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Posted: 6/4/2008 7:52:02 PM EDT

Just finished off a bottle of nice red wine from Sicily. Preceeded that by a few beers. Should I continue to another bottle? This last bottle was particularly good but I have no more. But I do have 30 or so more of different Sicilian variety that i havent tried yet.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:52:31 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes continue.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:52:42 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Yes continue.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:53:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Yep.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:54:22 PM EDT

[#4]

On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:54:40 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Yes continue.

Hmmm... I have a few bottles of this Syrah that is good but I been saving them for occasions and gifts. I'll break out something I havent tried yet..

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:55:01 PM EDT

[#6]

You inspired me to mix up some JB and Coke.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:55:11 PM EDT

[#7]

Do it.

I would.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:56:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

Laid up with a bum ankle there guy. I dont drink often and get loaded even less. Im bored stiff and have insomnia. Besides.. Nevermind.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:56:13 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

No one likes a quitter.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:56:34 PM EDT

[#10]

i've been drinking jameson neat since i got home from work... still havent stopped.. so yes go for it..

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:56:46 PM EDT

[#11]

Welcome to Wasted Wednesday

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:56:59 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

I bet you're fun at parties.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:57:35 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yes continue.

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:58:14 PM EDT

[#14]

by all means, yes, do continue.
That way, I know I'm not alone

Posted: 6/4/2008 7:59:53 PM EDT

[#15]

I might have to open a bottle of Chilean Cabernet

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:01:07 PM EDT

[#16]

Around here thats like asking "Should I buy another gun??"

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:01:42 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Around here thats like asking "Should I buy another gun??"

Yeah, pretty much. If you can still type legibly you need to keep drinking.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:02:09 PM EDT

[#18]

fuck it, im grabbing a shiner and a smoke brb

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:02:27 PM EDT

[#19]

You should be reasonably tight by now. Drink the cheapest shit you've got. You won't care. Save the best for when you can appreciate it

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:02:33 PM EDT

[#20]

This thread reminds me: It's 11 and I have a completely flexible schedule tomorrow. Time to crack open a few.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:02:45 PM EDT

[#21]

OK, I'm in for another beer.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:03:57 PM EDT

[#22]

If you will, I will

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:04:59 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Just finished off a bottle of nice red wine from Sicily. Preceeded that by a few beers. Should I continue to another bottle? This last bottle was particularly good but I have no more. But I do have 30 or so more of different Sicilian variety that i havent tried yet.

You typed legibly.

Come back when you misspell at least every third word.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:05:02 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
i've been drinking jameson neat since i got home from work... still havent stopped.. so yes go for it..

Okay, Im in! Random selection here of Nero D'Avola Nerello Mascalese, whatever that means...

Looking at the way it lines the glass it is a bit more tanic than the last bottle but seems less aromatic and slightly lighter in color but still very dark. The aroma is slight with a hint of clove and a touch of pepper.

The taste is very nice. Not very dry but dry enough. Fruity but not overly sweet. Better than I anticipated.

Damn, I miss Italy..

You guys have no idea. if you do one thing in your life, spend a month in italy, specifically Sicily.. the women, food, wine are the best in the entire world and trust me, I have been just about everywhere..

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:06:17 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Around here thats like asking "Should I buy another gun??"

Yeah, pretty much. If you can still type legibly you need to keep drinking.

Even then.............

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:07:00 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Yes continue.

I am, you should too.

Page two, fuckers.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:08:47 PM EDT

[#27]

Go for it and continue posting until you finish it off.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:10:00 PM EDT

[#28]

The seal on the Grey Goose has been breached...thanks for the inspiration! Now you have to entertain me!

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:14:27 PM EDT

[#29]

This is a good bottle.

Okay, So you never been to the Far East or Europe? I have stories of hedonistic and barbarous behaviour. Ask Away!

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:16:51 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

A lot of people have Thursdays off....

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:17:56 PM EDT

[#31]

Save it for when you can enjoy it.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:18:50 PM EDT

[#32]

had some Fetzer lately with a Darn good Dinner,for a $7.00 bottle I thought it was Sure Joy
Vino and Vittles,Hell Yes!

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:19:15 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
Save it for when you can enjoy it.

Too late!

I have a lot of it though and I'll most likely be back in Sicily by the end of the year anyway to get more..

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:19:33 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
On a wednesday night? Maybe say yes to AA instead.

A lot of people have Thursdays off....

