Picked up some fresh wild-caught Alaskan sockeye (a surprise for my wife).
Figured that a Pinot Noir would be a good match, and what better (from my stock) than this from @winesmith
Enjoyed it on our gazebo overlooking the trees and lake (and a swarm of hummingbirds around our feeders).
@chefjess@Mark_L
That 2007 RRV PN is one of my absolute favorite Pinots and probably tied for my favorite wine made by Clark, along with the 2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve.
@chipgreen@Mark_L@winesmith
Agreed on the 2007. I mention it every time someone talks about a PN. I think that’s why I’m not a huge fan of the varietal as Clark’s has been my favorite and I end up comparing. I haven’t had one that I have enjoyed more and Ive tried so many over the years. I have not had much luck with the Roman Reserves. Watched Clark’s videos, decanted, left them open for days, shook the bottle, and ended up pitching every one I opened. I’m not sure what I need to do. I still have at least a case left, but I don’t want to keep pouring them down the drain. I’ve been defeated. What do you recommend?
@chefjess@chipgreen@winesmith I only ordered 3 of the Roman Reserves, and I haven’t had the nerve to open one yet. About the only wine of Clark’s (of those I have tried) that has been a disappointment to me was the Grenache Dry Rosé. I treasure my WineSmith Cabs, and love having a number of his Meritage.
@chipgreen@Mark_L@winesmith
I agree with the Rose, but will give it another chance. Maybe it just needs to age? Which seems odd for a rose, but maybe? I dumped the first bottle but still have the others to try periodically. Do you have any left? The reserves are an enigma for me. I don’t know what to do. Chip, what’s your strategy? I have the 10s and 12s. That 2007 PN is another story. Wish I had two more cases. This last St Laurent shipment didn’t make it due to the heat, every bottle leaked; box soaking wet, and arrived at 109 degrees. Broke my heart. I’m also in MO. I have also enjoyed all of the others, Rose being the exception. I’d like to try the Petit Verdot. I’m not sure that’s been offered yet on CM. I think the passion and love shines through in everything Clark touches as with so many others Winedavid has brought us over the years. I very much appreciate him, the winemakers, and this community.
@chefjess@chipgreen@winesmith To date I think I have only opened 2 bottles of the rosé. I think I have one in a rack to remind me to try it, and the other 9 buried in my basement in the shipping box. I have been intending to revisit it, but other things (bottles) keep getting in the way.
@chefjess@chipgreen@Mark_L It’s beginning to dawn on me that my rose palate seems to have been raised by wolves in the south of France. I really like that Grenache Dry Rose for exactly the reasons others don’t. It’s the opposite of the silly fruity frills so aptly termed “blush,” be they sweet or dry. It’s austere, bracing, edgy, minerally, cranky, at the same time seeming immature and over the hill. In short, it has character - a certain distinctive ugliness that I find very satisfying. It’s my go-to wine for all occasions. I drink about four bottles a week. There is clearly something wrong with me.
@Mark_L@winesmith
This conversation has taken a turn. I can only speak for myself, but was taken by surprise based on Rose ‘norms’. After the discussions during the offering and having tried a bottle, my expectations have changed. I absolutely will try the next bottle with no preconceived notions of how a rose should taste and with an open mind of simply tasting the wine for what it is. Please don’t take offense. I view every wine as a learning curve of what I enjoy and don’t enjoy. My tastes have certainly evolved over the years. I’ve learned to smell and taste different flavors and textures (this thread taught me ‘chewy’). You have one of the best PN I’ve ever had and I will continue to try each offering. Please see the thread for the positive and how much we truly enjoy your wines.
@chefjess@Mark_L@winesmith
I have had some luck with using the Molly Dooker shake on the Roman Reserves in lieu of lengthy decanting. Maybe that will work for you?
@rjquillin
I wouldn’t be surprised if you have other Wellington bottles hiding somewhere that you’re unaware of. (Which certainly wouldn’t be the worst problem to have.)
@kawichris650 Very true.
There were also six of the 2013 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Karren Vineyard in the same, unopened, from back in the day, shipper…
A nice find to go along with the TO mystery case that just arrived.
@hscottk Don’t loose or totally forget about it, but I wouldn’t open it yet either, especially if you have just one.
Last day was the best for me. I’ve still got around six, so likely one every couple of years; hoping I last that long, with plenty of others to mix in.
@Mark_L
Thank you. Great thread. Wish I had followed it sooner. Seems I need to start drinking them now. It might just be the month, or two, of Wellington vs just Wednesday
@chefjess@Mark_L You do not need to rush to drink your Wellingtons. The Cabernets - especially Mohrhardt Ridge - will start to get into their prime windows at 11-14 years of age. Then they’ll last a long time after that. The only things I’d be in any hurry to drink (a relative term, to be sure, since there’s no rush) are the Meeks Zin and Englandcrest/Charlie’s Corner Syrah. The Estate Zin and Syrah will age for as long as the Cabernets and the Victory will go even longer.
Also, check on CellarTracker. You can see that many of us write notes as we try various vintages of everything. I often include notes of when to try my next bottle.
(Of course, taste being a personal preferences thing, you might prefer your wines more fruit forward and less complex. In which case, drink sooner!)
@klezman@Mark_L
Thank you. I’ll hold on the Wellington month as I really do prefer more complexity. I have been holding most of the Wellingtons thinking they would age as I seem to have an abundance of Cabs and Victories. Found several Estate Syrahs/Zins in the bunch. Reading the thread with the 2020/2021 windows I panicked. I was moving things around with all of these recent offers arriving and have found so many treasures from the days of ww. Brings back fond memories and a little fear hoping the windows have not closed.
Knocking down an ol bucket of chum with some pesto chicken cause Basil seems to be growing like weeds around here! Big boned with some oak but the tempranillo is upfront and mouthwatering juicy acid keeping it bright.
My friend’s brother was in town from FL, so they had a cookout and we supplied the wines.
Tank Garage Winery Truth or Dare Sparkling Rose
2012 Zeppelin Winery Pink Zeppelin
2011 Giornata Vermentino
2008 Page Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Preface
2009 Roessler Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard
2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve
We had Delmonico steaks, grilled chicken, cheeseburgers, green beans, pasta salad and baked beans to eat, with brownies for dessert.
