quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Back in Sydney for another 10 days. I'm headed to Hunter Valley on Saturday to sample the local fare.
Have you found any wine you enjoy?
Have you found any wine you enjoy?
Have you found any wine you enjoy?
I'm heading to Montreal in 36 hours, and I see it is 32 degrees! 
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
I was only here for a week+ earlier this month and didn't come across anything worth mentioning. I did find a nice wine bar called The Bentley where I tried to focus on Aussie wines and enjoyed a Hunter Valley Shiraz, I don't recall the name. The waitress informed me that the HV Shiraz style tended to be less big and bold than other areas. The wine came across as fairly balanced with some iron and iodine/blood notes.
Now that I understand how liberal the BYO policy is here, I hope to bring back a few nice bottles this weekend to enjoy with dinners next week.
Now that I understand how liberal the BYO policy is here, I hope to bring back a few nice bottles this weekend to enjoy with dinners next week.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm heading to Montreal in 36 hours, and I see it is 32 degrees!
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
Supposed to get down to 32 here tonight as well.
quote:Originally posted by irwin:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm heading to Montreal in 36 hours, and I see it is 32 degrees!
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
Supposed to get down to 32 here tonight as well.
It is MAY this weekend!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm heading to Montreal in 36 hours, and I see it is 32 degrees!
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
No worries, w+a. Warming trend returning tomorrow.
While it is quite common to get a freakish last snow spurt in early April, it is odd even here to have snow flurries all day. I had no coat and had to clear the car with my bare hands this afternoon.
It'll hit 70 by weekend and, now, just a bit of rain Sat/Sun. That can change in a heart-beat though.
A spring jacket should be plenty for the evenings
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm heading to Montreal in 36 hours, and I see it is 32 degrees!
I was not planning on bringing a coat!
No worries, w+a. Warming trend returning tomorrow.
While it is quite common to get a freakish last snow spurt in early April, it is odd even here to have snow flurries all day. I had no coat and had to clear the car with my bare hands this afternoon.
It'll hit 70 by weekend and, now, just a bit of rain Sat/Sun. That can change in a heart-beat though.
A spring jacket should be plenty for the evenings
Spring...jacket...= oxymoron.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Spring...jacket...= oxymoron.
HA! In Texas maybe, but in these here parts.
Taipei.
San Antonio, TX
Same old, same old...just a touch of paradise 
Just home from an overnighter to San Francisco
Back in London for a few days. Mrs. Glennk has some work to finish up in the next couple days and we have our final London offline with a N. Rhone theme tomorrow for lunch. Then off to Bordeaux (ash cloud providing) on Thursday – Saturday, back to London for a couple final days and then officially moving back to sunny SoCal on 5/31.
Have fun, Glenn. I look forward to reading about your experiences in Bordeaux.
Thanks. Right now we have appointments at Pontet-Canet, Lafite, Palmer, Lynch Bage and Smith Haut Lafitte. Our first time there so it should be fun!quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Have fun, Glenn. I look forward to reading about your experiences in Bordeaux.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Thanks. Right now we have appointments at Pontet-Canet, Lafite, Palmer, Lynch Bage and Smith Haut Lafitte. Our first time there so it should be fun!quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Have fun, Glenn. I look forward to reading about your experiences in Bordeaux.
Are you going anyplace I have heard of?
Seriously, have a blast, and look forward to hearing all about it.
Edinburgh
I hope you're having a geat time, aphilla. Consider the Atrium for an excellent dinner with a fairly-priced wine list.
Grove Isle Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove
Just returned last night. My apologies for not getting together with anyone. The quick weekend outing was a b'day gift to D and she made me promise 'no off-lines' on this trip.
I greatly appreciated posted comments in earlier threads regarding the Sunday Brunch at the Hotel and Casa Juancho's). All good information that came in handy (also had to stop by Padron and pick up a box of 1926 No. 9s )
Just returned last night. My apologies for not getting together with anyone. The quick weekend outing was a b'day gift to D and she made me promise 'no off-lines' on this trip.
I greatly appreciated posted comments in earlier threads regarding the Sunday Brunch at the Hotel and Casa Juancho's). All good information that came in handy (also had to stop by Padron and pick up a box of 1926 No. 9s
)
Watching the sun set in beautiful Aptos, CA, getting ready for the US Open.
Dublin. Nothing like being in the pubs drinking Guinness and watching Cup games!
Wichita, KS
quote:Originally posted by haggis:
Dublin. Nothing like being in the pubs drinking Guinness and watching Cup games!
