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Abi Jones

228 posts
Osteria Mozza. Burrata. Cacio e pepe. Short Ribs. That is all. #idrankthis
Posted 8 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
Sticking with California Chardonnay at the MySpace Summer Party. The signature drink looks scary. #idrankthis
Posted 8 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
It looks like I'm sticking with Prosecco tonight. Also, Italy is awesome! #idrankthis
Posted 9 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
Celebrating a new feature launch @MySpace LA! Sites is live! Yeaaaaaah! This stuff is dangerous. #idrankthis
Posted 9 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
I went out for an iced coffee and came back with a 6-pack. You know, for my colleagues. #idrankthis
Posted 10 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
It takes a lot of wine to redesign Myspace from the ground up. #idrankthis
Posted 11 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
Sorry @cwodtke, its been sitting in my house for months and I could resist no longer. And mmmm. #idrankthis
Posted 12 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
Good with sole, better than I expected for an inexpensive white wine. #idrankthis
Posted 15 days ago by
Abi Jones
 
Merlot is a gateway drug. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
We brought the wine. Great, affordable Chardonnay from France / Beverly Hills Whole Foods. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
If the server at Olive Garden ever offers you a free sample of the house wine, refuse. Yow. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
The most reliable red at Olive Garden. Yes, Olive Garden. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
It pays to come in to the office. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
Ben brought over his own goodbye champagne. Matches the sticky sweetness of ripe mango. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
Caretaker Pinot consumed when marking a few years into the 3rd decade of @joshualane's life. Cheers! #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
Better today than yesterday. Tannins and everything else you'd expect from a California Cabernet. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
Me: What kind of schnapps is that? Her: Pear. From Germany! I got as payment for babysitting. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
 
OH: Stealing cardboard cutouts from fast food restaurants is truly America's sport. #idrankthis
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Things I have said in the last 10 minutes: "Yay chips!" "Yay summer!" "Yay G&T's!"
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Summer means movies on the square and beer in cans.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Strong and spicy, you'd think a bitter would pair better with Photoshop.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Yes, I'm working. RT @citymama @jonesabi fancied up our #worldcup bbq with cava n strawberries!
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
At just $2.50, its cheaper than a tiny packet of ibuprofen. And tastier!
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Weak. Glad I only poured myself a half-glass.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
My first launch party kicks off with California Girls, views of the Hills, and tequila shots.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Today's Friday . . . right?
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Smooth & smoky & special for a night of folks talking transitive equilibrium in Group C #worldcup
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Pleasantly surprised to get a decent, not-too-buttery FREE glass of Chardonnay at a tech event.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Harsh and gamey, but will that stop me from drinking half the bottle? No.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Damnation! The Russian River Brewing Company tells you what type of glass to use.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Something light and pink and sparkly to combat the heat. #blogalicioussf
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
French Pinot for lunch at a French restaurant. Fridays are good.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Now we break out the awesome old stuff.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Did I tweet this wine already? I have no idea. It's nice, but don't trust my judgement at this point.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Perfect for discussing the myths if front-loading washers. And salmon.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Excellent interstitial.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Fricken awesome with paparedelle and black truffles hand-carried back from Rome.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
La Tordera "Cuvee de Gaby" Dry, tiny bubbles. Still at my old office! Oh, wine!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Nice, but doesn't go well with pepper crackers.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Oooh, it tingles!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Everyone says it's good, but this is my 6th drink today, so I just have to trust them.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Our COO is trying to keep me at the office. It's working.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
100% Syrah Dessert wine. Yes, we have truffles and Macs. And Internet via satellite. Nerd family!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Something reliably oaky and creamy from California. Paired with wild Coho, lemon & onion.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
It turns out that Oregon makes some really nice Syrah. Liking this.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
The family reunion begins with something very nice from Oregon.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Oh, this is why I love wine. Red fruit and mango nose, round front, pleasantly acidic finish. Ah.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Cracking open a well-deserved beer for the train ride home.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Cracking open a well-deserved beer for the train ride home.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Syrupy. Could have used something drier for the grilled andouille, but non-wine folks'll like it.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Great sour cherry and ginger after being open for 24 hours. Does not pair with Ruffles & onion dip.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
When in the mountains one feels compelled to drink beer made in mountains. Decent beer.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Pretty nice for my first @wootwine purchase. Should've started decanting it hours ago.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
A not-great housewarming gift Trader Joe's gift, but'll go fine with some crazy-rich tomato sauce.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
This wine inspired me to coin "$11 Pinot" as a way of saying "slightly better than mediocre".
