Girlfalldown 0 #1 July 29, 2005 http://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/dooniversity/content/screwcap_video We've been seeing more and more wineries going to screwcap bottles because of bad corks and it's so hard to convince the public that the traditional cork just isn't needed anymore. A winery here in California made this video to try and explain it better. It's a good laugh but it's also true. Enjoy! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 July 29, 2005 Told ya corking was bad.And my jokes are worse i know.BTW what is your favorite wine ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #3 July 29, 2005 I can't say I have a favorite because they are constantly changing. I'm a sucker for good old first growth Bordeaux and DRC. Unfortunately both are way out of my price range. I love a good pinot noir, some Rhone wines, Spanish wines with food, yum! Uh, Alsace with Thai, I guess it depends on the situation. Bubbles...I love tiny bubbles! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 July 29, 2005 Umm yea , i heard of one of those. I'm so not worthy.Can i get a Captain and Coke ? < puts right foot up on a barrel of rum > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #5 July 29, 2005 Aaaahhh, that explains... "it." It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #6 July 29, 2005 QuoteAaaahhh, that explains... "it." -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #7 July 29, 2005 This video makes too much fun of us French.... Its being moved to Speaker's Corner, and I'm banning your ass here for a few weeks.. That'll teach you . Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #8 July 29, 2005 QuoteQuoteAaaahhh, that explains... "it." I LOVE you, Shannon! Now gimmie a sammich! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #9 July 29, 2005 QuoteThis video makes too much fun of us French.... Its being moved to Speaker's Corner, and I'm banning your ass here for a few weeks.. That'll teach you . LOL yeah sure! Ban me! I'm not scared! I have blackmail material! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #10 July 29, 2005 Never mind... Cary on....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 July 29, 2005 Funny!!! I have a good friend, who lives in the Bay area and considers himself quite the wine conisseur. Here in Texas, we produce some nice little ol' wines, as well. When I go to the Symposiums, I'll bring him a couple bottles of Texas wine. The first time I took him some, he remarked about the fact the bottles actually had corks! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #12 July 29, 2005 we tried two excellent pinot noirs (and bought them) at a tasting last month- ONe was a Rusack and the other was a David Bruce. Both in the $20-25 range. Fab-U-Lous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #13 July 29, 2005 i want a mustache like the waiters Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #14 July 29, 2005 yeah, I've the heard the thing about the screwcap bottles before, but I'm still sad to see the cork go. The video was great, I especially liked when the chick popped her mouth like a cork! STILL, no more corks ( unless I freefly) Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #15 July 29, 2005 Quotehttp://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/dooniversity/content/screwcap_video We've been seeing more and more wineries going to screwcap bottles because of bad corks and it's so hard to convince the public that the traditional cork just isn't needed anymore. A winery here in California made this video to try and explain it better. It's a good laugh but it's also true. Enjoy! I'll watch when I get home, but Bonnydoon has some of the best and coolest wines. Their Ca del Solo Ma diBianca (a Malvasia Bianca) is currently my favorite white wine - and at only about $12 or so a bottle. It is rather hard to find though - sometimes at Whole Foods, but probably have to buy it direct, special order through the wine person at the store or some other wine specialty store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pash 0 #16 July 29, 2005 I can't believe I watched the whole thing.... Anyhow, the bottle in the first sequence is "Big House Red" and not all that bad. I also dig the "Twin Fin" It's funny about the cork argument because cork snobs even have their sights set on the plastic corks found in wines like "Yellow Tail." I enjoy all kinds of wines as long as they're red. jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #17 July 29, 2005 Exactly, which is why synthetic corks are gaining in popularity. Of course you could buy some of that nasty south american stuff with a screw top... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #18 July 29, 2005 I've made a few references to bonny doon wineries. Go to www.deathofthecork.com My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #19 July 29, 2005 Having had a wine that was corked a few weeks ago I'm all for synthetic corks or screwcaps. I mean when you spend $30 on a bottle of wine I'd like to be able to drink it and not have to poor it down the drain. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #20 July 29, 2005 QuoteExactly, which is why synthetic corks are gaining in popularity. Of course you could buy some of that nasty south american stuff with a screw top... My man! You are on fire lately! Throw a cow at Remi! I like Pinot Noir a LOT! We won a visit to the Sonoma County Wine tasting event thing last year that was worth a couple grand cause my wife does radio contests. Anyhow, Pinot Noir is easy to drink and has a high alcohol content and will make you pass out in the sauna. See, in French "Pinot Noir" translates loosely as "Look, he fell down" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skreamer 1 #21 July 30, 2005 QuoteThrow a cow at Remi Nah, with the amount of bullshit he produces I suspect he'd enjoy the experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aprilcat 0 #22 July 30, 2005 Quote Umm yea , i heard of one of those. I'm so not worthy. Can i get a Captain and Coke ? < puts right foot up on a barrel of rum > You're breaking my HEART here!! Why does everyone throw Coke on rum?? Have you tried Captain Morgan and grapefruit juice over ice? Its great! Now resume standing with your foot on a barrel of rum ~~April P.S. The video IS hilarious and makes sense, I'll miss the corks, though! Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thelimit 0 #23 July 30, 2005 Ummmm!!! You sure had an interesting french teacher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #24 July 31, 2005 and Big House Red is a damn fine bottle of $8 wine too...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #25 July 31, 2005 QuoteQuoteThrow a cow at Remi Nah, with the amount of bullshit he produces I suspect he'd enjoy the experience. Ma... ...Nure Its a great word really! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
lawrocket 3 #18 July 29, 2005 I've made a few references to bonny doon wineries. Go to www.deathofthecork.com My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #19 July 29, 2005 Having had a wine that was corked a few weeks ago I'm all for synthetic corks or screwcaps. I mean when you spend $30 on a bottle of wine I'd like to be able to drink it and not have to poor it down the drain. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #20 July 29, 2005 QuoteExactly, which is why synthetic corks are gaining in popularity. Of course you could buy some of that nasty south american stuff with a screw top... My man! You are on fire lately! Throw a cow at Remi! I like Pinot Noir a LOT! We won a visit to the Sonoma County Wine tasting event thing last year that was worth a couple grand cause my wife does radio contests. Anyhow, Pinot Noir is easy to drink and has a high alcohol content and will make you pass out in the sauna. See, in French "Pinot Noir" translates loosely as "Look, he fell down" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #21 July 30, 2005 QuoteThrow a cow at Remi Nah, with the amount of bullshit he produces I suspect he'd enjoy the experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #22 July 30, 2005 Quote Umm yea , i heard of one of those. I'm so not worthy. Can i get a Captain and Coke ? < puts right foot up on a barrel of rum > You're breaking my HEART here!! Why does everyone throw Coke on rum?? Have you tried Captain Morgan and grapefruit juice over ice? Its great! Now resume standing with your foot on a barrel of rum ~~April P.S. The video IS hilarious and makes sense, I'll miss the corks, though! Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelimit 0 #23 July 30, 2005 Ummmm!!! You sure had an interesting french teacher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 July 31, 2005 and Big House Red is a damn fine bottle of $8 wine too...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #25 July 31, 2005 QuoteQuoteThrow a cow at Remi Nah, with the amount of bullshit he produces I suspect he'd enjoy the experience. Ma... ...Nure Its a great word really! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
