That is just so wrong. But then my mom used to put ice cubes in Port wine. I don’t drink white wines with white meat or fish specifically because it’s supposed to be chilled. Personally, I prefer red wines from the Cote du Rhone region of France.
I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten at the same restaurant Brutus!
I don’t drink wine, or for that matter anything alcoholic, any longer. We have a few bottles we use to cook with, one of which is a beef burgundy planned for this weekend.
Too many people think that a properly served Red is chilled when served at traditional room temperature – read ‘cellar temps’. Likewise they chill their whites into a state of suspended animation. Probably an extension of the beer ads that say to serve ice cold.
I serve all my wines at 62F, though sometimes the Whites need a little assist from a chiller jacket to retain that temp.
bet he wished he didn’t say anything about the drink… makes me wonder if he liked it cold or just wondering if it was okay for it to be cold. Nuke the drink! :D
Brutus, Brutus, Brutus, Cabernet Sauvignon should be served between 59 ℉ and 68 ℉. You are thinking of your favorite wine Brutus, Boones Farm Apple Wine.
Sommeliers around the world are either laughing a giant belly laugh or are passing out and 911 lines are being overloaded, especially in areas of California and France at this moment……
Cabernet Sauvignon should be served at 60-65 deg. F. which is typically not room temp. It should arrive out of a chilly cellar of a wine fridge set to the proper temp. Just saying.
That would work with red wine if your room temperature is between 55 and 65 fahrenheit. When it is 70 out you are practically turning your red wine into diesel.
Funny on so many levels! Maybe the sommelier was testing Brutus to see if he knew his wines? Maybe he’s serious and he’s soon to be a busboy? Maybe it isn’t really a cab but Boone’s Farm? And the scene itself – is Brutus dining alone? Is he on an expense account for the wine since he and Gladys are tightening their belts (figuratively speaking of course)? Is Rancid with him but in the little boys room? So much to take in! Wow Chip – this one is full of existential angst!
I don’t know anything about wine, so I don’t know if Brutus truly knows what he’s talking about. One thing I do know: the waiter’s response suggests (despite appearances to the contrary) that this restaurant doesn’t qualify as fine dining. If Gladys is with him (she could be sitting across from him, off-panel), she is no doubt giving him an if looks could kill glare.
rekam Premium Member about 1 year ago
Where’s a good Sommelier when you need him?
Lucy Rudy about 1 year ago
30 seconds would boil the alcohol out of it!
Baarorso about 1 year ago
Brutus Thornapple, you’re about as classless as a retired teacher! ;P
jmworacle about 1 year ago
Ew!
Ahuehuete about 1 year ago
Of course, sir, I’ll move the box out of the fridge.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member about 1 year ago
I’ve tried wine, they can boil it for all I care
GROG Premium Member about 1 year ago
That is just so wrong. But then my mom used to put ice cubes in Port wine. I don’t drink white wines with white meat or fish specifically because it’s supposed to be chilled. Personally, I prefer red wines from the Cote du Rhone region of France.
Zykoic about 1 year ago
As soon as your gourmet meal is out of the microwave.
The Reader Premium Member about 1 year ago
A no wait waiter!
Little Caesar about 1 year ago
Brutus knows his Paisano!
nosirrom about 1 year ago
That’s a bit of a stretch pushing Night Train Express as a Cabernet Sauvignon. But chilling it does make it easier to swallow.
Just-me about 1 year ago
I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten at the same restaurant Brutus!
I don’t drink wine, or for that matter anything alcoholic, any longer. We have a few bottles we use to cook with, one of which is a beef burgundy planned for this weekend.
bigplayray about 1 year ago
Going wine tasting in Sonoma tomorrow Thorny. I’ll find out the best way to “Rectify” that situation! (I’m guessing by drinking it!);
tauyen about 1 year ago
Too many people think that a properly served Red is chilled when served at traditional room temperature – read ‘cellar temps’. Likewise they chill their whites into a state of suspended animation. Probably an extension of the beer ads that say to serve ice cold.
I serve all my wines at 62F, though sometimes the Whites need a little assist from a chiller jacket to retain that temp.
Chris about 1 year ago
bet he wished he didn’t say anything about the drink… makes me wonder if he liked it cold or just wondering if it was okay for it to be cold. Nuke the drink! :D
[Traveler] Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus knows this about wine? Who’d a thunk it?
rhpii about 1 year ago
Just hold it over the candle at the table. Much classier.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus enjoys the finer things in life .
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus, Brutus, Brutus, Cabernet Sauvignon should be served between 59 ℉ and 68 ℉. You are thinking of your favorite wine Brutus, Boones Farm Apple Wine.
CorkLock about 1 year ago
Brutus, don’t order your steak rare. It’ll walk in.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
In the last panel Brutus’ face turns to dismay ………
raybarb44 about 1 year ago
Sommeliers around the world are either laughing a giant belly laugh or are passing out and 911 lines are being overloaded, especially in areas of California and France at this moment……
NRHAWK Premium Member about 1 year ago
Cabernet Sauvignon should be served at 60-65 deg. F. which is typically not room temp. It should arrive out of a chilly cellar of a wine fridge set to the proper temp. Just saying.
ladykat about 1 year ago
NO! Don’t do that!
timinwsac Premium Member about 1 year ago
You don’t need a microwave just swirl your finger around in it.
Lola85 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Even to this non-drinker, that sounds horrible.
LaurelAnnHardy about 1 year ago
Call for a Cab, Brutus.
dcdete. about 1 year ago
That would work with red wine if your room temperature is between 55 and 65 fahrenheit. When it is 70 out you are practically turning your red wine into diesel.
cuzinron47 about 1 year ago
That’ll teach him to complain.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 year ago
Funny on so many levels! Maybe the sommelier was testing Brutus to see if he knew his wines? Maybe he’s serious and he’s soon to be a busboy? Maybe it isn’t really a cab but Boone’s Farm? And the scene itself – is Brutus dining alone? Is he on an expense account for the wine since he and Gladys are tightening their belts (figuratively speaking of course)? Is Rancid with him but in the little boys room? So much to take in! Wow Chip – this one is full of existential angst!
paullp Premium Member about 1 year ago
I don’t know anything about wine, so I don’t know if Brutus truly knows what he’s talking about. One thing I do know: the waiter’s response suggests (despite appearances to the contrary) that this restaurant doesn’t qualify as fine dining. If Gladys is with him (she could be sitting across from him, off-panel), she is no doubt giving him an if looks could kill glare.
PaulGoes about 1 year ago
It should be served straight out of the box
gopher gofer about 1 year ago
or, he could just hold it under his armpit for a minute or so… ☺
pchemcat about 1 year ago
Definitely a trick restaurants use when the wine bottle has been opened too long and is bad.