tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post6648600521411324929..comments2024-02-28T21:09:17.490-08:00Comments on Samantha Sans Dosage: Too Sensitive Or Not Sensitive Enough?Samantha Duganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-46661409525533216762011-11-10T09:52:45.275-08:002011-11-10T09:52:45.275-08:00Pizza Daddy,
I'm no super taster I assure you....Pizza Daddy,<br />I'm no super taster I assure you. I know that sounds like a good thing to a lot of folks but that would be a disaster to anyone in our field. Don't super tasters have problems with things like pickles and vinegar? Well if true I know I'm not in that camp as I adore all of that stuff. <br /><br />I don't see how certain sensitivities couldn't affect wine tastings though Charlie. How, when talking about taste buds, could food, as in their sweetness or spice level be any different than the way we taste wine? Kinda like the way some people oh and ah when a plate of something comes out and it is covered in chunks of garlic...to me, mucked the whole thing up and everything now tastes like nothing but. My palate reacts the same way to lots of sweet fruit or aggressive oak. Dunno..<br /><br />Oh and if you come near my perfect pizza with those chili flakes I will be forced to punish you!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-33270063273426749782011-11-10T01:12:51.494-08:002011-11-10T01:12:51.494-08:00Dear Ms. Samantha--
You are precious few minutes ...Dear Ms. Samantha--<br /><br />You are precious few minutes away from being branded as a super-taster, one of those people with thousands more taste buds than us mere mortals.<br /><br />The super-tasters find great delight in foods that the rest of us find too bland--like Burrata (love the texture--still looking for the flavor) or poached chicken.<br /><br />I'm not sure, however, if the taste buds thing has anything to do with prefering Chablis to CA Chardonnay or to the reasons why some people do not like Zinfandel.<br /><br />Juat be sure to bring the hot pepper flakes when next time you and I sit down to pizza.East Coast Pizza Daddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-14667591015037736302011-11-09T10:11:01.527-08:002011-11-09T10:11:01.527-08:00TWG,
No he doesn't. I think that the pizza and...TWG,<br />No he doesn't. I think that the pizza and its subtle flavors just tasted dull to him. I thought it was brilliant, he needed more. Kind of explains the difference in our palates, (he is the new world buyer but loves all wines) with wine as well. I respect the hell out of him and his palate but what he finds in balance or traditional or not sweet I don't. Just found the whole thing really interesting.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-26405104253560469142011-11-09T10:06:53.142-08:002011-11-09T10:06:53.142-08:00Does your coworker always put hot condiments on hi...Does your coworker always put hot condiments on his pizza? If so that would partly explain your differences.TWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592548268341500443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-88204380891851554602011-11-08T18:45:19.686-08:002011-11-08T18:45:19.686-08:00Lisa,
Howz it girlie?! Yeah I wanted to smack him ...Lisa,<br />Howz it girlie?! Yeah I wanted to smack him too but the more I thought about it, the more I had to assume that it wasn't a perfect pizza for him. He needed more.....something to make it taste good and it really did flip the fucking switch for me when thinking about what wines get people off and for what reason. Enjoyed your pictures from the road!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-43223183199391369452011-11-08T18:08:47.333-08:002011-11-08T18:08:47.333-08:00Great post, Sam. Really great.
I still can't ...Great post, Sam. Really great.<br /><br />I still can't get over that pizza thing, either. I wanted to slap him when I heard what he did. Chili oil? On that perfect pizza? Sigh...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370722124158221224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-7029711393460676332011-11-08T17:51:43.008-08:002011-11-08T17:51:43.008-08:00"Wrote" sheesh, my typing suckith too."Wrote" sheesh, my typing suckith too.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-29086953495556589632011-11-08T17:49:34.333-08:002011-11-08T17:49:34.333-08:00Jess,
Awesome! I had you in ink just to hold your ...Jess,<br />Awesome! I had you in ink just to hold your spot but thrilled to hear you will catching that flight and heading out for a night of grower Champagne!!! Well that and late night chats on my couch, with some pizza and such. So excited. <br /><br />Thomas,<br />Okay, well I feel much better now. I knew I was half smashed when I write this but, but 05 seemed a tad harsh. Thanks for clearing that up and soothing my ego!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-68594241388034521232011-11-08T14:14:33.594-08:002011-11-08T14:14:33.594-08:00Sam,
My typing sucks: that was supposed to be 95 ...Sam,<br /><br />My typing sucks: that was supposed to be 95 not 05. Screwed up my joke.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-55831681357043904502011-11-08T13:33:09.516-08:002011-11-08T13:33:09.516-08:00Well, I guess I will get to evaluate my sensitivit...Well, I guess I will get to evaluate my sensitivity with hopefully both Michael's pizza and some champagne (kisses could be good too) next wednesday night - I'll bring the za.<br /><br />I said pencil me in - airline tix have been purchased so put it in ink!<br /><br />Good post - I'm probably overbearing when it comes to people not tasting what I taste, but I try to not be "that girl". Maybe I need to be punished with kisses!Romeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273756990743120098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-88956159125974940242011-11-08T12:11:24.836-08:002011-11-08T12:11:24.836-08:00webb,
