Heather

Perhaps, Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva, Figgs.

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No.....I will have to see if Ron remembers.....I can picture the durned
bottle the way it is sold in Spain, but not here. Has a netting on it.

Cheers.....and I like whites, #1 preferably. Had one tonight and can't
see
to type.....I am such a cheap date, grin!!

Cheers.....Heather

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I wish I could think off hand
which one we loved over there......it was white tho.

Perhaps, Albarino?
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Am I correctly understanding that this plane was designed to deliver ONE
nuclear missle per sortie?
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Heavy bomber designed to deliver nuclear weapons.

Carried the "Blue Steel" stand-off missile, wasn't it?


SNIP

No apology needed.

The beginning of understanding wine is to know what you like. It helps to
like to cook so you are familar with many aromas.
After all, we have four or five tastes, but can smell at least 100,00
different things.

Tasting many different wines from many regions is a good beginning, also. I
said, tasting, not gulping!
Many vintners produce such a small quantity that it is never profitable to
market it far from home.
And due to the EU support for better wine production, every place now makes
good, inexpensive wine. The best wines are even better.
And the rest of the world is now up to speed, and surpasses France and
Europe, IMO, for many varietals.
Esp. Australia, New Zealand, USA, southern Italy (finally), Chile, and even
Argentina -- eg., Catena chardonnay, ... and for very inexpensive, Lurton's
Bodega Pinot Gris. Figgs, esp., should try this!

The Alps produce some very interesting and unusual wines. I prefer their
reislings and pinot griglios, while a few gruner veltliners have been
interesting.
http://www.austrian.wine.co.at/edaten/fr_grapevar.html

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"Shane" wrote in message
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Hm. I never saw this response, Jack. Apologies again!

It's fair to say I don't know much about wine, but I know what I like!
Every
wine-producing region in Europe I go to has excellent, cheap, wine. I
expect
it's the stuff that tends not to travel well - or anyway when I and others
bring it back, I drink it before it turns to vinegar.

A year ago I was in Switzerland, in the Vallais region. I love their
whites,
grown low on the alpine slopes. While there I had the opportunity to raid
a
rich-guy's wine cellar and didn't find anything I enjoyed more than the
house whites in the restaurants. Of course that may speak more of my lack
of
sophistication re the vino, though I did pinch an aged chianti (probably
should've had it with liver and fava beans!.......maybe next
time.........).


Shane


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You're on. I'll keep you notified.

Personally, I think the Californian, Washington state, Australian,
Chilean,
Argentinean, German, Italian, and New Zealand wines offer the best bang
for
the buck, ... but good values and interesting tastes/aromas exist
everywhere
that good wine is grown. There is a wonderful red wine produced in a
winery
just west of Fort Worth, Texas, ... no kidding! 90 pts. from Wine
Enthusiast, ... and I agree. Who wudda' thunk it!

I recently discovered the Japanese Choya Umeshu plum wine, which is most
interesting. Very complex and nutty flavored, almost sherry-like. The
plum
itself is very unusually flavored.

I suppose some ten million wines are now offered commercially each year.
We
are truly living in the greatest wine age! Quality has never been
higher.

Did you want to talk about port, or madeira, or even marsala?
Or German or Niagara, Canada, ice wine? Or, maybe, Australian
botrytris-infected reislings and sauternes?

We can discuss this further when I get there.
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Jack E Martinelli wrote:

Am I correctly understanding that this plane was designed to deliver
ONE nuclear missle per sortie?

That rather depended on the size of the "bomb". The B2 variant could
carry two nuclear weapons (Yellow Sun and Red Beard) though one was more
normal.

The B2A could carry a Blue Steel nuclear missile (semi-recessed in
internal bomb bay), twenty-one 1,000lb bombs and four AGM-45 Shrike
anti-radiation missiles (on wing hardpoints). The Vulcan would have
carried two US Skybolts if the Skybolt program hadn't been cancelled.
Blue Steel was a stand-off nuclear bomb.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:19:53 GMT,John John
penned this whopper in microsoft.public.windowsme.general

Cool again... I'll never forget how at the tender age of seven I
learn't how to draw a sheep in a box... with three holes in the box...
"Dessine moi un mouton..." At the age of sixteen or seventeen on
"Castenada" logic my mom didn't think I was very clever with my new
ideas... hanging from a baobab tree...

Jean-Guy

B.J.Honeycut wrote:

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:36:50 GMT,John John
penned this whopper in microsoft.public.windowsme.general


You guys read Castenada? Hmmmm.... I'm spaced right out! Cool.
Ever read "The Little Prince"?

John

B.J.Honeycut wrote:


On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 01:01:09 GMT,"Shane"
penned this whopper in
microsoft.public.windowsme.general



Sounds like somebody's been dancin' with mescalitto again.

Is that the cactus or the worm?


Shane




Google: Carlos Castaneda.



choking on me own laughter Oh yes.



Hehe, I remember eating the worm from a mezcal bottle brought back from
mexico in 82. Ah, but the doors of perception were opened.

--
"Time will bring to light whatever is hidden;
it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor."
Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet.

Mike

Hi Jack......finally remembered part of it and found it on the web.

Marques de Riscal.....but none of the bottles shown had the distinctive
netting (made of metal they said).....anyway it is a white and probably
Sauvignon.....

I see on their website that the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry
designed their new headquarters. He is also doing the Art Gallery here in
Toronto.....oddball design, I must say.

So try it sometime if you like a light, dry white. I am no expert on
wines.....I just know which ones I like, grin.

Cheers.......Heather
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
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Perhaps, Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva, Figgs.

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"Heather" wrote in message
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No.....I will have to see if Ron remembers.....I can picture the durned
bottle the way it is sold in Spain, but not here. Has a netting on it.