Nice.
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Wichita, KS
Nice
Bermuda.
Back in Paradise!
Fresh off the plane from South Africa. Managed to visit Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Johannesburg and surrounding areas of each. Didn't manage to visit this forum for over two solid weeks. Sweet.
Back home from nine days tent camping near the battlefield at Gettysburg. Lots of battle anniversary walks and seminars, campfire cooking, a great tour of Eisenhower’s farm, and a day trip to Harper’s Ferry.
Folly Beach, SC
Venice- outstanding and hot
Verona- hot
Bellagio- wonderful, but one day would have been enough
Zurich- one day is too much
Strasbourg- beautiful, but the highlights were the visit at Albert Mann and the 2 hours with Olivier Humbrecht in his cellar at Zind-Humbrecht
Verona- hot
Bellagio- wonderful, but one day would have been enough
Zurich- one day is too much
Strasbourg- beautiful, but the highlights were the visit at Albert Mann and the 2 hours with Olivier Humbrecht in his cellar at Zind-Humbrecht
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
and the 2 hours with Olivier Humbrecht in his cellar at Zind-Humbrecht
As you know, we spent an afternoon with Olivier in Alsace, and enjoyed every moment.
As for the "hot" comments... you would be saying the same if you were home currently.
Thanks for the update.
We spent today walking around the old city of Geneva and had a nice dinner at Jeck`s Place. Stars of dining so far have been Vini da Gigio in Venice, Trattoria San Giacomo in Bellagio, and Buerehiesel in Strasbourg. Unfortunately, the disappointment was Antico Martini in Venice.
By the way, I am bringing back a very special bottle of wine for a future offline. A half bottle, from Alsace.
By the way, I am bringing back a very special bottle of wine for a future offline. A half bottle, from Alsace.
quote:disappointment was Antico Martini in Venice.
What was the issue? Place has great reviews.
Ed, my wife and I are indebted to you for all the great travel advice we've received from you over the years. Some of the food at Antico Martini was excellent (my wife's vegetable tempura was). My breast of duck was so overcooked, tough, and flavorless, I sent it back. It's been years since I sent back a main course. The replacement was just as inedible. The waiter then suggested I get the baby lamb chops instead. I ordered them medium rare. They came out well-done and tough, but I ate them and didn't complain. The same wine we had at Vini da Gigio was more than double the price. I don't have my notes with me at the moment, but I expect to post more when we return.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Ed, my wife and I are indebted to you for all the great travel advice we've received from you over the years. Some of the food at Antico Martini was excellent (my wife's vegetable tempura was). My breast of duck was so overcooked, tough, and flavorless, I sent it back. It's been years since I sent back a main course. The replacement was just as inedible. The waiter then suggested I get the baby lamb chops instead. I ordered them medium rare. They came out well-done and tough, but I ate them and didn't complain. The same wine we had at Vini da Gigio was more than double the price. I don't have my notes with me at the moment, but I expect to post more when we return.
That's a shame. It was very good when I dined there, but that was in 2004.
quote:Originally posted by Vt2It:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Ed, my wife and I are indebted to you for all the great travel advice we've received from you over the years. Some of the food at Antico Martini was excellent (my wife's vegetable tempura was). My breast of duck was so overcooked, tough, and flavorless, I sent it back. It's been years since I sent back a main course. The replacement was just as inedible. The waiter then suggested I get the baby lamb chops instead. I ordered them medium rare. They came out well-done and tough, but I ate them and didn't complain. The same wine we had at Vini da Gigio was more than double the price. I don't have my notes with me at the moment, but I expect to post more when we return.
That's a shame. It was very good when I dined there, but that was in 2004.
Ouch!! What a downfall. Last there Christmas 2007.
Maybe just an off night, though the duck and the lamb were not good.
We drove past miles of vineyards east of Geneva today on our way to Montreux. Most of the wineries appeared closed for vacation, but we had no plans to stop. On to Burgundy tomorrow.
We drove past miles of vineyards east of Geneva today on our way to Montreux. Most of the wineries appeared closed for vacation, but we had no plans to stop. On to Burgundy tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
On to Burgundy tomorrow.
Be still my beating heart!
Board O in Burgundy...not sure that those words should be mentioned in the same sentence
Board-O,
If you're in Beaune, try out Caves Madeleine for dinner as my wife and I had a nice dinner there a couple of weeks ago. They are pretty passionate about their wine there too. We stayed a Le Cedre which was a decent hotel within walking distance to centre-ville.
