Wine question

[RashanGary]

This is partly for packinpatland and partly for whoever else has knowledge of wine.


I'll run down my wine tastes so far and hopefully someone can give me general direction of where to try next.


The only wine I've drinken that I really like has been Merlot. I want to try other wines (between 10 and 20 dollars). I'd even buy it and age it for a couple years if I had to.

I don't like Chardonnay (too dry). I don't like Shiraz (or at least the spicey bottle I had). I don't like white Zin (too light, I can't put my finger on it, but I like a little body to my wine).


So far, I've really liked Merlot. I sampled some cabernet souvignon and liked it, but I like to recreational drink and that seemed more like a meal sipping wine.

OK pros, I've given you all I know about what I like about wine. You have any suggestions? :)

If you do, thanks, I hate buying wine and then being pissed off cuz it tastes like shit. That's why the last 20 bottles I've boughten have been merlot and even the worst, acidy merlot is better than Chardonnay or that spicy Shiraz crap I had :) Anyway, I'm ready to go outside my wine comfort zone and try different wines even if I have to choke down some bad wine. My hope is to get some general direction if anyone has it? ? ??

[MJZiggy]

Try a nice port and if that doesn't work, try a riesling. But why not just do a wine tasting so you can try a bunch of different things and figure out what you like?

[digitaldean]

JH,

I will have to keep tabs on this. I want broaden my horizons as well. I, like Merlot the most. But I do like Shirazes. I do like Chiantis. I can deal with Chardonnay. I have a tough time with REALLY dry wines.

For a brand, Kenwood puts on some nice, reasonably priced wines. Have received a Zinfandel (red) from a website client it was fantastic.

Also, if you like to try something different, try an ice wine. Had some in Ontario on a trip to Niagara Falls. It is an excellent dessert wine. Jackson Triggs has a 2005 and 2006 ice wine that's pretty good.

Here's a link....
http://www.bizrate.com/wine/oid697034453.html

Hope this is a start.....

[RashanGary]

Oh yeah, I've tried Reisling. I'd say it's pretty safe. I'd say after Merlot, it's probably 2nd.


I still think there is something I'm missing. Something very similar to Merlot but more perfect.

I think the wine tasting is the way to go. We have a nice little wine store near by that has wine tasting events.

[Freak Out]

What Shiraz did you drink that was to "spicy"? I'm confused by that.... I can throw a bunch of reasonably priced reds out there for you to try but there is only going to be ONE merlot on the list and the rest will be blends, shiraz, cabs, a zin or two, chianti and on and on....For a nice refreshing balanced white find a Vino Verde (Portugal) and a Giesen or Matua Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand).

More on the reds later.....don't be a pussy.

[RashanGary]

Oh yeah, I've had Chianti a couple times too. I really should start records again and not delete them so I remember this. I thought the Chianti was alright too. I'd compare the Chianti I had to an average bottle of Merlot as far as how much I liked it. If I recall correctly, Chianti was a little bit safer too. Nothing real impactfull about it but nothing to turn you off either.

And I agree with you, I hate super dry wines. I don't really like super sweet wines either.

I've also had Red Zin and I thought it was OK. It had a little too much umph for me. I could see warming up to it over time, but right now something a little less extreme is where it's at for me.

[Partial]

wine.woot.com

[RashanGary]

Yeah, give me some reds, freak out. I'll give one a test run (if I can find it) this weekend and then give it a review on here :)

[RashanGary]

wine.woot.com

Partial, I found that :) :) :) :) :) :)

I thought of you when I found it and somehow I knew you'd throw that out here :)

[packinpatland]

I'm no wine expert. But there is a few I'd recommend.

Have you all seen the movie 'Sideways'?............NO MERLOT! :lol:

Actually, I am partial to the reds. The best domestics that I regularly have, (got a glass in hand) have come from the Russian River area of Sonoma, CA. Two in particular are Hahn and Ravenswood. I like their Cabernet Savignon. Rabbit Run is good too.

