Comments for Sharp Rich North

Comment on Ignorance of the Right by Laura

Laura — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:19:27 +0000

For ‘common sense’ read ‘populist’.

Comment on Dirty Laundry 2010 Riesling by Dirty Laundry 2011 Riesling - Sharp Rich North

Dirty Laundry 2011 Riesling - Sharp Rich North — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:10:36 +0000

[...] alcohol. Overall good; recommended, particularly at the price: $21.50 (at Crosstown). See also my notes on the 2010, and the winemaker’s [...]

Comment on Crowley Willamette Valley 2008 Pinot Noir by Winderlea Pinot Noir 2007 - Sharp Rich North

Winderlea Pinot Noir 2007 - Sharp Rich North — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:20:14 +0000

[...] The notes on CellarTracker are intriguing for this one: apparently widely drunk, there are wildly varying opinions. My bottle is fine and my opinion is middle of the road: overall good, but I was hoping for something more along the lines of the 2008 Crowley. [...]

Comment on Joie Farm “A Noble Blend” 2010 by Joie Farm “A Noble Blend” 2011 - Sharp Rich North

Joie Farm “A Noble Blend” 2011 - Sharp Rich North — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:35:21 +0000

[...] the complexity that comes through in the long-ish finish is captivating. Definitely more tart than the 2010; another good vintage. Recommended. $28.50 at Crosstown. See Joie Farm (warning: Flash [...]

Comment on Skillogalee Clare Valley Riesling 2009 by Skillogalee Clare Valley Riesling 2009 - Sharp Rich North

Skillogalee Clare Valley Riesling 2009 - Sharp Rich North — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:03:00 +0000

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Comment on Allan Scott Marlborough Riesling 2006 by Chris

Chris — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:50:19 +0000

Tasted again February 17, 2012. Revisions: a bit of a lemon tinge; the slightest hint of residual sweetness; the petrol not as apparent to me.

Comment on Albert Ponnelle Réserve de la Chèvre Noire Bourgogne 2008 by GARY BOULET

GARY BOULET — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:14:03 +0000

Like all pinot wine but this one is very special .

Comment on Alkoomi Frankland River Riesling 2005 by Alkoomi Frankland River 2009 Riesling - Sharp Rich North

Alkoomi Frankland River 2009 Riesling - Sharp Rich North — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:57:40 +0000

[...] See also my notes on the 2005. [...]

Comment on 9/11 + 10 by Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:22:55 +0000

I think you’re right, Trevor. I can imagine a far more prudent American response.

Comment on 9/11 + 10 by Trevor Hutchison

Trevor Hutchison — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:26:27 +0000

I remember that so clearly. I too knew nothing until we were at work, and had great difficulty finding any information on the net to confirm such an incredible story. When one tiny image of the WTC on fire eventually appeared on cnn.com I remember us all discussing if being in the middle of a North American city right now was safe.

But incredible as it was, over the years I feel like we’ve attached too much weight to that day, and the overreaction to it over the following years was actually far far more significant, and far far worse.