Ganbei!

Reviews of wines and beers and etc that I've tried - just my personal notes

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Wellington 2006 Zinfandel

from woot wine $139.99/12pk
http://wine.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=4354293

meeks hilltop ranch
2006 sonoma valley zinfandel

needs a lot of time to decant. but delicous. not just food friendly -- adds "to" food.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Tuesday Night Red

Producer:
Tuesday Night
Style:
Dry
Varietal:
Red Blend
Region:
Chile - Curico Valley

Alcohol %:
14%
Bottle Volume:
750ml

Terrible! It's like grape juice

D'ontspille le black 2009 Pinot Noir

http://wine.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=14543

@ pd's

a good pinot noir, imminently drinkable - but not particularly praiseworthy

Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc

Russian Jack, Sauvignon Blanc - 2009
Item # 21980 | (750)mL

Color: White
Vintage: 2009
Country: New Zealand
Region: North Island
Sub Region: Martinborough
Producer: Russian Jack
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc


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$12.96 from astor

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).

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Harpoon Cider

nom! best apple cider I've had - juuust sweet enough. pure and simple, simply can't ask for more.

Roadhouse Winery 2008 Russian River Valley Zinfandel

Wow. Just wow. http://www.roadhousewinery.com/roadhouse/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1004&cat_id=1
(paul brought over -originally from wine woot).

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!

my idea of the perfect zinfandel

Monday, July 26, 2010

Elysian Fields BiFrost

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/700/14383

had on tap @ Elysian brewpub in capitol hill, seattle

not exciting. just decent

Kassik's Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style)

had at humpy's http://www.humpys.com/beer.html# in downtown anchorage (fantastic selection!)

Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style) ABV 8.5%
Our 2008 World Beer Cup bronze metal winner.
”Make sure your kilt is cinched up tight! This is surprisingly smooth, wonderful malt flavor Strong
Scotch Ale coming in at a hefty 8.5%.
Strong Scotch Style is also known as a “wee heavy” with a ABV between 6.5% - 10%.

Alaska Summer Ale

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/our-brew/seasonal-beers/summer-ale.html

had @ ANC airport

mrm. they forgot to add taste.

Alaska Amber

pretty standard, but completely inoffensive

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/amber.html