There's some really good reds from South Africa and Australia, but I'd rather buy US.

Having said that.........my all time favorite has been (we had two bottles, one remains unopened) is Chateau Le Bon Pasteur 1993, it's a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Am waiting for a special occasion to uncork that one. Perhaps SB next year? :wink:

When the weather gets warm, there are times I'd rather drink a white. My favorite is Ecco Domani, it's an Italian Pinot Grigio.......'softer' than a Chardonay. I've never had anyone not like it.

So that's it.......my very uncomplicated take on wine.

Another 'wine' movie is 'A Good Year'.........excellent. Salut!

[MadtownPacker]

Me and a friend once drank 5 bottles of this. Real classy stuff.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/e/eb/NightTrainExpressBottle.jpg

[Deputy Nutz]

http://elmwoodent.com/party/images/hairybuffalo/boons.jpg

How about a nice 3.00 bottle?

Ever tried 2 buck chuck? Good stuff for 5.00 a bottle.

[Iron Mike]

www.bumwine.com

[Iron Mike]

Try a sparkling wine sometime, like a moscato or prosecco:

http://www.americaswineshop.com/images/bn/100/11735.gif

http://www.ilsparkling.com/

[packinpatland]

http://elmwoodent.com/party/images/hairybuffalo/boons.jpg

How about a nice 3.00 bottle?

Ever tried 2 buck chuck? Good stuff for 5.00 a bottle.

In my college days, it was Annie Green Springs...99cents a bottle.

2 buck chuck is good stuff.....only if you have a Trader Joe's near.

[Iron Mike]

In my college days, it was Annie Green Springs...99cents a bottle.


<==searches for picture of TJ Swan wine. 8-)

[GoPackGo]

Try a Pinot Noir from Oregon when eating chicken or turkey

For a white wine with italian food try an Italian Pinot Grigio

For a red wine with Italian food/pizza I like Californian Cabernet Savignon.

I drink Californian Merlot with Steak

[packinpatland]

Try a Pinot Noir from Oregon when eating chicken or turkey

For a white wine with italian food try an Italian Pinot Grigio

For a red wine with Italian food/pizza I like Californian Cabernet Savignon.

I drink Californian Merlot with Steak

I could live with this ^.
Any labels you like better than others?

[MJZiggy]

Anyone still drinking chablis?

[Scott Campbell]

Anyone still drinking chablis?



Its still kinda early for me, but if you'd like to get your groove on in the morning - go for it.

[packinpatland]

Did you think we didn't 'hear' you?? :shock: :lol: :lol:.....referring to MJ's double post.

I haven't had a chablis in years. Any labels you'd recommend?

Come on Scott, it's cocktail hour somewhere!

[MJZiggy]

Anyone still drinking chablis?



Its still kinda early for me, but if you'd like to get your groove on in the morning - go for it.

It's almost lunchtime here. If the execs can have their 3 martini lunches, I can have a glass of wine since I get to go out today and I'm not driving either.

[GoPackGo]

Try a Pinot Noir from Oregon when eating chicken or turkey

For a white wine with italian food try an Italian Pinot Grigio

For a red wine with Italian food/pizza I like Californian Cabernet Savignon.

I drink Californian Merlot with Steak

I could live with this ^.
Any labels you like better than others?

I like Wild Horse Red wines

http://www.wildhorsewinery.com/

I like Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

http://www.santamargherita.com/prodotti_e/inimitabili/index.shtml

Wild Horse wines are typically $15-20 per bottle
Santa Margherita is $25 a bottle

I drink the brands above on special occasions.

For normal meals I can't justify spending that much so I just try to match the wine with the food I'm eating. I try to stay between $10-$15 range. I haven't found a wine less than $10 that is worth drinking

[packinpatland]

I certainly agree with you on the Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Will have to look into the Wild Horse.

And altho what you said about under $10 is true, I've been finding that some of the pricier bottles don't always live up to the cost.

