tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post5183033590052913638..comments2024-02-28T21:09:17.490-08:00Comments on Samantha Sans Dosage: Not The Same. PeriodSamantha Duganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-24017276224160314952012-09-09T14:05:18.817-07:002012-09-09T14:05:18.817-07:00Along the lines of this post, you will be interest...Along the lines of this post, you will be interested to know that the venerable Food & Wine magazine has a blurb in the current issue about a new Cognac from Camus that comes from a "tiny French island", according to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-5777442653831982912012-09-06T09:08:44.593-07:002012-09-06T09:08:44.593-07:00Sara,
I know right?! As soon as I heard that I fla...Sara,<br />I know right?! As soon as I heard that I flashed on hat her pantry must look like, bunch of dry egg noodles and lots of Cream O Soups.<br /><br />Charlie,<br />Hi, boy have I missed seeing you here! The ham analogy was a direct quote I overheard at a wedding, just seemed to work here if maybe a bit extreme. <br /><br />As Ron pointed out I am fighting a battle that I'm not too likely to win but, well I just feel like I would not be doing my job, as a specialist, if I just went along with it. I'm not going to demand that people say sparkling wine, I will however correct them, gently and most times I find that people simply didn't know. The ones that try and make me feel as if I'm a snob or just letting fact get in the way of their calling it what they want, well they get under my skin and inspired this post. Thanks for chiming in sweetheart. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-10399281410704179632012-09-06T06:14:53.372-07:002012-09-06T06:14:53.372-07:00Sam--Love the ham and prosciutto analogy, but, lov...Sam--Love the ham and prosciutto analogy, but, love, Oscar Mayer ham?<br /><br />No wonder, Mr. P. piped up about his Almaden Mountain Chablis.<br /><br />I have to say, however, that I am less exorcised by the use of the term "Champagne" than I was by the use of Burgundy and Chablis for the wines that float Mr. P's boat. At least, the misuse of Champagne applies to a category that is in some ways beholden to Champagne. The usage is wrong, but it is at least not wholly without arguable value.<br /><br />Now, as to being a "parts of the pig" snob, I will admit that I have been know to add a couple of slices of proscioutto to my ham sandwiches from time to time.Charlie Olkenhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-14889476857772116662012-09-05T23:57:57.355-07:002012-09-05T23:57:57.355-07:00I love how you kept calling him Eric to make your ...I love how you kept calling him Eric to make your point, how very clever or you Sam :)<br />And how could someone just slap some Oscar Meyer in a recipe that calls for Prosciutto? They are two totally different things, with completely different flavors and textures. I weep for whomever has to eat that person's cooking. Sara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-2118889206991086022012-09-05T23:20:04.224-07:002012-09-05T23:20:04.224-07:00creamant! of course! that's a great suggesti...creamant! of course! that's a great suggestion. i'll keep that in mind next time i'm looking for bubbles.<br /><br />the cooks tasted like a mountain dew, only sweeter. my girlfriend now buys cava if she's spending $5 on a bottle of bubbles - at least when i'm around.gabehttp://illahevineyards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-38038998249151416272012-09-05T21:15:11.264-07:002012-09-05T21:15:11.264-07:00Meant to ask Gabe, how was that Cook's? Just a...Meant to ask Gabe, how was that Cook's? Just as I will every once in awhile hit up places like TGI Friday's to see if it...as suspected, I often sample bottles of things like Korbel or Chandon just to see if they are as I remember. Sadly, they always are. Cremant me amigo! Prosecco and Cava, yes, but don't forget Cremant, some truly lovely wines coming out of Burgundy, Alsace and Loire too. Poured a Parigot Cremant de Bourgone Rose this weekend, what a wonderful balance of texture, red fruit and elegance that wine was. Turns out, I wasn't the only one ga-ga for it, sold out! If you can find that, get you some. And Gabe, thanks for fighting the fight with me, "bubbles" or "bubbly" is perfect. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-70292136272824034952012-09-05T21:03:45.902-07:002012-09-05T21:03:45.902-07:00i think "sparkling wine" isn't a sex...i think "sparkling wine" isn't a sexy enough name. i always call it "bubbles" or "bubbly". <br />i also try to teach people about the joys of cava or prosecco, because i can't even smell a bottle of korbel without getting a headache.<br />gabehttp://illahevineyards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-91082964735468002912012-09-05T19:30:17.696-07:002012-09-05T19:30:17.696-07:00Gabe,
Welcome back kid. I just can't figure ou...Gabe,<br />Welcome back kid. I just can't figure out why it's so damn hard. I think we ought to blame those damn "Bottomless Champagne" brunches...or Korbel. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-1057879397547832362012-09-05T19:03:24.965-07:002012-09-05T19:03:24.965-07:00my girlfriend and I still laugh about the time, af...my girlfriend and I still laugh about the time, after we had dating for about six months, she invited me to a party where everyone was bringing a bottle of champagne. i was incredibly excited, until we stopped at the grocery store to pick up a $5 bottle of cook's. not only did i complain about it all night long, i think i spent a couple weeks assuring her that cook's is not even close to champagne. since then, she has been sure to use the phrase, "sparkling wine". gabehttp://illahevineyards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-14931514717231727372012-09-05T16:31:13.075-07:002012-09-05T16:31:13.075-07:00Ron My Love,
Oh trust me love, I know I won't ...Ron My Love,<br />Oh trust me love, I know I won't ever win the battle but there isn't a chance in hell I'm going to condone or worse, use the wrong name for a wine. It isn't just that it is wrong to steal place names, Champagne isn't a style of wine and when you say it wrong, well it is just stupid. Really is kind of my job to educate people about sparkling wines...so I shan't back down. I will however be one of the first in line for the Boo Pecoche dumping party!! What a glorious day that will be, hey...wanna be my date? I love you too!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-76989091283850558582012-09-05T10:53:50.487-07:002012-09-05T10:53:50.487-07:00Is there anything worse than a pig parts snob? It&...Is there anything worse than a pig parts snob? It's why I never attend the Swine Bloggers Conference. You know, "Swine Blogs are the attention-snorting of lonely porkers." <br /><br />You're fighting the good fight over the use of "Champagne," My Love. But the fight will never end. Not until the last bottle of Boo Pecoche is poured down the drain.<br /><br />I love you so!<br /><br />Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-9759175485174953922012-09-05T07:36:30.528-07:002012-09-05T07:36:30.528-07:00webb,
I've always tried to help people underst...webb,<br />I've always tried to help people understand by using an example outside the wine frame, which I know can be intimidating for some. Thankfully the name thing worked with that one guy. Will or did he go back to calling all sparkling wines Champagne, probably but it something he will likely remember...all I can ask for at times.<br /><br />Oh and I don't think I would call you cheap dear lady, I would say you are lucky!<br /><br />Thomas,<br />Yer killing me....Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-68907718173695929172012-09-05T06:26:43.200-07:002012-09-05T06:26:43.200-07:00Have always loved that Almaden Mountain Chablis--u...Have always loved that Almaden Mountain Chablis--until I tasted Gallo Hearty Burgundy!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-55728517769350409442012-09-05T05:30:43.195-07:002012-09-05T05:30:43.195-07:00I love it when you can make your point in a way th...I love it when you can make your point in a way the a**h***s get - Tom and Eric. You're not just a pretty face!<br /><br />Oh, and I love just about any wine that sparkles. I am so cheap!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.com