I'm feeling fine. Kids are doing better after the prescription drugs hit. Crazy how fast those hit the system. But fevers are creeping back up on em.
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What are you drinking tonight?
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I'm feeling fine. Kids are doing better after the prescription drugs hit. Crazy how fast those hit the system. But fevers are creeping back up on em.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yes, I’m sorry. Rules are rules.What?! Just because it’s a smooth drink and has dairy?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Hey now, I don’t drink the pink stuff
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Take 2 of these and call me in the morning
At Dr. @uacowboy ‘s direction. Hot toddy featuring MaCallan’s [emoji108]
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Okay, I wasn't drinking this last night or this morning for that matter. But I did have this while on Holiday to DC at an Italian Restaurant called Filomena's. The Sommelier suggested this wine based on my wife's preferences. Basically in a nut shell, it is dry and jammy. I found it sweet but not overly. Maybe not the driest re I have ever had...but I thought it was more dry than wet. In my very limited wine knowledge...this is probably my favorite red wine I have had. Wine mag describes it as: "Aromas of dark-skinned berry, underbrush and pipe tobacco lead the nose. The full-bodied palate delivers dried black cherry, raspberry jam and licorice alongside polished tannins."
@NurseDave mentioned elsewhere that he wouldn't drink a wine that he does not like the label. Okay Dave...what gives and why won't you drink this wine? Are you partial to white labels with simple script? You don't like horses? Black and red labels are not in?
@NurseDave mentioned elsewhere that he wouldn't drink a wine that he does not like the label. Okay Dave...what gives and why won't you drink this wine? Are you partial to white labels with simple script? You don't like horses? Black and red labels are not in?
Sharp's
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The Somm did you right Don, though it is a little young. I imagine the wine got better as you drank it and it was exposed to air. It probably would be a knock out this morning if you still have it. Valpolicella is the wine region this particular maker is from so it has to follow specific rules. Though there are many Italian winemakers that cheat.
So the reason you have a dry sweetness in it is from the way Amarone is processed during the fermentation. After harvest, The grapes( Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella) are places in creates to dry for up to 120 days. This reduces water in the grape and leaves more sugar. This high sugar content also increases the alcohol to at least 15%. It is then aged for at least 24 months. They really should be aged 10-15 years to really show their potential. The high price of Amarone is that it basically takes twice as many grapes to make a bottle plus they come from older vines which produce fewer grapes that have more concentration of fruit.
So the reason you have a dry sweetness in it is from the way Amarone is processed during the fermentation. After harvest, The grapes( Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella) are places in creates to dry for up to 120 days. This reduces water in the grape and leaves more sugar. This high sugar content also increases the alcohol to at least 15%. It is then aged for at least 24 months. They really should be aged 10-15 years to really show their potential. The high price of Amarone is that it basically takes twice as many grapes to make a bottle plus they come from older vines which produce fewer grapes that have more concentration of fruit.
Sharp's
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The Somm did you right Don, though it is a little young. I imagine the wine got better as you drank it and it was exposed to air. It probably would be a knock out this morning if you still have it. Valpolicella is the wine region this particular maker is from so it has to follow specific rules. Though there are many Italian winemakers that cheat.
So the reason you have a dry sweetness in it is from the way Amarone is processed during the fermentation. After harvest, The grapes( Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella) are places in creates to dry for up to 120 days. This reduces water in the grape and leaves more sugar. This high sugar content also increases the alcohol to at least 15%. It is then aged for at least 24 months. They really should be aged 10-15 years to really show their potential. The high price of Amarone is that it basically takes twice as many grapes to make a bottle plus they come from older vines which produce fewer grapes that have more concentration of fruit.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I'm confused!?! If you told her the one on the right, when you got home, you'd have the whole bottle
Sharp's
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I would have she rather not picked either one. But the one on the right is worth probably twice as much as the one in the left.I'm confused!?! If you told her the one on the right, when you got home, you'd have the whole bottle
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
It’s only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. And if you’re gonna keep it for yourself, it won’t be worth anything if you never open it [emoji6]
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Sharp's
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Well, that was the point @SteveChuckFrank she was going to open it without me. If she is going to be opening something like that I would want to make sure I am there
I am guessing she didn't know what was really in the bottle?
By the way...thanks for the knowledge...I found your post VERY informative. Who knows...with you and @NurseDave around I might actually learn a thing or two about wine!