Anileve Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Yes Eve! Take a deep breath. This one is from The Saveur! "Take grogonzola or some other pugent, salty, earthy blue. Take bitter honey, sweet but sharp, preferably from chestnut or arbutus blossoms. Drizzle latter over former! Honey on blue cheese. Dessert for grown-ups!" This is what I call gastronomic perversion! I think vava had a similar suggestion. By the way, I was wondering, are there differences between different types of gorgonzola cheese? I think Roquefort is a type of gorgonzola, and blue cheese, I don't have enough experience with many gorgonzolas so I don't know if their flavors vary. "Gastronomic perversion" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 I suspect that there are various types of blue cheeses and that their primary differences result from the provenence. Gorgonzola is Italian, different regions in Italy will make their cheeses with slight variations of technique. Add to that external variations, such as climate, humidity etc. the resulting cheese is quite different. Roquefort is French, Stilton is English, and then there are Danish varieties, German and so forth.... This is all conjecture - but it seems reasonable to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I'm hooked to this new place near my house called sushi-ko, they have the most amasing TORO from boston, expancive but well worth it, tonight i took family out and covered a bill over $170, next thing i know the owner was making for us a chilean sea bass spicy (on the house) oh maaann was really great, Azat we should go here bud, its right on tampa and rinaldy....plus I got all sushi man drunk with sake and beer I promised my son if he wins todays hokey game at school i would take him to a nice restorant he scored 3 gools against Arshak Tigranian school. Juto I got a nice shiraz in my celer just for you when you come to LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted December 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Ed, I have been there many times. it was one of the few sushi joints by work I use to go to lunch to. Now that I am in Simi Valley its hard to go there for lunch. But any day for dinner would work as it is on my way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Looks like your boy wants a good dinner Ed - are you sure you're feeding him enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Doctor said 1 glass a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Mos...so THAT's what you look like AZAT,sushi and champagne,jeeeeeeez man...adopt me and get it over with already! ED,you can adopt me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 yah, sure, but you got to walk my dog every evening and keep her quite at night so I can get REST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ed, I have been there many times. it was one of the few sushi joints by work I use to go to lunch to. Now that I am in Simi Valley its hard to go there for lunch. But any day for dinner would work as it is on my way home. Azat before it was called california Sushi, they changed owners, now its a classy place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) Azat before it was called california Sushi, they changed owners, now its a classy place Well..well...well.. I do expect when I come to L.A. you guys take me to that Sushi place. If I ever get there in this lifetime. Edited December 23, 2005 by Anahid Takouhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymouse Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Calm and mellow Me and my Bordeaux Are dancing the evening mambo Gazing outside my window To a star that could be Pluto maybe not, despite its glow It submits to the moons halo All this, as I sip on my Bordeaux Quoting verses by Plato Because I can and I'm a weirdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 the past couple of months I have started to enjoy French wine more and more and one that I think is a great bargain is Guigal - Chateauneuf du Pape http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/338.jpg this is an outstanding wine. Very smooth and lovely perfume. not bad for a 30-35 dollar bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Azat jan hyur entunumes? I lean more and more to Chilian wine, spisy and full body, trader joes has a nice selection of them ( under 10$) but if they were from cali or france price would of been much higher. we almost taistes all New Zealan Savingion Blanc wines, let me tell it must be the geographical location, it's so sensual, wife just finished a tataki Tuna (thanks to Rubo when he was here he made it and we mastered a resapie) sesami oil, verios vagies soy souce white wine and Tuna Tataki . you got to try this Edited February 26, 2006 by Edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 the past couple of months I have started to enjoy French wine more and more and one that I think is a great bargain is Guigal - Chateauneuf du Pape http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/338.jpg this is an outstanding wine. Very smooth and lovely perfume. not bad for a 30-35 dollar bottle. That's one of my favourite regions for French wine - the Rhone valley in general makes some outstanding wine. Price (here in Canada) is an issue, so I don't often buy Chateauneuf du Pape. But if you liked it, you may also try wines from neighbouring Lirac or Rasteau (the latter being quite inexpensive, but is often robust & flavourful) although I prefer some of the Northern Rhone wines - some which can be had for a decent bargain considering their quality. Gigondas, Vacqueyras, St-Joseph and Hérmitage are all very interesting appelations, the last two being more prestigious - just a caveat though, I love most of the wines in