Sunday, November 20, 2011
Today's "gathering of the flock" was a vertical of McKeon-Phillips Baileys Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Years from 1998 to 2008. Terry also brought some other older McKeon-Phllips varietals to round out the selection. 20 reds along with a couple of whites, a blush and some extra bottles just in case we ran out of wine. Oliver "ole eagle eye" did spy 2 really good bottles that I had put in the back, so they were opened. A 1998 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley and a 2005 Krupp Brothers Stage Coach Napa Valley.
Since Terry & Cora provided all the wines everyone else was to furnish the food. I had asked people to make their appetizers substantial and did they. We had so much food and all of it good. Big group turned out for this special tasting and we were all thankful for the generosity of T & C.
Terry's two daughters helped him as Cora was not feeling well. They did a great job in helping "ole dad".
I wish all of our monthly tastings were of this caliber. We would be so spoiled which I have no objection to at this stage of my life.
No tasting in December because of all the holiday events.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Pinot & Paella
Saturday, November 19, 2011
John & Remy hosted a Paella & Pinot dinner tonight. Remy does great Paella and the pinots flowed. Good group of people, not all the wine group. A mixed bag of people. Some great appetizers brought by the guests. I went by La Espanola a Spanish deli and market for cheese and pates. Defying tradition I brought a Rose and an Albarino. The albarino was the first bottle emptied. It was a Longoria from the Lompoc/Santa Ynez area and was showing really well. There were at least 20 bottles of Pinot on the table and some really good ones. Dessert was flan which Remy makes from a old family recipe. Nice evening and much enjoyment.
John & Remy hosted a Paella & Pinot dinner tonight. Remy does great Paella and the pinots flowed. Good group of people, not all the wine group. A mixed bag of people. Some great appetizers brought by the guests. I went by La Espanola a Spanish deli and market for cheese and pates. Defying tradition I brought a Rose and an Albarino. The albarino was the first bottle emptied. It was a Longoria from the Lompoc/Santa Ynez area and was showing really well. There were at least 20 bottles of Pinot on the table and some really good ones. Dessert was flan which Remy makes from a old family recipe. Nice evening and much enjoyment.
Champagne Dinner at Delius
Friday, November 18, 2011
Another dinner I cannot find my notes on. I do remember we had oysters, sweetbreads, and several other dishes. When I find my notes I will edit this posts.
Another dinner I cannot find my notes on. I do remember we had oysters, sweetbreads, and several other dishes. When I find my notes I will edit this posts.
Vacation Time
Took my annual trip to Avila Beach. Cut it short my two days this year. My sister came in from St. George, Utah for her high school reunion so I had dinner with her before I left the next day. Had not seen her in 5 years. Returned early because of the Champagne dinner at Delius.
Only spent one day on Paso Robles. Spent most of my time this trip in the Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo area and the Santa Ynez/Lompoc area. Did not rush anything and came back with 2 cases of wine. Two cases more than I wanted to but everything was tasting good.
Weather was perfect. Got some Christmas shopping done. Only downer was two episodes of my acid reflux which knocked me out for two afternoons.
Lots of new wineries and it's impossible to get to all of them. Asked a few winemakers that I knew for suggestions. At least it keeps me away from the "run of the mill" type wineries that are not worth the stop.
Only spent one day on Paso Robles. Spent most of my time this trip in the Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo area and the Santa Ynez/Lompoc area. Did not rush anything and came back with 2 cases of wine. Two cases more than I wanted to but everything was tasting good.
Weather was perfect. Got some Christmas shopping done. Only downer was two episodes of my acid reflux which knocked me out for two afternoons.
Lots of new wineries and it's impossible to get to all of them. Asked a few winemakers that I knew for suggestions. At least it keeps me away from the "run of the mill" type wineries that are not worth the stop.
Lobster Season is Open
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Stan went diving last night and got lobsters. He called me at work in the afternoon and invited me to dinner that night. Can never turn down an offer of lobster with Stan. Since I had no bottle of wine with me I brought dessert. Can never miss with something from the Hawaiian Bakery in Torrance.
Freeway wasn't bad tonight and made it to Santa Monica in about and hour.
A bottle of 2007 Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard was brought out. Really showing well. There also was a champagne, a chardonnay (high end) that was way to oaky for me and another red on the table. Did not keep notes and am posting this 4 weeks later so my memory has faded a lot.
Another great dinner and good company. Life is good.
Stan went diving last night and got lobsters. He called me at work in the afternoon and invited me to dinner that night. Can never turn down an offer of lobster with Stan. Since I had no bottle of wine with me I brought dessert. Can never miss with something from the Hawaiian Bakery in Torrance.
Freeway wasn't bad tonight and made it to Santa Monica in about and hour.
A bottle of 2007 Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard was brought out. Really showing well. There also was a champagne, a chardonnay (high end) that was way to oaky for me and another red on the table. Did not keep notes and am posting this 4 weeks later so my memory has faded a lot.
Another great dinner and good company. Life is good.
Heidsick-Monopole Tasting
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Cannot find my notes on this tasting, along with others. In the rush for vacation and decorating for the holidays I have misplaced them When things settle down I will revise this post.
The tasting had to be good because I bought 2 bottles of champagne that night.
Cannot find my notes on this tasting, along with others. In the rush for vacation and decorating for the holidays I have misplaced them When things settle down I will revise this post.
The tasting had to be good because I bought 2 bottles of champagne that night.
October Meeting of The Winos
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Our monthly meeting of the flock was held today and the theme was Carneros Whites ands Howell Mountain Reds. Along with bring yourself and /or your bottle in costume. I am not a Halloween person so I brought myself and bottle "as is". Some costumes were quite clever, The house and outdoor area was decorated and made for a very "spooky" atmosphere. All the wines were good. The theme dictated that. When a person choose a "generic" theme to their tasting you have a certain portion of people who will take the cheapest way with a bottle.
The food was supposed to be "spooky" also. We had mummified meatloaf, mummy fingers etc., The tasting was such a hit that the hosts will be doing the Halloween theme next year.
Our monthly meeting of the flock was held today and the theme was Carneros Whites ands Howell Mountain Reds. Along with bring yourself and /or your bottle in costume. I am not a Halloween person so I brought myself and bottle "as is". Some costumes were quite clever, The house and outdoor area was decorated and made for a very "spooky" atmosphere. All the wines were good. The theme dictated that. When a person choose a "generic" theme to their tasting you have a certain portion of people who will take the cheapest way with a bottle.
The food was supposed to be "spooky" also. We had mummified meatloaf, mummy fingers etc., The tasting was such a hit that the hosts will be doing the Halloween theme next year.
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