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Christening our new place. The grapes were picked as George and I started our second year of teaching
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
C Squared. Square One Cucumber Vodka, fresh mint, English cucumber, white cranberry juice, lime.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Basil Lemon Drop. This looks better in person. #svmc
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Manhattan two and Maytag blue. #ias10
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Showing the folks at #ias10 how to enjoy a keynote.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Eh, ridiculously rough after that Frog's Leap Merlot.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
I ate green onions before this. I think it is good. Yargh. #ias10
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Fastest I've ever drunk a beer. #ias10
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
 
No idea what this is. But we like it! (already enjoying #ias10 with @livialabate @cwodtke)
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Good match for matzah brei with herbed goat cheese. Someday I'll drink more French Chardonnay.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Stands up to the gefilte/horseradish combo, matzah brei with dry coppa, and liver pate.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Something sweet for our first dinner in the new apartment.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Easier on the mouth today, but still OUT OF CONTROL. Label says 14.8% alcohol, tastes like more.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Preparing for Hot Tub Time Machine. Dang, this one is boozy. How is 'Cuonoise' pronounced? Whew.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Sweet and rough . . . I'm not sure they even make Chardonnay anymore. Yes, I'm at a basketball game.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
The name 'Air' is appropriate here. Sweet & almost too light. Looking forward to the next vintage
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
This is made with pure spring water, so it's good to drink before a run, right?
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Want a young, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon you can drink right now? GO CHEAP. Srsly. & Wooo, #hcr!
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
I've enjoyed everything from Hitching Post but their Pinot Noir. This gets better every day its open.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
A light, fresh, lemony chardonnay for band practice on a sunny day.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Dear France, I expect an apology for this stickily sweet mess. Ugh.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Day One with my first Woot.Wine purchase and it is INTENSE. Wood and leather and all dark purple.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
This 2004 from the Santa Cruz mountains is mellow, with hints of grape.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Perfectly smooth & creamy.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
I don't understand why the San Francisco Symphony serves such horrible wine. Modesto-made, ugh.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
I'm sorry, but "GLOCAL" sounds like a kind of mucus. #ignitebayarea #GIW
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Doing my best to consume $15.75 worth of Pyramid Apricot Ale in the next 2.5 hours of #ignitebayarea
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
OH "This is very round." "Like balls?" "Yeah, this tastes like balls." (Not really, it is lovely)
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Tropical and vanilla. Chardonnay's older, classier, less tarted-up sister? Wish I could find an '07
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Note to self: stop ordering house wine. Just stop. Stop it.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
A $5.99 Merlot. The question: "Is this wine worth $1.00 per glass?" The answer: "Yes, maybe $1.75!"
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Too sweet for the barbacoa tacos, but a fine beer when few good alternatives exist (e.g. at Chipotle)
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Day 2 of this smooth, simple merlot. Feels bigger, broader after 24 hrs. Friendly red fruit nose.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Oh, hi Merlot! Not "great", but mellow & easy drinking. Worth the awesomely low $14 paid at Safeway.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Enjoying a Sam's before curling practice.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
The only good thing Coors brings to this world.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Insane passion fruit & other strange flavors. Awesome with fruit crumble. "This tastes like liberty!"
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Dinner party appropriate vanilla bomb. Good if you're new to wine. +
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Abort! Abort!
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Yes, this is Champagne. From France. In a neon green plastic cup. Classiest Baby Shower Ever!
