@klezman@Mark_L Rooftops are fun…been a while…they used to be independently owned, pretty sure the Cubs bought out/forced all of them out of business and now the team owns them. Could be wrong.
@kaolis@klezman Many years ago (1984), a guy I worked with was a huge Cubs fan and also a fan of what I recall as being called “Riff’s Roof” across from the left field bleachers. (It was said that some interesting smoke would arise from there.) We caught him on TV during the playoff game with the Padres when the national cameras zoomed in. WGN was prevented by the Cubs organization from zooming in on the roofs, as they didn’t approve of the ability to view games from outside the stadium, but the national TV for the playoffs was under no such restricitions.
Pretty sure I’m having an advanced senior moment here, but…
I seem to recall a bottle shot or discussion here, I thought recently, about T. Berkley, but I don’t recall the details and can’t find it in a posted pic.
@ScottW58 Oh my!
It was really that long ago?
I placed it at just a few months, tops, and went thru all those threads.
sigh…
and thanks.
Any comments, in general, on TB?
So on the 2nd of September 2026 in the year of our Lord God said to me play golf! And I did, then God said to me you will not hit a good fairway wood all day and I didn’t and then God said you will shoot 81, and I said how can I do that if I can’t hit a good fairway wood? And then God said trust your 60 degree wedge and your putter and I did and shot 81 . And then God said for your suffering you can drink until you’re blind tonight. And I said thank you Lord God is great! First bottle up!
@hscottk
Yes, agreed. The 08 had a Clarksmith story associated with it. Something along the lines of a heavily pressed barrel found in a corner was filtered to remove some of the tannins but also removed the pigment. Other wine was added to give it color. I believe Chipgreen was the rat for this if I recall correctly. It’s always been a little different. I’ve primarily used it to braise meat and make a reduction sauce.
This was exactly what I was expecting…simple but tasty. Dark fruits, good acid and just the right amount of tannin to handle soy sauce and wasabi without overwhelming the fish. What more can you ask for in an entry level bottling?
with smoked wings and ribs, slaw and reheated Ina corn cakes…never bought a ton of Cayuse, only a few left, wasn’t on list very long…but I have to say this is in a really nice spot
At a friend’s house yesterday, with an awesome taco bar. Steak, shrimp, chicken and ground beef, with multiple taco sauces, including a delicious homemade Chipotle cream sauce. Mixed fruit, along with tortilla chips and homemade salsa on the side.
@klezman@rjquillin yummy pork and reasonable price…used some new to me briquets and lump as well, B & B, I like, might be able to use less charcoal after all, recommended
No stock, but hey maybe I should get a participation trophy?
@rjquillin perfect looking protein, and side, and vino… good combo for a hot day…crazy hot stuff has left my neck of the woods Wisconsin, although was still crazy hot Chicago burbs the other day…accidentally left my phone in sun in car, not recommended, totally fried grrr
@kaolis@rjquillin Reminds me of my daughter being at the opening Nebraska football game this last Saturday. She sent me a pic of an infared thermometer reading from the field surface: 157.5℉.
Whatever they’ve got at the Wrigley rooftops. A strange but excellent sounding thing I just learned about.
@klezman Never watched from the rooftops, but been to a number of games. Go Cubbies!
@klezman @Mark_L Rooftops are fun…been a while…they used to be independently owned, pretty sure the Cubs bought out/forced all of them out of business and now the team owns them. Could be wrong.
@kaolis @klezman Many years ago (1984), a guy I worked with was a huge Cubs fan and also a fan of what I recall as being called “Riff’s Roof” across from the left field bleachers. (It was said that some interesting smoke would arise from there.) We caught him on TV during the playoff game with the Padres when the national cameras zoomed in. WGN was prevented by the Cubs organization from zooming in on the roofs, as they didn’t approve of the ability to view games from outside the stadium, but the national TV for the playoffs was under no such restricitions.
@kaolis @Mark_L yeah the team owns then now I think. The all inclusive aspect is nice even if the quality of the food isn’t great.
Pretty sure I’m having an advanced senior moment here, but…
I seem to recall a bottle shot or discussion here, I thought recently, about T. Berkley, but I don’t recall the details and can’t find it in a posted pic.
Was I just dreaming?
@rjquillin
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/what-are-you-drinking-december-2025
@rjquillin
this thread brought back some memories 
Not sure how a man of your skills could not find it
@ScottW58 Oh my!
It was really that long ago?
I placed it at just a few months, tops, and went thru all those threads.
sigh…
and thanks.
Any comments, in general, on TB?
@rjquillin
I’ve never had one?
So on the 2nd of September 2026 in the year of our Lord God said to me play golf! And I did, then God said to me you will not hit a good fairway wood all day and I didn’t
and then God said you will shoot 81, and I said how can I do that if I can’t hit a good fairway wood? And then God said trust your 60 degree wedge and your putter and I did and shot 81 
. And then God said for your suffering you can drink until you’re blind tonight. And I said thank you Lord God is great! First bottle up!
