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Joey D.

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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I enjoy the company of people who are into the power of positive thinking, constantly focused on their own success along with the success of those around them, don't steal, and don't manipulate everybody they come across. Oh, and this guy:

Music:

There are SO MANY MORE than this: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Primus, Faith No More, Peeping Tom, Beethoven, Dizzy Gilespie, Dave Brubeck, Satchmo', Howlin' Wolf, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Harry Chapin, Hank Williams (all three), Liberace, Mozart, Down, Gwar (yes they are more than just stage antics), I.C.P., kOOL kEITH, Pantera, Stevie Wonder, Alice In Chains, Suicidal Tendencies, Type O Negative, Dead Kennedys, Community Spoon, D.R.I., Bad Religion, 311, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, SADE, Allman Brothers, BEASTIE BOYS, Van Halen (not Van Hagar), Guns N' Roses, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Greatful Dead, Phish, MMW, Gnarls Barkley, Guns N' Roses, and of course, Morris Day and the Time

Movies:

Goodfellas, Lord of War, Big Money Hustlas, A Clockwork Orange, Shaun of the Dead, Freddy vs. Jason, Evil Dead, Saw, Karate Kid, House of 1000 Corpses, Devil's Rejects, Easyrider, Blade Runner, Star Wars, Lost Highway, Caligula, GOONIES,Decline of Western Civilization (part 2), Barfly, Team America: World Police

Television:

The Price is Right, Chapelle Show, Beavis & Butthead, Insomniac, The Daily Show, LOST, Transformers, BEASTWARS, Conan O'Brien, Land of the Lost

Books:

Confederacy of Dunces, Genghis Khan, Alps and Elephants, Armies of Pestilence, The Rules of War, The Wealth of Nations, On the Road, The Wisdom of James Allen (currently reading), Think and Grow Rich

Heroes:

My mother and my father, anyone who can weather a shit storm and come out in pretty good shape like many of my friends, George Washington for learning from his mistakes during the Revolution and reliquishing his sword thereafter, Abraham Lincoln for always doing what was right even though it was considered political suicide, Dr. Martin Luther King for giving so much hope to so many oppressed, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for his "fireside chats" and leaving this country a better place than when he started office, Alexander the Great because he just didn't give two shits or a fuck about any obstacles keeping him from his goals, Chuck Norris for being able to divide by zero, Dave Chapelle for being able to walk away from all that cash, "Dimebag" Darrell (R.I.P) for showing me how to whip up a Black Tooth Grin

My Blog

TAZ 2004 Goat Rock Vineyards Syrah Santa Maria Valley

Holy Crap this wine is good! I just bought out the last of it from Vendome on Cahuenga Blvd. It is a small vineyard so don't expect to find it anywhere but my rack! HA! This one has everything. A swe...
Posted by Joey D. on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST

Liberty School Syrah Central Coast 2004

A GREAT Syrah. Not quite up there with the next wine I'm planning to blog about, but just underneath it. A great pour. Thick. Rich. The nose on this glass brings makes me feel like I'm knee deep in th...
Posted by Joey D. on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:33:00 PST

Fratelli Perata Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva 2001

This is a true Cabernet! Very heavy and rich. I bought this bottle from a strange lady in Paso Robles in a tiny vineyard that we almost missed as we walked by the front entrance. They grow low tonnag...
Posted by Joey D. on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:38:00 PST

Grey Wolf Cellars Syrah 2004

I bought this bottle in Paso Robles after a tasting. I was reminded why I made the purchase. This is great wine! It has everything you could ask for in Syrah. Just enough, but not too much of the eart...
Posted by Joey D. on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:01:00 PST

Brassfield Merlot 2003

I had high hopes for this wine. Especially because it is Estate bottled, the Vintage, even the high valley appelation had an appeal to it. But this one just tastes flat and bland and way too bitter at...
Posted by Joey D. on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:08:00 PST

Beringer Founder's Estate Pinot Noir 2005

Here's a cheap bottle that does a pretty good job. It is all smoothness without any real richness. But how smooth it is. My first impression was enthusiastic. But I know there is much better...
Posted by Joey D. on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:39:00 PST

Night Harvest by R.H. Phillips Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

There is just something I love about this wine! I am a fan of Cabernet but this one has an extra zing, or a twinge of berry goodness that I thoroughly enjoy. R.H. Phillips harvests the grapes at...
Posted by Joey D. on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:14:00 PST

Marc Cellars Reserve Syrah 2003

Okay, this is a great bargain wine. Only $4.99 at BevMo, but it's somewhere in the 89 point range if memory serves me correctly. It has a bitter start, even the aroma is a little bitter, but it has oa...
Posted by Joey D. on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:44:00 PST

Marc Cellars Pinot Noir 2005

Smooth as ever, but with a bit of a burning/smoky aftertaste. My first impression was that it reminded me of Christmas cookies from my childhood. The color is very appealing, dark purple to ...
Posted by Joey D. on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:51:00 PST

Red Diamond Cabernet 2003

This is a full bodied, very rich wine for only six bucks at BevMo. The aroma is very sweet like apple juice, but it has a flavor that's very dry and heavy like a good Cabernet should ha...
Posted by Joey D. on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:38:00 PST