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
2007 La Crema Chardonnay Monterey Significantly better tasting than a urine sample. $9.50 at SAPopen
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
The best beer at Oracle Arena is Widmer Hefeweizen. By the way, the WARRIORS ARE UP BY 34 POINTS.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Devil's grape juice, it overpowered the Black Hawk at Pizz'a Chicago. This time Syrah is too much.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Tons of pineapple and vanilla in this 2007.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Light, fruity, small production, French-style white at in-office happy hour. Around $20
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
This wine is $20 at Trader Joe's. It is fine, but when you've been drinking $50 cabs it tastes flat.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Tastes like the cheapest chardonnay on a restaurant wine list. Ahem, a chain restaurant wine list.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
It becomes clear the sake tasting goes from best to not-best. This would've been better with the ahi
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
This is the unoaked Chardonnay of sakes. Er, apparently I only speak 'wine'. Melon!
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
If it sounds cheesy to say this sake tasted liked melting snow dripping from pears then I'm cheesy.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Tarragon vodka. That's all I have to say about that. Whew. #foodfete
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
A good accompaniment to Clean House (hey, there's nothing on after the Golden Globes!)
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Some classically Californian (big & fruity) wine for the Golden Globes. Yes, we're still drinking.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Smoky and theoretically featuring "the scent of garrigus" a fun, non-Cali wine courtesy of Tesco PR
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Something dry and sparkling for the Golden Globes. Just $11.99 from @klwines. SUCH A GOOD DEAL.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Tart melon and vanilla. I'll take a glass of this Rhone blend over Chardonnay any day.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
We are drinking this because it is: A) Ironic and B) Better than their Pinot Noirs.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
One of the better Pinots I've had this year. Would love to see it age.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
The in-laws are in town, so we're breaking out the good stuff.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Economist in-joke wine! Tart & puckery to me :( Stupid nose. Peanut gallery says its round and dry.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Decent with mousaka, but boring and flat. That might be because I haven't used the neti pot yet.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
George says "What's the word for wine that wraps itself around your tongue?" I think its 'velvety'.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Happy New Year! This one's a dry, lively, non-vintage sparkler I'd be happy to drink any time.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Smells like something died. Tastes like summer flowers and blueberries.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Weighty enough to combat the Sport Peppers in our pizza. Smooth enough I drank 1/2 a bottle.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
I'm thinking about bringing back the digestif. This one isn't too medicinal, but it burns!
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
St. Supery provides a wine bright and lemony, like Pine Sol, but in a good way.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Awesome with homemade Chex mix. I adore the holidays.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
I am so fucking awesome at opening bottles of wine. You should hire me for your next party.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Economics department Christmas party! They always have decent wine. I <3 you, Economists!
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
I'm only drinking this because Tracy has some left over from making a cake. #sweetsweetsweet
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Likely amazing with cranberry sauce, but turkey's still in the oven. Mom says 'Tastes like smoke'
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
What happens when you run out of good wine. Our hosts won this at a White Elephant party 3 years ago.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Thanksgiving wine experiment #1: Oh, Honey! Inexpensive, local, and good for friends who like sweet.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
All bright, tart, inexpensive sour cherries, the Montepulciano ('07) is a great pizza joint choice.
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Something nice for poker night.
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Tarter than most California chardonnay, like the green apple & hit of lemon meringue, but too boozy
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Oh, Pinot! Blackberry, pepper, dang this would go with a blueberry financier. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. +
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
More sweet than oaky, played well off crab cakes, but overpriced on the menu. Oh, "charity" wine.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
 
Nose of peach, pear & unidentifiable weirdness. A bit too sweet. Eh, I drank 60% of the bottle.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Yow, my teeth hurt. Far Too sweet and gooey after a cab. What does 'good Malbec' mean?
