What's a good bottle of wine to bring for a pool party?
by Irishted (2020-08-07 12:20:53)

I suppose it could be liquor as well. Any recommendations?


Richter Riesling,a Sancerre or Chenin Blanc * *
by ej  (2020-08-07 19:44:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


The bright lights at MIT have this figured out for you.
by The Flash  (2020-08-07 18:38:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

They know what you need. At the link:


Thank you all
by Irishted  (2020-08-07 13:49:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Well, some of you at least.


Serious, lame answer.
by doolinbanjos  (2020-08-07 14:03:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

A New Zealand sauvignon blanc, and/or a nice chardonnay.

Outdoor party drinking does not favor nuance. In my opinion, a good red wine would be a waste in that situation. NZ sauvignon blancs are fruity and refreshing. An oaky chardonnay can stand up to plastic cups, chlorine smell, and whatever else would otherwise detract from a wine tasting experience.

Those are lame choices for a dinner party, of course, but might be perfect for a pool party.


Vinho verde would be good too. *
by beancounter  (2020-08-07 15:26:04)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Has the Summer of Rum taught you nothing?
by potatohouse  (2020-08-07 13:45:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

>85 degrees --> Frozen Painkiller
<85 degrees --> Barbados
You have a pitcher the size of a Gatorade barrel --> Barrister's Bahama Sizzle
You'd like to see a fist fight and a marriage or two broken up --> Wray & Nephew Strawberry Rum Punch


Gross or net?
by Irish Tool  (2020-08-07 14:08:46)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If two marriages breakup with an individual from each then getting married to each other, do we count that as 2 marriages ended or just the net loss of 1?


Net, of course.
by potatohouse  (2020-08-07 15:48:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

But it's not a true 1:1 replacement because now you have to work through awkward group decisions like do you to invite the solo, aggrieved pair to future pool parties or do you invite the newly formed couple who fucked the dynamic to begin with? The answer is clearly the more attractive duo but it's still kind of uncomfortable.


Is it an in-ground or above-ground pool? *
by acrossdmiddle  (2020-08-07 13:34:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Maybe Mad Dog for an above ground pool. *
by MobileIrish  (2020-08-07 13:55:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Jungle Juice
by mitquinn  (2020-08-07 13:32:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Bring a side of pizza crusts when it gets wild.


Bring some boozy popsicles (link)
by jennyb  (2020-08-07 13:30:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Rose in a can. *
by Killian  (2020-08-07 13:23:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Is there a pool rule prohibiting glass?
by Peekay  (2020-08-07 12:50:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If not, Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier, Dandelion AlbariƱo Rias Baixas, Spain, Banshee Rose, or a Prosecco or a light Beaujolais.

If so, see the link


I worked with a guy who told me he had to give up drinking
by sprack  (2020-08-07 13:20:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

He said he and his wife would have a box of wine in the refrigerator and it was just too easy to go and pour glass after glass from it every night.

When I got to know him and his goofy sense of humor better I got the joke.


maybe a Gavi *
by heyder  (2020-08-07 12:47:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Dom Perignon
by Jimbo Irish  (2020-08-07 12:29:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

In all seriousness though, I'd recommend something like a Sancerre or Sauvignon Blanc for a summer party.


Viognier...or rum...lots of rum *
by terramarirish  (2020-08-07 12:29:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


evening
by Irishted  (2020-08-07 12:31:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Hosts are in their 60s. He's a profane, very funny dentist. She puts up with him. Both Irish.


Encourage skinny dipping. Bring something from Naked Wines. *
by No Right Turn on Red  (2020-08-07 12:29:16)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Their Outdoor Vino line actually does make plastic bottles
by ravenium  (2020-08-07 12:57:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Their wine is mostly a running gag, but the Penetration Cab is ok.


Penetration Cab? Is that what they drink while they ....
by Slotts  (2020-08-07 13:12:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

are having....ah, never mind.