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Abi Jones
228 posts
2008 Cavallotto Dolcetto d' Alba
Osteria Mozza. Burrata. Cacio e pepe. Short Ribs. That is all. #idrankthis
Posted 8 days ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Castle Rock Chardonnay
Sticking with California Chardonnay at the MySpace Summer Party. The signature drink looks scary. #idrankthis
Posted 8 days ago by
Abi Jones
Monetto Prosecco
It looks like I'm sticking with Prosecco tonight. Also, Italy is awesome! #idrankthis
Posted 9 days ago by
Abi Jones
Lamarca Prosecco
Celebrating a new feature launch @MySpace LA! Sites is live! Yeaaaaaah! This stuff is dangerous. #idrankthis
Posted 9 days ago by
Abi Jones
Kona Brewing Co Longboard Island Lager
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
2008 Castillo de Monseran Viura
It takes a lot of wine to redesign Myspace from the ground up. #idrankthis
Posted 11 days ago by
Abi Jones
2006 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir
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
2009 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
Good with sole, better than I expected for an inexpensive white wine. #idrankthis
Posted 15 days ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Red Rock Merlot
Merlot is a gateway drug. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
Macon-Villages Cave De Lugny Chardonnay
We brought the wine. Great, affordable Chardonnay from France / Beverly Hills Whole Foods. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Principato Bianco
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
2006 Gabbiano Chianti Classico
The most reliable red at Olive Garden. Yes, Olive Garden. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
It pays to come in to the office. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
Cook's Brut
Ben brought over his own goodbye champagne. Matches the sticky sweetness of ripe mango. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Caretaker Pinot Noir
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
2008 Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon
Better today than yesterday. Tannins and everything else you'd expect from a California Cabernet. #idrankthis
Posted about 1 month ago by
Abi Jones
Pear Schnapps
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
2007 Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Franc
OH: Stealing cardboard cutouts from fast food restaurants is truly America's sport. #idrankthis
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic
Things I have said in the last 10 minutes: "Yay chips!" "Yay summer!" "Yay G&T's!"
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Heineken
Summer means movies on the square and beer in cans.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Strong and spicy, you'd think a bitter would pair better with Photoshop.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Conde de Subirats Cava Brut
Yes, I'm working. RT @citymama @jonesabi fancied up our #worldcup bbq with cava n strawberries!
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Jack Daniels
At just $2.50, its cheaper than a tiny packet of ibuprofen. And tastier!
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
2009 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Weak. Glad I only poured myself a half-glass.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Tres Generaciones
My first launch party kicks off with California Girls, views of the Hills, and tequila shots.
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
Knob Creek Bourbon
Today's Friday . . . right?
Posted 2 months ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Smooth & smoky & special for a night of folks talking transitive equilibrium in Group C #worldcup
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
Gnarley Head Chardonnay
Pleasantly surprised to get a decent, not-too-buttery FREE glass of Chardonnay at a tech event.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Argyle Pinot Noir
Harsh and gamey, but will that stop me from drinking half the bottle? No.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
Russian River Damnation
Damnation! The Russian River Brewing Company tells you what type of glass to use.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
Marquis de la Tour Rose
Something light and pink and sparkly to combat the heat. #blogalicioussf
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Les Tours Pinot Noir
French Pinot for lunch at a French restaurant. Fridays are good.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Bogle Petit Syrah
Now we break out the awesome old stuff.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 The Vine Yard Cabernet Franc
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
2008 Woolridge Creek Rose
Perfect for discussing the myths if front-loading washers. And salmon.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
Excellent interstitial.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Coho Russian River Pinot Noir
Fricken awesome with paparedelle and black truffles hand-carried back from Rome.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
La Tordera 'Cuvee de Gaby'
La Tordera "Cuvee de Gaby" Dry, tiny bubbles. Still at my old office! Oh, wine!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Whispering Angel Rose
Nice, but doesn't go well with pepper crackers.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
Granbazan Albarino
Oooh, it tingles!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2009 Chateau du Rouet Cotes De Provence Rose
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
Monte Tondo Soave
Our COO is trying to keep me at the office. It's working.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Dobbes Mirror Image
100% Syrah Dessert wine. Yes, we have truffles and Macs. And Internet via satellite. Nerd family!
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 La Crema Chardonnay
Something reliably oaky and creamy from California. Paired with wild Coho, lemon & onion.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2006 Dobbes Grande Assemblage Syrah
It turns out that Oregon makes some really nice Syrah. Liking this.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Dobbes Rogue Valley Syrah
The family reunion begins with something very nice from Oregon.
