Today's Drink (non-beer)
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I still havea small bottle that I haven't tried yet. You're saying it needs air?It's not sake this time, Tom @icehog3
@Boudie - My second time trying this and my impression this time is much more favorable. Less "holy hell...this tastes like someone left a shot of tequila inside an offset smoker for 12 hours" and more oakiness/slight sweetness reminiscent of a reposado.
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It's strange. I don't get tequila as much as scotch with an almost overpowering plastic component I'm familiar with the nose but I can't place it. Smells very artificial. I think you could blind taste this and anyone that's had it before would nail it right away. Anyone else would never guess it.
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
Very interesting....I never new such a thing existed.It's not sake this time, Tom @icehog3
@Boudie - My second time trying this and my impression this time is much more favorable. Less "holy hell...this tastes like someone left a shot of tequila inside an offset smoker for 12 hours" and more oakiness/slight sweetness reminiscent of a reposado.
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Ooooh that's riiiiight. And it's like the whole "Champagne vs Sparkling Wine" thing, if I remember correctly. Something about it HAS to be produced only within certain regions of Mexico, and HAS to be from a certain type of agave plant to be called "tequila".
Might be a little while...ever since the Great Bourbon Stockpiling of 2021, my bottle purchases have been very carefully scrutinized by the Spending Committee. I blame myself actually, because here is how the full extent of my bottle inventory was revealed:
Me: Hey...I kind of want to get this cool shelf I found made out of a bourbon barrel.
She: Why do you need that? You already have the entire top shelf of the pantry dedicated to your liquor collection. There should be plenty of room up there, since its a huge shelf....right?
Me: Oh, yeah, good point! Nevermind!
She: Wait a second...why do you need more room? *walks to the pantry*
Me: Ah crap.
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
@icehog3 We've noticed you mentioning a girlfriend lately. I think Carlos will back me up when I say, make damn sure your new girl understands that Cigars and Liquor will continue to be purchased. Sometimes in large quantities and sometimes not. And there shall never be any debate over this.
Some of us screwed up this very important detail and I only tell you this because I care.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
That's awesome! Thanks for a laugh first thing in the morning!
Might be a little while...ever since the Great Bourbon Stockpiling of 2021, my bottle purchases have been very carefully scrutinized by the Spending Committee. I blame myself actually, because here is how the full extent of my bottle inventory was revealed:
Me: Hey...I kind of want to get this cool shelf I found made out of a bourbon barrel.
She: Why do you need that? You already have the entire top shelf of the pantry dedicated to your liquor collection. There should be plenty of room up there, since its a huge shelf....right?
Me: Oh, yeah, good point! Nevermind!
She: Wait a second...why do you need more room? *walks to the pantry*
Me: Ah crap.
She has known me a looooong time. The cigars never get a word. Sometimes a few new bottles on the shelf get a curious look, but she knows that the way to my heart is through my liver.
@icehog3 We've noticed you mentioning a girlfriend lately. I think Carlos will back me up when I say, make damn sure your new girl understands that Cigars and Liquor will continue to be purchased. Sometimes in large quantities and sometimes not. And there shall never be any debate over this.
Some of us screwed up this very important detail and I only tell you this because I care.
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
I didn't know what to expect buying Costco vino, but this stuff is really good. It's made just north of where I grew up which is a bonus in my book.
2018 Kirkland Old Vine Zinfandel Sonoma County - Bottle Notes | Zinfandel Chronicles
This link may answer your question
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
This is the 2018 which they say was made by Kunde in Kenwood, Ca.
The 2019 I bought says it's made in Hopland, Ca. I looked it up and I can't find which winery this comes from in Hopland.
All this Kirkland stuff gets great reviews either way.