tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84592142729981971842023-11-15T12:24:24.779-05:00Ganbei!Reviews of wines and beers and etc that I've tried - just my personal notesDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-47137033741135583572011-03-06T11:28:00.003-05:002011-03-06T11:31:13.149-05:00Wellington 2006 Zinfandelfrom woot wine $139.99/12pk<br />http://wine.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=4354293<br /><br />meeks hilltop ranch<br />2006 sonoma valley zinfandel<br /><br />needs a lot of time to decant. but delicous. not just food friendly -- adds "to" food.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-40409229064020380832011-02-05T15:07:00.001-05:002011-02-05T15:14:37.512-05:00Tuesday Night RedProducer:<br />Tuesday Night<br />Style:<br />Dry<br />Varietal:<br />Red Blend<br />Region:<br />Chile - Curico Valley<br /><br />Alcohol %:<br />14%<br />Bottle Volume:<br />750ml<br /><br />Terrible! It's like grape juiceDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-24274597224753290572011-02-05T15:05:00.001-05:002011-02-05T15:06:23.993-05:00D'ontspille le black 2009 Pinot Noirhttp://wine.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=14543<br /><br />@ pd's<br /><br />a good pinot noir, imminently drinkable - but not particularly praiseworthyDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-47600574357753529332011-02-05T15:02:00.002-05:002011-02-05T15:04:57.677-05:00Russian Jack Sauvignon BlancRussian Jack, Sauvignon Blanc - 2009<br />Item # 21980 | (750)mL<br /><br />Color: White<br />Vintage: 2009<br />Country: New Zealand<br />Region: North Island<br />Sub Region: Martinborough<br />Producer: Russian Jack<br />Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc <br /><br /><br />Click any of the links to view more<br /><br />$12.96 from astor<br /><br />was at first disappointed b/c it wasn't styled in the classic marlborough sense. its off-dry, and took a bit to get used to. that said, it was actually pretty delicious with spiced wontons, and a very easy sipper (esp. in summer).DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-49420219891002390552010-07-31T13:32:00.001-04:002010-07-31T13:33:19.318-04:00Harpoon Cidernom! best apple cider I've had - juuust sweet enough. pure and simple, simply can't ask for more.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-35184255207580694202010-07-31T13:25:00.002-04:002010-07-31T13:32:28.435-04:00Roadhouse Winery 2008 Russian River Valley ZinfandelWow. Just wow. http://www.roadhousewinery.com/roadhouse/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1004&cat_id=1<br />(paul brought over -originally from wine woot). <br /><br />Spicy, well rounded, smooth smooth velvet tannins. had with rosemary lamb chops & mashed potatoes w/creamy cannelini beans and leeks. amaazing. had the next day by itself. still amazing!<br /><br />my idea of the perfect zinfandelDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-15875737450128584112010-07-26T03:43:00.001-04:002010-07-26T03:45:02.090-04:00Elysian Fields BiFrosthttp://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/700/14383<br /><br />had on tap @ Elysian brewpub in capitol hill, seattle<br /><br />not exciting. just decentDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-20587414037928189832010-07-26T03:41:00.001-04:002010-07-26T03:42:38.781-04:00Kassik's Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style)had at humpy's http://www.humpys.com/beer.html# in downtown anchorage (fantastic selection!)<br /><br />Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style) ABV 8.5%<br />Our 2008 World Beer Cup bronze metal winner.<br />”Make sure your kilt is cinched up tight! This is surprisingly smooth, wonderful malt flavor Strong<br />Scotch Ale coming in at a hefty 8.5%. <br />Strong Scotch Style is also known as a “wee heavy” with a ABV between 6.5% - 10%.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-28091284261638220312010-07-26T03:39:00.001-04:002010-07-26T03:39:39.612-04:00Alaska Summer Alehttp://www.alaskanbeer.com/our-brew/seasonal-beers/summer-ale.html<br /><br />had @ ANC airport<br /><br />mrm. they forgot to add taste.