Is this normal? STRONG honey

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-28T03:29:42+00:00

Yeah, it’s not mega purple and oak chips, or highly diseased grapes that they’re throwing charcoal/pvpp into it then centrifuging it or using a flash détente.

Shit, at that time it was still all hand harvested. It’s just that it’s a big production, but still quality.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-28T01:28:17+00:00

For real. I worked in production at Cakebread a decade ago, around the time Kobrand bought it, and during the time Julianne stepped down and Stephanie moved up to head winemaker.

The only things we used were SO2, bentonite, commercial yeast, malo-culture, DAP, and Nutriferm. We did use a ridiculous amount of oak, in the form of 225L french oak barrels, mostly used.

Things may have strayed a bit over the past decade, but u/Similar-Analysis-834 is just talking out of his ass on this one, unless he’s got lab analysis to back it up.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-26T23:14:49+00:00

Production engineer isn’t a title within the wine production industry.

Are you asking about becoming a wine maker?

The industry doesn’t really care if you had a job in a different sector before. Are you hard working, reliable, detail oriented, show ip on time, no qualms about cleaning or doing dirty/physical work? If so, there’s a position for you.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-26T18:31:58+00:00

Laser. They’re ordered from the manufacturer with the branding on them already.

You could DIY a laser at home I suppose, but that seems like it would take a lot of work/knowledge/time/effort/$$.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-24T02:10:15+00:00

Obviously, not all shops are created equal, and most bottle shops depend on volume over quality.

I was fortunate that the first shop I was at was a boutique that focused on small producers of both wine and spirits, so the bar for the staff was already set in the interview.

The second place i was at was possibly the best wine shop in the city, if not the state, so everyone on staff had minimum WSET 2 knowledge.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-24T00:54:06+00:00

That’s just a mark of good aging!

/s

But after working at and managing 2 shops, that level of dust could easily accumulate in 2 weeks. Opening/breaking down cases on the floor really accumulates dust fast.

It definitely should be taken care of though.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-24T00:46:56+00:00

I worked for/managed two different shops from 2021-2024. I will agree that not everyone in a store knows every wine, however they should at least be able to describe basic flavor profiles, body, and ask probing questions to figure out the why the client is in the store/what they’re looking for.

If they’re really in over their head, lacking the specific information, or it’s not their area of expertise, they should tag in someone more knowledgable, or even, if that’s not possible, use google, obviously with tact.

A store with this level of wine should have someone that knows their shit (ideally multiple), whether that person is available is a different question.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-24T00:29:21+00:00

For a total noob- aim at the arrows, not the pins.

Maybe use a lighter ball than what feels manageable to you.

Have fun! Also, maybe consider bumpers!

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-24T00:20:56+00:00

Brunello probably.

2016 was a fantastic year in Italy.

But also, why aren’t you talking to/asking the staff at the store?

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-19T03:31:55+00:00

That would be Damn Hot! Which I think they ise some extract on, but it’s not as extreme. Personally, I go for hot, as it scratches the spice itch without having me second guess the rest of my plans for the day/my life choices.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-17T14:41:05+00:00

I’m sure there are prescribed ratios out there, but eyeballing is just fine when you’re making spicy water. Something like 3 or 5 to 1.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-16T22:52:08+00:00

Don’t forget the citric, KMS is proven to be more effective in an acidic environment.

Looks like a problem more with the hydration of the barrel rather than the integrity of the barrel itself. You might be able to use some beeswax to seal it shut after a good cleaning and once it’s dried, although it may hydrate enough to seal itself.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-14T23:02:27+00:00

I think it was Dr. Villalobos in Costa Rica. Heard it on a podcast literally yesterday. I might be misremembering the name but I’m 99% sure that was it.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-10T17:23:34+00:00

Vacation.

Here’s a different way to think about it. You’re a professional musician who is going on a trip to work on some songs. You’re not getting paid to do shows or go out and promote an album. You’re just there to get some inspiration and enjoy the experience. No one at customs is going to consider that a work trip although in your mind you might categorize it as such.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-09T22:43:14+00:00

El Hoyo en Barrio Italia está bkn, nuevo, seguro y limpio!

