eljefetwisted wrote:in Vegas selling wine during the day and enjoying a bit of poker in the evenings. ...

Poker?

I'm in.

WD

hardground wrote:I got the Grenache.

Light ruby in color, almost Pinot noir-ish. Great aroma. From pop to pour, the smell is what is driving the experience. Take a sip: a little spicy, soft and full of berries. Also, a little bit of earth, too (dust? chicken coop? good either way and I realize I suck at descriptors). The mid palate is strong, but leaves you wishing for more on the finish. A bit more acidity than I'd expect from grenache, which was perfect with dinner.

Serve this wine at party during appetizers, and you won't hear a complaint. It's built for drinking now, though so smoke em if you got em. This is a good bottle to have in your cellar when in the mood for something good but a little trashy. Pizza and pr0n. I like it.

I may have to quote this review on the web site!

Loweeel wrote:Careful, you might wake up with the end of a Chardonnay barrel in your bed...

Chardonnay? That's gross!

winefarm wrote:Poker?

I'm in.

WD

There are a LOT of tournament possibilities this weekend. Trying to decide whether to lose my WSOP virginity...

eljefetwisted wrote:There are a LOT of tournament possibilities this weekend. Trying to decide whether to lose my WSOP virginity...

If you by me a seat at a table, I'll buy...umm....some of your wine?

jwhite6114 wrote:So I have a thought on this, that I was going to keep to myself (), but I figured I might as well chime in and get myself smacked so I learn better.

*MY* sense of trempanillo is that it is a good summer red. It is lighter bodied than many reds but still full flavored. In my mind, it compares to sangiovese in terms of body and flavor, though not as much spiciness. Kinda like a Pinot Noir, but not as cool (PN "feels" cool to me ... not , but more summer breeze cool ). I think of Don Quixote, and hot sunny plains with this wine.

So, there is that, for whatever it's worth.

Hey, thanks! So (and now I place my dunce cap on my head for all to see..) these are red wines? Well, now I'm perking up a bit! I just have no idea what the types of wines being offered this week are to begin with. I think I'm getting a better idea now. I like reds - big hearty Cabs are my favorites. Does anyone know where the other two fall in the red zone?

Gatzby wrote:You'll get a verb and like it, damn you!

Thank you, sir. May I have another?

JudyL1118 wrote:Hey, thanks! So (and now I place my dunce cap on my head for all to see..) these are red wines? Well, now I'm perking up a bit! I just have no idea what the types of wines being offered this week are to begin with. I think I'm getting a better idea now. I like reds - big hearty Cabs are my favorites. Does anyone know where the other two fall in the red zone?

Based on what I've gleaned, I think you'd love the potty mouth red, Judy. Check out the link in eljefe's sig for more specifics, and there's a nice, tidy easy-to-read labrats thread now, too (thanks for that, Cheron!).

So still trying to find a red that impresses me, so far im .5 for 5...i said .5 because i found one that i kinda like but still nothing terribly impressive....Im hoping these red's do something for me .....

WineDavid, sir? On the subject of whites, is there any chance we'll be able to act with "Abandon" anytime soon? I'm feeling a need to feel free and dance with joy (presumably upon the completion of cleaning my house.) Are you feeling it, too?

JudyL1118 wrote:Hey, thanks! So (and now I place my dunce cap on my head for all to see..) these are red wines? Well, now I'm perking up a bit! I just have no idea what the types of wines being offered this week are to begin with. I think I'm getting a better idea now. I like reds - big hearty Cabs are my favorites. Does anyone know where the other two fall in the red zone?

All three of these are reds and they all sound absolutely terrific. I think they might be a sell out so if you're going to buy, do so asap.

LabRat Report-2005 Tempranillo

1st report, so bear with me.

No decanter available, so opened the wine about an hour before pouring. Having not had Tempranillo before, I knew not what to expect. The aroma was alot like Cabernet to me. That's what I would have guessed by the nose alone.

Poured two glasses, at room temperature, in the hotel room and headed down to dinner at LaStrada in the ElDorado. So no corkage fees, and I will remember Rapscallion for another trip. On first taste, both of us tasted no tannins. Zero. The one word reviews were...

Me: Smooth
Her: Flavorful (It doesn't make my teeth feel fuzzy)

Both of us had the "Chef's Tasting Menu". A four course "surprise" menu. Appetizers were antipasti of roasted vegies, prosciutto, mortadella, mozzarella, olives, and greens. Pasta course of penne w/ roasted tomatoes, saffron risotto, and mushroom ravioli. Main course of chicken Parmesan and swordfish w/ a tomato-caper sauce. Dessert was a vanilla gelato.

The wine "worked" with everything. Didn't try it with the gelato. This did not have a big mouth feel, and not very complex. I picked up definite flavors of berries. Not a "winey" wine. I dubbed it the wine for people who don't like wine. If you have had red wines, and didn't like the "puckerness factor", then this wine would be for you. As ElJefe said earlier, this would be a good starter set to try out reds. I would like to try this wine slightly chilled and see how that affects the body.

Hope this helps someone decide.

