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post #31 of 36
11/26/08 at 2:37pm
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Originally Posted by grimslade View Post
In other words, you don't have the stomach to stand up to her. That's fine, and if all you wanted was to convince yourself of that, so be it. We all pick our battles.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Where were you when Tony was getting bogged down w/ Dr. Melfi?

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I do not claim mastery in the glass shape subject, but I do buy into why certain glasses are shaped the way they are. It has not only to do with the nature of the wine, the aroma of the wine, but also the flavour components of the wine. Certain glasses are shaped in such a way that the wine is forced to flow over the tongue to taste that particular varietal to its fullest advantage.

As to changing glasses between varietals at a big family get together? Puh-leeze. Unless you're serving a wine worthy of a glass change, into the proper varietal glass, save change outs for glasses that just get too dirty. If you're serving a Harlan, Screagle, or a DrC at this type of function, you can afford to just have the serving staff take care of the glass changes and washing for you!

No Harlan or Sreagle (DrC?). Just some Gruet to start (plus whatever white folks bring), and then a veritable variety of varietals: a couple bottles of Beaujolais (Domaine du Vissoux), a Sagrantino di Montefalco (forget producer), a few bottle of Ridge (?), and whatever else looks good at the time....
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post #32 of 36
11/26/08 at 3:26pm
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No Harlan or Sreagle (DrC?). Just some Gruet to start (plus whatever white folks bring), and then a veritable variety of varietals: a couple bottles of Beaujolais (Domaine du Vissoux), a Sagrantino di Montefalco (forget producer), a few bottle of Ridge (?), and whatever else looks good at the time....

That wasn't directed at you, but at the folks I quoted. But my advice would be just your standard "universal" wine glass. But we know your MIL is going to make you hand out clean ones

Screagle = Screaming Ealge in wine g33k talk and DRC isn't quite up to the g33k level, it's just the usual short hand for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

From all I've read Roma, I still think my first suggestion is the best one. Whisky, apply liberally
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post #33 of 36
11/26/08 at 3:51pm
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Reidel Overture (?) are our standard wine glass - I'll be keeping my eye on the Vinums in case MIL starts rummaging...

Got the Screaming Eagle. W/ Harlan as the precursor I figured DrC was some Cali boutique juice.

Sadly, the docs have me on perpetual seltzer diet, but I may sneak a glass in...
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post #34 of 36
11/29/08 at 4:08pm
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These are, of course, logical and good suggestions but easier said than done.



Oh, I've been rolling for awhile!



, seems like a good idea, but ties up the dishwasher. Plus, it would be one more thing for me to do - either warming myself or trying to explain to MIL what to do.

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Originally Posted by Piobaire View Post
I do not claim mastery in the glass shape subject, but I do buy into why certain glasses are shaped the way they are. It has not only to do with the nature of the wine, the aroma of the wine, but also the flavour components of the wine. Certain glasses are shaped in such a way that the wine is forced to flow over the tongue to taste that particular varietal to its fullest advantage.

As to changing glasses between varietals at a big family get together? Puh-leeze. Unless you're serving a wine worthy of a glass change, into the proper varietal glass, save change outs for glasses that just get too dirty. If you're serving a Harlan, Screagle, or a DrC at this type of function, you can afford to just have the serving staff take care of the glass changes and washing for you!

+1

I'm assuming romafan has glasses he uses for himself and glasses he uses when he has company. I cannot imagine having a sink filled with my precious Riedel Vitis. Sometimes I feel the stems will snap just from the weight of the wine. I'd never throw them all in the sink together.
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post #35 of 36
11/29/08 at 11:00pm
Ahhh, mothers-in-law.....
What do you do when you miss your MIL?
Reload & aim again.
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post #36 of 36
11/30/08 at 12:10am
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Originally Posted by grimslade View Post
It may be too late, but the law on these things needs to be laid down. "This is our house, and we do it differently, MIL dear."

Once you let her own you in your own house, it's hard to get out. Why not make her do it all herself at her place if she's so particular?

Or, more subtly, when she calls for new glasses, you either a.) ignore her and pour over people's last wine or b.) ask, loudly, whether anyone feels they need a new glass. Presumably, 90% will say no.

In short, there's no way of getting around it without stepping on her toes a bit.

+1.

on the other hand, I have a horrific relationship with my MIL. but, it is your house.
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