Cheers.....and I like whites, #1 preferably. Had one tonight and can't
see
to type.....I am such a cheap date, grin!!

Cheers.....Heather

"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
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I wish I could think off hand
which one we loved over there......it was white tho.

Perhaps, Albarino?
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B.J.Honeycut wrote:

...the doors of perception were opened.

Just keep them opened! If they start to close time for another one of
them bottles... or something else.

John

OK, I admit first time I said I sorry it was for effect. But now I'm
sincere. Can I be well again, please?

he he! Though actually I don't feel so much like laughing at my own wit as
laughing at the ground!


Shane


"Heather" wrote in message
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Shame on you, making fun of a little old lady......a shy, quiet little old
lady at that......ROFL!!

Nomad will soon learn......unless he is the *Nomad* from alt.comp.virus
which I don't think he is.....grin.

Been out today.....otherwise I would have *nailed you* earlier.

Kissies.....Figgs

"Shane" wrote in message
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I apologise for this in advance and I'll add my rofl now with the
explanation that I'm on the Cote du Roussillon again!

Which simply prompts me to ask what sort of "newbie" it might be who
would
wade through a thread entitled "Heather" looking for a solution to
their
problem.

Someone who's only just met her?


(Oh, what the hell, another rofl!)

Sorry Figgs me darlin'!


Shane

While quite a bit of Sauvignon blanc is produced in the Reuda region of
Castilla y León, even more of the white verdejo and viura are grown. These
are crisp, aromatic wines. Marques de Riscal is one of the most highly
regarded producers. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/ingles/

Ironically, the Ribera del Duero region nearby is the source of many fine
reds, including the wineries, Abadia Retuerta and Vina Mayer, among my
favorites. Tempranillo is the primary grape, similar to cabernet, in
complexity and body. Perhaps the most famous wineries here are Vega Sicilia
and Pesquera. These are huge, expansive wines, certain to please.

Your "wire netting on a spanish white" doesn't immediately ring my bell, so
I will research further and get back soon.
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Hi Jack......finally remembered part of it and found it on the web.

Marques de Riscal.....but none of the bottles shown had the distinctive
netting (made of metal they said).....anyway it is a white and probably
Sauvignon.....

I see on their website that the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry
designed their new headquarters. He is also doing the Art Gallery here in
Toronto.....oddball design, I must say.

So try it sometime if you like a light, dry white. I am no expert on
wines.....I just know which ones I like, grin.

Cheers.......Heather
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
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Perhaps, Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva, Figgs.

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"Heather" wrote in message
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No.....I will have to see if Ron remembers.....I can picture the
durned
bottle the way it is sold in Spain, but not here. Has a netting on
it.

Cheers.....and I like whites, #1 preferably. Had one tonight and
can't
see
to type.....I am such a cheap date, grin!!

Cheers.....Heather

"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I wish I could think off hand
which one we loved over there......it was white tho.

Perhaps, Albarino?
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To end this long OT rambling among the vines, one of my contacts in the wine
business suggested your Spanish white might be a Valencia white blend, by
Palacia Del Conde, as it is marketed in the US with a plastic netting.
However, another informant is quite sure that is is/was, indeed, a Marques
de Riscal from Rueda, and is a blend of Spanish grapes. He distinctly
remembers the wire netting, even without my prompting. It has not been
imported for many years in this manner. In fact, the modern label has a
"wire netting" graphic motif in the background of the label, denoting and
suggesting the former actual netting. Marketing genius, I suspect someone
actually thinks!

Rueda whites are rather low on the quality lists today, but remain available
abroad. I still recommend an Albarino to you and Ron, to experience
something different. Try it with a New Zealand sauvignon, ... and some
good shellfish for each.

Didn't you say you don't prefer sweet? These will clean your teeth.

P.S. I forgot to mention the fine Ribera del Duero red, Condada de Haza, in
my earlier listing.
http://www.stratsplace.com/cgi-bin/search?Country=Spain&UserID=4&n=Rogov's+Tasting+No tes&offset=550&t=tastingnotes

Ciao,
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"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
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While quite a bit of Sauvignon blanc is produced in the Reuda region of
Castilla y León, even more of the white verdejo and viura are grown.
These
are crisp, aromatic wines. Marques de Riscal is one of the most highly
regarded producers. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/ingles/

Ironically, the Ribera del Duero region nearby is the source of many fine
reds, including the wineries, Abadia Retuerta and Vina Mayer, among my
favorites. Tempranillo is the primary grape, similar to cabernet, in
complexity and body. Perhaps the most famous wineries here are Vega
Sicilia
and Pesquera. These are huge, expansive wines, certain to please.

Your "wire netting on a spanish white" doesn't immediately ring my bell,
so
I will research further and get back soon.
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"Heather" wrote in message
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Hi Jack......finally remembered part of it and found it on the web.

Marques de Riscal.....but none of the bottles shown had the distinctive
netting (made of metal they said).....anyway it is a white and probably
Sauvignon.....

I see on their website that the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry
designed their new headquarters. He is also doing the Art Gallery here
in
Toronto.....oddball design, I must say.

So try it sometime if you like a light, dry white. I am no expert on
wines.....I just know which ones I like, grin.

Cheers.......Heather
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
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Perhaps, Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva, Figgs.

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"Heather" wrote in message
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No.....I will have to see if Ron remembers.....I can picture the
durned
bottle the way it is sold in Spain, but not here. Has a netting on
it.

Cheers.....and I like whites, #1 preferably. Had one tonight and
can't
see
to type.....I am such a cheap date, grin!!

Cheers.....Heather

"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in
message
...
I wish I could think off hand
which one we loved over there......it was white tho.

Perhaps, Albarino?
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