Well *%#&@! I'm in for two and can't get my minute of fame!

Oh well. I should have some *%#&@! nice red wine in a bit.

Particularly looking forward to the Tempranillo.

iB...er...MalcolmPX

eljefetwisted wrote:Chardonnay? That's gross!

I AGREE COMPLETELY!!! But better or worse than a horse's head?

Here is something interesting for those of you who enjoy enjoy wines and enjoy woot. Next door at shirt.woot, there is a shirt you might like. If you do, click on the picture, and you will be taken to the page devoted to this shirt where you can vote for it.



While you are there, feel free to make comments about what you like and dislike about the shirt design - that is what makes shirt.woot as special as wine.woot. And feel free to look around and vote and/or comment about other designs as well.

Thank you for letting me talk about this shirt - now back to Twisted Oak Wines!

MalcolmPX wrote:Well *%#&@! I'm in for two and can't get my minute of fame!

Oh well. I should have some *%#&@! nice red wine in a bit.

Particularly looking forward to the Tempranillo.

iB...er...MalcolmPX

Aha! I see you ...

mjc613 wrote:Here is something interesting for those of you who enjoy enjoy wines and enjoy woot. Next door at shirt.woot, there is a shirt you might like. If you do, click on the picture, and you will be taken to the page devoted to this shirt where you can vote for it.



While you are there, feel free to make comments about what you like and dislike about the shirt design - that is what makes shirt.woot as special as wine.woot. And feel free to look around and vote and/or comment about other designs as well.

Thank you for letting me talk about this shirt - now back to Twisted Oak Wines!

Actually a shirt I would buy on Shirt.Woot, instead of the bad ones they've had lately. Vote for this shirt! We could have our own club shirt!!!

UbiDubi wrote:LabRat Report-2005 Tempranillo

1st report, so bear with me.

No decanter available, so opened the wine about an hour before pouring. Having not had Tempranillo before, I knew not what to expect. The aroma was alot like Cabernet to me. That's what I would have guessed by the nose alone.

Poured two glasses, at room temperature, in the hotel room and headed down to dinner at LaStrada in the ElDorado. So no corkage fees, and I will remember Rapscallion for another trip. On first taste, both of us tasted no tannins. Zero. The one word reviews were...

Me: Smooth
Her: Flavorful (It doesn't make my teeth feel fuzzy)

Both of us had the "Chef's Tasting Menu". A four course "surprise" menu. Appetizers were antipasti of roasted vegies, prosciutto, mortadella, mozzarella, olives, and greens. Pasta course of penne w/ roasted tomatoes, saffron risotto, and mushroom ravioli. Main course of chicken Parmesan and swordfish w/ a tomato-caper sauce. Dessert was a vanilla gelato.

The wine "worked" with everything. Didn't try it with the gelato. This did not have a big mouth feel, and not very complex. I picked up definite flavors of berries. Not a "winey" wine. I dubbed it the wine for people who don't like wine. If you have had red wines, and didn't like the "puckerness factor", then this wine would be for you. As ElJefe said earlier, this would be a good starter set to try out reds. I would like to try this wine slightly chilled and see how that affects the body.

Hope this helps someone decide.

Thanks for the report! All the labrats so far have done a great job of labratting, and letting us know about the wines. Thanks again to all of you!

No problem with the heat here in Western WA. I doubt we'll even have a summer this year.

Loweeel wrote:I AGREE COMPLETELY!!! But better or worse than a horse's head?

hmmmm... tough call...

eljefetwisted wrote:hmmmm... tough call...

How about a severed horse head propped up by a chardonnay bottle sticking out of its neck??

tommythecat78 wrote:How about a severed horse head propped up by a chardonnay bottle sticking out of its neck??

OK, now you're just getting WEIRD! ;)

eljefetwisted wrote:OK, now you're just getting WEIRD! ;)

At this time of night??

Edit: Weird would be if there was a silly straw from said bottle to the horses mouth. Weird, or should I say TWISTED??

Double Edit: I got called weird by a guy that sells rubber chickens for a living ;)

Got the Grenache yesterday for LabRat. I was already 3 beers into the evening when I got the wine, so I will be tasting it tonight and offering up my report.

Wednesday is my night to cook a big meal for my husband and I (only time in the work week that I have the time to really cook well). Anyone have any pairing suggestions for the Grenache?

hardground wrote:I got the Grenache.

Light ruby in color, almost Pinot noir-ish. Great aroma. From pop to pour, the smell is what is driving the experience. Take a sip: a little spicy, soft and full of berries. Also, a little bit of earth, too (dust? chicken coop? good either way and I realize I suck at descriptors). The mid palate is strong, but leaves you wishing for more on the finish. A bit more acidity than I'd expect from grenache, which was perfect with dinner.

Serve this wine at party during appetizers, and you won't hear a complaint. It's built for drinking now, though so smoke em if you got em. This is a good bottle to have in your cellar when in the mood for something good but a little trashy. Pizza and pr0n. I like it.

Thanks for the report!

