On Zombies...

No, not the kind that run around horror movies eating people... the kind that goes into a glass. Every so often R & I have a contest to see who can sell the most of a certain drink. The first was Mai Tai's, then Blue Whales/Hawaiis/Lagoons (whatever you want to call it)... and last week it was the Zombie. Comprising 5 (yes, 5) types of rum - light, gold, dark, Bacardi 151 and Malibu Coconut along with orange juice, pineapple juice, and Apricot Brandy - this is one drink that will knock you over really quick. Anyway, I lost the contest 3-0, but gosh was it fun. It's simply a gentleman's bet - $1 - oh yeah, and a Zombie for the person who sells the first one. It's a great drink from the 40's - not sweet, not harsh, goes down easy - but watch out! Another cocktail to put in my belt... Had a great blind tasting yesterday... 4/5 (was 6, but the one wine was "disqualified".) In that bunch was the 2003 Foxen Merlot from Santa Barbara which was incredible!!! I called it Napa Cab because of the rich tannins, but the cocoa should have drawn me to Merlot... anyway. Great, great wine. Not sure of the price, not sure where to get it, but wow. Also in there (the disqualified wine) was the 2003 Louis Jadot Chateau de Jacques Clos de Rochegres Moulin-a-Vent Cru Beaujolais... WOW!!! Oh my... certainly not maceration carbonique and certainly not a wimpy wine. This has so much structure and depth. The acidity is low and it spoils quickly, but gee... it completely reminds me of 1er Cru Gevry Chambertin! The fruit, the tannins, the power. Did call the vintage correctly, and old world, but no where near Beaujolais. Find some (it is not inexpensive - probably retail around $40). That's it for today... be sure to check back tomorrow night (Wednesday) as I will be tasting a vertical of Chateau Latour going back to 1966. Can't wait for that.