Wine Pros

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

IMO, over doing ML is why I can't drink most Cali Chards. Just say "No" to butterballs.

+1. but its such a fun buzz word to drop in groups.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by gomestar

+1. but its such a fun buzz word to drop in groups.
So is Trockenbeerenauslese.

I recently had a sommelier describe a certain champagne as "it's a shy wine with a lively mousse." I had the sudden urge to punch him in the dick.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

So is Trockenbeerenauslese. I recently had a sommelier describe a certain champagne as "it's a shy wine with a lively mousse." I had the sudden urge to punch him in the dick.
You have to be more subtle than that, if you really want to come off as overly snobby. Drop "TBA" first, and wait for the inevitable question of what it stands for.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

You have to be more subtle than that, if you really want to come off as overly snobby. Drop "TBA" first, and wait for the inevitable question of what it stands for.

TBA tainted with some TCA here in the NYC with the DO Double-G

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by gomestar

TBA tainted with some TCA here in the NYC with the DO Double-G

Speaking of taint, sadly, the Peay 07 Pomarium was recalled due to brett

I had a few 750s and a mag.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Speaking of taint, sadly, the Peay 07 Pomarium was recalled due to brett

I had a few 750s and a mag.

Perfect pairing with that band-aid and cheese dinner you had planned.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Speaking of taint, sadly, the Peay 07 Pomarium was recalled due to brett

I had a few 750s and a mag.

did you actually have to return it? Or could you keep it, open it, and abruptly pour it in the lawn because you wanted to look like a real time baller and Peay is for small timers?

 

[gomestar]

I almost forgot this

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by gomestar

did you actually have to return it? Or could you keep it, open it, and abruptly pour it in the lawn because you wanted to look like a real time baller and Peay is for small timers?

lulz.

I actually tried one, as the good guys (and girl) at Peay said to try one, if you wanted to see what wine was like with brett.

That crunk picture is...well, it's something.

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

Mmmmmm. That rich, buttery, smoothness. Malolactic fermentation is my homeboi.

Horns, think you and your wife will be in Sonoma or Napa between Aug and Nov?

Yeah, we'll be up in that area - that is THE perfect time of the year to be up there. Good lord, the harvest . . .

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by HORNS

Yeah, we'll be up in that area - that is THE perfect time of the year to be up there. Good lord, the harvest . . .

I'm lookin forward to it. Plus it'll be truffle season for part of that.

We'll have to meet up sometime.

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

I'm lookin forward to it. Plus it'll be truffle season for part of that.

We'll have to meet up sometime.

AND wild game season! Wild boar!

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

lulz. I actually tried one, as the good guys (and girl) at Peay said to try one, if you wanted to see what wine was like with brett. That crunk picture is...well, it's something.

did you click on the link? No need for a mailing list!!

 

[indesertum]

there's a wset course at cornell?

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by indesertum

there's a wset course at cornell?

specifically, no. But, you can get a degree in viticulture and enology.

there are also intensive wine classes (which I took as an undergrad), spirits classes, and beer classes.