The wines were a vertical flight;
2008 Page Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Preface
2009 Roessler Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard
2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve
2011 Giornata Vermentino
2012 Zeppelin Winery Pink Zeppelin
NV Tank Garage Winery Truth or Dare Sparkling Rose
WOTN for me was the Page Cellars Cab (purchased from WW back in 2013), especially because it paired so seamlessly with the Delmonico steak. @WineDavid49 what are the odds of getting a Page Cellars offer on Casemates?
@chefjess I was thinking of you when I pulled the Roman Reserve. While there is a little more earth and a little less fruit than I remember, still an extremely enjoyable bottle and a good food wine. Did not decant, just PnP.
We used a filtered pour spout for the Two Jakes Roman CF, which had a fair amount of sediment.
All wines sourced from either WW or CM with the exception of the Tank Garage Truth or Dare (Invino) but it was theTank Garage Skin Flick wine on Casemates that introduced me to the label in the first place.
Smoked some short ribs
2010 Wellington Vineyards Zinfandel Estate Vineyard
I wish Peter was still making wine from his estate vineyard. This was fantastic.
@FritzCat@rjquillin
I think I recall him saying the '09 Victory was his favorite. I’m not sure about the rest of his lineup. But who are we kidding… they all punch above their weight class.
@rjquillin@ScottW58 Was it worth it? I’ve been looking at each of these special event things lately. It’s just down the street, so it’s easy to pick up. Did you add on the steak?
We did the Japanese chicken sandwich thing last fall and it was spectacular, but a rather expensive lunch.
Also did the n/soto bento box a couple weeks ago. Very tasty as well.
@klezman@rjquillin
Yeah I noticed you could almost walk there Andrea and I were discussing it and it was easily in the top 3 or 4 restaurant meals we have ever had and it was takeout! Really easy to heat and fun put together when I got it home. I added the Charcuterie plate and it was fantastic. We have paid a hell of a lot more for dinners that were not half a delicious! Of course depending what you like to eat ymmv. If they are still doing Spain I would run not walk to get it, we may do it again if still available (I noticed they sold out the week before when I tried to get it)
@Winedavid49
I’m amazed how well that last release, '13s, of whites are doing. I keep finding myself grabbing one, and then thinking I should find some other bottle 'cause I’ve only got so many more unobtainium bottles left and they just keep on going on.
@Winedavid49 The Wellingtons are great! Some are starting to even get into prime drinking windows!
Still have some 2013 Duchess from our wedding. Haven’t checked in on that in a while.
@Winedavid49 Haven’t had one in quite a while…time to put them into the rotation.
Quick check has 19 remaining.
I love that they are easily recognizable from the top of the capsule.
@klezman@rjquillin
I was surprised to find it rolling around along with a bunch of other bottles I had forgotten about, which have likely been exposed to suboptimal temperature conditions at some point in time. I still have one more…
That said, the cork was intact, nose primarily dark cherry, “dirt”, and some herbal notes (I’ll go with tarragon, maybe basil). Palate has little dark fruit, earthy notes, and something somewhere between herbal and medicinal (but not in a bad way). Kind of that tarragon, slightly licorice range, maybe a bit menthol? Definitely still some tannins. Medium finish. Better with food than without. By night 3, there’s no discernable fruit, mostly earthy. I wonder if @lucasmeeker has any of these left or has opened one recently and can chime in???
I wonder what other treasures are lurking in storage I’ve not looked at for a long time? Sadly, I suspect there’s a bunch that will not be good anymore.
@karenhynes@klezman@rjquillin I haven’t had it in a while but thought it had peaked when I tasted it—which was surprising given how our Cabs generally age.
I wouldn’t be surprised if it still hangs on and is interesting for another 10 years or more, but it’s not one that has performed like the 05 Four Kings, for example.
@klezman@lucasmeeker@rjquillin
Thanks so much for your input, Lucas! Maybe I’ll let the other bottle roll around for a while longer to see what happens. Structurally, I think it could hold a fair bit longer…I’m just not sure doing so puts it in a “flavor place” that’s in my preferred zone. It’s still quite enjoyable! It was a pleasant surprise to entertain me for the weekend!
@rjquillin kick off party? I didn’t make it to Sonoma for that.
It’s good. More oak than when Anthony was making wine the way he wanted. Not offensive amounts but definitely noticeable.
Not sure there’s a reason to wait on this one.
@chipgreen@klezman
Pure speculation on my part; investors.
Spanos (SD Chargers) dumped $$$ into the mix, even got a number of special cuvée bottlings out of it.
Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Legacy Celebrating Chargers Five Decades
@chipgreen@rjquillin There was one of the deals, I think for the 2014 Cab, that he explicitly said he’d changed clonal selection and a couple other things about the winemaking to appeal to the drink-now crowd.
Chappellet Signature Cabernet, 2016.
With Smoked Short Ribs w/Montreal Seasoning,
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs (also smoked),
Homemade Pesto, had to try it on an English Muffin.
2020 Briceland Vineyards Rosé Pét Nat d’Orleans Ishi Pishi Ranch, Champagne blend
with some tricked out Berserker Blend Burgers; almost crunchy on the surface while bright red and juicy in the center, some truffle, gorgonzola, Alderwood smoked salt, grilled onion, garden tomato and lettuce to fill out the toasted bun. The Ishi Pishi was a great pairing.
Not like Scott, but I’m a Sunday pauper today.
@rjquillin How do you get your Flannery burgers crispy on the outside but not overcooked and/or losing all their fat on the inside? I haven’t been able to figure this out yet!
@klezman@rjquillin
Easy flaming hot carbon steel pan crisps up the crust for 1.5 -2 minutes the first side second side
1 minute then into the oven to finish.
@klezman scorching hot grill, and allowing the droppings to flame up.
First time it’s really worked out well, best I’ve accomplished to date.
Must have been the blend.
Had to use two paper towels for this one.
@karenhynes@klezman@ScottW58 I don’t remember if I picked it up from the folks here, or during the BD preview, but I got the notion that I needed to try the Sandler. I picked up the four pack. I’ve had one of the other PNs, the 2016 Boer. Also excellent.
