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Anybody wanna play 'What would you order?'
- Thread starter Jeff Grossman
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originally posted by Michael Lewis:
You guys have all overlooked the "Sommelier's Bin" special. You could be missing some great values.
or a silver oak in a poke.
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Jay Miller
Jay Miller
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Here (pdf 4 pp.)originally posted by Jay Miller:
Other than that, how's their cocktail list?
On their charcuterie menu? the one place I didn't look.
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at least it is in keeping with the whimsical layout of the wine list.
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Tristan Welles
Tristan Welles
The '85 Tondonia might be interesting, if someone else is paying.
'99 Lanessan isn't a bad choice. Most of the other BDX is far too young.
'99 Lanessan isn't a bad choice. Most of the other BDX is far too young.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Speaking of which, I was very amused to see that the wines are ordered by price within each category.originally posted by fatboy:
at least it is in keeping with the whimsical layout of the wine list.
I suppose, it they're all the same to the person who wrote the list, one may as well choose on cost.
Saul Mutchnick
Saul Mutchnick
It's a shame they don't have a decent beer selection--it seems like the only part of the list that isn't marked up to laugh-out-loud levels. (The cocktail pricing on the other hand...wow)
If I had to order off of the list, I think I'd get the Drouhin Chablis or the Felluga Tocai for whites.
Of the reds, I think I'd pick the Monsanto Chianti or the Avignonese. I too, like Sangiovese with steak.
Also, it might be me, but I hate rewarding restaurants with absurd pricing and poor selection by splurging on a bottle, even if it appeals to me more (the Vilmart, for example).
If I had to order off of the list, I think I'd get the Drouhin Chablis or the Felluga Tocai for whites.
Of the reds, I think I'd pick the Monsanto Chianti or the Avignonese. I too, like Sangiovese with steak.
Also, it might be me, but I hate rewarding restaurants with absurd pricing and poor selection by splurging on a bottle, even if it appeals to me more (the Vilmart, for example).
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
Also, it might be me, but I hate rewarding restaurants with absurd pricing and poor selection by splurging on a bottle, even if it appeals to me more (the Vilmart, for example).
As per wine-searcher retail on the Vilmart is $120, list is $190. Seems pretty good to me.
Saul Mutchnick
Saul Mutchnick
I should clarify-- I think the Vilmart is a good deal, but it's more that I'd rather not give them that much of my money. If I'm gonna spend that kind of dough on a wine, I'd rather reward a wine program that isn't awful.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
originally posted by Saul Mutchnick:
If I'm gonna spend that kind of dough on a wine, I'd rather reward a wine program that isn't awful.
Valid point.
Robert Dentice
Robert Dentice
originally posted by VLM:
I might go there just to drink the Vilmart at the bar.
I bet it is a 375.
I think the Vilmart would go with a rare steak.
Mike Klein
Mike Klein
Go with PBR in the can off the beer selection. Should be drinking beautifully right now.
John McIlwain
John McIlwain
Dewar's.
Christian Miller (CMM)
Christian Miller
OK, good if young, but why not the Monsanto then?originally posted by VLM:
Who is paying?
I really like sangiovese with steak, so:
Avignonese 2010
Tignanello 2010
Ha-hah, it's like the difference between running on a track and cross-country.Look, any asshole can pick wines at Pearl and Ash, I like the challenge of a list like this.
Christian Miller (CMM)
Christian Miller
Two off-dry white fans points me in the Eroica Riesling or Corison Gewurz direction. Plus people who never think of Gewurz often surprise you with how much they like it.originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Thanks, Christian, Georg, and VLM. I've cherry-picked a few of your suggestions for my short list.
As to who's paying, it is dutch treat.
As to switching to Rouge Tomate, it can't be done at this time.
As to the tastes of the diners:
- Couple 1... She prefers sparkling above all else, he is a wino of the bigger-is-better school.
- Couple 2... My brother prefers red but will drink what I tell him to drink, his wife prefers off-dry whites and roses.
- Couple 3... My partner prefers off-dry whites and roses.
What we really need is a bottle of FRV100 and a good Barolo.
originally posted by Robert Dentice:
originally posted by VLM:
I might go there just to drink the Vilmart at the bar.
I bet it is a 375.
I think the Vilmart would go with a rare steak.
Never seen a 375 of that wine. Vilmart Coeur in 375 would be fantastic.
originally posted by Christian Miller (CMM):
OK, good if young, but why not the Monsanto then?originally posted by VLM:
Who is paying?
I really like sangiovese with steak, so:
Avignonese 2010
Tignanello 2010
You know, the Monsanto, for whatever reason, has never really done it for me. I've really liked Il Poggio, but a LONG time ago.
kirk wallace
kirk wallace
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Speaking of which, I was very amused to see that the wines are ordered by price within each category.originally posted by fatboy:
at least it is in keeping with the whimsical layout of the wine list.
I suppose, it they're all the same to the person who wrote the list, one may as well choose on cost.
So did you BYO?
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
He didn't, but I don't know more than that.