…that was TERRIBLE! No, I am not referring to the weekend. Actually, this weekend was a great one. We will work backwards starting with Sunday. We had a good day, had several unplanned but welcomed visits with friends and family capped off with a wonderful dinner. Seeing as though Valentine’s day lands on Monday, we decided to have our romantic dinner tonight. Good food, Great conversation, and all done in sweats and hoodies. (ha we are old…and love it) As for Saturday Mindy was taking care of some testing for school, and I took advantage of some free time to join B3 (Brandon U. Brandon B. & Brandon M) at the bike shop killing time and talking to friendly people. Friday after work we met up with Mindy’s folks for Taco night. It was going great right up until we opened the bottle of wine. That can be right, can it? Yup, believe it or not, the wine was not good!
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We are members of the local liquor stores “wine club” if you will. This pretty much means we get a postcard that notifies us of their special of the month. It is usually a pretty good deal (<$10) and we have found a few winners in the batch. Well, a month or so ago Lamadrid came across the mail box and in the spirit of adventure, and based on a recommendation of the checker at the store we purchased a couple. {Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvingnon, 2008 Argentina} It then sat in our make shift cellar until we opened’er up. We pulled out a black composite cork, and set it aside to let it breathe. When we came back the smell of it alone warned us to be weary, but did we listen? Nope! It was not pleasant from the first sip, but again, in the spirit of adventure I stuck it out and did my best to finish it. I do NOT waste wine…until tonight. For what seems like the first time ever, I dumped a bottle of wine. I am not sure if it was a bad batch, didn’t seal properly, or if there is such a thing as composite cork taint (yeah cork taint is real) but it was aweful. Either way the only words that I could find to describe this bottle of wine was…Oh my gosh, that was TERRIBLE!
Cheers- Brandon
Well back at you Anonymous! Cheers
ReplyDeleteDid it also have a slightly carbonated quality? My husband is almost certain ours (from a similar postcard and deal, no less -do you live in Illinois?) is spoiled, but I almost like the skunkiness and "zest" of the pseudo-carb. I'm curious if yours had the same quality.
ReplyDeleteRegardless, sorry it was a bad experience for you! Cheers to your next bottle,
Meghan
Bloomington, IL
Meghan, Yeah I live in Bloomington/Normal and that describes our perfectly! It was not good- but i am guessing thats what the vinter was going for, that or the entire batch was Ruined.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment- have you tried the July wine? It is a Sauv Banch from the Marlborough region, and we LOVE IT!
Cheers-
Brandon
Hello again! I had no idea we were in the same town when I read your post in July. I just Googled again to see if you had responded, since I'm opening the last of the bottle I bought tonight. I'm trying an aerator (as they often use for the tastings at Friar Tuck) and it helps a little. I still don't mind the flavor, but it's definitely unique.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, cheers, neighbor!
Meghan
Meghan,
DeleteThanks for following up- it has been a day or two since i have been here...lost the mojo a little. I have to admit I appreciate your wherewithal on sticking with it. Have you found any new exciting wines at all?
We are stuck on a pretty delicious Pinot Noir right now that my just inspire me to kick the dust off this ol'thing.
Thanks for keeping in touch- Neighbor!
Brandon :O)