I still have some more of this 2016 aberration for purchase - and even a few Magnums, too! Watch for my first barrel-aged Cab Franc in 2022 - and nope, not on #casemates (sorry) . . .
@danandlisa@Winedavid49
Ha now that you mention it we were enjoying your and Dan’s company and your hospitality so much I don’t think I ever asked if you enjoyed the wines? I’m guessing you did? Thanks again and if anyone here ends up on the Oregon coast look up @danandlisa you won’t regret it!
With some smoked salmon, finishing off that bottle of
2006 Scott Harvey Early Burgundy; Abouriou
that’s been open in the fridge, no Ar, for a week.
Damn this is tasty. A couple more bottles to go.
Thank goodness he had his ax with him that night. It was an amazing experience. Hearing a Beethoven symphony played by a trio is a whole new way of listening for me, though apparently back in the day it was common that when these works debuted, they circulated among small ensembles before they made it to an orchestra. I had no idea.
Maybe the best part of the evening, when they came out for their encore, they launched right into Beethoven’s Fifth. The audience chuckled. So familiar! They must be joking. But they tore through that whole first movement. I could still hear the orchestra in my head attimes, but what was coming from the stage was riveting.
@chipgreen@InFrom@rjquillin@ScottW58 Sounds like a memorable experience. I still remember hearing János Starker (a quite accomplished cellist) accompanied by pianist Rudolf Buchbinder at Ravinia (kind of Chicago’s Tanglewood).
@chipgreen@InFrom@Mark_L@ScottW58
Memorable for me was Yo-yo Ma at an Aspen Music Festival back in the, I think, mid 70’s. Yes, all but the date anyway.
@winesmith I should mention, the wax on the top of the bottle was brutal! I think you may have mentioned sometime (but perhaps a different wine) just pulling the cork through the wax, but I wanted to be able to see what I was working with (the cork) and was afraid it would get shredded trying to pull through that wax. Once I got the top of the wax cut off, I just used an Ah-So to extract the cork (it was in great condition). The wine was superb.
@ScottW58@winesmith I figured you were busy at the Pops on the Green. But if you want to bring some of your brisket you’re always welcome. I gave Clark an invite a long time ago, but he hasn’t shown up yet.
2006 Scott Harvey Early Burgundy; Abouriou
With Sablefish and pasta; yes, this is softening but I’m not going to search out my last two bottles for a few more years. Still quite delicate with zero signs of oxidation or VA (edited) and paired well. I did use the Durand to pull the cork.
Really nice wine which confirms my suspicion that Marcus has been making great wines for a long time! Lots of Oregon strawberries @danandlisa and a soy/balsamic note and just a hint of browning. Nice stuff!
@klezman Nice PS - I picked up some of their 2014 PS when it was on sale for about $12 a bottle and really enjoyed it. I guess they are no longer around?
Served chilled as @tercerowines suggested. Fun and everyone enjoyed. It certainly had a ‘swiss chard’ thing going on for me. Brightly acidic, a little green. High red fruits as well.
2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Reserve Napa Valley Cab/Syrah Blend (Does take a couple hours for that Syrah to take a back seat…) finished a whiskey tasting event sponsored by a vendor I work with earlier… the Cab was definitely my highlight…
@ttboy23 Opened Saturday night…just a few sips, oh my…it’s like a beautiful honey, nectar of the godz.
Corked back up to share with company coming soon!
@radiolysis@ScottW58 Yes. So glad people are different. That way I can enjoy my isolation with few people. Beach walks are amazing when it is just my husband and I and our two dogs.
Found a mixed case of Campesino with via @cortot written on it. Was this from May '18? Pulled a
2016 Campesino Grenache Steel Plow Vineyard
for tonight. If only I knew when these arrived and how much they were.
Yikes, hope these weren’t meant to go north, or I owe you a couple…
@ScottW58 I feel like summer had ups and downs, the last couple years the weather is more consistent but just stays hot!! All has No brakes until October.
Randomly found one of these for a reasonable price, so we’re opening it with home dry aged rib steak.
1995 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva
I’m always promoting Long Point Winery in the Finger Lakes…
Friday night we had a glass of their 2014 Petite Sirah, pop-n-pour: it was terrible, thin, disjointed and just not what I had expected.
Saturday night, had another glass after leaving it corked on the counter overnight, and it was Excellent!
Gonna put a note on remaining bottles; “wait, or loooooong decant”.
@rjquillin On the 2018 Tour these were just starting to approach veraision…
These are from the club shipment I added more to. Might need to do that again when we’re allowed to buy more wine.
WW
@catcoland @KNmeh7 oooh, I might have one of those!
@catcoland @KNmeh7 @ttboy23 Me too, if CT is to be believed.
Picked up some fresh wild-caught Alaskan sockeye (a surprise for my wife).
Figured that a Pinot Noir would be a good match, and what better (from my stock) than this from @winesmith
Enjoyed it on our gazebo overlooking the trees and lake (and a swarm of hummingbirds around our feeders).
@Mark_L Livin’ large. That’s what I call a good meal.
@InFrom @Mark_L
Looks delicious!
@Mark_L
Wasn’t a huge PN fan until I tried that bottle. Absolutely love it. Wish I had more than two bottles left.
@chefjess @Mark_L
That 2007 RRV PN is one of my absolute favorite Pinots and probably tied for my favorite wine made by Clark, along with the 2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve.
@chipgreen @Mark_L @winesmith
Agreed on the 2007. I mention it every time someone talks about a PN. I think that’s why I’m not a huge fan of the varietal as Clark’s has been my favorite and I end up comparing. I haven’t had one that I have enjoyed more and Ive tried so many over the years. I have not had much luck with the Roman Reserves. Watched Clark’s videos, decanted, left them open for days, shook the bottle, and ended up pitching every one I opened. I’m not sure what I need to do. I still have at least a case left, but I don’t want to keep pouring them down the drain. I’ve been defeated. What do you recommend?
@chefjess @chipgreen @winesmith I only ordered 3 of the Roman Reserves, and I haven’t had the nerve to open one yet.
About the only wine of Clark’s (of those I have tried) that has been a disappointment to me was the Grenache Dry Rosé. I treasure my WineSmith Cabs, and love having a number of his Meritage.