Lately I've been going to weekly winetastings (it's winter, not much else to do) and only buying the more expensive stuff, and sometimes not... after I've had a taste.

Just a note. The vineyards in Sonoma (most) don't charge for tasting, whereas the ones in Napa do. I found the ones in Oregon also had no fee.
This summer I'm going to try out on Long Island.
I love trying local wines. Here in CT. One of the best is Jonathan Edwards.

http://www.jedwardswinery.com/wines/

I may be biased, but it's worth a try.

Anyone else have a local wine they'd recommend?

[Scott Campbell]

Believe it or not, there are some vineyards in UT. I just haven't tried any. I have tried this local concoction though:

http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper82/poly.jpg

[packinpatland]

Believe it or not, there are some vineyards in UT. I just haven't tried any. I have tried this local concoction though:

http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper82/poly.jpg

That's good :lol: :lol: Is it for real?

[Deputy Nutz]

Anyone ever do a Spodie Odiee? Shot of port, shot of whiskey, and then a shot of port. Not a fun affair.

[Scott Campbell]

Believe it or not, there are some vineyards in UT. I just haven't tried any. I have tried this local concoction though:

http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper82/poly.jpg

That's good :lol: :lol: Is it for real?


Oh yeah - it's real. They have a entire lineup of brews designed to thumb their nose at UT's predominant culture.

Here's what all the kids at BYU drink:


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/483199913_ed7707213e.jpg

[Scott Campbell]

This one was in response to more restrictive alcohol advertising policy from our teatotaling liquor commission:




http://www.utahbeers.com/shop/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/171078028750d0a2cf1b22c13154f30b.jpg

[Freak Out]

Wasatch has put out some good brews over the years.

[GoPackGo]

back to the wine for a minute...
A decent wine to eat with Orange Ruffie, Talapia, Salmon, etc.. is Sockeye Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

http://www.madwine.com/sockeyewinery.html

Its only $10-$12 and it works

[GoPackGo]

back to the wine for a minute...
A decent wine to eat with Orange Ruffie, Talapia, Salmon, etc.. is Sockeye Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

http://www.madwine.com/sockeyewinery.html

Its only $10-$12 and it works

[packinpatland]

back to the wine for a minute...
A decent wine to eat with Orange Ruffie, Talapia, Salmon, etc.. is Sockeye Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

http://www.madwine.com/sockeyewinery.html

Its only $10-$12 and it works

I have had that, their pinot noir.........very nice.

[Freak Out]

Owen Roe wines kick ass.....the O'Reilly's Pinot is always great and the Abbot's table is a favorite of mine. They are all very good. YUM!

http://www.owenroe.com/our_wines.htm

I want a glass now!

[Freak Out]

Owen Roe wines kick ass.....the O'Reilly's Pinot is always great and the Abbot's table is a favorite of mine. They are all very good. YUM!

http://www.owenroe.com/our_wines.htm

I want a glass now!

I buy at least two cases of the Sinister Hand when I find it (normally on a trip to Portland).

[packinpatland]

Some favorite wine quotes:


DRINK WINE AND YOU WILL SLEEP WELL. SLEEP, AND YOU WILL NOT SIN. AVOID SIN, AND YOU WILL BE SAVED. ERGO, DRINK WINE AND BE SAVED.

GOOD WINE RUINS THE PURSE, BAD WINE RUINS THE STOMACH

WINE IS THE MOST HEALTHFUL AND MOST HYGIENIC OF BEVERAGES ( Louis Pasteur)

UP TO THE AGE OF FORTY EATING IS BENEFICIAL. AFTER FORTY, DRINKING (The Talmud, 200BC)

IT IS BETTER TO HIDE IGNORANCE, BUT IT IS HARD TO DO THIS WHEN WE RELAX OVER WINE (Heraclitus c.540 BC)

WINE IS CONSTANT PROOF THAT GOD LOVE US, AND LOVES TO SEE US HAPPY. (Ben Franklin)

