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Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
....... brought back memories of me, age around 17, taking a girl out for a steak at a Berni in Bristol, and being a sophisticated man of the world, ordering a bottle of Sauternes to go with it 
Of course you did.You wanted it to have time to breath and to warm slightly, knowing that it is so often brought to the table directly from the refrigerator and is far too cold to be properly appreciated.
Naturally it was just right by the time desert was served.
(No objections to the Rioja itself of course, just the timing.)
nicanary said:
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
....... brought back memories of me, age around 17, taking a girl out for a steak at a Berni in Bristol, and being a sophisticated man of the world, ordering a bottle of Sauternes to go with it
Of course you did.You wanted it to have time to breath and to warm slightly, knowing that it is so often brought to the table directly from the refrigerator and is far too cold to be properly appreciated.
Naturally it was just right by the time desert was served.
(No objections to the Rioja itself of course, just the timing.)
The Sauternes, sadly, is true
Vizsla said:
Er, the Rioja may or may not have been an (obviously failed) attempt at humour on my part
The Sauternes, sadly, is true
Not at all. My apologies for being dim.The Sauternes, sadly, is true
And my response was of course intended to be humorous.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Don't worry, some of us got it!
There was something of a rush-to-outrage-thing going on I think.
If you recall from above, I came to his 'defence' in the first instance, providing a perfectly acceptable reason for the choice.There was something of a rush-to-outrage-thing going on I think.
I will freely admit to finishing a bottle of red, begun during the main course(s), during (or after) the desert course when a more appropriate alternative wasn't available.
My knowledge of these things at 17 was in fact deplorable.
I know people of my own age group that will still not even attempt a desert or ice wine because someone once told them sweet wines are for 'youngsters', or some similar nonsense. Probably in reference to Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch or similar.
An old friend once passed the hoggit onwards saying; "I don't drink sweet wines".
"True friendship transcends" was muttered under my breath followed by a more hearty; "more for me then!"
My responses have been intended as light hearted I assure you.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
Er, the Rioja may or may not have been an (obviously failed) attempt at humour on my part
The Sauternes, sadly, is true
Not at all. My apologies for being dim.The Sauternes, sadly, is true
And my response was of course intended to be humorous.
My responses have been intended as light hearted I assure you.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Vizsla said:
....... brought back memories of me, age around 17, taking a girl out for a steak at a Berni in Bristol, and being a sophisticated man of the world, ordering a bottle of Sauternes to go with it
Of course you did.You wanted it to have time to breath and to warm slightly, knowing that it is so often brought to the table directly from the refrigerator and is far too cold to be properly appreciated.
Naturally it was just right by the time desert was served.
Boil in the bag cod.
Boil in the bag onions in white sauce.
Smash mashed potatoes.
Tinned peas.
And for a little added sophistication, a jar of tartare sauce.
Plus a bottle of P'Adore.
As James Bond said, 'Red wine with fish, I should have known'.
But it was a succesful evening, followed by many such occasions with meals from packets, tins and bags.
Fourty years later, it still works.
I've reheated a kebab for lunch today and polished off 5 beers so far, all from the can. Just about to crack on Saving Private Ryan on the 50" TV, the missus got a new Xmas tree for us and it plugs in and lights up. So, no need for hanging fairy lights this year, unless we decide to do something decorative with them around mirror/picture frames. I'm feeling nice and council today.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
If you recall from above, I came to his 'defence' in the first instance, providing a perfectly acceptable reason for the choice.
I will freely admit to finishing a bottle of red, begun during the main course(s), during (or after) the desert course when a more appropriate alternative wasn't available.
My knowledge of these things at 17 was in fact deplorable.
I know people of my own age group that will still not even attempt a desert or ice wine because someone once told them sweet wines are for 'youngsters', or some similar nonsense. Probably in reference to Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch or similar.
An old friend once passed the hoggit onwards saying; "I don't drink sweet wines".
"True friendship transcends" was muttered under my breath followed by a more hearty; "more for me then!"
My responses have been intended as light hearted I assure you.
I know nothing about wine but I am pretty sure blue nun is Liebfraumilch I will freely admit to finishing a bottle of red, begun during the main course(s), during (or after) the desert course when a more appropriate alternative wasn't available.
My knowledge of these things at 17 was in fact deplorable.
I know people of my own age group that will still not even attempt a desert or ice wine because someone once told them sweet wines are for 'youngsters', or some similar nonsense. Probably in reference to Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch or similar.
An old friend once passed the hoggit onwards saying; "I don't drink sweet wines".
"True friendship transcends" was muttered under my breath followed by a more hearty; "more for me then!"
My responses have been intended as light hearted I assure you.
Sold a few container loads back in the day
BrabusMog said:
I've reheated a kebab for lunch today and polished off 5 beers so far, all from the can. Just about to crack on Saving Private Ryan on the 50" TV, the missus got a new Xmas tree for us and it plugs in and lights up. So, no need for hanging fairy lights this year, unless we decide to do something decorative with them around mirror/picture frames. I'm feeling nice and council today.
We always leave the Dand E Lion said:
We always leave the fake 'faux' christmas trees ready-decorated up in the attic. I just carry them up (attic has a proper staircase) and throw a couple of old sheets over them until the following December. Should bring them down early because they'd work for Hallowe'en too. Me and the OH, proper council.
Ah but you have the fake tree because it's more ecologically sound than killing baby pine trees and therefore killing Africa via some sort of anti-Western green mythology. You care. You are not council.
The attic is another thing that goes against your counciality.
Edited by wildcat45 on Saturday 5th December 21:02
Goaty Bill 2 said:
jas xjr said:
I know nothing about wine but I am pretty sure blue nun is Liebfraumilch
Sold a few container loads back in the day
You could well be correct.Sold a few container loads back in the day
May I be allowed to take some small pride in my ignorance, without giving insult to you for knowing?
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