@chipgreen @Mark_L @winesmith
I agree with the Rose, but will give it another chance. Maybe it just needs to age? Which seems odd for a rose, but maybe? I dumped the first bottle but still have the others to try periodically. Do you have any left? The reserves are an enigma for me. I don’t know what to do. Chip, what’s your strategy? I have the 10s and 12s. That 2007 PN is another story. Wish I had two more cases. This last St Laurent shipment didn’t make it due to the heat, every bottle leaked; box soaking wet, and arrived at 109 degrees. Broke my heart. I’m also in MO. I have also enjoyed all of the others, Rose being the exception. I’d like to try the Petit Verdot. I’m not sure that’s been offered yet on CM. I think the passion and love shines through in everything Clark touches as with so many others Winedavid has brought us over the years. I very much appreciate him, the winemakers, and this community.
@chefjess @chipgreen @winesmith To date I think I have only opened 2 bottles of the rosé. I think I have one in a rack to remind me to try it, and the other 9 buried in my basement in the shipping box. I have been intending to revisit it, but other things (bottles) keep getting in the way.
@chefjess @chipgreen @Mark_L It’s beginning to dawn on me that my rose palate seems to have been raised by wolves in the south of France. I really like that Grenache Dry Rose for exactly the reasons others don’t. It’s the opposite of the silly fruity frills so aptly termed “blush,” be they sweet or dry. It’s austere, bracing, edgy, minerally, cranky, at the same time seeming immature and over the hill. In short, it has character - a certain distinctive ugliness that I find very satisfying. It’s my go-to wine for all occasions. I drink about four bottles a week. There is clearly something wrong with me.
@Mark_L @winesmith
This conversation has taken a turn. I can only speak for myself, but was taken by surprise based on Rose ‘norms’. After the discussions during the offering and having tried a bottle, my expectations have changed. I absolutely will try the next bottle with no preconceived notions of how a rose should taste and with an open mind of simply tasting the wine for what it is. Please don’t take offense. I view every wine as a learning curve of what I enjoy and don’t enjoy. My tastes have certainly evolved over the years. I’ve learned to smell and taste different flavors and textures (this thread taught me ‘chewy’). You have one of the best PN I’ve ever had and I will continue to try each offering. Please see the thread for the positive and how much we truly enjoy your wines.
@chefjess @chipgreen @winesmith
I’ve know that since junior high school, but I still enjoy your wines!
@chefjess @Mark_L @winesmith
I have had some luck with using the Molly Dooker shake on the Roman Reserves in lieu of lengthy decanting. Maybe that will work for you?
Revelry, 2013
Woot Cellars
Very good.
2013 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Handal-Denier
So, looking for a different bottle, found six of these I didn’t know I had; make it five.
@rjquillin
(Which certainly wouldn’t be the worst problem to have.)
I wouldn’t be surprised if you have other Wellington bottles hiding somewhere that you’re unaware of.
@kawichris650 Very true.
There were also six of the 2013 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Karren Vineyard in the same, unopened, from back in the day, shipper…
A nice find to go along with the TO mystery case that just arrived.
In the spirit of the midweek day, finishing off an earlier bottle of
2013 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Handal-Denier
@rjquillin You like? Think I have one of those somewhere…
@hscottk Don’t loose or totally forget about it, but I wouldn’t open it yet either, especially if you have just one.
Last day was the best for me. I’ve still got around six, so likely one every couple of years; hoping I last that long, with plenty of others to mix in.
After a crappy day at work I needed to get slapped around a little
@ScottW58 I agree. I opened up a Suzor Pinot to soothe my mood.
Happy Wellington Wednesday!!!
Wellington Wednesday.
Turns out I have many more bottles than I thought. Any advice on drinking windows? Should I be opening the Cabs now or holding? How about the Victory?
@chefjess I raised this question 2+ years ago and got some very good input:
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/a-wellington-question
@Mark_L
Thank you. Great thread. Wish I had followed it sooner. Seems I need to start drinking them now. It might just be the month, or two, of Wellington vs just Wednesday
@chefjess @Mark_L You do not need to rush to drink your Wellingtons. The Cabernets - especially Mohrhardt Ridge - will start to get into their prime windows at 11-14 years of age. Then they’ll last a long time after that. The only things I’d be in any hurry to drink (a relative term, to be sure, since there’s no rush) are the Meeks Zin and Englandcrest/Charlie’s Corner Syrah. The Estate Zin and Syrah will age for as long as the Cabernets and the Victory will go even longer.
Also, check on CellarTracker. You can see that many of us write notes as we try various vintages of everything. I often include notes of when to try my next bottle.
(Of course, taste being a personal preferences thing, you might prefer your wines more fruit forward and less complex. In which case, drink sooner!)
@klezman @Mark_L
Thank you. I’ll hold on the Wellington month as I really do prefer more complexity. I have been holding most of the Wellingtons thinking they would age as I seem to have an abundance of Cabs and Victories. Found several Estate Syrahs/Zins in the bunch. Reading the thread with the 2020/2021 windows I panicked. I was moving things around with all of these recent offers arriving and have found so many treasures from the days of ww. Brings back fond memories and a little fear hoping the windows have not closed.
You know what day it is.
It’s Wednesday
Knocking down an ol bucket of chum with some pesto chicken cause Basil seems to be growing like weeds around here! Big boned with some oak but the tempranillo is upfront and mouthwatering juicy acid keeping it bright.
@ScottW58 I should of bought….
I was trying to be a good boy.
Wellington weekend. 2013 Malbec with Flannery hangers, roasted peppers, and eggplant casserole.
My friend’s brother was in town from FL, so they had a cookout and we supplied the wines.
Tank Garage Winery Truth or Dare Sparkling Rose
2012 Zeppelin Winery Pink Zeppelin
2011 Giornata Vermentino
2008 Page Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Preface
2009 Roessler Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard
2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve
We had Delmonico steaks, grilled chicken, cheeseburgers, green beans, pasta salad and baked beans to eat, with brownies for dessert.
