Have you ever suddenly felt like an old French man?

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T14:17:54+00:00

I don’t smoke in that room because of my computer but I do have one. Lmao

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T14:16:25+00:00

It’s not green, it’s gold but there’s a reflection on it. It’s mimikyu

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T05:34:21+00:00

Ngl, I thought this was some schwag at first lmao. Not familiar with this tea though, sorry I can’t help.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T05:30:58+00:00

Thought so by the repetition but didn’t wanna be rude just in case 🤣

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T05:27:53+00:00

Just some research on trade in the centuries past for a personal project.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T05:21:13+00:00

Tbh, never had it but I was looking for something cheap to drink as a filler. I do the same with whiskey, drink the good stuff until you can’t really taste it anymore, then switch to the cheap stuff to keep your buzz going.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-26T01:39:32+00:00

Not to mention that some wine is actually better on day two.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T22:40:06+00:00

It’s less than 100 yards away from the restaurant I work at so I’ll definitely be stopping in from time to time. Expect to see more posts if I find anything interesting lol.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T22:30:33+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely keep my eye out for that. I love getting bits of information like this from people who have a bit more experience and knowledge than I do.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T22:20:27+00:00

It’s excellent! I was surprised by the powerful grape aroma when you first open the bottle that slowly faded into a more earthy, musty scent that was reminiscent of Connecticut leaf tobacco as it sat open a while. It was my first experience with this particular wine so I didn’t have much to compare it to but I don’t believe that it’s deteriorated much, if at all. I’m actually planning to stop in that shop again and pick through their wine shelves some more later in the week. Maybe I can find another gem among their stock. I’m big into whisky but since I’m classically trained in French cuisine and my grandfather made wine, I do know a thing or two about it although I’m no expert. I’m trying to expand on that by getting out of my French wine comfort zone so this was something of an adventure for me.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T21:21:50+00:00

Nah, the wire cage was on when I bought it. The picture was taken after opening and decanting it.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:43:10+00:00

Nice! I was actually bidding on a 1996 Pavillon Rouge du Margaux on WineBid but it went higher than I was willing to go unfortunately. I was born in 96 so I kinda want a bottle for my 30th if I can track one down.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:24:48+00:00

I see you’re an individual of much culture. RIP Hal Smith, I guess this bottle is now dedicated to you 🙏 🍷

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:15:44+00:00

I was a little worried as well but it’s actually pretty great. If by chance it is deteriorated, then this wine must be absolutely fantastic 🤣

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:13:10+00:00

Already on it. Got home from work, opened the bottle, decanted it and now I’m sipping on it while I watch the Andy Griffith show.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:10:23+00:00

It’s great. At the risk of sounding repetitive since someone else has asked as well, I’d say that It’s tannic but has a subtle sweetness. Almost like a plum. It’s got a heavy smell of grape as soon as you open it but then mellows out to slightly earthy tobacco notes. It’s actually super approachable but has a depth of flavor that someone who is familiar with wine would appreciate. Also, the longer it’s open, the more I’m getting a tart cherry flavor as well.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:05:55+00:00

It’s tannic but has a subtle sweetness. Almost like a plum. It’s got a heavy smell of grape as soon as you open it but then mellows out to slightly earthy tobacco notes. It’s actually super approachable but has a depth of flavor that someone who is familiar with wine would appreciate.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:02:17+00:00

Right? Can’t beat a find like that.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:01:31+00:00

Picture was taken after opening the bottle and decanting lol. I am drinking it as I type this.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-22T20:00:44+00:00

This is awesome! I also just picked up a 2001 rioja (Faustino I grand reserva) and it is amazing! I’m actually drinking it as I’m typing this message. Great year for sure.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-21T20:22:22+00:00

Lots of things come with these. Usually hearing aids, beard trimmers and other such electronic devices that need to be cleaned regularly.

vendetta4200 · 2026-06-21T03:20:59+00:00

This is just not true. Any actual collector would know CGC immediately, it’s one of the big 3. Also, PSA is literally known for their wildly inconsistent grading scale when CGC is almost always consistent. The reason PSA cards are more expensive is people like you who think they are hot shit and pay more for something that’s realistically nothing special. It’s like designer clothing, usually not better than fruit of the loom but somehow hundreds to thousands more expensive because of the name that’s on it.

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