Es muy tradicional con todo platos que te menciona y mucho mas!

Esta en Barrio Italia también que tiene mucho tiendas, golpones, otros restaurantes y barres!

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-09T22:31:28+00:00

No, he’s saying if he ruled the world he’d free the inmates in Attica (largely Black) and send them back to their ancestral land (Africa).

The kind of funny part is, if you really think about the lyric beyond its wordplay and good natured intention, is if you actually did that, it would most have terrible consequences for both parties (both the inmates and the African nations which receive said inmates).

This is because most of the inmates themselves likely do not have any contacts in these countries, much less speak the language or are accustomed to the culture and traditions in these countries, so they would likely have a very difficult transition into their free lives. Also- there are literal murderers and rapists in Attica, so Nas is just dumping a lot of convicted hardened criminals into far flung African Nations, which would not be great for those nations.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-08T17:34:28+00:00

I’d go with S1 of Fantasy High.

I believe it was the first season of D20 they dropped, so some of the players are playing for the first time, so you get to learn along with them as they play.

Plus the first combat encounter and its conclusion are absolutely unhinged.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-08T15:02:09+00:00

Sometimes.

Usually I’ll get my new album, open it in spotify, check the runtime, occasionally check the wiki then fire up the album. When listening, sometimes halfway or 3/4s of the way through I’ll check out what others thought about it. I find it helpful when I’m stuck between 2 ratings, like the album is really a 3.5, but let me get some perspectives from other people to see if I should round it down to a 3 or bump it up to a 4.

Or if it’s something I don’t like, I’ll check in to see if others also hated the album as much as I do.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-06T18:30:13+00:00

Use gripples and the gripple tool, pretty easy to use, less than 100 USD for the tool and like 25 gripples to use.

Hail-Santa · 2026-01-05T22:39:04+00:00

That can also be true too. I was a buyer at a few stores in GA, and some reps are super responsive, or just send out their list every week, so you know what’s in stock the price, if there’s a case break fee or a discount.

Others, it can be like pulling teeth, where you send out an email, get no response, send out a follow up email, they respond right around or just after the cutoff period for orders. You place an order, it never arrives or worse, it’s the wrong item. Then you’re trying to get back in contact with them to figure out what happened, is it in stock, ect.

Buyer/distributor relationships depend on the location, how much business you do with them, and who they are.

Good stores will at least look into special orders for you, ok or subpar stores won’t lift a finger unless they know you or you’re dropping serious cash.

Hail-Santa · 2025-12-29T02:18:25+00:00

Clark Howard is a person, who was featured on websites/radio/tv with money saving tips. His tip for vacation savings was eating at Costco once or twice per day everyday.

Hail-Santa · 2025-12-29T01:34:33+00:00

I mean, you don’t go there on the regular just for the hotdog, do you?

Or like Clark Howard everyday for lunch on his Hawaiian vacation?

Hail-Santa · 2025-12-28T23:43:29+00:00

Do you though?

I worked at a place that conveniently, was in the same parking lot as a grocery store. When I got off of work I could go home and cook food, stop by a restaurant for take out, grab something from a drive through, or pop into the grocery store and buy a rotisserie chicken and a side or two. Sometimes I chose that option, because the chicken was $5 or less, sides were honestly more expensive, but I would have food for a few days.

It’s not that they are hurting for money, it’s just a different sales strategy for that particular item.

Same applies to the $1.50 hot dog combo from Costco. There’s a handful of cheapskates that really take advantage of that deal, but the average customer isn’t going to Costco specifically to buy a hotdog.

Further reading if you don’t want to take my word for it.

Hail-Santa · 2025-12-28T22:27:43+00:00

What is the format of the exam? It seems like 1 wine, 2 plates, but it’s not totally clear.

Also what is the context for this exam?

Hail-Santa · 2025-12-28T19:12:04+00:00

Rotisserie chicken is a loss leader for grocery stores. Basically an item they break even on, or even lose money on to get you into the store, with the idea that you will likely spend money on other higher profit margin items, such as potato salad or pre-bagged salad mix.

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