Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: LennG on March 16, 2022, 11:30:41 AM
It sure sounds familiar, but I can't place it.

Another one from that same movie: "Come find me when you wake up!"

"It's a new day, people! Destiny calls. The world expects only one thing from us: That we will win!"

Quote from: ps11yat14 on March 15, 2022, 03:43:42 PM
#1  Die Hard

Bill

Absolutely loved that one. The dark humor in the movie is amazing.

Not sure we have guys who are into Formula 1... But I have just finished DRIVE TO SURVIVE Season 4 on Netflix.

A documentary about one of the best and tightest Formula 1 seasons ever.

Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on February 14, 2022, 09:49:11 AM
Did it meet your expectations?

I loved it.

Didn't expect Fifty to be there and was pleasantly surprised.

Only M Jackson and Prince were better.

I was reading through some Walther Matthau quotes:

"My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more."

"I don't mind my wife having to last word. In fact I'm delighted when she reaches it."

Quote from: LennG on February 10, 2022, 06:41:26 PM
We are off again, for another week, so I don't know if I'll have much to put up but here are a few really good ones to tide you over

Love the last one... 

Softball:

1. "Get to the choopppaaaaaaa!!!"

2. "This is your life and its ending one moment at a time."

3. "Drains can be fixed. That's why we have plumbers."

Quote from: Slugs Narrows on February 10, 2022, 09:40:42 AM
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Quote from: babywhales on February 10, 2022, 03:58:21 PM
I must say I enjoy wine


I founded a wine club of 4 couples and we meet with each couple hosting, theme based each night.
WE have done:
vintage comparisons by region
vintage comparison by vineyard
By region
By grape
comparing genomes from Europe that were used to cultivate in USA
Food Parings
Fire year vs non fire year


makes the exploration more academic 


I have been collecting wine for over 20 years.


When my wife caught covid she can no longer drink red wine and has shifted to Cognac, Sauvaugn blanc and Rose' so its been interesting


I probably have around 250 bottles + or - from all over the world


Great topic

Nice one... to me, there is nothing better than a fine wine with a good dinner... THIS is what I call quality of life.

I mostly enjoy quite "heavy" wines with an intense, round body. I started drinking wine with Amarone, probably one of the heaviest overall.

My cave has about 200 bottles as well at the moment and I have been stacking up with US ones as well lately.

Let me give you a special one, which from a price vs quality perspective is really excellent:

Taglio del Tralcio, Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Re Manfredi
Grapes: 100% Aglianico del Vulture
Region: Basilicata, Italy

What's special about it is the production: When the grapes are ripe, the so-called "cutting of the shoot" ('taglio del tralcio') is practiced, which involves cutting the fruit head in order to interrupt the flow of sap between roots and bunches. It is thanks to this particular phenomenon of dehydration, which lasts from 7 to 10 days, that the grapes undergo a concentration of hints of ripe fruit and a softening of tannins. The hand-picked grapes begin the winemaking process with a cold maceration lasting 10 days followed by alcoholic fermentation. Finally, the wine ages for about 6 months in large barrels and for 6 months in the bottle.

My take: Purple red; intense aroma of red fruits such as blackberries and black cherries. On the palate it is soft with enveloping tannins. Round and fruity finish.
Rating: 7

Recommended with: baked pasta, red meats, braised meats, aged cheeses. Calzoncelli stuffed with ricotta and cinnamon with lamb ragout, Lucana-style stuffed chicken baked in the oven.

Quote from: MagicRat on February 10, 2022, 03:13:38 PM
I'm no expert, but I'm very partial to a nice red.

My usual go-to is South American.
Primarily a nice Chilean or Argentinian Malbec.
I like a full bodied red.

Now, when are we getting a malt whisky thread........

Good you mention you like Malbec, I have a very excellent one for you

Malbec Single Vineyard Finca Coletto Trapiche Mendoza
My Take: With its deep violet color, this Malbec already impresses visually. Immediately after opening, intensive aromas of plums, black cherries, blackberries and violets fill the air. What glorious opulence! But the wine only reveals its full splendor on the palate: the structure, which is as fresh as it is full, is carried by the wonderfully supple tannins with great power. Now there is also a finely balanced minerals that lasts until the overwhelmingly long finish. This is a really, really great show!
Rating: 8.5
Note: Deemed to be the best Malbec in the world...

Grapes: 100% Malbec
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Producer: Bodegas Trapiche
Alc.: 15%
Vintage: 2017

Goes with: A fine steak made from the best Argentinian beef is a worthy accompaniment for such an exceptional wine (though you guys have very good meat in the US, too - so a nice T-Bone goes very well with it as well). Grilled vegetables are also a real treat.

Quote from: Sem on February 10, 2022, 10:47:13 AM
I live right in the heart of California's Central Coast wine region. There's somewhere between 250-300 wineries within 90 minutes of our house. Our region doesn't have the reputation of Napa or Sonoma counties but are still producing some fine wines. My wife and I are members of two wine clubs, one is a local winery that's known for their Rh

I've been thinking for a while about opening a thread in here about this topic as I enjoy US wines very much (especially Californians).

As a native Italian I have a palate for our own ones, but I enjoy US wines very much, too, of which I would like to share a couple with you guys (although I understand that Wine Tastes are extremely subjective).
So I'd like to kick off an Exchange on the topic, hoping that it can flourish..

The best US Red Wine I have had in my 42 years was the following

Dominus Napa Valley Christian Moueix
Cabernet Sauv., Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

My Take: Deep and dark ruby red, complex aromas of red and black berries, lots of spice and floral notes, elegant on the palate with polished tannins, juicy fruit and a beautifully integrated oak note, ends intensively and long.
Rating from 1-10 this was clearly a 10. The price is prohibitive though (300$ a bottle over here)

Another I have tried lately and like very much was this one:

Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Intrinsic Wine Co.
Cabernet Sauv., Cabernet Franc

My Take: Great label and very enjoyable US Cabernet Sauvignon! Once opened, the Intrinsic must be allowed to breathe so it can unfold its aromas. A nice, soft Cabernet Sauvignon, aromatic, nice to drink with a pleasant, mild acidity and light tannin structure. The regular CH price too high, but very consistent in the offer! ($50 a bottle in normal price, I got 2 boxes of 12 bottles each for in offer of 28$ a bottle - that's the price it's worth in my view).
Rating from 1-10 this was an 8 for me.

I can also give you a couple of Italians, Spaniards but also some Swiss, Austrians and South Americans if you are interested...
Overall, I mostly enjoy Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo, Corvina among others...

Quote from: LennG on February 04, 2022, 02:18:06 PM
I am really not into Marvel. I know it's popular with most, but it's just not my thing, so I will never know that.

Second one, give me a bit to think about. It does sound familar.

The first one is with Tom Hardy.

The second one was a line from Jeff Goldblum.

Quote from: LennG on February 05, 2022, 01:16:57 PM
Lets try a few more easy ones


1--- "Remember, with great power comes great responsibility."


2---"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money.

And one a bit harder

3--- "Looked dead, didn't I? But I wasn't. But it wasn't from lack of tryin', I can tell ya that. Actually,***** last bullet put me in a coma. A coma I was to lie in for four years. When I woke up, I went on what the movie advertisements refer to as a 'roaring rampage of revenge.' I roared. And I rampaged. And I got bloody satisfaction. I've killed a hell of a lot of people to get to this point, but I have only one more. The last one. The one I'm drivin' to right now.

#1 is Spider Man.