sanity wrote:I'm getting an early start.....I'm enjoying a 2006 M'Hudi Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. Very tasty. We last had this in May 2011. No fizz this time, but similar flavour. Slight petrol on the nose, slight floral, and passion fruit, too. The taste is lovely, a sister to a viognier perhaps. A slight grass, wood taste, some citrus (but not a grapefruit bomb), a little creme. Not as light and crisp as some summer drinkers, but very enjoyable. A little more substance in the mouth-feel, and a long, crisp finish.

I started back to work at my part-time job this week. Am I sore! For my job I wear a small notebook and am on my feet the entire time. Luckily, I only had about 3 hours each day.

Tomorrow, I am determined to ride my bike, maybe jut up to Mt Charleston to cool off.

Sounds delicious! You say petrol and it makes me wonder if there's some Riesling thing going on there too. I should see if there's any open wine here I can sample (working at the gf's place).

Glad you are back at work...the soreness will hopefully abate soon enough.

klezman wrote:Sounds delicious! You say petrol and it makes me wonder if there's some Riesling thing going on there too. I should see if there's any open wine here I can sample (working at the gf's place).

Glad you are back at work...the soreness will hopefully abate soon enough.

It is very enjoyable; only 13% alcohol, tastes like more, meaning a rich full mouthfeel.

On another note, I watched the 1st episode of Wilfred. I kept refusing, but caved. OK, now I'm watching the 2nd.

sanity wrote:I'm getting an early start.....I'm enjoying a 2006 M'Hudi Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa.

Ooh thank you for reminding me, I've got a cider in the fridge from one of my favorite Up North wineries... gonna go get that now

cheron98 wrote:Hmmm... I do believe richardhod AND ddeuddeg have, in the past, borrowed "your" set to wish birthday greetings, and you never seemed to raise a fuss then.

Why you pickin' on my HAK?

Don't know who you're talking about. I don't know any HAK. Unless you've started naming Truffle's hairballs?

And while those two (and others) may have "borrowed" them, it was usually after I had forgotten to post, and thus way later (after 6am or even later). Not before I'd had a chance to do so. You want to post b-day greetings before me, use your own birthday emoticons. Plus, IIRC, remember your own arguments from before, it's my thing.

cheron98 wrote:Hey, wait a second, don't I get a say in this??

Back off you, with your dead horses and whatever else. If you know what's good for ya!

No. No you don't. See above.

So, I see your warning and raise you ....

sanity wrote:It is very enjoyable; only 13% alcohol, tastes like more, meaning a rich full mouthfeel.

On another note, I watched the 1st episode of Wilfred. I kept refusing, but caved. OK, now I'm watching the 2nd.

I cannot stress how good Wilfred is

sanity wrote:It is very enjoyable; only 13% alcohol, tastes like more, meaning a rich full mouthfeel.

On another note, I watched the 1st episode of Wilfred. I kept refusing, but caved. OK, now I'm watching the 2nd.

Watched the 1st episode, but just couldn't get into it. To me, it was slightly better than Legend Quest, but not by much.

bhodilee wrote:I cannot stress how bad Wilfred is

I corrected your post for you.


Edit: PS. Any word if the child who could have been named Eddard won in the Gerber contest?

I hate to post this before Midnight my time, but it is after Midnight eastward.








Happy Birthday to Tiger7610!!!

Aww thank you Sparky! Not sure what I'mm going to open today either a wellington or one of the canadian reds

tiger7610 wrote:Aww thank you Sparky! Not sure what I'mm going to open today either a wellington or one of the canadian reds

Explain these Canadian reds a little more.
And...
Happy Birthday!

otolith wrote:Explain these Canadian reds a little more.
And...
Happy Birthday!

I bought a Baco Noir, I believe other people on the tasting tour also bought a few. I thouht it was tasty and I was surprised that canada can grow reds

It was so nice today. Did a ton of yard work and took the kids to the park and chased my daughter all over. Had a quick Wendy's lunch, never again. I had two sandwiches and a fry off the value menu and it was like 1200 calories when I added it up. Screw that.

tiger7610 wrote:I bought a Baco Noir, I believe other people on the tasting tour also bought a few. I thouht it was tasty and I was surprised that canada can grow reds

From which winery?

tiger7610 wrote:I bought a Baco Noir, I believe other people on the tasting tour also bought a few. I thouht it was tasty and I was surprised that canada can grow reds

dbl poar. Sorry on phone in the middle of the park for the hopefully, penultimate showing of As You Like It.

