A nice solid 8+% IPA or winter ale! We just finished off a gallon of home made eggnog with brandy, whiskey, and coffe last night. Much better than the store bought stuff and very easy to make!
...but if I wanted something with a little kick, a glass of a nice Argentine Torrontes or German Auslese would be preferred over the typical carbonated bubbly.
It's ok if you are going to limit yourself to under $10 bottles. But if you are celebrating with champagne, why not opt for a better NV in the $30-$40 range or, even better, get a great bottle of vintage "sparkling wine" from Oregon or California (Argyle or Ferrer) that is comparable to much more expensive French equivalents?
It's ok if you are going to limit yourself to under $10 bottles. But if you are celebrating with champagne, why not opt for a better NV in the $30-$40 range or, even better, get a great bottle of vintage "sparkling wine" from Oregon or California (Argyle or Ferrer) that is comparable to much more expensive French equivalents? >>
????? Better take a closer look at that label. Real Champagne like that comes only from the Champagne region of France. That one cost me $37, and is one of my favorites.
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If it is a 750 ml, then that would be the price. Couldn't tell from the image. I think anNV Duval-Leroy is a superior choice at the price point, but it always comes down to personal preference.
Yes, Champagne (by official name) only comes from that region in France. Champagne grapes are grown elsewhere and produce excellent wines that are quite comparable but not called Champagne. French Champagne is overpriced and often overrated. OTOH, I was never big on bubblies.
<< <i>If it is a 750 ml, then that would be the price. Couldn't tell from the image. I think anNV Duval-Leroy is a superior choice at the price point, but it always comes down to personal preference.
Yes, Champagne (by official name) only comes from that region in France. Champagne grapes are grown elsewhere and produce excellent wines that are quite comparable but not called Champagne. French Champagne is overpriced and often overrated. OTOH, I was never big on bubblies. >>
Actually, my personal preference is Jack Daniel's, but Champagne on NY's Eve with my wife is a must, overpriced or not.
Just to keep this coin related, though, a French coin:
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I used to splurge on Dom Perignon for NYE. Actually, I would only buy if I could get it discounted. Tres yum but eventually found that Cordon Negro's bubbly was nearly as good and at $6 - $12 per bottle, easy on the wallet.
Last night, I merely had some wine with dinner. I have some 21 y/o archive Glenlivet that I enjoy on special occasions - neat with a spritz of water and a glass on the side. At 11:55, I decided to crash instead of imbibe and felt great when I woke up at 6:20 this am.
Must admit that I got the Archive off the bay. I forget what I paid but it was better price than I have ever seen at retail. Of course the contents were merely incidental to the very collectible bottle and storage case!
Wow -- no one said Kool-Aid? Only the picture of Kool-Aid Man?
Speaking of drink, my father-in-law stayed with us a few days over Christmas and one of the things he brought me was an unopened, still sealed bottle of Crown Royal from 1961, complete with purple pouch and box. It doesn't seem to be worth much, so I should probably just drink it -- a small glass or two on the rocks now and then. My understanding is that unless it was stored incorrectly, it should taste pretty much the same as when it was bottled in '61. I don't think I've ever partaken in drink older than me -- closest I've come so far is a glass of '68 Cabernet.
With most meals, I drink 2 % milk, but with salty fast foods (like hamburgers and fries or deep fried fish, etc.) I like Classic Coca Cola or Diet Rite Cola.
I used to like Pepsi Light, but they only made it for a couple of years in the 1970's and then discontinued it.
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Nowadays it kind of depends... for a clean, clear drink Seltzer water is nice. For a seasony kind of drink either warm milk with a splash of vanilla extract OR apple cider/juice heated with cinnamon, cloves, allspice and orange peel.
In the old days, Napolean Courvoisier brandy and/or a vintage Port (Fonseca or some such) was my favorite.
Regarding sparkling wines, living here in the San Francisco Bay Area you might expect that I've sampled a little of the bubbly product. My favorite for price/performance was "Roederer's Anderson Valley" (Anderson valley is a little north of Napa and Sonoma). A lovely sparkling wine that runs about $20 a bottle.
On an amusing note regarding excessive drinking on New Year's Eve (or any other time for that matter), I recommend listening to the song, "Let's get f***ed up", by the group "Start Trouble".
Anderson Valley is a rather nice place. Not all of the wineries there are good.
But the Navarro Vineyards Dry Estate Gewurztraminer is the very best wine I have ever had, ever.
Every time I drive through, I stop by. Also, the Apple Farm is worth a visit; just a few hundred yards down the road. They have excellent apple cider, and when in season, they have the unpasteurized stuff which is crazy-good but needs to be drunk quickly or it will turn.
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When I USED to partake my favorite was Crown Royal & Water...
You'll never get a hangover drinking the good stuff with WATER!
It's the sweet stuff (Coke or 7 Up) that gives people hangovers.
Did ya know that? For real!
<< <i>Dr. Pepper or Coffee.
When I USED to partake my favorite was Crown Royal & Water...