If you're in Beaune, try out Caves Madeleine for dinner as my wife and I had a nice dinner there a couple of weeks ago. They are pretty passionate about their wine there too. We stayed a Le Cedre which was a decent hotel within walking distance to centre-ville.
Board-O:
Most of those Swiss grapes are white. They produce pretty ordinary stuff.
You'll have a great time in Burgundy.
I hope you got a reservation at Lameloise.
In any event, drive carefully.
Most of those Swiss grapes are white. They produce pretty ordinary stuff.
You'll have a great time in Burgundy.
I hope you got a reservation at Lameloise.
In any event, drive carefully.
Beautiful Lake Tahoe. Came up here for a quick weekend getaway and a friends b-day party.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Beautiful Lake Tahoe. Came up here for a quick weekend getaway and a friends b-day party.
Which part, Glenn? West Shore? South Shore? North Shore?
Not sure actually. At a cabin near carnelian bay.
North Shore.
Leaving Summerfield, Florida (where I shot a 76 on Saturday) on our way to the Keys. Relaxation here I come.
AT&T park at the Giants games for the last 2 nights.
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
Board-O,
If you're in Beaune, try out Caves Madeleine
LOVED IT!
Flagey-Echezeaux
Beaune
Dijon
Tain l'Hermitage
Lyon
St. Remy de Provence
Les Baux de Provence
Margaux
Bordeaux
Chenonceaux
Ay
Reims
and in a few days, Paris
Kohler, Wisconsin where I have been watching some golf.
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Kohler, Wisconsin where I have been watching some golf.
Excellent. I was there again last month, and as always, enjoyed playing a great deal.
Charles de Gaulle 
have a safe flight.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Kohler, Wisconsin where I have been watching some golf.
Excellent. I was there again last month, and as always, enjoyed playing a great deal.
My brother just played Whistling Straits today....I'm eager to hear how he did, and I hope he brought along his sand wedge.
And hopefully didn't ground the club before the shot!
The course was open on Monday??? Wow, they must have worked through the night to dismantle and clean up everything. Your brother no doubt got a few breaks with better lies than one would normally get. Assuming of course he misses the fairway once in a while.
Maui. Left 60 degree weather for this. Great timing.
quote:Originally posted by Eric Adams:
Maui. Left 60 degree weather for this. Great timing.
Come on over to our island! Got plenty of wines that need to be consumed
Which island might that be. I love the haggis ref. We were in Scotland 2 years ago.
Haggis.....Are you familiar with any outstanding wine shop(s) on the Island?
Mexico City. Surprisingly cool weather.
Silverthorne, Colorado - a few days of hiking, fishing, and relaxing in the Rockies.
Penticton, BC. My annual trip up here for Ironman Canada with a few co-workers. All work-related, no racing for me; I retired from competitive racing years ago. And besides, my sport was cycling... I've never competed in a triathlon and never will, especially an iron distance one.
32,000 feet somewhere near the Texas/New Mexico border
Sun Valley
DFW. Quick layover in route to visit friends in Memphis for the long weekend. BBQ tonight and Ole Miss game tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
DFW. Quick layover in route to visit friends in Memphis for the long weekend. BBQ tonight and Ole Miss game tomorrow.
Quick layover and DFW airport on a Friday is an oxymoron.
I wish I would have known. I would have met you for a drink at the airport.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I wish I would have known. I would have met you for a drink at the airport.
Another carefree afternoon for w+a today?
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I wish I would have known. I would have met you for a drink at the airport.
Another carefree afternoon for w+a today?
Lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Geneva NY, Seneca Lake & Canandaigua lake wineries
Solvang, CA. Home base for a few days. Yesterday GigondAss, PURPLE and myself tasted at five places in the western portion of the valley. Today PURPLE and myself will taste on the eastern side of the valley until the palate finally dies. Tomorrow we'll likely make the trek up to Paso Robles and back.
Las Vegas. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Simi Valley, CA...quite the change of pace from the past few days.
Joe,
Are you going to make it down to Orange County on this trip?
Are you going to make it down to Orange County on this trip?
madrid
quote:Originally posted by aphilla:
madrid
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
Joe,
Are you going to make it down to Orange County on this trip?
Unfortunately not this trip. We're already airborne for home, someplace over Palm Springs I think.