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Decanted into a fruity, juicy, round crowd-pleaser. Worth the $20 I paid at Trader Joe's.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Another step in my French wine journey. Soft and largely Merlot with a titch of Cab bite.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Nice to try a Merlot with BITE, but it could use some time in the bottle to settle down.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
First time trying Murphy-Goode and I prefer their cheap Sauvignon Blanc to St. Supery's.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
You know it's a great conference when they serve *good* pink sparkling wine. #blogherfood
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Taking a break from the conference with this fine, fine glass of wine. Ahhh. #blogherfood
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
I love me some Mahler (go Bohemia!) but the symphony has awful wine. $9 glass of blech.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Horrible, overpriced, super-fruity white with zero appeal at Gordon Biersch. Ugh.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Adios to two coworkers. Nice to know that if\when I leave LG we'll enjoy lots of drinks.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Whoa. Way too young and not nuanced. Just straight fruit. Wonder how it will bottle age.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Cheap ($7/bottle), reliable, super sweet American Reisling. Good to share on hot summer days.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
First impression "This tastes like blood." 30 minutes later it was decanted into drinkability
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Decanted, delicious, definitely going to pick up a half-case from K&L $16.99/bottle
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
$16 for luscious NOT-watery Pinot? Yes! Found mine @ Trader Joe's. Look forward to revisiting in 2010
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
I'm not crazy after all! TSA restrictions aside, I could have had 1.5L for just $3 more.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Concerned I'm becoming ill. Zero nose, watery mouthfeel and a finish like mint gum. Yikes.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Cocoa and tart cherry mostly merlot blend with a spicy finish. $16.49 at Safeway.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Post-baptism mimosas. Catholics know how to brunch.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Perfect for a girls movie night: special and drinkable, plus QFC carries it.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Hoppy and slightly bitter, not exactly the right thing for a summer day, but beer is beer
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Consumed during an outdoor showing of 9-5. Jen said it best: Tastes like Pine-Sol.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Brautigan at Redwood in Seattle - George Dickel bourbon, sweet soda, bitters - new Manhattan!
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
With the bitter astringency of Aperol I don't think it matters what type of champagne you use
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Worth $5.99? Sure. Would I serve it to friends? Only if they had an extreme need for sugar.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
I wasn't expecting much from the Livermore Valley, but this Cabernet is briskly drinkable.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Pear nose, floral body, elegantly thin legs and best served at cellar temperature.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Classic California chardonnay. 1st time I drank a bottle of wine by myself. Granted, it took 2 days.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Inky minerality that makes you realize the Santa Lucia Highlands have got it going on
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
After gulping down half a glass I slowed down and enjoyed biodynamic lemony lightness.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Drinking champagne & rolling put fresh dough for homemade pizza. Life can't be much better than this.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
I brushed my teeth about 20 minutes before opening this. Lesson learned: I'm an idiot.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
If I was convincing non-wine drinkers that Cabernet was okay, I'd give them this safe and boring red
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Karate chop in the mouth. There's no other way to explain these tannins. Way, way too young
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
I have to admit that I'd like to see more red/white blends on the market. Hold for 2 years
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Feels like jam in the mouth, almost raisin-y. Partly like, partly underwhelmed, overzinned
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Tastes like curry in a super-delicious way. Makes me want to try some straight carignane
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Me: I dont like this. Ridge Lady: If you like Geyserville 06, you probably won't like this.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Valencia Pizza & Pasta in SF's Mission - all of the wine is $12 - we chose the oldest and lucked out
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Fruity, super-sweet, didn't really go with the blackened mahimahi, but with pineapple? Okay
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Purchased for George's birthday. Verdict: crisp, fun, & not my favorite unoaked Chardonnay
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Preferred to Cuvee M. Dry, tart, great to keep a 176ml in the fridge for a pre-movie apertif.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
100% Zinfandel. 100% Delicious. Also young, super-fruity, and nearly overpowering.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
George and I have decided to become Merlot experts. This is a nice place to start.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Grapefruit and vanilla, not flabby, yet not metellic or herbal. Need more Santa Cruz for comparison
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Rough at first sip, an hour of decanting meant smooth, tannic cherry and spice. Thumbs up.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
There's a reason I'm the only person who ever orders the sparkling wine at House of Shields
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Castle Creek Outlaw Red because I hiked the Cassidy trail that day. In retrospect a poor criterion.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
