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Wine Snobbery for Dummies, Part XII

Apr 10, 2014

KF
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Apr 10, 2014

What makes a GREAT wine list? Let's find out! This week the winos welcome (back!) wine pairing expert & restauranteur, Kim Finnell of Osorio's Latin Fusion, to discuss the many nuances that make a wine list pleasing to virtually every palate and budget.nnHere's to life!

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:00 AM

Mizzz Finnell, I presume?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:01 AM

Wow, I was just in the wrong tawk
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:01 AM

Guess I shouldn't have started my wine drinking yet :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:01 AM

Haha! Was it interesting, at least?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:01 AM

Hi, Sean! Welcome, Winos!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:01 AM

It was the non-existent one that Magnolia invited me to
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:01 AM

Hi, Sean!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:02 AM

Well, she does know quite a bit about wine...for a 9 year old. Too bad it's past her bedtime.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:02 AM

I just have to say, I am taking professional drinking to a new level -- I am actually having wine in my office during work hours.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:02 AM

Sweeeet!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

She's the boss, Sean. So it all works out...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Not a bad gig if you can get it.”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:03 AM

And ... not to boast, but I'm a lucky gal tonight. One of my vendors left me with a bottle of Emmolo Merlot from Caymus Vineyards. SOOOOOO delicious!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:04 AM

Shameless plug -- it's on our new wine menu debuting this week :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:04 AM

Hi, Steve!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:04 AM

Aaaaand, there it is. In case any of you were wondering just how cool Kim's job is, why don't we ask her about the first step in choosing a great wine list? Hint: it starts with an awesome vendor!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:05 AM

Hi, Steve! *winks across the living room* ;)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:05 AM

It totally starts with awesome vendors. I LOVE my guys. I have personally tasted every bottle on the extensive list (yup, life is rough) plus a lot that did not make the cut.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

FYI, everyone - today is the 1 1/2 year anniversary of Osorio's Latin Fusion restaurant in Appleton, WI, PLUS the celebration of their milestone 2,000 FB likes! Congrats!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:06 AM

Thanks :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:07 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“Do your servers get to taste the wine Kim ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:07 AM

What are you drinking this evening, Sean? I chose randomly, based on the "cool label" method. Wound up with Red Guitar. Not bad!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:07 AM

Steve, the servers and bartenders do taste some of the wines. We have wine trainings periodically. The lucky ones that are here in the afternoons get to taste some of the exceptional (and expensive) ones when the vendors bring them.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:08 AM

Good call, Kim. I learned more about wine in the short time that I worked at Roof Top Cafe in Key West than I did over most of the rest of my illustrious hospitality career, just because we were allowed to taste...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:09 AM

And, when the vendors leave the open bottles, my bar guests get some big treats that night, too!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

Which, incidentally, helped us to sell...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

Ahhh...that was a good one!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Tonight is the Avalon Cabernet, 2011”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:09 AM

I totally believe in tasting -- as much as possible. It is hard for servers/bartenders to sell what they don't know.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:09 AM

Yum, Sean!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:10 AM

So, Kim...aside from your own preferences, what factors influence your wine list selections?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:10 AM

That is the tough part -- not letting your list get to heavy with your personal preferences. Mine would be all Malbec, Merlot, Cab, Zin, & Carmenere if that were the case :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:10 AM

Wine training/service is a whole other ballgame! Probably should think about a tawk on that topic alone!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:11 AM

What? No white zin? lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:11 AM

The key for me is variety. We have tried very consciously to represent each category well.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:12 AM

No, sicko. I don't even carry White Zin. I'm sticking to my guns on that one.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:12 AM

Haha! So, do you have certain elements of your menu in mind when selecting wines?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:13 AM

We also look very closely at representing all price ranges. You can get a quality bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for $18 or $200, with every price point in between.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:13 AM

Sean, it is adult kool aid.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

It's girly, Sean. The Finnell sisters are anything but!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“and the issue with White Zin is ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

Yeah...kool aid! (Molly would totally agree.)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:13 AM

And, you really have to believe in EVERY SINGLE BOTTLE on the list. There is not one bottle, even the cheapest, that I wouldn't drink.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:14 AM