The wines were a vertical flight;
2008 Page Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Preface
2009 Roessler Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard
2010 Two Jakes Cabernet Franc Roman Reserve
2011 Giornata Vermentino
2012 Zeppelin Winery Pink Zeppelin
NV Tank Garage Winery Truth or Dare Sparkling Rose
WOTN for me was the Page Cellars Cab (purchased from WW back in 2013), especially because it paired so seamlessly with the Delmonico steak. @WineDavid49 what are the odds of getting a Page Cellars offer on Casemates?
@chefjess I was thinking of you when I pulled the Roman Reserve. While there is a little more earth and a little less fruit than I remember, still an extremely enjoyable bottle and a good food wine. Did not decant, just PnP.
We used a filtered pour spout for the Two Jakes Roman CF, which had a fair amount of sediment.
All wines sourced from either WW or CM with the exception of the Tank Garage Truth or Dare (Invino) but it was theTank Garage Skin Flick wine on Casemates that introduced me to the label in the first place.
Day 2 for 2008 Wellington Syrah.
Corked on counter overnight.
Still Excellent, not a lot of sediment.
@FritzCat still amazed you had any left…
@bunnymasseuse Quick check of the cellar: Down to 26 left including a Criolla Port and a White Port. I’m a happy camper.
This is the 2009 and I believe it’s my last bottle of Pavi. These were a great QPR.
Smoked some short ribs
2010 Wellington Vineyards Zinfandel Estate Vineyard
I wish Peter was still making wine from his estate vineyard. This was fantastic.
2017 Iron Horse Chardonnay “Two Clones”
Wellington Wednesday
2008 Englandcrest Syrah
@FritzCat
How’s that '08 holding up?
@kawichris650
It is fantastic!
@FritzCat
Don’t recall which, but Peter long ago, on lost threads, mentioned the '08 or '09 was one of his favorite vintages of Syrah.
@FritzCat @rjquillin
I think I recall him saying the '09 Victory was his favorite. I’m not sure about the rest of his lineup. But who are we kidding… they all punch above their weight class.
@FritzCat @kawichris650
Looked at my notes; it was the '09 Estate Syrah, but that Victory is getting closer to time to consider as well.
2009 Wellington Vineyards Syrah England Crest
Still drinking just fine!
Went all out tonight! Vespertine did “Spain” this week.
@ScottW58
What are you eating?
@rjquillin
This is a lot easier than writing it all out
@ScottW58
Humm, take-out, impressive; and kinda reasonable pricing as well.
@rjquillin
Exactly and quite impressive!
@rjquillin @ScottW58 Was it worth it? I’ve been looking at each of these special event things lately. It’s just down the street, so it’s easy to pick up. Did you add on the steak?
We did the Japanese chicken sandwich thing last fall and it was spectacular, but a rather expensive lunch.
Also did the n/soto bento box a couple weeks ago. Very tasty as well.
@klezman @rjquillin
Andrea and I were discussing it and it was easily in the top 3 or 4 restaurant meals we have ever had and it was takeout! Really easy to heat and fun put together when I got it home. I added the Charcuterie plate and it was fantastic. We have paid a hell of a lot more for dinners that were not half a delicious! Of course depending what you like to eat ymmv. If they are still doing Spain I would run not walk to get it, we may do it again if still available (I noticed they sold out the week before when I tried to get it)
Yeah I noticed you could almost walk there
It is Wellington Wednesday
@rc70 really enjoyed the ‘10 vineyard designate Welly cabs. And found 2010 to be an underrated year for CA in general.
@hscottk agree completely on both counts. I have picked up some great deals on “10” cabs in particular over the years.
Ok, how are these Wellington’s holding up?!?!
@Winedavid49
I’m amazed how well that last release, '13s, of whites are doing. I keep finding myself grabbing one, and then thinking I should find some other bottle 'cause I’ve only got so many more unobtainium bottles left and they just keep on going on.
@Winedavid49 The Wellingtons are great! Some are starting to even get into prime drinking windows!
Still have some 2013 Duchess from our wedding. Haven’t checked in on that in a while.
@Winedavid49 Wellingtons are holding up wonderfully, whether it be a Cab, Syrah or Zin every one I open continues to deliver.
@rc70 @klezman i’ll make a trip to the Sonoma Petanque courts and let Peter know.
@rc70 @Winedavid49 They’re the gift (to myself) that keeps on giving!
@klezman @rc70 @Winedavid49 Yeah, tell the ol’ bouliste we’re thinking of him still, and with great appreciation.
@Winedavid49 Haven’t had one in quite a while…time to put them into the rotation.
Quick check has 19 remaining.
I love that they are easily recognizable from the top of the capsule.
WineSmith 2008 Pinot Noir and 2013 Meritage
I’m calling it a Scott Sunday.
@kawichris650
I can work with that
2018 Scott Harvey Barbera Mountain Selection
last of the bottle opened last week.
Much more integrated now.
Last Sunday at my wife’s Family Reunion;
2007 Lang Barbera
2017 Fossil Point Rose
2014 Bodkin Sauvignon Blanc
2019 Ulacia Getariako Txakolina
@chipgreen That last one ties my tongue in knots just reading the name!
@chipgreen
How was the Lang Barbera doing? I still have a few of those stashed away.
@kawichris650
Still drinking well. Some signs of minor oxidation and there is some sediment but overall still quite enjoyable.
@chipgreen
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll work on enjoying my remaining bottles sooner rather than later.
2004 Meeker Kiss Ridge, Diamond Mountain
@karenhynes
last tried one in '13 and quite enjoyed.
lmk how it’s doing.
@karenhynes Jealous you still have some of those!
@klezman @rjquillin
I was surprised to find it rolling around along with a bunch of other bottles I had forgotten about, which have likely been exposed to suboptimal temperature conditions at some point in time. I still have one more…
That said, the cork was intact, nose primarily dark cherry, “dirt”, and some herbal notes (I’ll go with tarragon, maybe basil). Palate has little dark fruit, earthy notes, and something somewhere between herbal and medicinal (but not in a bad way). Kind of that tarragon, slightly licorice range, maybe a bit menthol? Definitely still some tannins. Medium finish. Better with food than without. By night 3, there’s no discernable fruit, mostly earthy. I wonder if @lucasmeeker has any of these left or has opened one recently and can chime in???
