Wine and Beer Enthusiasts

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My local off licence received a delivery of beer, thus, I took the opportunity to stock up on a selection of beer (Hefe, Helles, Tradition Bayerisch Dunkel, and the superb Korbinian), from the wonderful Weihenstephaner brewery.

 

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Of course!
Isn’t there a licensed one?

 

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I’m at a Halloween party in my favourite pub, having a couple of interesting Sours.

 

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Of course!
Isn’t there a licensed one?

A "licensed premises" is a pub, whereas what we refer to as an "off-licence" is simply a supermarket, or store, that can sell alcohol.

My local store (on my advice) now stocks Trappist beers, as well as Weihenstephaner beers; naturally, they also stock the really best selling stuff, which is not much to my taste.

And, today, as it was on a rare special offer, I also treated myself to two bottles of Chablis, a white wine from Burgundy, that I am rather partial to.

 

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A "licensed premises" is a pub, whereas what we refer to as an "off-licence" is simply a supermarket, or store, that can sell alcohol.

Ah, learned another thing about a strange culture today. Thank you.

I also treated myself to two bottles of Chablis, a white wine from Burgundy

I think I will never truly enjoy white wine. I’m too spoiled by rich cask flavours.

 

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Ah, learned another thing about a strange culture today. Thank you.

My pleasure.

I think I will never truly enjoy white wine.

Try a good Chablis - it is an elegant French white wine, made from the Chardonnay grape; superb with fish and white meat.

I’m too spoiled by rich cask flavours.

Ah.

Yes, I used to be like that.

 

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Yes, I used to be like that.

How old does one need to be to enjoy white wine? I mean, it’s quite acceptable for sitting on someone’s porch in Summer, but I’ve yet to find the deep flavours I like with a good Merlot and/or Tempranillo.

 

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How old does one need to be to enjoy white wine? I mean, it’s quite acceptable for sitting on someone’s porch in Summer, but I’ve yet to find the deep flavours I like with a good Merlot and/or Tempranillo.

There are good white wines, (some very good ones, and some outstanding white wines), but, unfortunately, with white wine, I have noticed that there are few good ones at bargain basement prices.

Unlike red wines, where some of the good stuff is quite reasonably priced, in my experience, one has to pay a bit more in order to be able to buy a good white wine.

 

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Unlike red wines, where some of the good stuff is quite reasonably priced

The most expensive bottle of red wine I’ve had so far was an exceptional Côte-Rôtie, €50 for the last bottle. It was dusty. Old wood. Libraries. Still not sure if it was really worth the price…

 

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The most expensive bottle of red wine I’ve had so far was an exceptional Côte-Rôtie, €50 for the last bottle. It was dusty. Old wood. Libraries. Still not sure if it was really worth the price…

Try an Amarone; rich, luscious, almost gloriously sinful in its smooth - and velvety - decadence.

 

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I’ve had a few lovely whiskies from Amarone casks already. I might indeed try one some day.

 

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I’ve had a few lovely whiskies from Amarone casks already. I might indeed try one some day.

If you like rich, robust, smooth Italian red wines, you should like an Amarone.

More to the point, if you like Ripasso, or Brunello di Montalcino, you should like Amarone.

 

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Montalcino is pretty nice indeed. Next time I’ll visit the local wine shop, I’ll try to remember it.

 

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Montalcino is pretty nice indeed. Next time I’ll visit the local wine shop, I’ll try to remember it.

Re Montalcino, I'd argue for "very nice", "exceedingly nice", or "exceptionally nice", rather than simply "pretty nice indeed."

 

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I’m always looking for even better experiences, so I’m rather cautious about using superlatives. 🙂

 

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I’m always looking for even better experiences, so I’m rather cautious about using superlatives. 🙂

I have no problem using superlatives, but - as is inevitable during the journey of life - what I choose to describe with - dignify to describe as - a superlative (inevitably) will change over time.

Enjoying a Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier.

 

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I’m starting the evening with a Füchschen Alt, I was told it was a great Alt. I think it’s not - lovely roasted flavours with a touch of blackberries, but it’s so sadly bland… 🙁

 

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I’m starting the evening with a Füchschen Alt, I was told it was a great Alt. I think it’s not - lovely roasted flavours with a touch of blackberries, but it’s so sadly bland… 🙁

It is always a pity when something so highly recommended turns out to be such a disappointment.

 

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Sure is. But I never liked Alt much anyway, too much coffeeness for a beer (I do like coffee, but I prefer them separated), so not much of value is lost here. I was just curious if this one could be the first I really like. It was not.

 

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Last night, I enjoyed a Tradition Bayerisch Dunkel, from Weihenstephaner.

 

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Enjoyed a Helles from Weihenstephaner.

 

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Enjoyed a few glasses of Chablis (a white wine from Burgundy) last night.

 

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Enjoying a Weihenstephaner Kristallweizen. Quite nice, probably my favourite Kristallweizen so far.

 

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Enjoying a Weihenstephaner Kristallweizen. Quite nice, probably my favourite Kristallweizen so far.

That is an excellent beer, and one that I am rather partial to.

 

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My local store acquired (having been out of them for quite some time) a crate of Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel; I immediately bought twelve, but they have yet to make an appearance at my house.