No, Sean, 1/4 step away from a wine cooler
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

Price sensitivity is important, I think - especially when you're dealing with a clientele that actually knows their wine, because it would also stand to reason that they also know that good wine doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

That's awesome, Kim...not one single bottle, even the cheapest, that she wouldn't drink, y'all!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:15 AM

Absolutely, Jennifer.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“ok so one step away from a wine cooler”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

What's your favorite pairing with the new menu + new wine list?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:16 AM

And, yes, going back a bit, we do have food pairings in mind when we consider wines.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:17 AM

Oh, man, there is a bottle of Malbec - Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista that will blow your mind. Paired with our Puerta Vallarta Surf & Turf on special now -- absolute perfection
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:18 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“Do you build your wine list around your menu ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:18 AM

Okay, put in an order of that for me!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:18 AM

To a large degree, Steve, yes. We try to have Chef Liborio in on tastings whenever possible. It is awesome to watch how his mind works
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:19 AM

Seriously, Jenn -- blow your mind Malbec. Of course, it is $200, but BLOW YOUR MIND!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

My sister said to me today (of said dish), "omg, that's the most delicious thing I've ever put in my mouth!"
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

Paired with the "Blow your Mind" Malbec, well...I really can't imagine. :P
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:20 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“or put together a dish that you know would go well with one of your wines ?”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:20 AM

Steve, I tend to work that way -- from wine to food. Liborio tends to work opposite -- from food to wine. That's how I know we've got a great list put together.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

That's a great questions, Steve! Kim, have you ever created a dish just to compliment a favorite wine?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:20 AM

And, Chef Hubby Pants just brought in homemade bread pudding (made with his homemade conchas) to go with my wine. My life is pretty sweet (pun intended)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

Um...did he bring enough to share with the rest of the class???
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:21 AM

Absolutely I have, Jenn. Especially when working on our wine pairing dinners. I have had wines that I absolutely want to feature & we go from there.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:21 AM

Why, yes, Jennifer, if you come to the Urban Bourbon pairing dinner on April 24th
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“ain't love grand ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

Do you feature any local wines?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:22 AM

Sorry, Sean
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

Argh! I would love to! Alas, it is a school night...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

Worth the trip though, Sean. We'll have to arrange a Wino reunion at some point...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Bit of a long commute for the southerners”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:23 AM

We are anxiously awaiting wine release from Whistler's Knoll -- local wine as in about 5 miles from here. They will be bottling soon. Otherwise, we have some locals that we run as features.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:23 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“no worries, we have you beat on weather”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:24 AM

And, I agree, Steve -- excellent questions :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:24 AM

That's awesome! Admittedly, I do not know much about the northern wine market (yet), but would love to learn. What qualities do you find common and/or distinctive about Wisconsin wines?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“oh that brings me to a question, when are grapes harvested, spring summer ? I know we talked about icve wines, but is there a "normal" time ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

We're not quite "ice wine" country, Sean. Canada's at least an hour from here. Sheesh! :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

Actually, they taste just like beer. lol!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:26 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I think the Wisconsin wines have more of a Cheesy flavor”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:26 AM

We are so close to Door County (famous for cranberries & cherries) that the tendency is to "fruit it up". However, Wollershiem winery has some acclaimed Sauv. Blanc, I believe.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:26 AM

Wouldn't that be great for your homemade Sangria?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:26 AM

Isn't general grape harvest time mainly late summer, Jenn?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:27 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“ok but there was a question in there Kim, is there a normal harvest time for grapes ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:27 AM

I would think so. Guess we have some homework to do on great-white-north grapes.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:27 AM

Anywhere else on the planet, that's certainly true.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:28 AM

Sorry, Sean -- too easily side tracked. Truthfully, I am not 100% sure, but my guess is late summer.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

It's true - his grapes are very sweet in the fall.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“my grapes tend to be a lot sweeter after the first mild frost”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:29 AM

Right?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:29 AM

Mathwhiz! My, what timing you have!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:29 AM

that last comment was to Karen & Sean, not you, Jenn!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:29 AM