Posted 3 months ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Ridge Geyserville
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
Virgil's Root Beer
Cracking open a well-deserved beer for the train ride home.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Virgil's Root Beer
Cracking open a well-deserved beer for the train ride home.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
2009 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc
Syrupy. Could have used something drier for the grilled andouille, but non-wine folks'll like it.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Talbott Pinot Noir
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
Mammoth Paranoids Pale Ale
When in the mountains one feels compelled to drink beer made in mountains. Decent beer.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2004 Adobe Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Pretty nice for my first @wootwine purchase. Should've started decanting it hours ago.
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2005 Marchese de Petri Chianti Riserva
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
2006 Mark West Pinot Noir
This wine inspired me to coin "$11 Pinot" as a way of saying "slightly better than mediocre".
Posted 4 months ago by
Abi Jones
2003 Ridge Geyserville
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
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
Basil Lemon Drop. This looks better in person. #svmc
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Manhattan
Manhattan two and Maytag blue. #ias10
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Manhattan
Showing the folks at #ias10 how to enjoy a keynote.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon
Eh, ridiculously rough after that Frog's Leap Merlot.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
2006 Frog's Leap Merlot
I ate green onions before this. I think it is good. Yargh. #ias10
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Bitburger
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
2007 Bourgogne Chardonnay
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
2006 Aquila d'Oro Chianti
Stands up to the gefilte/horseradish combo, matzah brei with dry coppa, and liver pate.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Mumm Cuvee M
Something sweet for our first dinner in the new apartment.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas
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
2007 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas
Preparing for Hot Tub Time Machine. Dang, this one is boozy. How is 'Cuonoise' pronounced? Whew.
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
2006 Loomis Chardonnay
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
2008 Loomis Air
The name 'Air' is appropriate here. Sweet & almost too light. Looking forward to the next vintage
Posted 5 months ago by
Abi Jones
Abita Amber
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
2008 Spiral Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Want a young, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon you can drink right now? GO CHEAP. Srsly. & Wooo, #hcr!
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
2006 Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Generation Red
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
2008 Calera Chardonnay
A light, fresh, lemony chardonnay for band practice on a sunny day.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Michel Servin Blanc de Blancs
Dear France, I expect an apology for this stickily sweet mess. Ugh.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
2003 Adobe Road Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2004 Mount Eden Saratoga Cuvee
This 2004 from the Santa Cruz mountains is mellow, with hints of grape.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Chimay Ale
Perfectly smooth & creamy.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Copper Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen
I'm sorry, but "GLOCAL" sounds like a kind of mucus. #ignitebayarea #GIW
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale
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
2006 Ridge Geyserville
OH "This is very round." "Like balls?" "Yeah, this tastes like balls." (Not really, it is lovely)
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Qupe Marsanne
Tropical and vanilla. Chardonnay's older, classier, less tarted-up sister? Wish I could find an '07
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
House Wine
Note to self: stop ordering house wine. Just stop. Stop it.
Posted 6 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Sonoma Vineyards Merlot
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
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
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
2003 St Supery Merlot
Day 2 of this smooth, simple merlot. Feels bigger, broader after 24 hrs. Friendly red fruit nose.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
2003 St Supery Merlot
Oh, hi Merlot! Not "great", but mellow & easy drinking. Worth the awesomely low $14 paid at Safeway.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Samuel Adams Noble Pils
Enjoying a Sam's before curling practice.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Blue Moon Belgian White
The only good thing Coors brings to this world.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 La Crema Chardonnay
Insane passion fruit & other strange flavors. Awesome with fruit crumble. "This tastes like liberty!"
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Smoking Loon Chardonnay
Dinner party appropriate vanilla bomb. Good if you're new to wine. +
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc
Abort! Abort!
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Kirkland Champagne Brut
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
2007 La Crema Chardonnay Monterey Significantly better tasting than a urine sample. $9.50 at SAPopen
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Widmer Hefeweizen
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
2007 Carina Cellars Clairvoyant
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
2007 Pouilly Fume Les Corques
Tons of pineapple and vanilla in this 2007.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Berthoud Chasselas Dore
Light, fruity, small production, French-style white at in-office happy hour. Around $20
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
2003 St Supery Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2007 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay
Tastes like the cheapest chardonnay on a restaurant wine list. Ahem, a chain restaurant wine list.