Does anyone have any experience with wines made from Zibibbo grapes? Looks like it is a Muscat variety but I've never heard of it before.

I picked up a 2008 Donnafugata Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé today at Costco ($20 at my Costco in Houston) on a whim. When I put it into CellarTracker, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Tanzer gave it a 94.

Just curious if anyone had had this wine or the grape.

MarkDaSpark wrote:Not "do do do da dee dee"??

No filters when he says do do?

edit: Oh crap...looks like I used my wife's login...that's me being a smart**s Spark

bahwm wrote:From which winery?

I think Harbour Estates. That's the Baco Noir I got, too.

HAK, this recipe is for you. I made this tonight, and the guests are currently fighting over the remaining pieces.

Flank steak rolls

Heat broiler on high, set rack about 6" below flame.

Slice a 1 lb flank steak at a 40+ degree angle so the slices are about 1/4 " thick, 2" wide, and the entire width of the slab of meat.

Shred 2 carrots, 1 red bell pepper, cored, and at least 8 scallion tops. Mix together (I shredded using the food processor, so they were all mixed together) with 1/4 tsp of salt.

Mix together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce with 2 tsp sriracha sauce (or tabasco if you don't have the other). Spread the sauce mixture over both sides of the meat strips. Put a little of the veggie mixture on the meat strip. Roll up tightly, secure with a toothpick, and set on a cookie sheet.

Cook for about 6 minutes, till very brown, then turn off heat and let sit in hot oven for about 3 minutes.

Serve over rice or lettuce mixture. You can slice the rolls into 2 or 3 pieces for bite-sized pieces.

I made half of the rolls (from a 2 lb flank steak) with no filling.

I adapted this from a fine cooking recipe. Major yum, and so easy to prepare.

cheron98 wrote:I think Harbour Estates. That's the Baco Noir I got, too.

Yep that was the one. It was very interesting taste, and my parents enjoyed it.

The wellington Zin wasnt very well received, but it was my fault I forgot to decant/soiree it, and it was just very tight and not very flavorful.

Opened my first of the 04' Arrowood Reserve Cab. that I picked up at the Bevmo 5 Cent sale and all I can say is that I wish I had picked up a few more.

Definitely in the fruit forward style, awesome juice. I will have to be on the look out for more of their bottles on sale.

I remember Kyle being interested, have you opened one yet? If so, thoughts?

winetrancer wrote:No filters when he says do do?

edit: Oh crap...looks like I used my wife's login...that's me being a smart**s Spark

And that's surprising????


Probably because it's spelled doo-doo (or doo doo). Otherwise it's an extinct flightless bird.


And evidently the juvies haven't used that one ... probably because it's old terminology.

bhodilee wrote:It was so nice today. Did a ton of yard work and took the kids to the park and chased my daughter all over. Had a quick Wendy's lunch, never again. I had two sandwiches and a fry off the value menu and it was like 1200 calories when I added it up. Screw that.

One fry? How did you get 1 fry? And I admired you before, but to have the willpower to eat only 1 fry is amazing!


And I don't think the Baconator® Double (930 cal.) is on their Value Menu.


Value Menu:
Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe = 300 cal.
Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich = 400 cal.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich = 350 cal.
Value French Fries = 260 cal.


Not on Value Menu
Double Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger = 440 cal.
1/4 lb.* Single = 550 cal.



So guessing maybe:

Value French Fries = 260 cal.
Double Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger = 440 cal.
1/4 lb.* Single = 550 cal.

Totals: 1,220 cal.

Happy Birthday to bkarney!!!

MarkDaSpark wrote:
Value French Fries = 260 cal.
Double Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger = 440 cal.
1/4 lb.* Single = 550 cal.

Totals: 1,220 cal.

You've really thought this through. And now I'm hungry. Damn.

bhodilee wrote:It was so nice today. Did a ton of yard work and took the kids to the park and chased my daughter all over. Had a quick Wendy's lunch, never again. I had two sandwiches and a fry off the value menu and it was like 1200 calories when I added it up. Screw that.

