Père Ubu Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Y'all need some of them AK garbage cans for them bears. Thankfully for my city boy ways, possums, coyotes, moccasins, and racoons, are the usual pests here. Gators stick to established waterways, so the are less of an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 7, 2012 How was the camping trip? Not nearly enough fishing or angelica but the night sky in the Spotted Bear Wilderness really was epic. Occasionally, it's good for the soul to see how magnificent the Big Sky really is and how insignificant we are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Just polishing off a glass of Ridge Blanche. It's a bottle I picked up about a 8 months ago, opened, had a glass, and left until tonight. It's really good, and one of the most unique blanches I've had; there's a lot going on here. I'd really be interested in trying a newer batch from those new alembics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldon Reed Jr Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Joe, I picked up a bottle of Ridge Verte a couple of weeks back and just wanted to say well done! Particularly what appeals to me is the 'fullness' that this one has --nice and big. Also noteworthy is, while the balance of all of the elements seems 'just right' one can still find new things with each sip --never boring -- good stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Thank you so much! We have some exciting news coming very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Cheery cherry news? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted September 10, 2012 <----Enjoys a good tease. No, really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted September 10, 2012 Inquiring tastebuds want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Indeed, we made a very special proto using a (cherry) wine base. Initially, this may seem way out there but I can't express how excited I am by this idea. Production (if it bears out) would be limited to only a very, very few cases. We colored the proto today with intentions of getting the initial feedback by next week. There are a few (mostly connected to GAAF '12) that tried the first proto. They might be willing to confirm the possibilities of this special little treat. One other news of fun significance, Jules scored some very nice ink today. http://thehoochlife....en-to-absinthe/ She's hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Confirmed. Yes she is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Confirmative, affirmative, deliciously want more of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted September 20, 2012 MPC, hope you're talking about the prototype. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted September 20, 2012 You betcha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
optional Report post Posted September 20, 2012 God damn, that sounds awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Hell, yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted September 20, 2012 At first I thought Jules got a tattoo. But that is a nice write up. I've learned a thing or three from Jules on this fora. And FB, assuming she is the one writing for Ridge on FB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Great article! The proto sounds like a cool idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted September 21, 2012 MPC, hope you're talking about the prototype. I can and will say yes to both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 21, 2012 The cool thing about the article is, Jules finally got credit in writing for what she does (actually, this is the second time). She's a fine distiller and deserves as much credit for what happens at Ridge as anyone. God damn, that sounds awesome! The initial protos were pretty fucking amazing, if I say so myself. And FB, assuming she is the one writing for Ridge on FB. I can assure you, she is. I have never posted on this FB thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted September 21, 2012 That's a great article, and a deserved validation. Great pic too. Congrats Jules! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
precenphix Report post Posted September 21, 2012 Good ink, nice read. Cherry wine base, eh? Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted September 21, 2012 It totally works (and then some), trust us on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted September 21, 2012 I know I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Now you're scarin' me, hellbilly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
precenphix Report post Posted September 22, 2012 I've missed you damn fools... Maybe not the place to bring this up, but what the hell happened to Absomphe's avatar for a hot minute? Christ, I leave for a year or so and the old man starts eating babies. Some people. Sheesh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strange Botwin Report post Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Now you're scarin' me, hellbilly! Pots and kettles! Edited September 22, 2012 by Strange Botwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AiO Report post Posted September 22, 2012 I've missed you damn fools... Likewise! Good to see you back in the fold. Did you bring Tally with you? Butch is lurking around here somewheres... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Tessier Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Hey Ben, welcome back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Ben! The cherry experiment is okay. Life is extremely busy and good. Now that the herbs are harvested and stored it is time to focus on cooking again. I do love our copper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
