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Calling out the wine snob
From Brother Ray:
What is it about Mark Fisher? You know the guy. Drinks wine. Has this picture in the newspaper. Writes a blog. Thinks he’s big stuff.
So I suggest to him that he take the Leadbelly Boys wine tasting. I understand there are all sorts of tastings all around town, and for a tidy sum you can taste wines in at least three colors (red, white and pink). But when I mentioned this to him, he doubled over, and said: “I’m sorry, I need a minute. I think I broke a rib from laughing so hard.”
I said, “Money, I thought we were tight.” And after he stopped laughing, said, “Huh. Might not be a bad idea.”
Of course it’s not a bad idea. If he wants to bring real credibility to his wine blog — and, of course, impress his friends — he should take us wine tasting. Why? Here are some reasons:
I know wine. Growing up in the Bronx, my friends and I would often cobble together 99 cents to get some Boone’s Farm Apple Wine. (I still have a bottle of vintage 1978 I’m letting age to save for that special occasion.)
The Boys know finger food. The snobby among us call them “hor devours.” We know which wines to pair with the squeeze cheese, beef jerky and, for a special treat, White Castles. We’re willin’ to drop some serious “hors devours” knowledge on the brother.
So Belly Bloggers, becasue we got it like that, help a brother out. Check out the wine blog and tell Mr. Fisher what he’s missing.
And please tell me: what’s your favorite place to taste wine? I’ll forward the tips.
Coming Friday: If you’ve been Desperately Seeking (Sister) Susan’s stuffing recipe, you’ll find it here, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Comments
By Angela
November 17, 2005 2:13 PM | Link to this
What is a nice wine to have that is not a leadbelly, too sweet, or too dry. But nice and mellow that does not give you a bad head. ThanksBy Wine-Wench
November 17, 2005 11:02 AM | Link to this
Hee! How about some Wild Vines Blackberry Merlot? Oh, and ya know, Paul Mason wines come in a bottle that can later be used as a decanter (at least they used to, do they still?).By sistah susan
November 17, 2005 10:43 AM | Link to this
don’tyoubedissin’ my mad dog, mr. fisher. we’re gonna have to take that outside. seriously, i’m all for the wine tasting at the arrow wine in oakwood. great wines, knowledgeable staff, good company. i give it an 8 on the ‘giggle’ meter. (that’s the measure … how giggly everyone gets as the tasting goes on.) bro spike, you sly fox, you. you had me wonderin’. thought maybe the stuffing recipe didn’t pass muster. whew. btw, you got me chucklin’ today and i needed that. nicely done.By John C.
November 17, 2005 9:10 AM | Link to this
My personal favorites are Dorothly Lane Markets’ Springboro store,and Arrow Wine’s store in Centerville. But any of the several places tasting wine on Saturdays offer interesting wines and conversation.By Mark Fisher "Uncorked"
November 17, 2005 9:06 AM | Link to this
Brother Ray: Tell you what: I’ll work with a local retailer and we’ll set up a “special” tasting JUST for the Leadbelly Boys. Since you’re already famiilar with the Apple Annie, we’ll start with the other flagship “Premier Cru” wine of Boone’s Farm, the single-vineyard Strawberry Hill. We’ll move from there into Mateus Rose, then into the serious reds, starting with a dense, lush Lambrusco. Then we’ll top off the day with a side-by-side “blind” tasting of Thunderbird and Mad Dog 20-20. And don’t forget to hold your pinky finger in the air as you’re swirling and sniffing and sipping. Anybody else have any suggestions for our Leadbelly Boys wine-tasting menu? “Uncorked” Wine Snob (who has actually tried all of the wines mentioned in this post) Mark Fisher