@ScottW58 From Psalm 104:15 "[You make] wine to gladden the heart of man…’
@Mark_L
That is correct and it’s working
@ScottW58
Always nice to have God as your Caddie!
@chipgreen @ScottW58 ha!
With pulled pork sliders and green stuff.
With the rest of the pulled pork and twice-baked potatoes
@chipgreen that makes twice pulled pork to go with them twice baked taters
@chipgreen @kaolis How’s the Ped holding up?
@chipgreen @hscottk @kaolis
I just finished up a '13 MC on Wednesday, and it was doing just fine; fwiw
@kaolis
Ha!
@hscottk @kaolis
Holding up really well. Even the last half glass, left out overnight, was still drinking nicely the next day.
@chipgreen @kaolis Great to hear! I have some 14s (cab and cab franc) I need to pop one of these days.
@jmdavidson1
I have been hoarding my one bottle since the 2014 RPM tour. Glad you opened and enjoyed yours, I should probably do the same.
@chipgreen I figured at 17 y/o we should drink it in case it either was over the hill or on the verge. Still had plenty of life so drink it hold.
@chipgreen @jmdavidson1 glad to hear it!
I’ve got a few of those hanging around of different vintages.
@chipgreen @klezman Who could forget the tasting there during one of the RPM tours? Clone 6, 337,etc. Yumm.
@chipgreen @jmdavidson1 that and the blending workshop at Peter’s were beyond excellent.
Last night finished on day 2 with a takeout cajun broiled fish dinner, still drinking great, tight cork with no penetration and minimal sediment.
2009 Wellington Vineyards Syrah Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley
A gifted bottle. A fruity frizzante with Braciole.
[1]:
The last one of these. Used to make Beef Bourguignon.
@msten I always preferred the 07 to the 08.
@hscottk
Yes, agreed. The 08 had a Clarksmith story associated with it. Something along the lines of a heavily pressed barrel found in a corner was filtered to remove some of the tannins but also removed the pigment. Other wine was added to give it color. I believe Chipgreen was the rat for this if I recall correctly. It’s always been a little different. I’ve primarily used it to braise meat and make a reduction sauce.
This was exactly what I was expecting…simple but tasty. Dark fruits, good acid and just the right amount of tannin to handle soy sauce and wasabi without overwhelming the fish. What more can you ask for in an entry level bottling?
@hscottk
Good call Vincent makes nice wines!
Made a batch of Chris Lilly’s cast iron smoked Mac and cheese with some crispy Pancetta on top with a brilliant Albarino. And a steak
@ScottW58 sounds like something I should try to make!
@klezman @ScottW58 what he said
@kaolis @klezman
You won’t regret it!
Good eats, Flannery fillet with a mushroom Bordelaise glaze, and a cheap, but serviceable bottle of 2023 TB CF.
@rjquillin that’s a nice plate and an interesting wine, never heard of
with smoked wings and ribs, slaw and reheated Ina corn cakes…never bought a ton of Cayuse, only a few left, wasn’t on list very long…but I have to say this is in a really nice spot
@kaolis
Yeah I was only on the list for 3 releases, they are pretty nice at least the few I have had.
Braciole and polenta.
At a friend’s house yesterday, with an awesome taco bar. Steak, shrimp, chicken and ground beef, with multiple taco sauces, including a delicious homemade Chipotle cream sauce. Mixed fruit, along with tortilla chips and homemade salsa on the side.
VAN GOGH! MANGO! TANGO! AWESOME!
Pad Thai and Velvet Chicken stir fry with an about 10 year old gift basket wine. Wine was served at room temp and chilled. Deliciously different.
Beef Bourg with the 08 WS Pinot.
New to me local farm…Rollen’s grits, quick and dirty onion gravy…
@kaolis that pork?! Such a deep red!
@kaolis do you own stock in Marcassin?
@klezman @rjquillin yummy pork and reasonable price…used some new to me briquets and lump as well, B & B, I like, might be able to use less charcoal after all, recommended
No stock, but hey maybe I should get a participation trophy?
2019 Turley cinsaut, Bechthold Vineyard
Not the charming fruit from a few years ago, but something a bit more earthy and herbal.
I’ve been busy, and not paying attention, that’s a hangar, barely not cold in the center. Perfect for a scorching hot day.
@rjquillin perfect looking protein, and side, and vino… good combo for a hot day…crazy hot stuff has left my neck of the woods Wisconsin, although was still crazy hot Chicago burbs the other day…accidentally left my phone in sun in car, not recommended, totally fried grrr
@kaolis @rjquillin Reminds me of my daughter being at the opening Nebraska football game this last Saturday. She sent me a pic of an infared thermometer reading from the field surface: 157.5℉.