You'll never get a hangover drinking the good stuff with WATER!
It's the sweet stuff (Coke or 7 Up) that gives people hangovers.
Did ya know that? For real!
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they do not WANT any of that sweet SHTUFF defiling their drink.
I also used to like Stolichnaya Vodka with Orange Juice (REAL ORANGE JUICE) - Good stuff!
Oh, and Bloody Mary with the same Vodka and a celery stalk. Hmmm Gooood!
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...but if I wanted something with a little kick, a glass of a nice Argentine Torrontes or German Auslese would be preferred over the typical carbonated bubbly.
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And why not? >>
It's ok if you are going to limit yourself to under $10 bottles. But if you are celebrating with champagne, why not opt for a better NV in the $30-$40 range or, even better, get a great bottle of vintage "sparkling wine" from Oregon or California (Argyle or Ferrer) that is comparable to much more expensive French equivalents?
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Same here. But my favorite is probably Colombian coffee.
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After several you were probably were not walking to straight aye
Rum
vodka
Gin
Tequila
triple sec
splash of coke for color
lemon wedge
Pretty amazing with the alcohol content you figure it non palateable but oh so not true
HOWEVER for you NON drinkers I have concocted a nice drink that looks good in a
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Dole Strawberry/Kiwi fruit juice 1/2
Fresca 1/2
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<< <i>
And why not? >>
It's ok if you are going to limit yourself to under $10 bottles. But if you are celebrating with champagne, why not opt for a better NV in the $30-$40 range or, even better, get a great bottle of vintage "sparkling wine" from Oregon or California (Argyle or Ferrer) that is comparable to much more expensive French equivalents? >>
????? Better take a closer look at that label. Real Champagne like that comes only from the Champagne region of France. That one cost me $37, and is one of my favorites.
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Yes, Champagne (by official name) only comes from that region in France. Champagne grapes are grown elsewhere and produce excellent wines that are quite comparable but not called Champagne. French Champagne is overpriced and often overrated. OTOH, I was never big on bubblies.
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<< <i>If it is a 750 ml, then that would be the price. Couldn't tell from the image. I think anNV Duval-Leroy is a superior choice at the price point, but it always comes down to personal preference.
Yes, Champagne (by official name) only comes from that region in France. Champagne grapes are grown elsewhere and produce excellent wines that are quite comparable but not called Champagne. French Champagne is overpriced and often overrated. OTOH, I was never big on bubblies. >>
Actually, my personal preference is Jack Daniel's, but Champagne on NY's Eve with my wife is a must, overpriced or not.
Just to keep this coin related, though, a French coin:
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Last night, I merely had some wine with dinner. I have some 21 y/o archive Glenlivet that I enjoy on special occasions - neat with a spritz of water and a glass on the side. At 11:55, I decided to crash instead of imbibe and felt great when I woke up at 6:20 this am.
Must admit that I got the Archive off the bay. I forget what I paid but it was better price than I have ever seen at retail. Of course the contents were merely incidental to the very collectible bottle and storage case!
<< <i>
<< <i>nobody else picked this one?
They're still hiding in the closet. >>
Yes, what an obvious omission and coin-related at that.
Another coin and beverage related one, the quarter design that didn't make it:
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<< <i>alcohol free
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Same here. But my favorite is probably Colombian coffee. >>
I take mine "Good to the last drop".
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Speaking of drink, my father-in-law stayed with us a few days over Christmas and one of the things he brought me was an unopened, still sealed bottle of Crown Royal from 1961, complete with purple pouch and box. It doesn't seem to be worth much, so I should probably just drink it -- a small glass or two on the rocks now and then. My understanding is that unless it was stored incorrectly, it should taste pretty much the same as when it was bottled in '61. I don't think I've ever partaken in drink older than me -- closest I've come so far is a glass of '68 Cabernet.
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<< <i>MMMmmmmm Gooood!!!!
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Any single malt that is 12 years old is worth a try. I mix the 3 and 6 year old stuff with Diet Coke.
Nothing like a single malt as the sun sets over the ranch in WY.
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In the old days, Napolean Courvoisier brandy and/or a vintage Port (Fonseca or some such) was my favorite.
Regarding sparkling wines, living here in the San Francisco Bay Area you might expect that I've sampled a little of the bubbly product. My favorite for price/performance was "Roederer's Anderson Valley" (Anderson valley is a little north of Napa and Sonoma). A lovely sparkling wine that runs about $20 a bottle.
On an amusing note regarding excessive drinking on New Year's Eve (or any other time for that matter), I recommend listening to the song, "Let's get f***ed up", by the group "Start Trouble".
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But the Navarro Vineyards Dry Estate Gewurztraminer is the very best wine I have ever had, ever.
Every time I drive through, I stop by. Also, the Apple Farm is worth a visit; just a few hundred yards down the road.
They have excellent apple cider, and when in season, they have the unpasteurized stuff which is crazy-good but needs to be drunk quickly or it will turn.