DISQUS

Mateus and Lancers were the wines bought for "special occasions" or when entertaining. I was really not sophisticated at all when it came to wine but these were certainly viewed as well above the Boone's Farm, Annie Greenspring, etc. Of course this was during college days of having no money so our sights were not set very high.....and $4.00 was a lot of money.....

I was a Mateus fan - way too sophisticated for any Boone's Farm..... and it was expensive - maybe $3.50 - $4.00/bottle or so....

However, Gabriella I think you need to do some additional research on bombers - the
B2 is the Stealth Bomber making it's entrance long after swing music was at it's peak. Maybe you meant a B29 or B52 - both more likely depending on when your grandparent's started to drink either of these wines.

wow,wow,wow...I want to do this, it made my mouth water the whole time....not fair!! How long did you dine?? I can't believe you fit it all in your stomaches!! -P

Ok, I don't really understand haiku, wineku or wiku but do appreciate the thoughts and sentiments. I am more basic in my poetic style but so here is an alternative mode of poetic verse extolling what is important when drinking wine:

Wine is good
No more be said
Pull the cork
And pour that red

Taste seems good
But who decides
Must be right
If you hear the sighs.

Where it’s poured
With whom it drunk,
Means much more
Than the numbers junk.

But what’s retained
Is not the taste
But who was there
At the tasting place.

Good wine can make
An event much more
But without good friends
It’s just a pour.

Bill, Bill, Bill - you just don't appreciate subtle differences and nuances of the many different styles and varieties of rocks that exist. I am sure you just picked up any old rock and took a big lick and said that's nice but didn't take the time or effort to allow the rock's flavors and aroma to come alive on your tongue. Did you give it a chance to warm if it was in a cold lake - or cool down if in the hot sun? All of these affect the taste and the pleasure you get from a good rock. Also, where the rock has aged makes a huge difference - in a pond bordered by oak tree will make a real difference

I agree that a plain old piece of slate can be less than thrilling and it does take a true rock affectionado to appreciate it's fine, subtle taste, but give me a good agate - either Lake Superior or moss agate - and the flavors come alive in your mouth. Quartz brings a little more spice and you begin to taste the tannins and chalk.

I could go on and on but just remember it's a big rocky world and you really should give it another try - you will be amazzed at what you will find!!

"The Dad"

Really enjoyed the post - to define quality by age is limiting and excludes (as you mention) many - in fact probably most great wines...if you define great as something you enjoy. Why shouldn't we hold in as high regard the winery that is able to produce a "great" wine that should be opened as soon as it is available as the winery that creates one that will last for many years. No reason...time to change....

Hi - This is the dad. Last that I remember was a wine from Abadia Retuerta which of course I can't remember the specific wine but it was very good. Had it a the restaurant Cue in the new Gutherie Theatre in Minneapolis and the cost was about $34 if I remember correctly.

What do we drink - whatever Ryan tells us to drink of course.

I tend to primarily go to Catavino to check what is happening and keep up with the latest. Of course I probably have a somewhat greater interest in how things are going than the average bear since we have seen the site grow from an idea into what it is today.

Keep up the good work and good luck with your other new ideas and.....what wine should we have with dinner tonight??

Ryan - You are such a romantic at heart! Even though you try to cover it up, you are just one loveable softie....lucky Gab!!