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Akitabare "Koshiki Junzukuri"
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
Dewazakura "Oka"
This is the unoaked Chardonnay of sakes. Er, apparently I only speak 'wine'. Melon!
Posted 7 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Hoyo "Kura no Hana"
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
Sub Rosa Tarragon Vodka
Tarragon vodka. That's all I have to say about that. Whew. #foodfete
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Mumm Brut Prestige
A good accompaniment to Clean House (hey, there's nothing on after the Golden Globes!)
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2008 Block No. 47 Petite Sirah
Some classically Californian (big & fruity) wine for the Golden Globes. Yes, we're still drinking.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Petit Caprice Vin De Pays
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
Blanquette de Limoux Cuvee Francoise
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
2007 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc
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
2006 Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Merlot
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
2006 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir
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
2005 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
The in-laws are in town, so we're breaking out the good stuff.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
2007 Robert Hall Grenache
Economist in-joke wine! Tart & puckery to me :( Stupid nose. Peanut gallery says its round and dry.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
2008 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois
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
2004 Saddleback Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Scharffenberger Brut
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
2002 Ridge Home Ranch
Smells like something died. Tastes like summer flowers and blueberries.
Posted 8 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
2005 Chalone Vineyard Syrah
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
Schladerer Kirschwasser
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
2007 St Supery Sauvignon Blanc
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
2007 Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon
Awesome with homemade Chex mix. I adore the holidays.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2008 Chateau St John Chardonnay
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
2008 Chateau St John Chardonnay
Economics department Christmas party! They always have decent wine. I <3 you, Economists!
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Martini & Rossi Asti
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
2001 Tablas Creek Vineyard Cotes De Tablas
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
2003 CK Mondavi Chardonnay
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
2007 Thomas Fogarty Gewurztraminer
Thanksgiving wine experiment #1: Oh, Honey! Inexpensive, local, and good for friends who like sweet.
Posted 9 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
All bright, tart, inexpensive sour cherries, the Montepulciano ('07) is a great pizza joint choice.
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Ridge Three Valleys
Something nice for poker night.
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Acacia Chardonnay
Tarter than most California chardonnay, like the green apple & hit of lemon meringue, but too boozy
Posted 10 months ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Acacia Pinot Noir
Oh, Pinot! Blackberry, pepper, dang this would go with a blueberry financier. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. +
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Imagine Chardonnay
More sweet than oaky, played well off crab cakes, but overpriced on the menu. Oh, "charity" wine.
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Blason de Bourgogne Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve
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
2006 Norton Malbec
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
2005 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2005 Chateau Cazat Beauchene
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
2007 Murphy Goode Merlot
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
2007 Murphy Goode The Fume Sauvignon Blanc
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
Mumm Brut Rose
You know it's a great conference when they serve *good* pink sparkling wine. #blogherfood
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Pouilly Fume Les Chaumiennes
Taking a break from the conference with this fine, fine glass of wine. Ahhh. #blogherfood
Posted 11 months ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Copper Ridge Merlot
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
2007 Conundrum
Horrible, overpriced, super-fruity white with zero appeal at Gordon Biersch. Ugh.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
Piper Sonoma Brut
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
2007 Eola Hills Pinot Noir
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
2008 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling
Cheap ($7/bottle), reliable, super sweet American Reisling. Good to share on hot summer days.
Posted 12 months ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2008 Santa Julia Malbec
First impression "This tastes like blood." 30 minutes later it was decanted into drinkability
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Edna Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir
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
2007 Chateau St John Pinot Noir
$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
2006 Stone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2006 Stone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2005 Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee
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
Mimosa
Post-baptism mimosas. Catholics know how to brunch.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Ridge Three Valleys
Perfect for a girls movie night: special and drinkable, plus QFC carries it.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
Pyramid Juggernaut Red Ale
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
Bacardi Silver Lemonade
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
Brautigan at Redwood in Seattle - George Dickel bourbon, sweet soda, bitters - new Manhattan!