I wonder what other treasures are lurking in storage I’ve not looked at for a long time? Sadly, I suspect there’s a bunch that will not be good anymore.
@karenhynes @lucasmeeker @rjquillin You never know…wine is more resilient than most people think.
@karenhynes @klezman @rjquillin I haven’t had it in a while but thought it had peaked when I tasted it—which was surprising given how our Cabs generally age.
I wouldn’t be surprised if it still hangs on and is interesting for another 10 years or more, but it’s not one that has performed like the 05 Four Kings, for example.
@karenhynes @klezman @rjquillin To clarify—a whole being early 2021.
@klezman @lucasmeeker @rjquillin
Thanks so much for your input, Lucas! Maybe I’ll let the other bottle roll around for a while longer to see what happens. Structurally, I think it could hold a fair bit longer…I’m just not sure doing so puts it in a “flavor place” that’s in my preferred zone. It’s still quite enjoyable! It was a pleasant surprise to entertain me for the weekend!
@klezman @lucasmeeker @rjquillin
Klez…I tend to agree on wine not being as delicate as we are often led to believe.
A friend made these tonight za’atar and sofrito crab cakes
@ScottW58 Yum! Well done.
2012 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2015 Bell Wine Cellars D6
@klezman
How is that doing, have a couple stashed… somewhere
@klezman Didn’t we taste this at the kick-off party?
@rjquillin kick off party? I didn’t make it to Sonoma for that.
It’s good. More oak than when Anthony was making wine the way he wanted. Not offensive amounts but definitely noticeable.
Not sure there’s a reason to wait on this one.
@klezman @rjquillin
Why was he not making it the way he wanted?
@chipgreen @klezman
Pure speculation on my part; investors.
Spanos (SD Chargers) dumped $$$ into the mix, even got a number of special cuvée bottlings out of it.
Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Legacy Celebrating Chargers Five Decades
@chipgreen @rjquillin There was one of the deals, I think for the 2014 Cab, that he explicitly said he’d changed clonal selection and a couple other things about the winemaking to appeal to the drink-now crowd.
I just @SueBee22 ‘d my 2017 Scott Harvey Zinfandel Mountain Selection and #zeroregerts (spelling intentional).
@bunnymasseuse
@kawichris650 it was perfect for my pizza topped with hot smoked rainbow trout!!
Last night and tonight - 2010 Wellington Petite Sirah
@klezman So, what’s left for tomorrow?
With Flannery burgers, scary good and I know where to get more and different vintages at a great price imho
@winedavid49 How about some of this.
@ScottW58 Speaking of Berserker Day?
@InFrom
Actually it was the quarantine sale on WB they did in April last year.
@InFrom @ScottW58 I snagged one of those at a local wine shop. How’s it drinking?
@hscottk @InFrom
A couple of elbows and knees sticking out but really quite well!
Lots of basil in the garden so salmon with basil and crunchy Parmesan panko topping.
@ScottW58 so the basil was your “green stuff” tonight?
@klezman
Gotta have my green stuff
Chappellet Signature Cabernet, 2016.
With Smoked Short Ribs w/Montreal Seasoning,
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs (also smoked),
Homemade Pesto, had to try it on an English Muffin.
2016 Wilde Farm Wines Heritage Bedrock Vineyard
@pjmartin nice bottle of wine, hope you’re enjoying it.
@msten I’ve always enjoyed these. One left
With pesto chicken Basil salad Basil everything, did I mention I have a ton of Basil growing.
2020 Briceland Vineyards Rosé Pét Nat d’Orleans Ishi Pishi Ranch, Champagne blend
with some tricked out Berserker Blend Burgers; almost crunchy on the surface while bright red and juicy in the center, some truffle, gorgonzola, Alderwood smoked salt, grilled onion, garden tomato and lettuce to fill out the toasted bun. The Ishi Pishi was a great pairing.
Not like Scott, but I’m a Sunday pauper today.
@rjquillin How do you get your Flannery burgers crispy on the outside but not overcooked and/or losing all their fat on the inside? I haven’t been able to figure this out yet!
@klezman @rjquillin
Easy flaming hot carbon steel pan crisps up the crust for 1.5 -2 minutes the first side second side
1 minute then into the oven to finish.
@klezman scorching hot grill, and allowing the droppings to flame up.
First time it’s really worked out well, best I’ve accomplished to date.
Must have been the blend.
Had to use two paper towels for this one.
@rjquillin
Sounds great!
Holiday Weekend!
Perhaps started a little early…It’s 5:00 in Iceland.
2017 Beekeeper Hidden Hillside Reserve Zinfandel
Delish!
2016 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir, RRV
2017 Sandler Berserkers 10th Anniversary Pinot Noir
@InFrom any thoughts?
I think I ordered that. I really should unpack some of these boxes…
@InFrom @karenhynes
Good?
I didn’t even know about that one
@karenhynes @ScottW58 It’s really good! Unpack that box!
@InFrom That’s the only one I have left. Others have been nice bottles too.
@InFrom @karenhynes @ScottW58 Yeah, I didn’t know about that one either. Would definitely have picked some up if I had!
@karenhynes @klezman @ScottW58 I don’t remember if I picked it up from the folks here, or during the BD preview, but I got the notion that I needed to try the Sandler. I picked up the four pack. I’ve had one of the other PNs, the 2016 Boer. Also excellent.
2011 Clayhouse Estate Cuvée Blanc Red Cedar Vineyard
K Vintners 2016 The Boy Grenache
Sandler 2017 Pinot Noir Chalone
Great way to end the holiday.
@rc70
Nice call
Linganore Winecellars BlackBerry
2016 Roark PN. Paper plates and plastic cups at our local BYO/AYCE sushi place, but managed to score actual wine glasses! The pairing worked well.
2016 Tercero aberration Cabernet Franc
2013b Tercero Watch Hill Grenache with Flannery hanger steaks
This one is a 2012.
I still have some more of this 2016 aberration for purchase - and even a few Magnums, too! Watch for my first barrel-aged Cab Franc in 2022 - and nope, not on #casemates (sorry) . . .
It’s an all-BD weekend:
Friday night: 2019 Suzor par contre Gamay Noir
Tonight: 2018 Chris James Cellars Riesling
2009 Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie Les Elotins
With smoked beef ribs.
