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How to tell a very good wine

by Florida Jim » Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:45 pm

2006 Weil, Riesling Estate Trocken:
A nice, deep, dry riesling with good varietal character, structure and length. Lovely with a dish of pasta with chicken, zucchini and cream sauce.

Diane and I had our lunch out on the porch (covered) in a rain storm. Toward the end of our lunch, it really started to come down. Next thing I know, we are racing around the yard naked, dogs trying to keep up, whooping and hollering (and barking) like youngsters. (Obviously, it’s a good thing we live on ten wooded acres.) Then, back up on the porch to the last of the wine, laughing hard and toweling off very excited (and soaked) dogs.

I haven’t any idea how all this got started but I’m buying more of this bottling the first chance I get.

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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Redwinger » Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:07 pm

Florida Jim wrote:I haven’t any idea how all this got started but...
Best, Jim

I'm not sure I'm buying this part of the story. :wink:
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by David M. Bueker » Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:22 pm

Nice note.

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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Mike Filigenzi » Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:27 pm

Wow! Gotta get me some of that wine....
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Thomas » Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:43 pm

Once again, Riesling proves that life is one great ride--bareback, of course!
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Mike Bowlin » Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:52 pm

I think I missed something. What did you say you were smoking ? :D
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Jenise » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:13 am

And that was just lunch...wow!
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Dale Williams » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:29 am

Well, I like Weil. And I have a wife and dog. But while our little yard in fenced, on couple sides it's just split rail or low. Plus on one side neighbors 2nd floor can look in. I better stick to Leitz for my Rheingau wines.
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by David M. Bueker » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:34 am

Note to self: lose weight before drinking any more Weil.
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Eric Lo » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:00 am

Imagine you drink it at dinner and lots of it 8)
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:39 am

I should have taken some down to the Stampede!!
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Re: How to tell a very good wine

by Charles Weiss » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:51 pm

Florida Jim wrote:2006 Weil, Riesling Estate Trocken:


Is this was they mean by working your "wiles" on someone?
Though I suppose in Germany they might think it "vile" behavior.
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