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Champagne Aperol
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
2006 Sonoma Creek Chardonnay
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
2006 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2006 Tamayo Chardonnay
Pear nose, floral body, elegantly thin legs and best served at cellar temperature.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Loved it
2007 La Crema Chardonnay
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
2005 Logan Pinot Noir
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
2007 Patianna Sauvignon Blanc
After gulping down half a glass I slowed down and enjoyed biodynamic lemony lightness.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Mumm Brut Prestige
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
2007 Sebastiani Pinot Noir
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
2005 Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2004 Ridge Dynamite Hill Petite Sirah
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
2005 Ridge Lytton West Syrah
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
2003 Ridge Del Carlo Zinfandel
Feels like jam in the mouth, almost raisin-y. Partly like, partly underwhelmed, overzinned
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2004 Ridge Oltranti Zinfandel
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
2006 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel
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
2003 Gaetano D'Aquino Chianti
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
2007 Heller Estate Chenin Blanc
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
2007 St Supery Chardonnay
Purchased for George's birthday. Verdict: crisp, fun, & not my favorite unoaked Chardonnay
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
Mumm Brut Prestige
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
2006 Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel
100% Zinfandel. 100% Delicious. Also young, super-fruity, and nearly overpowering.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 St Supery Merlot
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
2006 Thomas Fogarty Chardonnay
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
2007 Kali Hart Pinot Noir
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
Chandon Brut Classic
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
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
2008 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling
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
2008 Biocult Gruner Veltliner
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
2005 Wente Chardonnay
Flights to Las Vegas are more fun than regular flights.
Posted about 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Gabbiano Chianti
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
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
2006 Clos Pegase Pinot Noir
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
2006 Tablas Creek Tannat
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
2004 Chateau Greysac Medoc
Chateau Greysac 2004 Medoc. Lovely and light, perfect with triple chocolate cookies.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2007 Chester Gap Viognier Reserve
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
2006 Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel
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
Classic Cocktail at the Fairmont San Jose: Moet & Chandon, Hennessey & Bitters soaked sugar, lemon.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Liked it
2008 Clos Du Bois Sauvignon Blanc
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
2007 Kendall Jackson Riesling
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
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
2005 Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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
2006 Somethin Decent Chardonnay
Somethin Different 06 California Chardonnay - Can't stand up to gaucamole.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Didn't like it
2003 St Supery Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Zonin Prosecco at the Olive Garden. This is some cheap-ass spumante.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2004 Villa Mangiacane Chianti Classico Riserva
Villa Mangiacane 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva. Utterly happy that I brought this back from Tuscany
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Booker Remnant
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
2005 Roccolo Grassi Soave Superiore
Roccolo Grassi 2005 Soave Superiore. Wikipedia calls it user-friendly & I agree. Stainless aging FTW.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2002 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon
Arrowood 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma. Hello, oak, tannins and a surprising mellowness. #DitD
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Arrowood Chardonnay
Arrowood 2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma County. Could've been any Chardonnay. Consumed at Dining in the Dark
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2006 McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Chardonnay
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
2007 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc
Veramonte 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Chile. Super-melon, paired nicely with a Burger Joint dinner.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2005 L by Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon
L by Lyeth 2005 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Decent inexpensive, unmemorable Cab.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Alfred Gratien Brut Cuvee Classique
Alfred Gratien Brut Cuvee Classique. Epernay, Champagne, France. Crisp, tiny bubbles, thankfully dry.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Dibon Brut Reserve
Dibon Brut Reserve, NV (Penedes, Spain) I can't judge because I was chewing gum.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Poire Authentique
Poire Authentique. French Sparkling Pear Cider. 6 of us tried it. Nobody liked it.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Mumm Cuvee M
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
2007 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling
Chateau St. Michelle 2007 Columbia Valley Reisling. Provided by Marissa & Alex. Sweet but not syrupy
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Mumm Brut Prestige
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
2006 Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel
Ridge 2006 Paso Robles Zinfandel (100%) Decanted wonderfully into a tannic berry confection.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Domaine de San De Guilhem
French White Wine during prototyping. 40% Colombard, 30% Gros Manseng, 30% Ugni Blanc, THICK
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2006 McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Chardonnay
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
2007 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc
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
2006 Stag's Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap 2006 Artemis. It's fine, but I'd rather have the SLV.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2007 Stag's Leap KARIA Chardonnay
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
2007 Stag's Leap Rancho Chimiles Sauvignon Blanc. Pineapple and Vanilla. Yum.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
Mumm Brut Prestige Magnum
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
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
Mumm Brut Prestige. At $20 a bottle I could drink a lot of this appley sparkler.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones
2005 Storrs Rusty Ridge Zinfandel
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 Brut
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
2006 Cakebread Cellars Rubaiyat
Cakebread Cellars 2006 Rubaiyat - Fine chilled. Would bet it was better last March.
Posted over 1 year ago by
Abi Jones