tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17194754360386448.post3642075967096183841..comments2023-10-20T01:05:46.002-07:00Comments on New Boat: Cypress Moon! (Barco Sin Vela): Monday reportsBarco Sin Vela IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621907771132379553noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17194754360386448.post-53945440404858154332009-05-12T08:30:00.000-07:002009-05-12T08:30:00.000-07:00Well, Ann stole my thunder about tank-draining. E...Well, Ann stole my thunder about tank-draining. Except for the time my hose-clamp came undone while draining the black water tank. You REALLY don't want to experience that, believe me. I check that damned clamp each and every time I drain my tanks now.<br /><br />I wanna add my thanks on the cheese/port thing, too. Useful info, that!Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17194754360386448.post-85337625679365768262009-05-12T07:52:00.000-07:002009-05-12T07:52:00.000-07:00Thank you!!
I'm comfortable with Reds and Whites...Thank you!! <br /><br />I'm comfortable with Reds and Whites and what I like with dinner but have not tried the Port-cheese-chocolate desert thing and had no idea where to start.<br /><br />I've never been a huge champagne fan, but I have enjoyed one of the Piper's - I think the Heidsieck rings a bell - guess I will need to those you mentioned :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time with the above!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925164639039478342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17194754360386448.post-15948051921243209522009-05-11T17:21:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:21:00.000-07:00Ok, Ann;
The foods consumed were Filet Mignon, and...Ok, Ann;<br />The foods consumed were Filet Mignon, and two New York Strips, all cooked medium rare. The wine pairing was an inexpensive Chateau Ste Michel Cabernet (31 bucks in the restaurant, prolly 11 bucks at your local liquor store). Dessert was brie, smoked cheddar and a blue chevre (goat cheese) with mozzarella de bufalo, served with a Aged 10 Years bottle of Grahams Tawny Port.<br /><br />I had not really given the kitchen a good heads up on the cheese platter, which was ok, since it was comped. A recommended Port and cheese dessert would be a nice runny brie, a Stilton and maybe some dark chocolate pieces. Any quality port (From Portugal!) will be nice, but a Tawny has nice light flavors that really go well with the above. Ruby Ports are more spicy and robust.<br /><br />By the way, a bottle of Sandeman Ruby or Tawny are readily available for about 11 bucks a bottle. Be careful on Port, it is a fortified wine which means it is 20% vice the normal 12%. A bottle shared by two can mean a quality hangover. Better to share with three or four.<br /><br />As for Champagne's, only those bubbly's that come from the Champagne region of France can call themselves "Champagne". Mumm's is my favorite because it is priced about 35 bucks. Piper Heidsieck is another great reasonably priced champagne. But for every day use, I recommend "Piper Sonoma". All the taste and a price of about 11 bucks. Sweet desserts go with champagne, also some cheeses.<br /><br />I prefer reds to go with red meat, although you can pair any wine with any food. Whites go with anything. <br /><br />As many will say, "Your Mileage May Vary!"<br /><br />All wines go with good friends.Barco Sin Vela IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621907771132379553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17194754360386448.post-35671724981624482072009-05-11T14:53:00.000-07:002009-05-11T14:53:00.000-07:00Have to agree about A/C!
My greatest "fear" about...Have to agree about A/C!<br /><br />My greatest "fear" about rving had to do with holding tanks...turned out to be not all that bad, but then I don't have to drain "up"... <br /><br />I have a request...Would you consider a more detailed account of drink consumed and possibly food pairing? Am asking as I know little of port or champagne and am interested in trying a bit more of both - more the port and cheese than the champagne, but do not want to limit myself...Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925164639039478342noreply@blogger.com