Recent content by Jeff Pinhey

This thread makes me feel like I never left. And yes, I'm back.

Just been in more lurker mode. Every time I get more involved on here, I piss away too much time reading about wines (and beers) I can't buy where I live. Costs me mega bucks in airfare, it does.

Oh, yeah. I am there with you on those.

I'll forgive him, just because I'm, well, you know.... Canadian.

It was a Texas food competition, and apparently he used Guinness (the SHAME!!!, an imported beer!!!) . Had he used Shiner Bock, he may have won.

I've been away for a spot. Back now. 10 days in Burgundy with a winemaker getting doors (and cellars) opened was a revelation. They have apparently run out of places to plant Pinot Noir - all the bigger negotiants are flogging Cru Beaujolais now. Gamay may become cool!

It was stinking hot in the Cote D'Or for the first 2 weeks of July. I spent as much time as possible underground. Did not feel like a cool climate region....

I love real lambic. Even judged the AHA final round competition years ago in that style. I have some gong in a keg downstairs. Can't buy it where I live. None. Sometimes there is kool-aid stuff (Mort Subite) but that's it.

Maybe my favourite white wine, heck, wine, of the past year. Did you note the alcohol? The MW who poured it for me says it will age forever.

Joel, We went to mass there.... Chant in that space is stunningly coherent....

I had a wonderful meal and access to a very well chosen selection of Brunellos at Bocon di Vino, about a month ago. There are some wines on the list there not easily found elsewhere, made by co-owner Roberto Cipresso from small lots around Montalcino, including his own.

That is true. Especially with tube amps. I guess I am yet another confessor to both disorders. McIntosh MC-275 tube power amp (restored by this guy I know who also redid the Therumin that the Beach Boys used on Good Vibrations - trivia I like). Hand built pre, by a guy who used to work at...

Those are $CDN.....

I have heard you all ramble on about this producer for years and never seen a bottle. They have some wines from this producer at the SAQ in Quebec. I own a bottle of the white, but did not have carry on space to fit it in my last trip home on the plane (small bag checked). That is the white -...

Beaucastel Vielles Vignes Syrah Superieure ? Beaucastel Vielles Vignes Selection Speciale ?