Any rats out there for the *%#&@! ?

shimey013 wrote:So still trying to find a red that impresses me, so far im .5 for 5...i said .5 because i found one that i kinda like but still nothing terribly impressive....Im hoping these red's do something for me .....

I would suggest going to your local winestore on tasting days. They typically have importers/distributors come in and do 'flights'. While it's unusual for them to pour very expensive bottles, this is the easiest (and cheapest) way I can think of to start getting a sense of wines you may enjoy.

Also, at parties or dinner parties (or woot tastings) try the wines you haven't had before. I'm sure once you try 100 or so reds you'll have picked up at least a few that you want to drink again.

winefarm wrote:We are in "quasi-summer" shipping mode now. Meaning, we are watching the weather, timing the shipments to be in constant transit (movement is our friend) and starting with some refrigeration to certain lane segments. i will be communicating further soon on "full fledged" summer shipping mode.

WD

Don't mean to hijack away from Twisted Oak, but I received my Ty Caton 3-pack (Updated, with 2006 Bench Merlot) yesterday and all 6 bottles were ruined! Either the corks were pushed out by half an inch, or the bottles had leaked. I almost cried at the waste. My Ty Caton 3-pack (original offering) arrived on Monday seemingly unscathed, but I am worried about the Field Blend which arrives later today. I already e-mailed service with pictures. If someone tells me how to paste in a picture here, I can do so...

Winefarm/WD please consider summer shipping options! I would be willing to pay more for shipping to ensure the safety of my wine!

tommythecat78 wrote:At this time of night??

Edit: Weird would be if there was a silly straw from said bottle to the horses mouth. Weird, or should I say TWISTED??

Double Edit: I got called weird by a guy that sells rubber chickens for a living ;)

Pretty ironic, isn't it? ;)

Winedavid39 wrote:doppeldog, i will pm you seeking more details. This should not happen with any regularity with the steps we are taking. I'm sorry it did.

Well I also received my Ty yesterday and infared the temp on arrival and WOW 91. Guess I gonna hold until cool weather. No corks out that I can see but havnt open them yet.
I will try to put up the picture of the UPS trailer sitting in the KMART parking lot with MY WINE
Florida, damn love/hate relationship

el jeffe: since you're a spanish/rhone guy, do you have any thoughts on the white tempranillo clone that was released a few years ago? i've heard about it, but i haven't really seen any and am fairly curious about it.

You guys suck....


In for two...

this decision had nothing to do with the labrattage....it was solely due to el jeffes actions...

Damn you!!

doppeldog wrote:Don't mean to hijack away from Twisted Oak, but I received my Ty Caton 3-pack (Updated, with 2006 Bench Merlot) yesterday and all 6 bottles were ruined! Either the corks were pushed out by half an inch, or the bottles had leaked. I almost cried at the waste. My Ty Caton 3-pack (original offering) arrived on Monday seemingly unscathed, but I am worried about the Field Blend which arrives later today. I already e-mailed service with pictures. If someone tells me how to paste in a picture here, I can do so...

Winefarm/WD please consider summer shipping options! I would be willing to pay more for shipping to ensure the safety of my wine!

I'm sitting waiting in anticipation for mine. I'm worried about the heat. How can I tell if my wine has gotten too hot other than the corks pushed out?

hk94 wrote:Got the Grenache yesterday for LabRat. I was already 3 beers into the evening when I got the wine, so I will be tasting it tonight and offering up my report.

Wednesday is my night to cook a big meal for my husband and I (only time in the work week that I have the time to really cook well). Anyone have any pairing suggestions for the Grenache?

I think Grenache is considered a medium bodied Red, so creamy or cheese soups and pastas; chicken/turkey/duck/gamebirds; pork or veal; lamb, venison, or beef.

Also hearty dishes such as grilled sausages, lamb chops, rustic stews, etc.

MarkDaSpark wrote:I think Grenache is considered a medium bodied Red, so creamy or cheese soups and pastas; chicken/turkey/duck/gamebirds; pork or veal; lamb, venison, or beef.

Also hearty dishes such as grilled sausages, lamb chops, rustic stews, etc.

Also because the Grenache is 18% Syrah.

Not trying to hijack the thread, but this article gives even MORE reason to be an active (red) wine.wooter!

"Red wine may click switch for longevity"
Study indicates element in grapes triggers an ancient survival reaction
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5817717.html
(not sure if this will be a live link or not...sorry!)

Houstonred wrote:Not trying to hijack the thread, but this article gives even MORE reason to be an active (red) wine.wooter!

"Red wine may click switch for longevity"
Study indicates element in grapes triggers an ancient survival reaction
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5817717.html
(not sure if this will be a live link or not...sorry!)

Active link for ya. To make links, surround the link with url tags: [ url ] link location [ /url ] (without the spaces).

ERMD wrote:
Florida, damn love/hate relationship

You need to move to Minnesota. It's been in the upper 60s lately, and my Ty arrived yesterday looking just fine. Of course, we do have to deal with 20 below in the winter, which is about the temperature at which Minnesotans stop wearing shorts. You win some, you lose some.