I COOK WITH WIN, SOMETIMES I EVEN ADD IT TO THE FOOD (W.C. Fields)

NOTHING MORE EXCELLENT OR VALUABLE THAN WINE WAS EVER GRANTED BY THE GODS TO MAN (Plato)

EAT THY BREAD WITH JOY AND DRINK THY WINE WITH A MERRY HEART. (Ecclesiastes, 9:10)

CHAMPAGNE WAS FOR ANY NIGHT YOU THINK YOU MIGHT REMEMBER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

[Freak Out]

Use the right glass when your drinking wine. The big reds need a big fucking glass to go with them.

[Tony Oday]

sorry didnt read the whole thing too tired however my FAVORITE wine no matter the price is a Cab/Sav by Dynamite Vinyards! I love it!

[Iron Mike]

Anyone still drinking chablis?

The best wines come in a cardboard box. Bike on down to the discount liquor store for a "Tour de Franzia."

http://www.badgerwest.com/images/FranziaChablis5LTR.jpg

[packinpatland]

I get a gagging reflex just looking at a box of wine.....sorry......guess I just haven't tried any in a few years. There's just something about opening the frig and seeing boxed wine.

But you know what.......I just may give it a whirl. :wink:

[MJZiggy]

Anyone still drinking chablis?

The best wines come in a cardboard box. Bike on down to the discount liquor store for a "Tour de Franzia."

http://www.badgerwest.com/images/FranziaChablis5LTR.jpg

Do you have any idea how long it would take me to drink a 5-liter box of wine? It would be vinegar before I was halfway through it.

[Iron Mike]

I get a gagging reflex just looking at a box of wine.....sorry......guess I just haven't tried any in a few years. There's just something about opening the frig and seeing boxed wine.

But you know what.......I just may give it a whirl. :wink:

Just kidding......actually, I enjoyed these reds most recently:

Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon (http://www.vampire.com/files/vampire_cabernet.php)

Penfolds Bin 47 Cabernet Sauvignon (http://www.thewineclub.com/170946?classid=item&identity=170946&view=item.bottle&detailpage=170946&width=160&ls=%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E)

Il Bastardo Sangiovese (http://www.americaswineshop.com/135330)

[RashanGary]

There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.

It's not one of those fancy little wine stores, it's sort low budget the way it's set up, but they have a guy there, the wine guy as I know him, who is excellent and suggesting wines. I think he drinks alot. Anyway. . .

I went today and bought two bottles of pinot noir on his recommendation. One is Forest Glenn (cheap, but the guy said it was a good cheap bottle of pinot) and the other, Grayson.

I've heard good things about Pinot so I'm excited to give it a test run.

[MJZiggy]

Tell people you've just consulted with your sommelier and it makes the joint classy anyway...

[Iron Mike]

There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.


I grew up four blocks away from the Wine Cellar.....on Elm Street.

[Iron Mike]

Here's an idea:

http://www.wiswine.com/images/Map_2006_Big_Map.jpg

With 11 wineries within a short driving distance of Green Bay, I'm sure a wine tasting tour for the next Packer Rats gathering could be arranged.

We just need to get a volunteer driver. 8-)

[GBRulz]

Door County is cherry country. So you'll find some excellent fruit wines, but if fruity isn't your thing (sorry Harlan)...you'll probably be disappointed in the WI wineries around here.

[GBRulz]

There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.

It's not one of those fancy little wine stores, it's sort low budget the way it's set up, but they have a guy there, the wine guy as I know him, who is excellent and suggesting wines. I think he drinks alot. Anyway. . .

I went today and bought two bottles of pinot noir on his recommendation. One is Forest Glenn (cheap, but the guy said it was a good cheap bottle of pinot) and the other, Grayson.

I've heard good things about Pinot so I'm excited to give it a test run.

JH - Have you been to Festival on Mason St lately? They totally remodeled their liquor store and it's awesome. Grocery shopping and wine tasting go hand in hand :lol: Anyhow, I just picked up some Hungarian wine and it's soooo good.

