David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
 | | 09/06/2003 1:04 AM |
| | Patron Anejo | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15709
| | 09/06/2003 2:55 AM |
| | Man mdriver, I'm glad you are back. I missed you gal on the piano! | | | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
| | 09/06/2003 2:03 PM |
| You guys only love me for my avatar. I see how it is.
From now on, I'll just post blanks. That way, you can have the eye candy and not have to be bothered by my drivel. | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11833
| | 09/06/2003 2:12 PM |
| mdriver...
You've be    en posting on VC since the very beginning...
and you're just 'seeing the light' now????? | | | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
| | 09/06/2003 2:36 PM |
| Well, I'm not the sharpest knife in the load..or something like that.
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15709
| | 09/06/2003 11:17 PM |
| So you are one taco short on a combination plate?
Quote:
mdriver posted:
bothered by my drivel.
We've always reffered to as mdrivel behind your back. | | | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
| | 09/07/2003 3:49 PM |
| | Yeah, I figured as much. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15709
| | 09/07/2003 5:50 PM |
| I'll say this:
All your posts get a rise out of me.
I do like the avatar.
DOM. | | | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
| | 09/08/2003 12:42 PM |
| "All your posts get a rise out of me."
TMI, David, TMI. | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13660
| | 09/08/2003 1:09 PM |
| | EEEEEK! | |
www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2200
| | 09/10/2003 6:19 PM |
| This Saturday the BevMo in Milpitas will be hosting a tequila "sniffing" event. You read that right, "sniffing". I've never been to such an event but from what I understand they cannot allow actual tasting of any tequila but sniffing is acceptable. Hmmmmmmmm........... I have no idea what to expect but you bet that I will be there. From what I understand, there will be representatives from many of the tequila companies to discuss and answer questions. There will also be tequilas available for purchase that are not usually available through BevMo and are considered "special" tequilas. Oh how I can't wait !!!
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DdB
Barrel Filler
Posts:1452
| | 09/11/2003 2:43 PM |
| | NVL - Have fun and do tell us what your favorites are! | | | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2200
| | 09/17/2003 5:22 PM |
| Well, Saturday's tequila tasting wasn't as big of an event as they led us to believe but, there was "a" BevMo buyer there and there were some special tequilas available for purchase. But they decided to not do the sniffing
We spoke with the representative for about an hour on every possible tequila subject you can think of. We're actually contemplating a trip to Jalisco Mexico to do some serious tequila tasting at the source. So, without first tasting, or sniffing, we purchased the first two tequilas listed below. According to the Rep, The Tesoro was supposed to be an awesome tequila ranked 6 stars, the hightest rating, and voted number one Anejo by Wine Spectator magazine. The Oro Azul is number one in the US sales for repeat customers. Well, the Tesoro Azteca did not disappoint us in the least. It was a strong, full, sweet, caramel flavor tequila. But the Oro Azul was very different right from the get go. My fiancee wanted this tequila because it's tasting notes, and our rep, really emphasized the sweet, pear, medium mouth feel this tequila possessed. Oh man !!!! the smoke nose that came out of the bottle was just way to overpowering. We let it sit for about 1/2 hour then tasted, not sweet, no pear, but a ton of smoke flavor. So we let it sit another 2 hours! nope ...... just didn't cut it for our taste, the smoke was so overpowering that we didn't get much more than that . Ended up, my Dad tried it the next day and loved it, he bought the bottle from us. Go figure.
So the list below includes the two that we purchased plus three others that sounded very promising. I've included notes from the importer for your reading pleasure. One item not listed but gets the prize for the coolest item of the day was the El Senor Scorpion Mezcal. No worm in this bottle, they use a real, once live, scorpion! farm raised of course and yes you can eat it if you are the one to finish the bottle
Tesoro Azteca "Reserva" Anejo: Strong and pungent, this Anejo tequila is golden with hints of brown. Suave with mach agave intensity. Lots of agave along with wet cement and dried floral notes. Sweet and oily in the mouth. The flavors are first caramel, and then oak and agave. The finish is sweet and minty, caramel aftertaste.
Oro Azul Blanco: Strong and slightly pungent on the attack. High pear and wet cement aromas. Sweet with a medium mouth feel. High earthy agave and pear flavors with a slight white pepper and cutrus. The finish is long lasting, and tastes like a tequila version of pear eau de vie.
Raza Azteca Blanco: Strong and pungent on the attack, this colorless tequila has suave complexity and macho intensity. High earthy agave with moderate citrus, oak, and chamomile aromas. Medium sweet with medium mouth feel. High earthy agave flavors with moderate oak lead to a finish of caramel and agave flavors. The finish is medium sweet, medium bitter, and hot.
Arroyo Negro Blanco: Strong and pungent on the attack, suave complexity and macho intensity. Medium earthy agave with moderate oak, and chamomile aromas. Medium sweet with medium mouth feel. Medium agave flavors with moderate oak lead to a finish of caramel flavors. The finish is dry and hot.
Tonala Anejo: Shiny and luminous amber color with copper tones, full body. Intense nose with notes of cooked agave, raw agave, fruit and herbal notes with touches of spices such as cinnamon and vanilla. Harmonious notes of caramel, vanilla and wood that give it personality.
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5169
| | 09/17/2003 5:24 PM |
| | great notes, dude! i bet your liver loves you! | | | |
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Jeremy Matthew
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2067
| | 09/17/2003 11:01 PM |
| | Cheers - great notes- thank you. | | | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2200
| | 09/19/2003 5:41 PM |
| Oh oh ........got a sniff of the Don Juilo 1942 last night. Sweet aroma, with just a little oak. Gonna have to try it soon.
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2200
| | 10/06/2003 6:18 PM |
| Fishing for Ddb!!! did you ever try the Damiana? I'm ordering four more bottles today. Funny, my Fiancee really like the stuff actually, I've been turning friends onto our Don Juan drink and now everybody wants their own bottle.
Yesterday I tried a tequila called "La Pinta" It is a pomegranate infused tequila. Very nice chilled or on the rocks. We did a little tasting at my folks yesterday after breakfast ...... hey, it was after noon. A very smooth drink with the mouth feel of a heavy Muscat. I got the nose of a tawny port on this one and was very surprised that it was not overly sweet as anticipated. Very nice over ice.
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5169
| | 10/07/2003 1:13 AM |
| Quote:
Oh oh ........got a sniff of the Don Juilo 1942 last night. Sweet aroma, with just a little oak. Gonna have to try it soon.
are you trying to make me jeolous!? good job!! | | | |
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DdB
Barrel Filler
Posts:1452
| | 10/07/2003 3:50 AM |
| Norcal - Still desperately seeking Damiana
Been a cluster....from producer to distributor to recommended store and nothing....not in stock as promised.
Got real busy with work over the last three weeks and just now able to pick up the trail again.
I will perservere | | | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2200
| | 10/07/2003 4:15 PM |
| Hey Tbird, I'm delivering some Damiana to a restaurant friend this week. They are the ones with the DJ 1942 ........... I'll keep you posted amigo
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