"How much you have DRUNK", Ryan! Drink, drank, drunk---I drink, I drank and I have drunk (doesn't mean I GOT DRUNK, of course!)In Spanish, in the event you go ahead and learn it, that would be: bebo, bebí and he bebido or, in the case of wine, most likely: tomo, tomé and he tomado.
Enough of the picky, prissy grammarian: it's a good thing you are doing here! Am subscribing to the podcast, and planning to make my next purchase some nice fino!
Sue Yurick
· 3 years ago
"How much you have DRUNK", Ryan! Drink, drank, drunk---I drink, I drank and I have drunk (doesn't mean I GOT DRUNK, of course!)In Spanish, in the event you go ahead and learn it, that would be: bebo, bebí and he bebido or, in the case of wine, most likely: tomo, tomé and he tomado.
Enough of the picky, prissy grammarian: it's a good thing you are doing here! Am subscribing to the podcast, and planning to make my next purchase some nice fino!
David Herren
· 3 years ago
La Venenzia has been my favorite bar in Madrid for over 10 years. If I'm only in Madrid for a day or two, it's the ONE place I am sure to go. I have sent untold numbers of friends there over the years.
It is exactly as you have described it...barrels of sherry along the walls, yellowing walls and fading posters of sherry events around the world. I've long loved the way they keep track of your tab, adding vertically as you go. I've been there long enough that at times they've had to erase the bottom totals and start again
One thing you didn't mention is just how narrow a place it is. That's one of the reasons it's easy to miss since it is barely any wider than the front door!
David Herren
· 3 years ago
La Venenzia has been my favorite bar in Madrid for over 10 years. If I'm only in Madrid for a day or two, it's the ONE place I am sure to go. I have sent untold numbers of friends there over the years.
It is exactly as you have described it...barrels of sherry along the walls, yellowing walls and fading posters of sherry events around the world. I've long loved the way they keep track of your tab, adding vertically as you go. I've been there long enough that at times they've had to erase the bottom totals and start again
One thing you didn't mention is just how narrow a place it is. That's one of the reasons it's easy to miss since it is barely any wider than the front door!
Jim Watson
· 1 year ago
Forgive me, but I was under the impression that not all sherry is fortified. That said, it is rarely under 15% abv, so yes, it is quite strong. It is also such a waste when a photo-taking tourist manages to knock a glass over on to you & neither apologises nor offers a replacement. My sweater still stinks! But the place is an experience!
Jim Watson
· 1 year ago
Forgive me, but I was under the impression that not all sherry is fortified. That said, it is rarely under 15% abv, so yes, it is quite strong. It is also such a waste when a photo-taking tourist manages to knock a glass over on to you & neither apologises nor offers a replacement. My sweater still stinks! But the place is an experience!
Ryan
· 1 year ago
Jim, actually all sherry is fortified. That's how it's made, check out this post to learn even more: <a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherry-101-bas..."><a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherr...
Ryan
· 1 year ago
Jim, actually all sherry is fortified. That's how it's made, check out this post to learn even more: <a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherry-101-bas..."><a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherr...
Ryan
· 1 year ago
Jim, actually all sherry is fortified. That's how it's made, check out this post to learn even more: <a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherry-101-bas..."><a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherr...
Ryan
· 1 year ago
Jim, actually all sherry is fortified. That's how it's made, check out this post to learn even more: <a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherry-101-bas..."><a href="http://www.catavino.net/2005/09/10/sherr...
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Enough of the picky, prissy grammarian: it's a good thing you are doing here! Am subscribing to the podcast, and planning to make my next purchase some nice fino!
Enough of the picky, prissy grammarian: it's a good thing you are doing here! Am subscribing to the podcast, and planning to make my next purchase some nice fino!
It is exactly as you have described it...barrels of sherry along the walls, yellowing walls and fading posters of sherry events around the world. I've long loved the way they keep track of your tab, adding vertically as you go. I've been there long enough that at times they've had to erase the bottom totals and start again
One thing you didn't mention is just how narrow a place it is. That's one of the reasons it's easy to miss since it is barely any wider than the front door!
It is exactly as you have described it...barrels of sherry along the walls, yellowing walls and fading posters of sherry events around the world. I've long loved the way they keep track of your tab, adding vertically as you go. I've been there long enough that at times they've had to erase the bottom totals and start again
One thing you didn't mention is just how narrow a place it is. That's one of the reasons it's easy to miss since it is barely any wider than the front door!
I would hate the wet sweater, but the smell, for me, would not be a bother! ;)
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