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Finally got our QC allocation and my wife has already gone through 4 bottles and a magnum. LOL
This time of years brings salmanazar sized bottles of French import at Costco. Range from $500-1200. In case you guys are thirsty.Finally got our QC allocation and my wife has already gone through 4 bottles and a magnum. LOL
But honestly, speak with your wine guy if you have one or know of good places. Sometimes you can get a better by the crate deal rather than ordering the same thing from Costco. Some locations have trained sommeliers who keep the stock in shape and make sure it's stored well. Some don't.
That said, for sparkling of any origin, I wouldn't go past 1.5l. There's no point because it becomes heavy and the natural fizz isn't as strong, IMO.
This time of years brings salmanazar sized bottles of French import at Costco. Range from $500-1200. In case you guys are thirsty.
But honestly, speak with your wine guy if you have one or know of good places. Sometimes you can get a better by the crate deal rather than ordering the same thing from Costco. Some locations have trained sommeliers who keep the stock in shape and make sure it's stored well. Some don't.
That said, for sparkling of any origin, I wouldn't go past 1.5l. There's no point because it becomes heavy and the natural fizz isn't as strong, IMO.
I agree, to a large extent.
Almost all of my wine comes from one small (and independent) wine merchant.
This time of years brings salmanazar sized bottles of French import at Costco. Range from $500-1200. In case you guys are thirsty.
But honestly, speak with your wine guy if you have one or know of good places. Sometimes you can get a better by the crate deal rather than ordering the same thing from Costco. Some locations have trained sommeliers who keep the stock in shape and make sure it's stored well. Some don't.
That said, for sparkling of any origin, I wouldn't go past 1.5l. There's no point because it becomes heavy and the natural fizz isn't as strong, IMO.
I see the Costco stuff, but I'm hesitant. I usually only buy wine that I have personally tasted. The only one I would consider at our local Costco is the freemark cab. I think the bottle they have is 3 or 4L. typically we don't buy larger than magnum size because we like variety. would rather open 4 different bottles then 1 double magnum.
Amen to that.
The only time I ever buy a 1.5 litre bottle is if I am hosting a dinner party, and this will be a wine (usually Italian) that I know my guests will like.
Some locations have tasting events. I've bought regular 750 ml bottles in the past after reading reviews both by wine experts and regular people. You can also taste elsewhere and see who offers a better price. Not every location is the same. Like I said, some have trained sommeliers of a higher level, and some locations don't carry the typical stock. The ones we go to seem to focus on French import over anything else. Though I haven't seen them carry port or sherry, unless my brain checked out at some point and they do carry them.
It's really up to the manager of the alcohol area. Some locations focus mostly on beer because it sells much more than anything else. Other places, hard alcohol. The ones around us have a wine area spanning two aisles out in the open and one aisle (both sides) focused on hard alcohol. Beer is your average stuff plus a few more unique mass beers focusing on quality.
Sometimes they have good prices on quality bourbon or Japanese whiskeys. Better than what my alcohol guy can offer me personally. In short, you really have to sit and do your research before buying anything. You can write off a $10 difference on a bottle of wine, but if you do it enough it becomes irritating.
That said, I somewhat agree with @Scepticalscribe. I would only buy an even larger bottle if it was something easily drinkable like a nice crisp, acidic white or an easy drinking red wine such as a Malbec. These are safe bets.
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Enjoyed a Westmalle Dubbel last night, served in, and sipped from, a Westmalle glass (or goblet, or beer chalice).
And another Westmalle Dubbel, served in a Westmalle glass, or goblet.
Tonight’s brew. New England IPA with Yuzu. A fruity pale ale. Merry Christmas!
Tonight’s brew. New England IPA with Yuzu. A fruity pale ale. Merry Christmas!
And what exactly, may I be so bold as to ask, is yuzu?
Meanwhile, do enjoy your beer.
It’s a citrus fruit. “Citrus junos or yuzu is a citrus fruit and plant in the family Rutaceae. It is called yuja in Korean cuisine context. Both Japanese yuzu and Korean yuja are cognates of Chinese yòuzi, but the Chinese word means pomelo. Yuzu is called xiāngchéng in Chinese.”
Very nice this one.
It’s a citrus fruit. “Citrus junos or yuzu is a citrus fruit and plant in the family Rutaceae. It is called yuja in Korean cuisine context. Both Japanese yuzu and Korean yuja are cognates of Chinese yòuzi, but the Chinese word means pomelo. Yuzu is called xiāngchéng in Chinese.”
Very nice this one.
Sounds very tasty; I love citrus. Do enjoy.
A tasty Spanish red, Montsant DO, is keeping us company tonight. It’s a tasty blend of Grenache and Carignan.
Went to the Brew HO HO beer festival this past weekend at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim Ca. Holy smokes! It should have been labeled the Stout and Porter festival as there were sooooo many good stouts on hand. Needless to say, I was in heaven. Had some really good ones! and then had some that were just "OK". Overall, a great festival and I will definitely, if time permits, be going back again next year!
Did any stouts (or porters) in particular catch your eye (and tickle your palate)?