If you like to sample different beer without having to buy a 6 pack of the same, they also have a huge refridgerated section of single beers from all over the place. I've never seen that where you can mix beer like that. I've seen it in 3.2 beer & you can only have two drinks an hour Utah but not WI - makes no sense!

[packinpatland]

There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.

It's not one of those fancy little wine stores, it's sort low budget the way it's set up, but they have a guy there, the wine guy as I know him, who is excellent and suggesting wines. I think he drinks alot. Anyway. . .

I went today and bought two bottles of pinot noir on his recommendation. One is Forest Glenn (cheap, but the guy said it was a good cheap bottle of pinot) and the other, Grayson.

I've heard good things about Pinot so I'm excited to give it a test run.

You can buy wine on Sunday? Here in CT.............no way. Also, everything is locked daily up after 9pm. Makes a good case for the wine cellar I've added to my 'bucket/wish list. :wink:

[Iron Mike]

You can buy wine on Sunday? Here in CT.............no way. Also, everything is locked daily up after 9pm. Makes a good case for the wine cellar I've added to my 'bucket/wish list. :wink:

Had you and hubby decided to stay in Cedarburg for the Winter Fest, you could wander over to the Cedar Creek Winery for some hot mulled wine samples before watching the Dog Weight Pull Contest.

http://www.cedarburgfestivals.org/Winterfestival_files/page0002.htm

Looks like three clams will get you a winery tour with free tasting:

http://www.cedarcreekwinery.com/tours.asp

[Deputy Nutz]

There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.

It's not one of those fancy little wine stores, it's sort low budget the way it's set up, but they have a guy there, the wine guy as I know him, who is excellent and suggesting wines. I think he drinks alot. Anyway. . .

I went today and bought two bottles of pinot noir on his recommendation. One is Forest Glenn (cheap, but the guy said it was a good cheap bottle of pinot) and the other, Grayson.

I've heard good things about Pinot so I'm excited to give it a test run.

You can buy wine on Sunday? Here in CT.............no way. Also, everything is locked daily up after 9pm. Makes a good case for the wine cellar I've added to my 'bucket/wish list. :wink:

That is because you live in Puritan land. I bet you can't hunt on Sunday either.

[digitaldean]

Here's an idea:

http://www.wiswine.com/images/Map_2006_Big_Map.jpg

With 11 wineries within a short driving distance of Green Bay, I'm sure a wine tasting tour for the next Packer Rats gathering could be arranged.

We just need to get a volunteer driver. 8-)

Von Stiehl makes some excellent varietal wines (e.g. Cherry). They are located in Door County.

[packinpatland]

[quote=JustinHarrell]There is a little wine store in West DePere (just south of GB for those who don't live here) called the wine cellar.

It's not one of those fancy little wine stores, it's sort low budget the way it's set up, but they have a guy there, the wine guy as I know him, who is excellent and suggesting wines. I think he drinks alot. Anyway. . .

I went today and bought two bottles of pinot noir on his recommendation. One is Forest Glenn (cheap, but the guy said it was a good cheap bottle of pinot) and the other, Grayson.

I've heard good things about Pinot so I'm excited to give it a test run.

You can buy wine on Sunday? Here in CT.............no way. Also, everything is locked daily up after 9pm. Makes a good case for the wine cellar I've added to my 'bucket/wish list. :wink:

That is because you live in Puritan land. I bet you can't hunt on Sunday either.[/quote


What is it you'd like me to go out and kill?
Hit a wild turkey, actually three of them, on Fri. Just thought I'd share that.

[packinpatland]

Guess I should have said I hit them with my car..........

[Iron Mike]

Von Stiehl makes some excellent varietal wines (e.g. Cherry). They are located in Door County.

Actually, I believe that's in Kewaunee County.