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-75485099060445621692010-07-26T03:37:00.001-04:002010-07-26T03:39:07.493-04:00Alaska Amberpretty standard, but completely inoffensive<br /><br />http://www.alaskanbeer.com/amber.htmlDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-31354299991714915022010-07-26T03:36:00.001-04:002010-07-26T03:37:38.988-04:00Midnight Sun - Rumbah, Double Bockhttp://midnightsunbrewing.com/beer_9CBrumbah.php<br /><br />RUMBAH<br />Double Rum Bock<br />10.0 % Alcohol By Volume<br />30 International Bittering Units (IBUs<br /><br />interesting - recommended by grape expectations in downtown anchorage (awesome microbrew selection). tasty and complexDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-78625668873984719532010-07-26T03:33:00.002-04:002010-07-26T03:35:29.558-04:00Txakolina, Xarmant - 2008Had this at Desnuda a couple years ago w/ceviche and oysters. just fantastic!<br /><br />Txakolina, Xarmant - 2008<br />Item # 17241 | (750)mL<br /><br />Color: White<br />Vintage: 2008<br />Country: Spain<br />Producer: Xarmant<br />Grape Variety: Hondarribi Zurri <br /><br /><br />Click any of the links to view more<br /><br />http://www.astorwines.com/SearchResultsSingle.aspx?p=1&search=17241&searchtype=ContainsDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-45064506923887767672010-06-13T22:31:00.001-04:002010-06-13T23:00:39.782-04:00Sirio Cerasuolo, San Lorenzo 2009Sirio Cerasuolo, San Lorenzo - 2009<br />Item # 23090 | (750)mL<br /><br />Color: Rosé<br />Vintage: 2009<br />Country: Italy<br />Region: Abruzzi<br />Producer: San Lorenzo<br />Grape Variety: Montepulciano <br /><br />its a bit sour (too much acidity?), but a good food wine, and overall, respectable.DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-25137922794651011542010-04-14T10:41:00.001-04:002010-04-14T10:41:34.987-04:00Smoking Loon 2008 Pinot Noir<p>very tasty - *very* easy to drink. beautiful garnet with lots of clarity. noms</p> <p>$8 on sale from cork and bottle. should probably pick up a couple more while it’s still on sale</p> <ul> <li>VARIETAL <em>Pinot Noir</em></li> <li>APPELLATION <em>California</em></li> <li>ALCOHOL <em>13.5%</em></li> <li>PH <em>3.69</em></li> <li>TA <em>0.59 mg/L</em></li> <li>UPC <em>0 17444 00075 6</em></li> </ul> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-18813495720229826502010-04-14T10:39:00.001-04:002010-04-14T10:39:33.103-04:00Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Cotes de Reigny 2008<p>$18 from cork and bottle</p> <p>eh, it’s alright. a little spendy for a tad of “metal” taste at the end. </p> <p>Category <br /><a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/category/White%20Wine?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=81">White Wine</a></p> <p>Varietal <br /><a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/varietal/Sauvignon%20Blanc?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=82">Sauvignon Blanc</a></p> <p>Region <br /><a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/country/France?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=83">France</a> : <a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/region/Loire%20Valley?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=84">Loire Valley</a> : <a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/appellation/Sancerre?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=85">Sancerre</a></p> <p>Producer <br /><a href="http://www.carlorussowine.com/r/brand/domaine-sautereau?id=cVmtfYNg&mv_pc=86">Domaine Sautereau</a></p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-18850998579352811302010-03-21T20:46:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:46:09.415-04:00Cabernet Sauvignon, Colli Vicentini - 2008<p></p> <p>Well, you get what you pay for. on the other hand, sometimes you just need to make buckets of sangria</p> <p>Color: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Red</a> <br />Vintage: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">2008</a> <br />Country: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Italy</a> <br />Region: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Veneto</a> <br />Producer: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Colli Vicentini</a> <br />Grape Variety:  <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Cabernet Sauvignon</a></p> <p>Bottle Price: $5.99 $3.99</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-77197550598230525052010-03-21T20:45:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:45:35.810-04:00Chardonnay, Colli Vicentini - 2008<p></p> <p>Color: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">White</a> <br />Vintage: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">2008</a> <br />Country: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Italy</a> <br />Region: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Veneto</a> <br />Producer: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Colli Vicentini</a> <br />Grape Variety:  <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Chardonnay</a></p> <p>Bottle Price: $5.99 $3.99</p> <p>Well, you get what you pay for. on the other hand, sometimes you just need to make buckets of sangria</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-37683061674210161152010-03-21T20:42:00.003-04:002010-03-21T20:42:59.223-04:00Gran Sarao Brut Cava - NV<p>Color: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">White</a> <br />Vintage: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">NV</a> <br />Country: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Spain</a> <br />Region: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Penedès</a> <br />Producer: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Gran Sarao</a> <br />Grape Variety:  <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Macabeo</a> <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Parellada</a> <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Xarel-lo</a></p> <p>Eh. Plain & just a touch too sweet. it's bubbly, the end</p> <p>$9.99 from astor</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-85629961308178947792010-03-21T20:42:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:42:11.042-04:00Les Quatre Tours "Signature" Red - 2007<p>Color: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Red</a> <br />Vintage: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">2007</a> <br />Country: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">France</a> <br />Region: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Provence</a> <br />Producer: <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Les 4 Tours</a> <br />Grape Variety:  <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/">Syrah</a></p> <p>Bottle Price: $14.99 (sale)8.99</p> <p>From Astor</p> <p>Not bad really - wasn't expecting much, but its musty/structured/fruity/balanced - good by itself but would really shine with food</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-78918152535626179942010-03-21T20:39:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:39:07.720-04:00Cristalino Brut Cava<p>REGION: Spain › Penedes </p> <p><b>GRAPE:</b> Macabeo, Xarel-Lo, Parellada </p> <p><b>IMPORTER:</b> Martin Scott </p> <p><b>ALCOHOL:</b> 11.5% </p> <p> </p> <p>Fantastic. great balance, tasty and dry dry, with just enough mustiness. perfect</p> <p>8.99 from FD, 7.99 on astor.</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-39707113097989311772010-03-21T20:37:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:39:54.455-04:00Marquis de la Tour Brut<p>Again, too plain and sweet! 8.99 from FD</p> <p>REGION: France › Loire Valley </p> <p><b>GRAPE:</b> Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc </p> <p><b>IMPORTER:</b> Palm Bay International </p> <p><b>ALCOHOL:</b> 11% </p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-19588563227296752752010-03-21T20:36:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:39:22.352-04:00Marquis de la Tour Brut Rose NV<p>Uh, too plain and sweet for me. $8.99 from FD</p> <p>REGION: France › Loire Valley </p> <p><b>GRAPE:</b> Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc </p> <p><b>IMPORTER:</b> Palm Bay Inernational </p> <p><b>ALCOHOL:</b> 11% </p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-54909135719490052752010-03-21T20:34:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:34:23.525-04:00Castel Lager<p>Kombolcha Brewery, Ethiopia</p> <p>had with dinner @ dukem in washington dc</p> <p>eh, it's a little sweet and not super tasty. unoffensive though</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-11223262142366180742010-03-21T20:32:00.001-04:002010-03-21T20:32:38.917-04:00Hakim Stout<p>ethiopian, had with dinner @ dukem on U str in washington dc</p> <p>Harar Beer Factory</p> <p>liked quite a bit - its a little strangely sweet, but very tasty overall and thought it was great over dinner. </p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459214272998197184.post-75252322860784118582010-02-15T16:36:00.001-05:002010-02-15T16:44:33.990-05:00Gruet NV Brut<p>New Mexico! $12.99 from FD (on sale)</p> <p>extremely dry. very friendly food sparkly, but i wouldn't like it by itself</p> DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957545489865919039noreply@blogger.com0