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post #76 of 80
12/5/09 at 12:29am
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It's a shame that wine disappointed you but if it makes you feel better I am enjoying some barolo with my osso bucco as I type this on my blackberry.

Next time you come in give one of our arneis a try, you will not be disappointed.

eh, disappointed is a strong word for a $15 Italian white (considering shipping, import fees, etc.). It was nice, but I liked the $12 vermentino from last week better. I've moved on to straight grappa now.

And no, your Barolo and osso bucco does NOT make me feel better. It makes me want Osso Bucco and Barolo. And it's soooo close....
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post #77 of 80
12/5/09 at 1:58am
Only a hop, skip and a jump. Literally.

Which vermentino did you have last week for $15?
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post #78 of 80
12/5/09 at 2:13am
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Only a hop, skip and a jump. Literally.

Which vermentino did you have last week for $15?

The post quoted below. And it was like $13 from Mr. Wright, 90th and 3rd, my usual store. But the Guado al Tasso is still king, I haven't found a better one.

Also, Merrill had Rapitala Nero for $12.95, nice.

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post #79 of 80
12/5/09 at 2:25am
Personally, just by looking at the label of that vermentino I wouldn't think twice about passing it up. Call me a sucker, call me what you will but I just find it repulsive for some reason. Is that a red snapper? It looks great.


That's a fair price for the Nero D'Avola. Speaking of which, I think I'm going to crack a "Hugonis" 50/50 Nero/cab blend from Tenuta Rapitala tomorrow night if I decide on red meat. I can't make any garuntees though since I had osso bucco tonight and have really been craving a whole roasted branzino all week. Decisions, decisions.
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post #80 of 80
12/5/09 at 2:34am
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Personally, just by looking at the label of that vermentino I wouldn't think twice about passing it up. Call me a sucker, call me what you will but I just find it repulsive for some reason. Is that a red snapper? It looks great. That's a fair price for the Nero D'Avola. Speaking of which, I think I'm going to crack a "Hugonis" 50/50 Nero/cab blend from Tenuta Rapitala tomorrow night if I decide on red meat. I can't make any garuntees though since I had osso bucco tonight and have really been craving a whole roasted branzino all week. Decisions, decisions.
I would have normally passed it too, but it was the only Vermentino left in the store (5 total) that I hadn't tried in the past. So I gave it a shot and it was better than the others from the store (including Costamolino and Don Giovanni, not including GaT from KD). Pleasantly surprised. They have a $12 vernaccia that I've been meaning to try, maybe tomorrow night. yes, red snapper, and yes it was excellent. And all of that liquid on the plate? yeah, a cup of that vermentino. I was thrilled that it came out so well, even the eyes were delicious. I'm going out fish shopping tomorrow, my Saturday tradition. Mr. Wright has (or had) Hugonis, but it was like $45. Expensive compared to many '04 Brunellos. Be sure to let me know how it is, I'll be jealous anyways because you'll undoubtedly have a better dinner than I (odds are I'll have to go into the office for a good part of the day). Send me the leftovers. Oh, and Branzino is awesome. One of my favorite white fishes. They just started carrying it at whole foods, score. And for the record, doing nothing tonight besides watching the hockey game and killing the wine was a marvelous idea.
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