Posts by Mark from Plano

Saw this last night. First a bit of background. 1. I'm not a Tolkien geek, just a movie fan. It's been so long (35 years?) since I read the book that I couldn't tell you what was story and what was filler. 2. I loved Jackson's LOTR...

Quote:Originally Posted by Manton I once wore a DB w/o tie on a long Amtrack ride and I felt like a total gigolo. You say that like its a bad thing.

Quote:Originally Posted by coolpapa I think there's a dedicated thread for that if that is what you're in to. Quote:Originally Posted by itsstillmatt Lifestyle change indeed. You two should team up and get an act in Vegas.

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire Exactly. Plus I hate to drop big bucks on wine I've never tasted and have not had a chance to interact with store folks I might know. Having help you can talk to, people with palates you can...

Yeah, but shipping across the country can usually only happen a very few weeks a year and the shipping costs only make sense if you're willing to plunk down for a half a case or more. Hard to make that work if you're planning a small...

Quote:Originally Posted by gomestar  If I was going to drop $60-90 on a bottle, I'd check out Vintry. Their selection of stuff with a little bit of age on it is really solid. 2000 Dujac Chambolle Musigny for $85?? Yep. What I got...

My earlier post about chasing the dragon notwithstanding, I took or am taking possession of a couple of cases of Burg this week.

Quote:Originally Posted by gomestar +1 to the tasting thing. It has been a while since I've done the whole "hints of chocolate, currants, tobacco, baby powder, etc." thing, almost all of my focus is on balance and structure. ...

Shit...DP

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire Burg will break your heart. That said, I need to try that Bachelet you guys are all raving about. Had a bit of this delivered on Monday. Anxious to try a bottle so I can see what all the fuss is...