest and some grape. Taste is very fresh with pear and peach up front, followed by a high acid flavour green grass and more peach and ended with a a semi long finish of white pepper and distinct lime. Very fresh all the way, one focus. Light in every aspect but not watery. Best 5? wine I’ve had in months. Actually bought in Puycheric last september. It’s Friday and time to forget the toil of the last 5 days and just rest. I think I’ll borrow down in my lazy couch.

Watching my soon to be 2 year old granddaughter tomorrow. I’m stoked! Sunday, I’m plotting a wine run to pick up numerous pending bottles. Go Caps!

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