2,700 miles later . . .

Florida Jim

Florida Jim

Florida Jim
Curiously, when I left FL it was 95 degrees - that will be today's high in Sonoma. Who'd a thought?

A 2005 Verget, Vaillons was just delightful with cheeses recently when we visited folks in Dallas. And the 2007 Overnoy, Arbois-Pupillin rouge was stunning.

A couple bottles of the 2006 Fillaboa, Albarino, Monte Alta were just excellent; nearing the level of the Cepas Villas at a fraction of the price.

How the hell does Whole Foods get Huet, Demi Sec and sell it for $25?

Had a taste of the Beckman, Purina (sp?) Mtn. syrah (vintage unknown) and couldn't get through it. Way too sweet for me.

Also had a taste of a Brewer and Clifton, Pinot (designation and vintage unknown) and found it almost as sweet.

Looking forward to getting into the winery tomorrow and checking on our 2009 syrah. Tasted the 2008 from bottle last night and am pleased with its showing.

Almost unpacked now and a party to go to this afternoon.
I do love Sonoma . . .
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
2,700 miles later . . .Curiously, when I left FL it was 95 degrees - that will be today's high in Sonoma. Who'd a thought?

A 2005 Verget, Vaillons was just delightful with cheeses recently when we visited folks in Dallas. And the 2007 Overnoy, Arbois-Pupillin rouge was stunning.

A couple bottles of the 2006 Fillaboa, Albarino, Monte Alta were just excellent; nearing the level of the Cepas Villas at a fraction of the price.

How the hell does Whole Foods get Huet, Demi Sec and sell it for $25?

Had a taste of the Beckman, Purina (sp?) Mtn. syrah (vintage unknown) and couldn't get through it. Way too sweet for me.

Also had a taste of a Brewer and Clifton, Pinot (designation and vintage unknown) and found it almost as sweet.

Looking forward to getting into the winery tomorrow and checking on our 2009 syrah. Tasted the 2008 from bottle last night and am pleased with its showing.

Almost unpacked now and a party to go to this afternoon.
I do love Sonoma . . .
Best, Jim
Click to expand...
Remember our 95s are as a rule without hardly any humidity. Oh and the low tonight will be in the high 50s so one can sleep. According to the weatherman we will experience a one day heat wave which is reasonable. The last time I was in Miami it was Jan and it was in the low 80s and the humidity was 90% or more and we were miserable. Welcome back, you're lucky to be here.
I was talking to a couple of people who grow fruit here in Napa and they said the grapes are about two weeks behind normal so far.
 
I was talking to a couple of people who grow fruit here in Napa and they said the grapes are about two weeks behind normal so far.
Click to expand...

Funny, the fruit here in the FL area is about 2 weeks ahead of schedule. I already saw local sweet cherries this weekend.
 
originally posted by Lou Kessler:
Weather don't knock it!
originally posted by Florida Jim:
2,700 miles later . . .Curiously, when I left FL it was 95 degrees - that will be today's high in Sonoma. Who'd a thought?

A 2005 Verget, Vaillons was just delightful with cheeses recently when we visited folks in Dallas. And the 2007 Overnoy, Arbois-Pupillin rouge was stunning.

A couple bottles of the 2006 Fillaboa, Albarino, Monte Alta were just excellent; nearing the level of the Cepas Villas at a fraction of the price.

How the hell does Whole Foods get Huet, Demi Sec and sell it for $25?

Had a taste of the Beckman, Purina (sp?) Mtn. syrah (vintage unknown) and couldn't get through it. Way too sweet for me.

Also had a taste of a Brewer and Clifton, Pinot (designation and vintage unknown) and found it almost as sweet.

Looking forward to getting into the winery tomorrow and checking on our 2009 syrah. Tasted the 2008 from bottle last night and am pleased with its showing.

Almost unpacked now and a party to go to this afternoon.
I do love Sonoma . . .
Best, Jim
Click to expand...
Remember our 95s are as a rule without hardly any humidity. Oh and the low tonight will be in the high 50s so one can sleep. According to the weatherman we will experience a one day heat wave which is reasonable. The last time I was in Miami it was Jan and it was in the low 80s and the humidity was 90% or more and we were miserable. Welcome back, you're lucky to be here.
I was talking to a couple of people who grow fruit here in Napa and they said the grapes are about two weeks behind normal so far.
Click to expand...
Lou,
I wasn't complaining; just observing.
Lucky, indeed.
Best, Jim
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
2,700 miles later . . .Curiously, when I left FL it was 95 degrees - that will be today's high in Sonoma. Who'd a thought?

A 2005 Verget, Vaillons was just delightful with cheeses recently when we visited folks in Dallas. And the 2007 Overnoy, Arbois-Pupillin rouge was stunning.

A couple bottles of the 2006 Fillaboa, Albarino, Monte Alta were just excellent; nearing the level of the Cepas Villas at a fraction of the price.

How the hell does Whole Foods get Huet, Demi Sec and sell it for $25?

Had a taste of the Beckman, Purina (sp?) Mtn. syrah (vintage unknown) and couldn't get through it. Way too sweet for me.

Also had a taste of a Brewer and Clifton, Pinot (designation and vintage unknown) and found it almost as sweet.

Looking forward to getting into the winery tomorrow and checking on our 2009 syrah. Tasted the 2008 from bottle last night and am pleased with its showing.

Almost unpacked now and a party to go to this afternoon.
I do love Sonoma . . .
Best, Jim
Click to expand...

Glad you got there OK...I do hope you bought some "How the hell does Whole Foods get Huet, Demi Sec and sell it for $25?"...love that wine...still have serveral half bottles of the '02 sec as well...

BTW the vineyard is Purisima....you know you get a lot of grief around here for minor errors!!!
 
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by drssouth:

BTW the vineyard is Purisima....you know you get a lot of grief around here for minor errors!!!
Click to expand...

At least somebody noticed.
Best, Jim
Click to expand...

I thought it was either a Freudian slip (Purina) or purposeful.
 
originally posted by VLM:


I thought it was either a Freudian slip (Purina) or purposeful.
Click to expand...

You have come far, grasshopper.
BTW, 'had the skin fermented SB last night and it is fuller and deeper then when we had it. I think that wine is going to be special.
Best, Jim
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top