Not to mention the sodium and fat levels! I hate it when I give in to a fast food craving... I end up paying for it the next day by feeling yucky or bloated from all the salt!

I went for a ride today!

Rode to an early breakfast meeting with one of our motorcycle groups. Then after, we decided to ride up to Mt. Charleston. It was such a nice ride, and so cool up top, at about 9000 feet. We didn't want to come back down the mountain. 110 miles total, and just enough twisty-turnies to make the ride fun. It wasn't the prettiest I have ridden, but it was a start. And so hot when we got back. Thank goodness for a/c!

MarkDaSpark wrote:And that's surprising????


Probably because it's spelled doo-doo (or doo doo). Otherwise it's an extinct flightless bird.


And evidently the juvies haven't used that one ... probably because it's old terminology.

I was being Phonetically correct. If it sounds like a duck....etc.

Edit: True Blood comin' up!

BTW...I spent 12 hours either in the Gulf or our pool today...man that wears a guy out!

sanity wrote:I went for a ride today!

Rode to an early breakfast meeting with one of our motorcycle groups. Then after, we decided to ride up to Mt. Charleston. It was such a nice ride, and so cool up top, at about 9000 feet. We didn't want to come back down the mountain. 110 miles total, and just enough twisty-turnies to make the ride fun. It wasn't the prettiest I have ridden, but it was a start. And so hot when we got back. Thank goodness for a/c!

Yay...both feet work!!

gregorylane wrote:I was being Phonetically correct. If it sounds like a duck....etc.

Edit: True Blood comin' up!

BTW...I spent 12 hours either in the Gulf or our pool today...man that wears a guy out!

Yeah! True Blood!! I was run out of the pool due to thunder today! I was able to tread before the thunder came!

gregorylane wrote:BTW...I spent 12 hours either in the Gulf or our pool today...man that wears a guy out!

You poor thing! How did you survive?

gregorylane wrote:Yay...both feet work!!

Yes; it helps when they both work!

So, life is tough, huh? 12 hours in the water? sigh.....

otolith wrote:You poor thing! How did you survive?

Shwimmies!!

MarkDaSpark wrote:One fry? How did you get 1 fry? And I admired you before, but to have the willpower to eat only 1 fry is amazing!


And I don't think the Baconator® Double (930 cal.) is on their Value Menu.


Value Menu:
Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe = 300 cal.
Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich = 400 cal.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich = 350 cal.
Value French Fries = 260 cal.


Not on Value Menu
Double Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger = 440 cal.
1/4 lb.* Single = 550 cal.



So guessing maybe:

Value French Fries = 260 cal.
Double Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger = 440 cal.
1/4 lb.* Single = 550 cal.

Totals: 1,220 cal.

All wrong but the value fry. Throw in a Caesar chicken wrap for a whopping like 400 calories and a Monterrey Chicken Sandwich similarly fat and 1 pack fries and a 1/2 value chicken sandwich (I swear Wendy's is as bad as Mcdonald's. I didn't order that chicken sandwich but I got it, didn't get he Caesar wraps had to go in and get them and discuss with the manager the difficulty of putting food in bags) So since we were at the park I ate half the free sandwich though I didn't want it.)

mommadeb1 wrote:Not to mention the sodium and fat levels! I hate it when I give in to a fast food craving... I end up paying for it the next day by feeling yucky or bloated from all the salt!

Well, this was after 3 1/2 hours of hard core yard work so it all worked out fine and I didn't eat dinner cause we had that around 3:30 so I was never hungry again, then yesterday was a five hour zoo marathon. You can take my daughter to the Zoo, you can't get her OUT of the zoo. She loves that place. Thankfully, our zoo kicks ass. So I didn't feel any ill effects from the food.

gregorylane wrote:I was being Phonetically correct. If it sounds like a duck....etc.

Edit: True Blood comin' up!

BTW...I spent 12 hours either in the Gulf or our pool today...man that wears a guy out!

Jealous. I spent the day with Sharks swimming all around me, but they were in a giant aquarium above me so thats cool. We need dolphins at this zoo. If I'm ever rich I'm donating a The Day the Ponies Come Back (2000) ton of money for exhibits.