Dip that Bird. Shorten the Holidays. 10 Days is Plenty.

IGTYWEBIGTY says turkey is not his favorite dish. Unless it is dipped in boiling oil for 15 minutes. The dressing, the gravy, the meat. Too much. Wegottatellya. He has a point. And fuddamore…

He is not alone when it comes to blaspheming the national sales event. “I am convinced that this horrible wine meal is best approached with Riesling, dry or Kabinett – Haus Maus.” We are convinced 25% of the year is too long for any holiday.

TV holiday cheer started hitting prime time about one week after Labor Day.

young 'un & older 'un

young ‘un & older ‘un

Black Friday began a week early and is still going right through Cyber Monday into shoot-me-now Wednesday. And god forbid one is compelled to attend holiday services. Looks nice, community reigns, be sure to agree with the monsignor that his sermon was inspiring. Should he press you at the post-worship coffee klatch here is how you can get rid of him. When father Ryan approaches and asks for your opinion, just tell him he must be happy with the number of clientele who showed up and tossed cash in the basket. He should be thankful he has such a great business, right? [ed. true story!]

pleasant surprise

pleasant surprise

Just to prove we ain’t no curmudgeon we look forward to spending time with the young ‘uns now old enough to share a glass or bowl with their uncles and aunts. Here are some wines tasted and untasted with the young ‘uns on Thanksgiving.

2013 Domaine Galevan Cotes du Rhone Libre Expression Blanc $17 High Time Cellars: Le Large pulled one out of his hat with this fine white Rhone< Note the grape allocation: 80% Claire, 10% Rousanne and 10% Marsanne. Flavors are chalky with smoke and light citrus. But WTF is Clairette? U20 bargain! 13% Blair-Riesling-2012WEB2012 Blair Riesling $14 winery direct: Petrol, Chinese pear. Getting more juicy with air. Brambles on the back palate. U20 bargain. Should really taste this against Grant Tatomer’s Santa Barbara Rieslings.

Blair-PN-2010WEB2010 Blair Pinot Noir $18 at the winery: Finally pulled the cork on this turkey… I mean on Turkey Day. Dirty flavors, going for the singularity high profile palate lashing. Forced to face a bargain basement Burg. 13%

Givry12WEB2011 Domaine du Masse Givry 1er Cru “En Veau” $25 Eno: Great shit. Love it. This is what Blair is trying to get with his Pinot Noir: up front flavors balanced and pleasing. The only Pinot Noir we can drink anymore. Uniform flash with consistent profile. Wine talk! 13%

All great meals should finish with a tasty dessert wine. We did not miss a beat.

moscatel07WEB2007 Moscatel du Setubal $17 (Hi Time Wine Cellars): From Portugal. Rich delicious sweet caramel. Dark caramel color. Need extra insulin for this baby. We borrowed the following comments from a vendor website: “This Aperitif/digestive wine is amber in colour with some golden highlights, clear and crystal with intense flavours typical of the Muscat grape. It is perfect served chilled as an aperitif or with a dessert. This wine comes in a gift box. It is well balanced, fresh wine with good persistence.” You can tell it is British because of how they spell coloUr! U20 steal!! 17%

Before the endless holiday ends we promise a review of the endless loop of Christmas shows watched by Mrs. tBoW.

In memorian, Mike Nichols died a couple weeks ago. His comedy partner was Elaine May. Nichols made made many successful movies. She made one movie with some funny bits that captured desperate male vanity at any cost. Here is the opening sequence to A New Leaf. “Never drive more than 3,000 RPM in a forward gear.”

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    Adri says:

    Only one thing – how about some Italian wines to go with that bird.?

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