Not sure what you thought we were pitching there, Sean, but acknowledging just the same. :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:29 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“and another pitch sails on by”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

DYING...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:30 AM

Anywho ... my wine is delicious. Yup, back on track.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

And I love these grapes...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

Don't get me started on that. Just trust me...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:31 AM

I said "Anywhoo" ... isn't that the international word for "it's about to get awkward" ??? :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Steve I'd be careful about the grapes surviving the mild frost”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

Well, yeah, Kim...but we didn't realize that meant "stop".
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:31 AM

bahahahah
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:32 AM

★ Spotlighted from Karen Mathwig

“Aaaaawkward”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:32 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“I'm an tough old northwoods boy”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:32 AM

Alrighty then...so give us a super fun fact that we wouldn't otherwise think of, that might factor in to your wine list decisions.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:33 AM

Karen, are you drinking? Because we like to think we're responsible for your developing a new habit.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:34 AM

hmmmmmmmm, here's a fact that I don't think is very fun, as it is a favorite varietal of mine: Malbec has nearly-completely taken over the market share of Zinfandel. That has not stopped us from giving it another go with some EXCEPTIONAL new Zins
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:34 AM

and I do love Malbec, but I believe there is plenty of room for both
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

Yes that counts. ;)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

★ Spotlighted from Karen Mathwig

“Drinking my night bode cocktail if that counts? :)”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

Kim, I think that's wonderful - and you're right. There is absolutely room for both. And just because the trend sways toward a different varietal doesn't mean that there aren't people out there who still appreciate and enjoy "yesterday's" wine...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

Plus, it'll come back. After all, Merlot recovered after "Sideways"...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

@Sean - nailed it!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“ok so Zins are ok just not White Zins ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“and how does aging of wine affect taste...is older better ?”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:37 AM

In your case, yes, Steve. But not always. ;)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:38 AM

Another fun fact: the great, expensive brands often have "little brothers" at lesser price points. Such as: Decoy Pinot Noir is made by Duckhorn, Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay is made by Caymus, etc. Truly exceptional wines at 1/4 the price
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“If I remember one comment from sideways it was No Damn Merlot”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

See what I mean, Sean? No Damn Merlot - yet Merlot survived. And so will Zinfandel. You stand your ground, Kimmer!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:38 AM

Steve -- not always. Some years are just better for the grapes than others. Conundrum, for example, will vary by about 10 points in the ratings depending on what year you have -- the older ones sometimes score lower
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

AWESOME TIP!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:39 AM

I am in LOVE with the Decoy Pinot Noir -- and you know that is NOT my favorite varietal
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

I saw a wine today called Duck Dynasty with a camo label. I couldn't investigate further - had to keep walking...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:40 AM

oh, please tell me it was Moscato with a pink camo label
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Def want to try that unoaked Chardonnay”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

Wish I could - alas, I think it was for real.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:41 AM

Sean, Chard is not really my favorite, but that Mer Soleil Silver is beautiful! Made by Caymus, totally affordable -- as in under $20/bottle!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

We love yummy budget wine!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

Especially when it doesn't even come in a box!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:42 AM

Right! And the Decoy we will actually be pouring by the glass!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:42 AM

Don't start me on box wines, Jennifer. This will go to a weird, aggressive place :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

I like to drink my two buck chuck while wearing a turtleneck...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Two buck chuck !!”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

Haha! Is that a dare?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:43 AM

Two buck chuck appears at my house often (only now it's 4 buck chuck). That's my "oops, we didn't intend to open a 3rd bottle of wine" wine.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

Yeah!!! This guy gets it!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“with a monacle”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:43 AM

Yay for monacles!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:44 AM

Monocles, I mean
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“mmmmmmmmm grapes in a box !”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

I love that we have self-editors here...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

Arbuckle would be proud.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:44 AM

NEVER drink in reverse (ahem, Jennifer). Always start with the expensive one & get cheaper as you go. Jenn likes to do the opposite
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:45 AM

Hey! I think that was your hubby's fault!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

We drank the 5,000 year old tequila on New Year's - AFTER the 3 other bottles of not-5,000-year-old tequila. Bad call.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“grammar police is back next week”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