Exactly! That and find a wine shop where the...webb,<br />Exactly! That and find a wine shop where the people are going to help you discover what it is you love and keep you in wines that will continue to thrill you.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-3366403379980618472011-11-08T10:14:07.669-08:002011-11-08T10:14:07.669-08:00Actually, this was helpful. I am still not sure w...Actually, this was helpful. I am still not sure what I like in a wine, and get frustrated when I don't taste what someone describes. Let's see. Now I know that taste buds are different - right? Means more research, i.e., tasting. I can do that.<br /><br />And nix the chili oil - permanently!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-15589163077269532332011-11-08T09:26:42.670-08:002011-11-08T09:26:42.670-08:00Wayne,
I did love those Sauvignons but there was n...Wayne,<br />I did love those Sauvignons but there was no wood tannin there. This was not about oaky wines, as in the flavor of oak, (which I can take in certain settings....but not like those ones, can't remember the guy's name now. Big guy, overalls and hands rough and the size of boat oars. Those wines I found horrifically over-oaked)but I do hate it when the oak dominates the finish leaving me with nothing but coconut, vanilla and bitter, Blech. And you are right, it does depend but I've been in arguments with people that tell me thst I can't possibly be getting sweetness on something because it only has "whatever" residual sugar. Fucking tastes sweet to me and that could be because I am too sensitive to sweetness....or they aren't sensitive enough. Or, maybe it is sweetness from high alcohol, that will get everyone all fired up!<br /><br />Alfonso, <br />Agreed. What the hell is with everyone slopping shit all over something that dominates and, for some of us, ruins the flavor? Too much garlic, fucking blue cheese, (which I adore...in some places) or as you mentioned truffle oil. These things, if not used deftly, can take something lovely and destroy it.<br /><br />John,<br />Miss you puddin'. I don't use scores, not that there is anything wrong with them but...I would give that pizza an "Oh my fucking gawd".<br /><br />Thomas,<br />An 05?! Jesus, I suck. I can live with that but that pie, I will fight you until you get your ass out here and try it. Brilliant, period. It is a brilliant piece of food. <br /><br />Chris,<br />Only way your going to have a truly passionate relationship with wine. Guess it's not unlike sex in that way. Say what it is you want and divine pleasures await you.<br /><br />Ron My Love,<br />Oh I know, you like the bickering and you are probably correct...on this, I am most likely too sensitive but it does get those tiny hairs on the base of my neck standing erect and vibrating when people start telling me, or anyone for that matter, what they are or are not tasting or able to taste. Drives me batshit and frankly, pisses me off. You and Wayne make my point perfectly, it does depend and the sooner people get that the sooner we can all stop acting like we know more than someone else. There is a certain grating human that thinks he has it all figured out. As if his scientific background gives him an edge or in someway makes him better at this shit and the truth is, wine is not science, just as love or passion are not....what gets you off is often way different than what does it for me or the person sitting next to you at the tasting bar. That is the only fact when it comes to this crap.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-28704713273475177182011-11-08T09:00:42.875-08:002011-11-08T09:00:42.875-08:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
But rhetoric and bickering ...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />But rhetoric and bickering is where all the fun lies. Why have a comments section otherwise? Perhaps you're too sensitive to rhetoric and bickering. I like putting chili oil on STEVE! And it's fun to toss a little extra salsa on Puff Daddy. <br /><br />I have a lousy palate. But it's an educated palate. Some folks don't know much about wine, but have very astute palates. That's so much of the fun about wine. I don't care that people have an opinion about wine, about how it tastes or smells or whether it's sweet or not, but I often care if that opinion is based on knowledge and experience, or just based on "cuz I said so."<br /><br />And Wayne has hit on a good point. I always say, the answer to every question about wine and winemaking starts with, "It depends." As do questions about bladder control.<br /><br />I love you!Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-76142560917148863242011-11-08T07:35:26.976-08:002011-11-08T07:35:26.976-08:00Good post and advice, Sam. "Find what speaks...Good post and advice, Sam. "Find what speaks to you."chrishttp://sagehillpublishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-55840447983314072122011-11-08T07:21:46.227-08:002011-11-08T07:21:46.227-08:00I'm a 05 on this post, but I'm usually a 5...I'm a 05 on this post, but I'm usually a 50 on Left Coast pizza ;)Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-88712812620515021492011-11-08T07:14:06.083-08:002011-11-08T07:14:06.083-08:00Oh my dear Sam - you just don't get it, do you...Oh my dear Sam - you just don't get it, do you? It's not about who's right, or wrong, too sensitive, or not sensitive enough. <br /><br />It's about how many points you give that pizza! And about how many people you can get to buy that pizza because you gave it that many points. Is it investment-grade pizza? Because we only want the very best. This is Amurrica gol-darnit!John M. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343670865804216103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-16582483400869434442011-11-08T04:26:04.916-08:002011-11-08T04:26:04.916-08:00at least it wasn't truffle oil. but that's...at least it wasn't truffle oil. but that's a whole 'nother sotryAlfonso Cevolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983431475848714789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-39441936327084838692011-11-08T03:33:22.454-08:002011-11-08T03:33:22.454-08:00Yet another mystery regarding taste: Here you say ...Yet another mystery regarding taste: Here you say you hate wood tannin yet you loved those oaky Sauvignons that I found horribly over-oaked.<br /><br />There is no right answer besides "Everything depends".Wayne Younghttp://blog.bastianich.comnoreply@blogger.com