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[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
The wine guy at TJ's could help you. But frankly, if this person liked whiskey, I'd probably buy him a bottle of Scotch since TJ's has excellent prices on very good Scotch.
I feel like people tend to be a lot more particular about scotch than wine though.
Who has two thumbs and created a big ole hot mess of angst and confrontation with her mother in law two weeks before Christmas over a fucking veggie tray?
THIS GIRL!!!
Oh no, Aims. Is it smooth-over-able before Christmas?
Hah, whereas I like most any white except Chardonnay.
{{{Aims}}} Tis the season for family drama.
If you know they like red, a merlot is usually safe. If you know they like white, a chardonnay is usually safe.
I drink both red and white wine, but I don't like merlot and hate chardonnay. Maybe go for something sparkling like a prosecco?
If you know they like red, a merlot is usually safe.
::makes face::
Merlot.
I didn't say it was awesome; I said it was a safe bet for someone whose wine tastes he doesn't know. In terms of playing the wine odds, merlot is a safe bet.
Though not with sj. (Or with me, honestly. But I wasn't answering based on what I like. I've had maybe 2 merlots ever that I liked.)
Or maybe a cabernet sauvignon for a red.
Though not with sj. (Or with me, honestly. But I wasn't answering based on what I like. I've had maybe 2 merlots ever that I liked.)
Or maybe a cabernet sauvignon for a red.
I do like cabernet sauvigon though. Which reminds me, I have an open bottle of wine!
Oh no, Aims. Is it smooth-over-able before Christmas?
Who knows? 20 years of her shit and now she thinks she's going to put internet research above my requests re: Emeline's jewelry allergies? Bull. Shit.
I don't much care.
Thanks all. Since I did not know red or white (and while the husband likes whiskey but I do not know if the wife does) so I went for Shiraz.
It's nice. Mom and I pick it as a compromise cause she likes tart reds and I like sweet whites.
sj, hope things smooth out for you soon.
{{{Aims}}} I hope your MiL chills out before you have to spend serious time with her.
I have no opinions of use on wine.
Just had a super fine* crafty night with KR. I think I want to make this a semi-regular thing, even after the holidays. And for those not on fb, I highly recommend adding a half-shot of bourbon to your hot cocoa, if you like bourbon of course.
* that was supposed to be "super fun," but the typo amuses me so I'll leave it.