I think it was delicious, though...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

Or at least that's how I choose to remember it.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

yeah, Sean - me, either.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“not sure if it was the 500 year old part or the 4th bottle part that got you”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:47 AM

Yeah, it was called 1942, but that may not actually be when it was bottled :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“my spell check can't even spell monocles”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

1942 BC.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:48 AM

But they started on stupid 1800 (GROSS), then moved up the ladder & ended up opening the $90 bottle at 5:00am. SO BACKWARD!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:48 AM

silly goofs
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

So, I have to admit that I was worried about the small group tonight, but I feel like we actually learned some stuff. Thanks, Kim!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

I blame the tequila. All of it.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:48 AM

Yay!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:49 AM

That is usually the culprit.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Lim I would think you encourage customers to drink that way”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Jennifers other sister, Lim”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:50 AM

Well, not saying I don't try to sell shots for "last call", but I actually did talk some customers "down" from 1942 because they were just too drunk to get it. Bad business decision, good person decision.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

So, if you guys (aka, Sean) haven't "liked" Osorio's Latin Fusion on FB yet, please do so (and prepare to be hungry).
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:50 AM

Don't get me wrong, I sold them shots of Centinela ... just not the premo stuff
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

You're good, Kimmer. Nice call.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

Thanks, y'all!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

Sean, can Lim be my "naughty girl" alias?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

And, as much as I hate to say it, "wrap-up" time has come.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

Karen -- get your butt back here!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

Lim. My sister's new alter-ego. Nice!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

★ Spotlighted from Karen Mathwig

“Can't wait to eat there again, nummy!”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

Limmy.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

Ummmm, no. That will mean I have to go back to "work". Wine time is much better.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

Lim-o-licious.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:52 AM

Limmy Spice.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:52 AM

Yeah, you still can't call my any "immy"
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:52 AM

LimBer
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:52 AM

Freak show, zippa your lippa
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:52 AM

:) Karen
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:52 AM

Yes, Limmy.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:53 AM

Awesome, Sean
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:53 AM

It's such a versatile name
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:53 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“hah, Freak show is a name the other host and I have for someone in the office we don't like very much”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:53 AM

So...Miss Molly will be back next week. Shall we surprise her?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

Limmy Limmy Timbo no sarimbo...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

Ooh! That's good, Sean! I like it!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:54 AM

We used to write on Molly with Sharpie when she passed out early ... and she always passed out early
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“yes, lets”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“yeah with a LLama on her lawn”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

Let's write on the LLama with Sharpie!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:55 AM

:)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:55 AM

I'll dig, Sean. I'll dig.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I seriously will pay for those pictures”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

Well, Sean, here's the thing. We all sorta live in Wisconsin/Minnesota. The LLama thing sorta falls on you...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:56 AM

Thoughts on California (insert varietal here) vs. South American (same varietal here)?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:56 AM

God - is there a wine out there - anywhere - with a llama on the label???
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:56 AM

We should find it
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

How about Malbec vs. Zin? Based on tonight's conversation.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:57 AM

I like it!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:57 AM

Sean, is that a real vineyard? Must find it!!!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Divine Llama Vineyards”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

Sounds like we've found the sacramental wine for our new cult.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:57 AM

:)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:59 AM

find this wine, everyone!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

Okay, then...next week is a two-fister (perfect for Molly's welcome-back!); Malbec vs. Zin!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:59 AM

any particular vineyard, Jenn
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:59 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“North Carolina winery”

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Kimberly Finnell · 2:00 AM

Thanks, y'all. This was a blast, as always!
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“http://www.belascomalbec.com/llama_malbec.htm”

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Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

Yeah - let's go any vineyard. But seriously - I'll throw in a prize for anyone who actually shows up with a llama wine!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

Oh! It's turning-into-a-pumpkin (or llama) time! good night all! Here's to life!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

And thank you!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:01 AM

Salud!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

You have to prove it, Sean! ;)
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

Salud!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

Good night, Gracie!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“a challenge, accepted”

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Kimberly Finnell · 2:02 AM

good night, Gracie!
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“good night all, say good night gracie”