Like me. Since I'm unemployed.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:19:58 PM EDT

[#35]

Tell me how to learn about wine. I'm well versed in beers, but don't know jack about wine.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:22:59 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Tell me how to learn about wine. I'm well versed in beers, but don't know jack about wine.

go to wine tastings, ignore what they say and take note of what you like... best advise I can give. Experiment.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:24:30 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
You inspired me to mix up some JB and Coke.

You're doing it wrong! JD and Coke!

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:24:55 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Tell me how to learn about wine. I'm well versed in beers, but don't know jack about wine.

go to wine tastings, ignore what they say and take note of what you like... best advise I can give. Experiment.

Hmm, I might could do that. Thanks.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:25:46 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Around here thats like asking "Should I buy another gun??"

Yeah, pretty much. If you can still type legibly you need to keep drinking.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:26:43 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Tell me how to learn about wine. I'm well versed in beers, but don't know jack about wine.

go to wine tastings, ignore what they say and take note of what you like... best advise I can give. Experiment.

Hmm, I might could do that. Thanks.

Also, unless you like the taste of bitter ass, stay away from wines that are described as "tannic".

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:27:19 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:
Tell me how to learn about wine. I'm well versed in beers, but don't know jack about wine.

Its actually a practice sport. Find someone who knows a bit or attend a wine tasting party or visit a local vineyard. I was baptised by fire a few years ago being deployed to Italy for a few months. The italians drink wine with everything. A guy i fly with knows his way around wine and showed me some basic things to get me started. Your tatses will vary but with enough experiance your pallet will be able to distinguish the subtly of flavor different wines offer. And you will learn the basics like dryness, sweetness, etc. In a little time you will learn what is shit and what it great! But understand, the lines have been blurred and the price of the bottle is no longer the sole indicator of quality. I have had some very good wine that was less than 10 Euro and shit that was 40 Euro. Same here in the states. But as it is, I am a bit lucky to bring wine from Italy.

Since wine accompanies most every meal in Italy, it isnt practical to buy expensive wine in bulk for Italians but they do not like to comprimise since wine is part of their culture so it is easy to find very, very good wine for very inexpensive prices. That trend is carrying over to the states, notably in califonia vineyards. I am completely ignorant though on domestic wines..

Just buy a few moderate priced bottles and try them out. maybe subscribe to a wine club if your state alows that?

Hope this helps..

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:30:23 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
Hope this helps..

It does. Now keep drinking.

I went through Italy last summer, but didn't pay enough attention to the wine.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:39:24 PM EDT

[#43]

I thought this bottle would have a little too much bitterness in the after taste because of the way it lined a glass but it is really good.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:39:29 PM EDT

[#44]

How long ago were you in Italy? I'm planning to take a trip and the Italian women part sounds cool. I'd be going with a buddy of mine.

ETA: My other friends are planning a trip to Brazil in 09. They want to go to the Carnival in Rio de Janero (sp?), but that shit seems kinda crazy to me. Italy sounds a bit more doable.

Posted: 6/4/2008 8:47:24 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
How long ago were you in Italy? I'm planning to take a trip and the Italian women part sounds cool. I'd be going with a buddy of mine.

ETA: My other friends are planning a trip to Brazil in 09. They want to go to the Carnival in Rio de Janero (sp?), but that shit seems kinda crazy to me. Italy sounds a bit more doable.

Got home 16 April. Go and understand the culture is a bit differnt there. Women are not sexually hung up like they are here and they actaully appreciate a man looking at them and even greeting them. Even if you get shot down, which you will, they are very cordial and welcoming. The Italians are very cool people. IM me and I can help you on a few finer points of Italian stuff.

Posted: 6/4/2008 9:08:24 PM EDT

[#46]

About half way thru and feeling very mellow. the wine is even better since it has had time to air out a bit..

Posted: 6/4/2008 9:09:40 PM EDT

[#47]

I took two fish oil geltabs this evening and washed them down with a slug of Turkish raki liqueur, pretty similar to ouzo. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. I had some of the most disgusting tasting belches I've ever experienced, like I'd just taken a big bite of rotten catfish marinated in paint thinner.

Posted: 6/4/2008 9:13:50 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
I took two fish oil geltabs this evening and washed them down with a slug of Turkish raki liqueur, pretty similar to ouzo. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. I had some of the most disgusting tasting belches I've ever experienced, like I'd just taken a big bite of rotten catfish marinated in paint thinner.

LOL!