these regions, especially those incorporating the varietal Syrah, but you may fine many wines with a large percentage of Grenache - which I find quite ordinary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Azat jan hyur entunumes? I lean more and more to Chilian wine, spisy and full body, trader joes has a nice selection of them ( under 10$) but if they were from cali or france price would of been much higher. we almost taistes all New Zealan Savingion Blanc wines, let me tell it must be the geographical location, it's so sensual, wife just finished a tataki Tuna (thanks to Rubo when he was here he made it and we mastered a resapie) sesami oil, verios vagies soy souce white wine and Tuna Tataki . you got to try this Nayats um Edward jan, qez, any day of the week buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 That's one of my favourite regions for French wine - the Rhone valley in general makes some outstanding wine. Price (here in Canada) is an issue, so I don't often buy Chateauneuf du Pape. But if you liked it, you may also try wines from neighbouring Lirac or Rasteau (the latter being quite inexpensive, but is often robust & flavourful) although I prefer some of the Northern Rhone wines - some which can be had for a decent bargain considering their quality. Gigondas, Vacqueyras, St-Joseph and Hérmitage are all very interesting appelations, the last two being more prestigious - just a caveat though, I love most of the wines in these regions, especially those incorporating the varietal Syrah, but you may fine many wines with a large percentage of Grenache - which I find quite ordinary. Vava jan ari wine bar batsenk miasin estegh. You and be the wide director and I can be the bust boy or something. thank you bud. I will give them a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 My latest discovery directly from my dinning! VANA LITCH Very Dry, made of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Saparevi Grape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'areh Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 My latest discovery directly from my dinning! VANA LITCH Very Dry, made of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Saparevi Grape! Gamavor, the label is missing a lot of info, since we know it does not come from Van it would be imortant to say where it actually comes from. It does not even have a minimum requirement of labeling it as Red Wine on the front of the label??? The label doesn't look professional is this an amateur wine maker or is this producer in Armenia? I have had Areni in the past and not too impressed, how does this compare with Areni? I love the idea of the label though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Nope! Nothing is missing. The information is on the back of the bottle. Areni sucks. Sorry. Of all Armenian wines I tried only Vana Litch and Toushpa are drinkable. The rest are OK but sweet. On the back label it says Product of Armenia distributed by LAC, Glendale CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanetsi Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Nope! Nothing is missing. The information is on the back of the bottle. Areni sucks. Sorry. Of all Armenian wines I tried only Vana Litch and Toushpa are drinkable. The rest are OK but sweet. On the back label it says Product of Armenia distributed by LAC, Glendale CA. Vana Litch and Toushpa are the best ones... does anyone else get this connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanetsi Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/dodi453/Tushpa.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) I bought this Shiraz wine it's called Ravenswood from South of Australia. Can anyone tell me if they ever had it, they tasted it and if it's good? I didn't open the bottle yet and I'm wondering about the strength of the wine and if it's for a table wine or not. We have a few conoisseurs in here; namely Azat and Ed? Edited March 6, 2006 by Anahid Takouhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Anahid, I have had Ravenswood Shiraz a few time. It is a great wine for the price(7-9 dollar range in California). a similar wine from CA would cost you in the neighborhood of 20-25. Make sure to open the bottle 30 minutes to an hour in advance to let it breath. In general if you have a decanter your wine will taste MUCH better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Anahid, I have had Ravenswood Shiraz a few time. It is a great wine for the price(7-9 dollar range in California). a similar wine from CA would cost you in the neighborhood of 20-25. Make sure to open the bottle 30 minutes to an hour in advance to let it breath. In general if you have a decanter your wine will taste MUCH better Azat is that true for all wines? It'll taste better if I put it in a decanter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Maral jan in general all reds taste MUCH better if you decant it. Whites do to but not a big a difference as reds. When you decant wine you allow the wine to mix with air. Plus decanters have a much larger space at the top of the wine level to allow it to breath much better. The difference is really significant. The second thing that makes a big difference is the wine glass. a good Spiegelau or Riedel glasses for the proper wine will put the wine in the proper place on your tongue to be tasted properly. You may also pour the wine from a bit higher distance than most to to allow it to breath a bit and pour is slower than usual. Proper temperature for reds and whites is very important. But most important is the company. So just invite me over and I will do the rest including bringing the wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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