It's pretty clear she's just interested in you because she wants an introduction to me. Go up to her tomorrow and tell her "barfo's not interested in women as old as you". Then you can hold her while she cries and maybe she'll settle for a nice guy like you. barfo
My wife and I had a blast in WW this past June. There is a thread here somewhere with different recommendations. My favorite wines were at Adamant and the Carmenere at Reninger. Also Saviah. For wineries Basel is awesome and so is Northstar.
I need to also. I've had Leonetti wines, which I believe are also made by Figgins, but I haven't had Figgins yet. The Leonetti was spectacular but I don't know if it was really $170 spectacular. But they are open 1 day a year and have a five year wait list, so I guess they are doing something right.
Wow, a Carmenere fan, that's awesome. I love that wine too. There are a few odd varietals around that are always fun to try. Another great but rare wine you can try next time you are in WW is the Counoise at Tamarack. You need to ask for it, they have it but they will break it out for you if you ask. It's awesome, and there is only about 11 acres of it planted in America. It tastes kind of like a fruity pinot without the bitter notes. It is a tasty one. For fun white wines, I like the Albariño's around the valley, at Adamant (which I enjoy too), Palencia and Flying Trout. The Palencia winery has some very tasty wines for great value too. And lastly, your choice of Saviah is also one of my favorites. Knowing your tastes, I would also suggest Buty, Roté, Tamarack and Va Piano. The wine I opened last night was drop dead gorgeous, it is a Cab Franc Merlot blend from Buty. About $50 it was easily one of the top 10 recent vintage wines I've had since moving to WW.
We went to Tamarack and enjoyed that one. We joined their wine club so hopefully we will get a bottle of the Counoise in one of the quarterly shipments. I will keep an eye out for it. For someone that does not usually like Chard, I enjoyed theirs. I am sure we will be back sometime this summer and I will have to hit the tasting rooms you mention. Edit: Also, if you ever get to the Seattle area, we really like this small production winery on Vashon Island called Palouse Winery. The winemaker is a pilot and they have a fun tasting room and good wines. So far, it's my favorite tasting experience near Seattle. I like their Cab Franc, their blend, and the Syrah in particular. http://www.palousewinery.com/
Yes - Leonetti is also made by Figgins. I know Chris, who now runs the operation and oversees the winemaking. Maybe I can slide us in. They make a lot of solid wines. Because they are so solid, and so limited, they do get a wee bit pricey. But as you say, they are doing something right (even if the wines are too rich for my blood).
Yeah, I remember the thread. I threw out a couple of restaurant recommendations. But I'm definitely going to have to re-visit the thread to jog my memory.
I was like that but now that I'm older i go for younger girls. Trying more to settle down and mid 20s are more appealing. Its certainly not taboo in this day and age. sent from a phone you've probably never heard of
From the stand point of being 61 and married for 40 years, I'd say tap that as long and hard as you can and then run like hell as far and fast as you can. But then, what do I know? I've been ignoring the second part of my own advice for a long time now....