@ScottW58 @Winedavid49 Dave, you need to “woo” this winery.
@danandlisa @ScottW58 Easton?
@danandlisa @Winedavid49
Ha now that you mention it we were enjoying your and Dan’s company and your hospitality so much I don’t think I ever asked if you enjoyed the wines? I’m guessing you did? Thanks again and if anyone here ends up on the Oregon coast look up @danandlisa you won’t regret it!
@danandlisa @ScottW58 @Winedavid49
Kelley Fox
They were on BD.
@rjquillin @ScottW58 @Winedavid49 Thanks Scott. Hope to see you and your wife again soon. Yes, Kelly Fox. Lovely Pinot.
@danandlisa @ScottW58 good idea!
@scottharveywines
With some smoked salmon, finishing off that bottle of
2006 Scott Harvey Early Burgundy; Abouriou
that’s been open in the fridge, no Ar, for a week.
Damn this is tasty. A couple more bottles to go.
Scott, could you do some of this again?
Well, not the Spaniard, but
2013 Twisted Oak Cockamamie; Syrah, PS, Monastrell
that I thought I was out of.
@rjquillin
“Well, not the Spaniard”
You can say that again
With a side of Yo-yo Ma.
@InFrom
Lol nice!
@InFrom @ScottW58 Tanglewood?
@InFrom @Mark_L @ScottW58
with Emanuel Ax & Leonidas Kavakos
@InFrom
So, he didn’t leave his cello in the taxi this time?
@chipgreen @Mark_L @ScottW58 @rjquillin Funny you should ask, this just popped up in one of our news feeds today: https://www.classicfm.com/artists/yo-yo-ma/stradivarius-cello-left-in-new-york-taxi/
Thank goodness he had his ax with him that night. It was an amazing experience. Hearing a Beethoven symphony played by a trio is a whole new way of listening for me, though apparently back in the day it was common that when these works debuted, they circulated among small ensembles before they made it to an orchestra. I had no idea.
Maybe the best part of the evening, when they came out for their encore, they launched right into Beethoven’s Fifth. The audience chuckled. So familiar! They must be joking. But they tore through that whole first movement. I could still hear the orchestra in my head attimes, but what was coming from the stage was riveting.
@chipgreen @InFrom @rjquillin @ScottW58 Sounds like a memorable experience. I still remember hearing János Starker (a quite accomplished cellist) accompanied by pianist Rudolf Buchbinder at Ravinia (kind of Chicago’s Tanglewood).
@chipgreen @InFrom @Mark_L @ScottW58
Memorable for me was Yo-yo Ma at an Aspen Music Festival back in the, I think, mid 70’s. Yes, all but the date anyway.
2007 Wind Gap Wines Syrah Griffin’s Lair
Olives and dark fruit. Excellent.
Young winemaker trained in Germany making darn nice riesling in Oregon.
@ScottW58
is that the “K”?
I liked the '16, assuming the '19 is also tasty.
@rjquillin
It’s the one with the spider on the front, don’t think it’s the K?
Finally breaking out one of my 130-day aged Flannerys.
Decided to open a 1999 Ravenswood Icon
That should definitely work. Please report back.
@winesmith Everything is gone. I guess it worked! (Delicousness!)
@winesmith I should mention, the wax on the top of the bottle was brutal! I think you may have mentioned sometime (but perhaps a different wine) just pulling the cork through the wax, but I wanted to be able to see what I was working with (the cork) and was afraid it would get shredded trying to pull through that wax. Once I got the top of the wax cut off, I just used an Ah-So to extract the cork (it was in great condition). The wine was superb.
@Mark_L @winesmith
Dang my invite must have been lost in the mail
@ScottW58 @winesmith I figured you were busy at the Pops on the Green. But if you want to bring some of your brisket you’re always welcome.
I gave Clark an invite a long time ago, but he hasn’t shown up yet.
@Mark_L @ScottW58 @winesmith it was pretty bomb. Although his tri-tip is pretty awesome too. Hard to say which I prefer more…
POPSOCKETS! ROAD ROCKETS! SONNY CROCKETT! AWESOME!
@ScottW58 @winesmith All Clark needs to do is bring along a bottle of Crucible to share. Much easier than a 13+ hour session to smoke a brisket!
@Mark_L @ScottW58 I seem to have missed a chance to schmooze with y’all in Pasadena. Never got the memo. keep me on the invite list.
@ScottW58 @winesmith Or if you are ever traveling through Missouri, the invite is open!
@Mark_L @ScottW58 @winesmith
We’re always here in OH as well
Just had a family reunion yesterday and the cousin who hosted us while you were on your book tour was asking when you’re coming back!
2007, went great with Flannery hangers.
It’s still hot!
2006 Scott Harvey Early Burgundy; Abouriou
With Sablefish and pasta; yes, this is softening but I’m not going to search out my last two bottles for a few more years. Still quite delicate with zero signs of oxidation or VA (edited) and paired well. I did use the Durand to pull the cork.
@rjquillin
What the hell is acetal? And where do I find that in wine?
@ScottW58 acetaldehyde, but not my intended term. VA would be closer to my intent; sigh.
Really nice wine which confirms my suspicion that Marcus has been making great wines for a long time! Lots of Oregon strawberries @danandlisa and a soy/balsamic note and just a hint of browning. Nice stuff!
@ScottW58 Miss you and your lovely wife.
@danandlisa
It won’t be long until we are back! Whisper me the lady’s number who has the house for rent please
2012 Coquerel Petite Sirah Coquerel
@klezman Nice PS - I picked up some of their 2014 PS when it was on sale for about $12 a bottle and really enjoyed it. I guess they are no longer around?
2014 Campesino Alina
2018 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rose of Blaufrankish
First time having wine on the deck at our new house!
@chipgreen
Congrats on the new house!
@chipgreen @karenhynes New house! Mazal tov!
@karenhynes @klezman
Thank you!
@chipgreen congratulations. You’ll need more chairs for the neo shindig on your deck
@chipgreen congrats.
I’d recommend a love seat or sectional.
@chipgreen looks great!
2016 tercero aberration last night.
