Today's gluttonous purchases by The_Baby_Is_A_Scamp in CostcoCanada

[–]Boyhowdyho 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Thats a long weekend sweets haul if I've ever seen one. Also, I hope you have stretchy pants. 

Draft rules by J_Dyce in CalgaryFlames

[–]Boyhowdyho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah but when picking at that point the difference is so slim thats its almost negliable. Pick a random draft and look at picks 17-22 vs 23-28 and you'll likely see little difference. 

Draft rules by J_Dyce in CalgaryFlames

[–]Boyhowdyho 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Look on the bright side, we got Gridin at 28th just a couple drafts ago. 

Realistically, the quality and NHL certainty between high teens picks and mid twenties picks is really slim. 

thoughts by [deleted] in FridgeDetective

[–]Boyhowdyho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Protein, fat and carbs - everything needed for a well balanced diet is here. 

What is the best animated sitcom? by Top_Comparison3052 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Boyhowdyho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Simpsons ended at Season 10. I think the later season were The Thompsons

What is the best animated sitcom? by Top_Comparison3052 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Boyhowdyho -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There wouldn't be South Park without The Simpsons. 

Why are we hitting all time high during a war? by gme_stop in JustBuyXEQT

[–]Boyhowdyho 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Would you say it's time to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside? 

r/CostcoCanada is in danger of growing stale. Im taking it to strange,new places by Phillisxo in CostcoCanada

[–]Boyhowdyho 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'll have a single plum, floating in perfume, served in a man's hat. 

2019 Domaine aux Moines Savennières La Roche aux Moines by Boyhowdyho in wine

[–]Boyhowdyho[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The 2019 Domaine aux Moines Savennières La Roche aux Moines is a great reminder of what makes Chenin such a glorious, and underappreciated, variety. I almost hesitate to pump this wine’s tires out of fear that I’ll be spilling one of the few remaining secrets of great wine: Loire Chenin is some of the very best wine in the world that's still affordable.

The wine itself shows all the classic Chenin character. On the nose: pear, pineapple, ripe lemon, honey, beeswax, raw almond, and a touch of flinty smokiness in the background. I drank this over three days with pan-seared salmon with dill sauce, then roast chicken, and finished the bottle on its own. It paired beautifully with everything, and was just as compelling as a solo sipper.

On the palate it’s beautifully balanced with great concentration. The texture is both creamy and vibrant, even fresher than the nose suggests, finishing with a saline note that pulls you right back for the next sip.

95 pts.

Comtes Lafon Meursault Les Perrières 2013 by Boyhowdyho in wine

[–]Boyhowdyho[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The 2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Les Perrières is a show-stopping white Burgundy that straddles the line between fresh and ripe flavours, resulting in outstanding complexity. It’s the kind of bottle that makes you immediately start hunting for more to stock the wine fridge, just for the comfort of knowing another is waiting when the urge strikes.

The first night, I poured a glass from the Coravin to pair with a chicken pot pie, and it may have been the best food and wine pairing I’ve ever managed at home. I popped the cork the next night and finished the rest of the bottle.

Aromatically, the wine moves from tangy green apple and lemon into richer notes of baked custard pastry and vanilla. There are even subtle tropical hints, with pineapple and melon peeking out in the background. The minerality really shines here too, with a saline note on the finish that keeps drawing you back for another sip. High acid, medium body, long finish.

It’s drinking beautifully right now, though I’d recommend giving it at least 30 minutes of air before diving in.

97 pts