tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post1575912692954268324..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: Flying the Friendly SkiesRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-85829110412107276172016-11-22T19:03:56.176-08:002016-11-22T19:03:56.176-08:00Vin,
Say it taint so!
Daniel,
There are lots of f...Vin,<br />Say it taint so!<br /><br />Daniel,<br />There are lots of folks who love Petite Sirah. I'm not one of them. Though I am grateful for its contributions to great Zinfandels. And I have no idea what speed metal sounds like, for which I am also grateful.<br /><br />Susan Darling,<br />I was surprised to read Eric's assertion that not having a definition is one of natural wine's strengths. I think I know what he means, but that's lazy thinking. And not like him.<br /><br />Are natural wines better than other wines because they're natural? More complex, more interesting, more ALIVE!!!! (I hear Dr. Frankenstein every time I read that). Has a natural wine advocate ever done a blind tasting and been able to pick out the natural wines as superior? I doubt it. I don't mind people loving natural wines, but I do mind faulty logic and utter bullshit.<br /><br />You're far too kind, Susan. Thank you for your kind words, and for being such a loyal and insightful common tater. Folks like you keep me going. And Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-28750783481323751802016-11-22T18:57:11.816-08:002016-11-22T18:57:11.816-08:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
I haven't seen "far...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br />I haven't seen "fartwater" used for a while. Made me laugh. Made me think of Boner in a Can, for some twisted reason.<br /><br />Ah, the Classics!<br /><br />I love you!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-40928847151927869652016-11-22T10:56:14.112-08:002016-11-22T10:56:14.112-08:00I read Eric's piece. Is it he has to bite his ...I read Eric's piece. Is it he has to bite his tongue because he was once the mouth & tongue of IPOB at the mainstream media? Funny that someone like him who writes very well can't define "natural" wine. <br /><br />I understand there's alway movement in every business, but Eric and other folks seemed to believe they were once creating a new genre in wine business. When it reaches its decrepitude, he still holds his head high and claims it's alive. Maybe he's right about the word "alive": Being moribund is being alive. <br /><br />HoseMaster writes so beautifully. Again, it's witty, insightful and original. Thanksgiving time is around the corner so I want to take the opportunity to thank you. Thank you for sending so many enjoyable pieces and keeping us smart.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358440123116736195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-34476636835741543352016-11-22T09:30:30.439-08:002016-11-22T09:30:30.439-08:00I tell people that Pinotage tastes like wine with ...I tell people that Pinotage tastes like wine with meat floating in it...and not it a good way.<br /><br />HMW, love the analogy of Petite Sirah as an avalanche. I like to associate wine with music, as in what you want on a Saturday night is not what you want on a Tuesday afternoon. So PS is more like speed metal.<br /><br />Happy T-Day to all. Drink the wine that is open!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947624477553194151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-53849071295323320972016-11-22T09:00:33.138-08:002016-11-22T09:00:33.138-08:00Vin de Terre,
I have a line that my staff will ne...Vin de Terre,<br /><br />I have a line that my staff will never let me forget I said, "I would rather drink a magnum of fartwater than finish this glass of Pinotage"....still true. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-70169491971850159002016-11-22T08:28:54.651-08:002016-11-22T08:28:54.651-08:00Pinotage smells like ass fault.Pinotage smells like ass fault.Vin de Terrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469348262788254687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-62138256388833274712016-11-21T21:16:05.782-08:002016-11-21T21:16:05.782-08:00Floating dead bodies?
You are undoubtedly thinkin...Floating dead bodies?<br /><br />You are undoubtedly thinking of "IGnoble rot."<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3071037/The-smell-death-Scientist-reveals-bacteria-creates-heady-mixture-scents-rips-apart-rotting-flesh.html<br /><br />Maybe professor emeritus Ann IGNoble can devise an aroma wheel?<br /><br />(And you thought Halloween was over . . .?)Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099196210297757292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-80636263311010290672016-11-21T17:38:53.055-08:002016-11-21T17:38:53.055-08:00Bob,
Isn't that sort of the same process that ...Bob,<br />Isn't that sort of the same process that makes dead bodies float? Or is that by adding ice cream?<br /><br />My Gorgeous Samantha,<br />The election was a nasty and bitter pill. I'm certain that your beloved Champagne will eventually heal you, bring some beauty back to your life.<br /><br />I love you, too, Baby<br /><br />Paul,<br />Thank you! Kind words. And no nasal cukes is a good thing.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-76645296117150070212016-11-21T16:47:04.397-08:002016-11-21T16:47:04.397-08:00Have to agree with Samantha. I always find someth...Have to agree with Samantha. I always find something in your pieces that makes me laugh and that was it. No cucumber, though, thank goodness.Paul T. Gilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577725310642337659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-85012689835340940082016-11-21T13:21:30.297-08:002016-11-21T13:21:30.297-08:00Ron My Love,
Disjanuary made me hork a piece of c...Ron My Love,<br /><br />Disjanuary made me hork a piece of cucumber up my nasal passage. Not going to say I needed that, but I found some peace and calm here in this piece. I haven't been able to enjoy Champagne since election night, got a sold out crowd coming for Champagne and fried chicken this Friday night, I'm sure ready for something beautiful again...<br />I love you!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-20930825671453397002016-11-21T12:15:27.253-08:002016-11-21T12:15:27.253-08:00"I’ve never met a wine that was alive."
..."I’ve never met a wine that was alive."<br /><br />Just wait until one of those unfiltered "natural" wines with living yeast cells inside, consuming residual sugar and creating carbon dioxide as a byproduct, "goes off" on you by popping its cork.<br /><br />That will be a lively event . . .Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099196210297757292noreply@blogger.com