This is why America has ice: so we can enjoy chilled reisling after hiking 8 miles of Byce NP
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
My first Veltliner, organic & light, refreshing way to kick off a summer of European whites
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Flights to Las Vegas are more fun than regular flights.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
This is the way to start a 9 day trip to the canyonlands of the American West.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Jacob's Creek Brut Sparkling NV. On the sweet side of dry, but great tiny bubbles pd $8/glass
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Clos Pegase 2006 Mitsuko's Vineyard Pinot Noir Drove home that you have to pay for good Pinot
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Tablas Creek 2006 Tannat. Meant to age but tonight was celebratory "This is how good wine tastes"
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Chateau Greysac 2004 Medoc. Lovely and light, perfect with triple chocolate cookies.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Chester Gap Cellars 2007 Viognier Reserve. Virginia's got a long way to go.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Favorite 100% Zinfandel, sale at Safeway. Lovely jam and pepper, but I prefer Ridge's blends
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Classic Cocktail at the Fairmont San Jose: Moet & Chandon, Hennessey & Bitters soaked sugar, lemon.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Clos Du Bois 2008 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc - Drinking 2008's makes me feel old.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Kendall-Jackson 2007 California Reisling - like a tart-sweet mouthful of pineapple
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Mumm Cuvee M consumed in celebration of a marriage. Perfectly light and sweet for such a day
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Simi 05 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Spicy berries and way too tannic - give it 3yrs
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Somethin Different 06 California Chardonnay - Can't stand up to gaucamole.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
St. Supery 03 Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth non-tannic red, nice to know that @stsupery's red ages well
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Zonin Prosecco at the Olive Garden. This is some cheap-ass spumante.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Villa Mangiacane 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva. Utterly happy that I brought this back from Tuscany
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Booker 2005 Remnant. The name says 'leftovers' but I say 'delicious,intense,Syrah-y Paso blend' $30
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Roccolo Grassi 2005 Soave Superiore. Wikipedia calls it user-friendly & I agree. Stainless aging FTW.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Arrowood 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma. Hello, oak, tannins and a surprising mellowness. #DitD
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Arrowood 2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma County. Could've been any Chardonnay. Consumed at Dining in the Dark
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
McWilliam's 2006 Hanwood Estate Chardonnay. The 2nd bottle from a BevMo 5 cent sale Round green fruit
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Veramonte 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Chile. Super-melon, paired nicely with a Burger Joint dinner.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
L by Lyeth 2005 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Decent inexpensive, unmemorable Cab.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Alfred Gratien Brut Cuvee Classique. Epernay, Champagne, France. Crisp, tiny bubbles, thankfully dry.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Dibon Brut Reserve, NV (Penedes, Spain) I can't judge because I was chewing gum.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Poire Authentique. French Sparkling Pear Cider. 6 of us tried it. Nobody liked it.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Mumm Napa Cuvee M in celebration of Alex getting a job. Everyone loved it. $20/bottle max
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Chateau St. Michelle 2007 Columbia Valley Reisling. Provided by Marissa & Alex. Sweet but not syrupy
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige. Starting a Friday Tradition. $6/split. I like it. A bit dry for George.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Ridge 2006 Paso Robles Zinfandel (100%) Decanted wonderfully into a tannic berry confection.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
French White Wine during prototyping. 40% Colombard, 30% Gros Manseng, 30% Ugni Blanc, THICK
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
McWilliams 2006 Hanwood Estate Chardonnay. $16 for 2 bottles at Bevmo 5 cent sale. Round green fruit
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Grgich Hills 2007 Fume Blanc is pineappley and supposedly goes with anything you'd squeeze lemon on.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Stag's Leap 2006 Artemis. It's fine, but I'd rather have the SLV.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Stag's Leap 2007 KARIA Chardonnay. I wish they made potpourri that smelled like this. Yum.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
2007 Stag's Leap Rancho Chimiles Sauvignon Blanc. Pineapple and Vanilla. Yum.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Mumm Brut Prestige Magnum. This one's my favorite, but I don't need this much sparkling wine.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Mumm Brut Prestige Extended Tirage. Aged 18 mos more than reg Brut Prestige. $30/750
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Mumm Brut Prestige. At $20 a bottle I could drink a lot of this appley sparkler.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Storrs 2005 Rusty Ridge Zinfandel. Lovely strawberries, classic Zin Needed a bit of time to open up.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
ScharffenBerger BrutNV $10/gl @tapasbar for a $15/750. I'd feel dumb if it wasn't such a great find
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
 
Cakebread Cellars 2006 Rubaiyat - Fine chilled. Would bet it was better last March.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones