Comments for Washington Wine and Cheese http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes Your Ideas about Last Night’s Wines and Cheeses Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:32:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 Comment on Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux by The Daily Globe | Cheese » Blog Archive » Wine and Cheese Resources for 2009 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-20719 The Daily Globe | Cheese » Blog Archive » Wine and Cheese Resources for 2009 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:07:58 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-20719 [...] Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Two Blondes, a … – bo·da·cious (adj.) : remarkable; outstanding. October 2nd, bring the the return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big … [...] […] Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Two Blondes, a … – bo·da·cious (adj.) : remarkable; outstanding. October 2nd, bring the the return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big … […]

]]> Comment on Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux by Wine and Cheese Resources for 2009 | The Wine and Cheese Pairing Blog http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-20587 Wine and Cheese Resources for 2009 | The Wine and Cheese Pairing Blog Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:41:22 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-20587 [...] Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Two Blondes, a … - bo·da·cious (adj.) : remarkable; outstanding. October 2nd, bring the the return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big … [...] […] Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Two Blondes, a … - bo·da·cious (adj.) : remarkable; outstanding. October 2nd, bring the the return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big … […]

]]> Comment on Stryker Sonoma Winery by efc http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/02/28/stryker-sonoma-winery/#comment-3358 efc Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:12:04 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/02/28/stryker-sonoma-winery/#comment-3358 First off, nice tasting that was out of the box. Always good to see what the micro wineries are doing. From this, it looks like they are not suffering. 1. Strikingly spicy in the nose and it did have a candied cranberry on the nose. 2. It was definitely the Prince of Darkness of the evening. I little bit of everywhere all at once but in this case not a bad thing. Dark plum and vanilla on the nose with spice on the palate that had a slight raisin in the mouth. 3. Cream Soda! Isn't that the drink of Speed Racer. It came in first and a monkey wasn't involved. 4. Well, I wonder if Jen's butt was that soft because it certainly reminded me of... 5. Speedly this goes down the gullet. A general lack of umph! Short on the follow through - as in football - wide to the right. First off, nice tasting that was out of the box. Always good to see what the micro wineries are doing. From this, it looks like they are not suffering.
1. Strikingly spicy in the nose and it did have a candied cranberry on the nose.
2. It was definitely the Prince of Darkness of the evening. I little bit of everywhere all at once but in this case not a bad thing. Dark plum and vanilla on the nose with spice on the palate that had a slight raisin in the mouth.
3. Cream Soda! Isn’t that the drink of Speed Racer. It came in first and a monkey wasn’t involved.
4. Well, I wonder if Jen’s butt was that soft because it certainly reminded me of…
5. Speedly this goes down the gullet. A general lack of umph! Short on the follow through - as in football - wide to the right.

]]> Comment on Italian Immigrant Winemakers in California. by efc http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/02/20/italian-immigrant-winemakers-in-california/#comment-1552 efc Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:01:32 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/02/20/italian-immigrant-winemakers-in-california/#comment-1552 Thanks Lynne for an interesting take on American-Italian-Italian-American! My thoughts are as follows: Seghesio - 2006 not as integrated as the 2005. I say much more of a slow rumble of a dirt track racer versus a Indy car. A-Mano - Vineyardesq on the palate. Nose for a nose and you better pucker up because you Grandma is about to kiss you. Trentadue - Interesting for a flurt, but would let the answering machine pick-up. It was what it was for the evening. Boeger - Soft like the underbelly of Jabba the Hut. Luckly it doesn't smell like him. My favorite of the evening! Just Me - Inky and damp. Merlot! You tricked me. Not as good the second night. Thanks Lynne for an interesting take on American-Italian-Italian-American!

My thoughts are as follows:

Seghesio - 2006 not as integrated as the 2005. I say much more of a slow rumble of a dirt track racer versus a Indy car.
A-Mano - Vineyardesq on the palate. Nose for a nose and you better pucker up because you Grandma is about to kiss you.
Trentadue - Interesting for a flurt, but would let the answering machine pick-up. It was what it was for the evening.
Boeger - Soft like the underbelly of Jabba the Hut. Luckly it doesn’t smell like him. My favorite of the evening!
Just Me - Inky and damp. Merlot! You tricked me. Not as good the second night.

]]> Comment on Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux by Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Still Getting Spammed http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-1337 Washington Wine and Cheese » Blog Archive » Still Getting Spammed Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:01:20 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-1337 [...] been almost a week now and about every four minutes one of the blog posts about Lori, Jill, and Carol wine tasting keeps getting hit with spam comments. They are coming from a website in Amsterdam, NL and are about [...] […] been almost a week now and about every four minutes one of the blog posts about Lori, Jill, and Carol wine tasting keeps getting hit with spam comments. They are coming from a website in Amsterdam, NL and are about […]

]]> Comment on Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux by John F Croston III » Blog Archive » Another Long Frustrating and Sometimes Fun Week http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-859 John F Croston III » Blog Archive » Another Long Frustrating and Sometimes Fun Week Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:55:42 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/10/02/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-big-bodacious-reds-redux/#comment-859 [...] had started again. Now they are trying to post to another one our spots that has the title “Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux“. We are now up to almost 700 spam comments from them, since Wednesday morning. They are [...] […] had started again. Now they are trying to post to another one our spots that has the title “Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux“. We are now up to almost 700 spam comments from them, since Wednesday morning. They are […]

]]> Comment on Two Blondes, a Brunette and Five Reds - Big Bodacious Blends Part 1 by John F Croston III » Blog Archive » Another Long Frustrating and Sometimes Fun Week http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/09/22/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-reds-big-bodacious-blends-part-1/#comment-858 John F Croston III » Blog Archive » Another Long Frustrating and Sometimes Fun Week Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:55:22 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/09/22/two-blondes-a-brunette-and-five-reds-big-bodacious-blends-part-1/#comment-858 [...] wine group had gotten a bit of spam comments under one of the blog posts that with the title “Two Blondes, a Brunette and Five Reds - Big Bodacious Blends Part 1“. I have him set up be one of the authors to the blog so I don’t have to do all the [...] […] wine group had gotten a bit of spam comments under one of the blog posts that with the title “Two Blondes, a Brunette and Five Reds - Big Bodacious Blends Part 1“. I have him set up be one of the authors to the blog so I don’t have to do all the […]

]]> Comment on The Malbec Tasting That Almost Was… by efc http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/01/15/the-malbec-tasting-that-almost-was/#comment-23 efc Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:11:51 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2008/01/15/the-malbec-tasting-that-almost-was/#comment-23 Well, to say the least I was a bit stunned that we were having a Garnacha when the class is having an event devoted to that next week. Maybe we actually have a Malbec! Shock that it might be. Reviews as follows: 1. Tart as a witch's T... Sweep it away with a broom. In all fairness I have never like this wine despite being a best buy for many years. The Old Vines Zin is much better or the Phantom done during the Three Blondes class was a stunning wine. 2. The second was like a waltz in Vienna on a cold dark January night. What I mean is that it was dark an brooding with finesse. 3. The Garnacha - Well, the bastard stole my wine. The wine that should have been in my tasting. A fine example of fruit and complexity. Just wish I was using next week. 4. Furque - Reminds me of a 18th century ink well, be careful, don't spill it! A bouquet of violets. A remarkable wine for an Argentine 2002. Who said Argentine wines don't have staying power! 5. The Grandy started out well, like shit in a barnyard, but evolved into an earthy place that touched the soul. Clearly not a wine for everyone but with patience it delivered. Well, to say the least I was a bit stunned that we were having a Garnacha when the class is having an event devoted to that next week. Maybe we actually have a Malbec! Shock that it might be.

Reviews as follows:
1. Tart as a witch’s T… Sweep it away with a broom. In all fairness I have never like this wine despite being a best buy for many years. The Old Vines Zin is much better or the Phantom done during the Three Blondes class was a stunning wine.
2. The second was like a waltz in Vienna on a cold dark January night. What I mean is that it was dark an brooding with finesse.
3. The Garnacha - Well, the bastard stole my wine. The wine that should have been in my tasting. A fine example of fruit and complexity. Just wish I was using next week.
4. Furque - Reminds me of a 18th century ink well, be careful, don’t spill it! A bouquet of violets. A remarkable wine for an Argentine 2002. Who said Argentine wines don’t have staying power!
5. The Grandy started out well, like shit in a barnyard, but evolved into an earthy place that touched the soul. Clearly not a wine for everyone but with patience it delivered.

]]> Comment on Champagne - A Tale of Three Grapes by efc http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/12/18/champagne-a-tale-of-three-grapes/#comment-22 efc Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:14:25 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/12/18/champagne-a-tale-of-three-grapes/#comment-22 While I wouldn't consider myself an "A" lister as far as bubbly goes I think I've made it beyond the velvet rope with my reviews. Then again, I was just a groupie in a crowd of true champagne lovers. 1. It appeared to me that it was a little flabby like an over the hill baseball player off of steriods. 2. Yeasty that did have an air of pencil shavings that sent me back to elementary school. 3. Creamy like the foam on a cappuccino with a touch of sweetness. 4. Retsina came to many minds. A wine that was definitely was dancing the Funky Chicken. 5. Best I can say that it wasn't a Prosecco which I am very thankful. While I wouldn’t consider myself an “A” lister as far as bubbly goes I think I’ve made it beyond the velvet rope with my reviews. Then again, I was just a groupie in a crowd of true champagne lovers.
1. It appeared to me that it was a little flabby like an over the hill baseball player off of steriods.
2. Yeasty that did have an air of pencil shavings that sent me back to elementary school.
3. Creamy like the foam on a cappuccino with a touch of sweetness.
4. Retsina came to many minds. A wine that was definitely was dancing the Funky Chicken.
5. Best I can say that it wasn’t a Prosecco which I am very thankful.

]]> Comment on Wines From Places You Probably have never been by John F Croston III http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/11/27/wines-from-places-you-probably-have-never-been/#comment-20 John F Croston III Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:19:54 +0000 http://www.washingtonwineandcheese.com/wine_notes/2007/11/27/wines-from-places-you-probably-have-never-been/#comment-20 Glad you enjoyed the class. Thanks, all for the words of encouragement. Hopefully I can get at least one or even two more classes in before the end of the school year. Glad you enjoyed the class.

Thanks, all for the words of encouragement.

Hopefully I can get at least one or even two more classes in before the end of the school year.

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