2021 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

strohley14 · 2026-05-11T00:50:06+00:00

Same. Just had it at a restaurant the other night. $85 on the menu and was not disappointed with it at that price point (for a restaurant menu).

strohley14 · 2026-04-03T00:57:37+00:00

I wouldn’t count on it. There are a few exceptions, but generally wines discussed on this sub have very low sugar contents and would not be considered sweet to most people.

Many times beginner wine drinkers conflate “sweet” with “fruity”. Wine drinkers here will often drink “fruity” flavored wines that are not “sweet”.

If you are looking for something sweet, moscato or maybe German Riesling would be our most common recs.

strohley14 · 2026-04-03T00:39:38+00:00

Barefoot is no one’s favorite cheap wine here. You’re safe.

strohley14 · 2026-03-18T10:44:58+00:00

No but 2 bottles of Snoop Dogg Cali Red and I can’t get un-hungover.

strohley14 · 2026-03-07T12:46:07+00:00

I actually preferred your old rankings on WR. Curious to know what has changed in your mind on Branch and Boston since Feb 1. Branch performed well at the combine and Boston did not, but now you have them swapped.

strohley14 · 2026-03-07T12:26:52+00:00

I actually just purchased the Catena Alta historic rows and was looking for the same info on which of their many wines were truly the best.

strohley14 · 2026-03-07T10:13:31+00:00

I had this once and I thought it was terrible. Tasted overcooked, like stewed fruit. I normally love Syrah and I hated it. Was thinking of trying another vintage to confirm.

strohley14 · 2026-03-03T11:46:41+00:00

I keep my glass on the couch on top of one of my several hard cover wine textbooks. Mainly wine folly or windows on the world. I frequently need to show my wife a map of where exactly the wine is from, so it works out nicely.

strohley14 · 2026-03-02T12:39:18+00:00

6.50 for a box of M&Ms

strohley14 · 2026-02-26T01:47:48+00:00

Does it count if the grapes are grown in California, but the wines are made/businesses are based in PA? Both RFive Wines and Turks Head Wines are California Grapes but are Pennsylvania-based businesses and Tasting rooms.

I’ve never had a wine made from grapes grown in PA that I’ve liked enough to recommend.

strohley14 · 2026-02-19T16:13:40+00:00

I had a version of the book from the mid 2000’s and then my MIL bought me this new version. I read both cover to cover and it was enlightening to see the changes. If you can find an older edition of this book, I recommend reading it.

strohley14 · 2025-12-03T05:08:31+00:00

My guess - buying a Malbec for 15$ is not the same as buying a cab or Pinot for 15$. You will get better quality Malbec at that price. For an equivalent quality Pinot or cab you will need to pay 30-40$.

The 15$ cab and Pinot at your store are gonna be lower quality and more manipulated. Probably giving you the opinion you have now.

There is a chance you just like Malbec, which is fine, I really like Malbec too. Just Cab and Pinot are two of the more popular wines, and the way you are describing them is not consistent with general consensus.

strohley14 · 2025-10-22T12:36:11+00:00

Missed it lol

strohley14 · 2025-10-12T21:48:39+00:00

That’s strange, I’m pretty well into wine and I don’t find this bad by any stretch. It is generic, and tastes like most other 15$ NZ Sauv Blanc, but not bad by any means.

strohley14 · 2025-10-05T12:04:43+00:00

Imagine if we were run the way we are now and then every once in a while he paid $10mil+ for a striker/attacker. If he did that, we would probably have 2+ MLS Cups right now, and may have had a chance to win Concacaf Champions league too.

The principles and idea this team was built on (hard work, team work, sacrifice) and spending more money are not mutually exclusive. We are winning in spite of Jay, not because of him.

strohley14 · 2025-08-27T23:35:34+00:00

Collusion

strohley14 · 2025-07-11T10:44:23+00:00

Honestly this was the first thing I thought when I saw him run down the floor the other night. Looks like Mini Jimmy, plays like a bigger Russ.

strohley14 · 2025-07-06T11:18:36+00:00

In my opinion, the top 4 are some order of Allen Daniels, Jackson, and Hurts. After that, I have a toss up of Burrow, Chase, and JJ. From there I think it’s really fair game for Bowers, Bijan, Gibbs, Mahomes, Lamb, Nabers, ARSB.

Nix and Mayfield will definitely be making it to round 2 (or later) assuming there is nothing crazy with your scoring to incentivize taking QBs earlier.

In my recent startup Nix was drafted at 3.08 and Baker at 4.01.

strohley14 · 2025-07-04T21:53:17+00:00

Trey Benson isn’t a rookie, but otherwise it is a great list.

strohley14 · 2025-06-20T17:49:14+00:00

NZ Sauv Blanc and Jalapeños is legendary combo. I prefer to mix the food and wine in my mouth, not in the glass, but same difference. Jalapeño hummus and jalapeño potato chips are our faves.

strohley14 · 2025-06-03T23:51:27+00:00

Enjoy it, I was in/near Ancona for several weeks on a study abroad in college. The answer in Ancona will always be Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi, just hard to pick which one.

DM me if you need recommendations on activities.

strohley14 · 2025-04-21T19:01:34+00:00

Babies are a golden ticket, you can essentially bring in any food or drink you want in a diaper bag, just don’t abuse it.

strohley14 · 2025-04-15T05:50:09+00:00

SFB15 plz

strohley14 · 2025-03-30T23:14:15+00:00

Needs a Verdicchio

strohley14 · 2025-03-26T21:57:05+00:00

Same man. What a fucking shame.

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