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  1. 12-25-2010, 11:50 AM #1
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    Ah, the Roast Beast is being readied...

    I just set out a 6 1/2 pound Angus standing rib roast that will serve as tonight's roast beast. I always let a roast (or steaks, for that matter) warm up before cooking.

    I have decanted the Pozzi Merlot so that it might breathe a good bit, and I am now relaxing prior to working the auld majick for the table. Fresh asparagus (one of the wonders of the aviation age), roasted with EVOO and Parmesan cheese, mashed potatoes and a scratch gravy from the roasting pan make up the main course, Asian pear and Gorgonzola, a fresh salad and an apple pie (with optional vanilla ice cream) round out the menu for today.

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    I'm not drinking any fcuking Merlot!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kc7jty View Post
    I'm not drinking any fcuking Merlot!
    You need to broaden your horizons.
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    Quote Originally Posted by W3MIV View Post
    I just set out a 6 1/2 pound Angus standing rib roast that will serve as tonight's roast beast. I always let a roast (or steaks, for that matter) warm up before cooking.

    I have decanted the Pozzi Merlot so that it might breathe a good bit, and I am now relaxing prior to working the auld majick for the table. Fresh asparagus (one of the wonders of the aviation age), roasted with EVOO and Parmesan cheese, mashed potatoes and a scratch gravy from the roasting pan make up the main course, Asian pear and Gorgonzola, a fresh salad and an apple pie (with optional vanilla ice cream) round out the menu for today.
    I'm with you, except for the asparagus and the Merlot. I like my wine cold and not red.
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    Quote Originally Posted by W3MIV View Post
    You need to broaden your horizons.
    I already have. No Merlot, especially from Italy. A full bodied Shiraz would blow that chit off the chart.
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    Some Merlot varieties are very good, but I prefer a dry Burgundy or Beaujolais. But that's moot today.

    This evening I've got Alaskan King Crab, Salmon, and Tiger Prawns on the menu. YummY!

    I'm actually on call, and working from home (double time pay) and won't be drinking anything but licorice tea with a bit of peppermint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kc7jty View Post
    I already have. No Merlot, especially from Italy. A full bodied Shiraz would blow that chit off the chart.
    I must disagree. The merlot is a fine, black grape and this Pozzi is a good match for a rare beef roast. It will stand up against most Syrahs I have tasted, and I currently have a few laid down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kc7jty View Post
    I'm not drinking any fcuking Merlot!
    I recognize the quote but the character was specifically referring to California merlot, which kinda sucks. It's as if they blended it to be the least-offensive wine possible. Imported merlot, on the other hand, can be quite good.
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WØTKX View Post
    and won't be drinking anything but licorice tea with a bit of peppermint.
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