Brugge, Belgium
Carmel, CA. Had lunch at the Tap Room at Pebble Beach. Best $24.00 meatloaf sandwich I've ever had. Back home tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by aphilla:
madrid
I wish. Business trip, stuck out by the airport. I'll be back in 2 weeks on another business trip, but with more time.
You have any favorite places in Madrid? I used to make it here more often but I realized it has been 6 years since my last visit.
Casa Botin (sit downstairs), Puerta del Morros (sp?)(elegant classical Spanish), Pacos (excellent steak)
Cool. How recently were you there and how often?
Not recently. I hope to be back next year or the year after. Casa Botin, Puerta del Morros, and Paco's have been there since our visit in the 1970's. By the way, if you have the time and a car, a trip to Valle de los Caidos (sp?) is a must.
Negril, Jamaica, since 8/7.
One month now with ZERO wine. But aged rum is resulting in some great tasting notes and a new passion.
Anyone ever taste Edwin Charley "The Virtue" single barrel Jamaican rum?
One month now with ZERO wine. But aged rum is resulting in some great tasting notes and a new passion.
Anyone ever taste Edwin Charley "The Virtue" single barrel Jamaican rum?
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Casa Botin (sit downstairs), Puerta del Morros (sp?)(elegant classical Spanish), Pacos (excellent steak)
That is to say, at the bottom of the stairs, there is still a lower section with three tables. Very small. Cozy. And Quite Rustic.
Looks interesting. How does it compare to Procope in Paris? I've been there many times and like taking people there. The food is good, not great. People like the experience.
Never been to Procope. Casa Botin is not fancy at all, but the food is excellent and the wine fairly priced and well-selected. Rack of lamb and suckling pig are excellent.
Off in the morning to Canada to off-line for 4 days with friends.
I need to escape this darn tropical storm anyway.
I need to escape this darn tropical storm anyway.
Thanks for the very kind offer. It was actually a short layover though. Gkapoor and I have long discussed a golf and offline weekend in Dallas. We will have to make that happen in 2011!quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Quick layover and DFW airport on a Friday is an oxymoron.
I wish I would have known. I would have met you for a drink at the airport.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Off in the morning to Canada to off-line for 4 days with friends.
I need to escape this darn tropical storm anyway.
Canada, you say? Why, that's practically my backyard.
I hope you're not visiting the badlands of the eastern provinces. That may not be entirely safe for a young country boy like you.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Thanks for the very kind offer. It was actually a short layover though. Gkapoor and I have long discussed a golf and offline weekend in Dallas. We will have to make that happen in 2011!quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Quick layover and DFW airport on a Friday is an oxymoron.
I wish I would have known. I would have met you for a drink at the airport.
Indeed!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Off in the morning to Canada to off-line for 4 days with friends.
You don't say. Remarkable the coincidence.
You never know, maybe we'll cross paths.
Here's to great wines and great friends. I hope your bottles show well.
quote:Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Off in the morning to Canada to off-line for 4 days with friends.
I need to escape this darn tropical storm anyway.
Bring a coat. Or drink heavily while here. Same difference.
Well, since I really do not own a coat...
quote:Originally posted by cuffthis:
Negril, Jamaica, since 8/7.
One month now with ZERO wine. But aged rum is resulting in some great tasting notes and a new passion.
Anyone ever taste Edwin Charley "The Virtue" single barrel Jamaican rum?
Tom, sounds like a great time! This is your annual trek, isn't it? No, don't know much at all about rum, must less aged rum.
quote:Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
The TWCers should be able to hook you up with a tuque.
That should be a picture worth posting!
quote:Originally posted by haggis:quote:Originally posted by cuffthis:
Negril, Jamaica, since 8/7.
One month now with ZERO wine. But aged rum is resulting in some great tasting notes and a new passion.
Anyone ever taste Edwin Charley "The Virtue" single barrel Jamaican rum?
Tom, sounds like a great time! This is your annual trek, isn't it? No, don't know much at all about rum, must less aged rum.
Yes, I usually visit my friends in Jamaica 2-3 times per year. Great place to chill, re-focus.
Lyon, France
31,000 feet over Arkansas on our way to Philly.
Boca Raton Florida.
just a quick weekend visit to the in-laws.
Just before we arrived, father in law had opened a 2005 Haut Bages Liberal and a 2007 Clio.
just a quick weekend visit to the in-laws.
Just before we arrived, father in law had opened a 2005 Haut Bages Liberal and a 2007 Clio.
Vegas. Drive was about 3.5 hours. A new record for me!
Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
GO BRAVES!
GO BRAVES!