Served chilled as @tercerowines suggested. Fun and everyone enjoyed. It certainly had a ‘swiss chard’ thing going on for me. Brightly acidic, a little green. High red fruits as well.
2002 Ardente Grand Reserva Atlas Peak Cab
Pretty good.
@FritzCat SWMBO says “BAND AIDS!”. Ran it through the aerator 6 times, and it’s “better”.
@FritzCat Darn near totally forgot about those.
Now, can I find them without an excavator.
Tonight with Saturday leftovers.
2014 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Brasserie 19
With some Japanese style salmon and a side of soba with soy-butter glazed mushrooms and bok choi.
2005 Easton Zinfandel Fiddletown
2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Reserve Napa Valley Cab/Syrah Blend (Does take a couple hours for that Syrah to take a back seat…) finished a whiskey tasting event sponsored by a vendor I work with earlier… the Cab was definitely my highlight…
@bunnymasseuse
Is this the Ranch 2 bottling?
@rjquillin ‘twas the offering here, have to go back to my orders and verify.
2019 Scherrer dry rosè
2015 Qupé Syrah Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard
2019 Campesino Grenache Isa
2015 Twisted Oak Graciano
Picked up some fresh, wild caught dry scallops to sear. Decided on a 2017 Iron Horse Unoaked Chardonnay.
2018 Turley Zinfandel Steacy Ranch
2014 Bergevin Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (Moonspell)
A few bottles last night celebrating my moms bday.
2018 fossil point rose
2015 Jigar Chardonnay Peterson vineyard
2014 ledge vineyard drive red blend
Great news! I pulled one last week but haven’t opened yet. This weekend for sure.
@ttboy23 Opened Saturday night…just a few sips, oh my…it’s like a beautiful honey, nectar of the godz.
Corked back up to share with company coming soon!
This is where I want to spend a lot more time @danandlisa
depoe bay weather forecast
@ScottW58 It is quite lovely. The 90 degree day we had last Sunday was way too hot.
@ScottW58 my aunt and uncle had a place there. They seemed to like the isolation.
@radiolysis
One man’s isolation is another man’s slice of heaven I guess.
@radiolysis @ScottW58 Yes. So glad people are different. That way I can enjoy my isolation with few people. Beach walks are amazing when it is just my husband and I and our two dogs.
@danandlisa @radiolysis
Narrowed it down to a 2011 Matello (Goodfellow) Pinot Noir Souris and a 2012 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot. molarchae chose the Matello!
Recently delivered SH zin. Nice.
It’s still hot!
@ScottW58 Back in NYC. It’s hot here too! But I did pick up some more bubbles while we were away.
Out and about in B’more… Villa Wolf 2020 Pinot Noir Rose
@bunnymasseuse
Pre-pizza shot, 2018 Rasa Vineyards Occam’s Razor (from Sunday, today was a cider fruit smoothie)
@bunnymasseuse
How was that I like Rasa?
2014 harvest moon randy zin with a big ol’ thick pork chop.
A rare, Monday night check-in, prompted in part by a visit with my MIL. On Arthur Ave., the Little Italy of the Bronx .
1998 Haubs-Barzen Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett
With some beef empanadas and a tomato salad.
Found a mixed case of Campesino with via @cortot written on it. Was this from May '18? Pulled a
2016 Campesino Grenache Steel Plow Vineyard
for tonight. If only I knew when these arrived and how much they were.
Yikes, hope these weren’t meant to go north, or I owe you a couple…
@rjquillin I think we were square.
If I remember 2 cases were ordered. 1 rose, 1 Grenache. And then we split each case.
@CorTot I was just trying to find dates and cost for CT. Didn’t see any email exchanges. The Grenache was tasty, need to try the isa.
Thanks
@rjquillin I think these came BD 2020.
Isa was $13 a bottle.
I weirdly don’t have the ‘16 Grenache in CT but I know I have 6 of them.
@CorTot Isa was $165/case and the Steel Plow $200, shipping included, not sure the tax rate.
Thanks for the memory jog…
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=166328
2001 Château Peyrabon
2016 Michael David Petite Petit
@chipgreen We had an Earthquake Zin lat night. They make some tasty wines on Hwy 12 in Lodi.
2019 Ramble Wine Co., Valdiguié Rosé
2013 Sueño Profundo Cabernet
Very Good.
2015 K Vintners El Jefe Stoneridge Vineyard, meh, especially for the tariff.
2009 Beringer Bancroft Ranch Cab.
Smoking a turkey breast and it’s still hot as hell!
@ScottW58 I feel like summer had ups and downs, the last couple years the weather is more consistent but just stays hot!! All has No brakes until October.
Randomly found one of these for a reasonable price, so we’re opening it with home dry aged rib steak.
1995 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva
2013 Castello La Leccia Bruciagna Chianti Classico
I’m always promoting Long Point Winery in the Finger Lakes…
Friday night we had a glass of their 2014 Petite Sirah, pop-n-pour: it was terrible, thin, disjointed and just not what I had expected.
Saturday night, had another glass after leaving it corked on the counter overnight, and it was Excellent!
Gonna put a note on remaining bottles; “wait, or loooooong decant”.
2012 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2015 Lava Vine Petite Sirah Mangels Vineyard
It’s hot and this is delicious!
@ScottW58 It’s freezing here, and so’s this.
@ScottW58 Currently 57°F.
@InFrom
Nice! I would kill for 57
@ScottW58 I don’t remember ever turning on the heat up here over July 4th weekend before.
@ScottW58
@InFrom @ScottW58
Please transport this to SoCal.
@InFrom @rjquillin @ScottW58 Yeah, please send it this way. We don’t usually need to turn on the A/C this early in the year!
1999 Arbios Cabernet Sauvignon
Good choice imho
@ScottW58 Yeah, this is excellent stuff!
2012 Domaine de Saint-Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2018 Acquiesce Grenache Rosé Lodi
@klezman from the tour?
@rjquillin On the 2018 Tour these were just starting to approach veraision…
These are from the club shipment I added more to. Might need to do that again when we’re allowed to buy more wine.
@klezman
You’re in the club too, or did I have one sent your way? This getting old is …
@rjquillin Yes, your club shipment I added more to, I should have clarified.
Getting old is better than the alternative.
See you Saturday, I hope?
Austin Hope