[RashanGary]

Just sampled my Pinot Noir. It's good. I'm enjoying it. It's acctually nice to venture out of Merlot land for a while. Next I'm going to try cabernet, but for now I'm going to enjoy my Pinot with dinner and the kids are going to be early tonight :) :) No naps :) :)

[packinpatland]

Just sampled my Pinot Noir. It's good. I'm enjoying it. It's acctually nice to venture out of Merlot land for a while. Next I'm going to try cabernet, but for now I'm going to enjoy my Pinot with dinner and the kids are going to be early tonight :) :) No naps :) :)

Lucky Mrs :wink:

[MJZiggy]

I don't have a drop of wine in the house. :(

I guess I'll have to settle for tequila...I apologize in advance for any Spanish that follows... :oops:

[packinpatland]

'I don't have a drop of wine in the house.'

In this house, that'd be same as saying the water was shut off. :wink:

[Partial]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

[Iron Mike]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.


Maybe you should drink some instead of pouring it onto a portable wooden platform.
:D

[Partial]

Am I crazy and not using the correct word? Jeez, I thought I'd be funny and how I just look like a dummy :lol:

[digitaldean]

Von Stiehl makes some excellent varietal wines (e.g. Cherry). They are located in Door County.

Actually, I believe that's in Kewaunee County.

My bad..... :oops:

[Freak Out]

Have to give a thumbs up to the 2005 Coppola Claret (Cabernet). His stuff has come a long way since he bought his first vineyard. $14.

[4and12to12and4]

I'm no wine expert. But there is a few I'd recommend.

Have you all seen the movie 'Sideways'?............NO MERLOT! :lol:

Actually, I am partial to the reds. The best domestics that I regularly have, (got a glass in hand) have come from the Russian River area of Sonoma, CA. Two in particular are Hahn and Ravenswood. I like their Cabernet Savignon. Rabbit Run is good too.

There's some really good reds from South Africa and Australia, but I'd rather buy US.

Having said that.........my all time favorite has been (we had two bottles, one remains unopened) is Chateau Le Bon Pasteur 1993, it's a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Am waiting for a special occasion to uncork that one. Perhaps SB next year? :wink:

When the weather gets warm, there are times I'd rather drink a white. My favorite is Ecco Domani, it's an Italian Pinot Grigio.......'softer' than a Chardonay. I've never had anyone not like it.

So that's it.......my very uncomplicated take on wine.

Another 'wine' movie is 'A Good Year'.........excellent. Salut!

I just fell completely in love with you after reading this post. And for EVERYONE else here that responded, I feel really stupid, in that, I have never even sipped wine before, and I can't believe all you have and know stuff about it. Very impressive, and where have I been all my life?

[packinpatland]

Oh you dear boy.........it's time to call it a night. Things will look better in the morning.......

[MJZiggy]

Oh you dear boy.........it's time to call it a night. Things will look better in the morning.......

Well, maybe not in the MORNING, but by midafternoon (with a couple tylenol) it should be ok...

[GoPackGo]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Grow a pair of balls and drink some Glenlivet.
P.S. If you can't stomach wine, you definately can't stomach scotch
P.S.S>. F*** your Pallet

[the_idle_threat]

Glenlivet is good, but also be sure to try Laphroaig.

[Iron Mike]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Grow a pair of balls and drink some Glenlivet.
P.S. If you can't stomach wine, you definately can't stomach scotch
P.S.S>. F*** your Pallet

It's palate, you two. :x

[MJZiggy]

I'm no wine expert. But there is a few I'd recommend.

Have you all seen the movie 'Sideways'?............NO MERLOT! :lol:

Actually, I am partial to the reds. The best domestics that I regularly have, (got a glass in hand) have come from the Russian River area of Sonoma, CA. Two in particular are Hahn and Ravenswood. I like their Cabernet Savignon. Rabbit Run is good too.

There's some really good reds from South Africa and Australia, but I'd rather buy US.

Having said that.........my all time favorite has been (we had two bottles, one remains unopened) is Chateau Le Bon Pasteur 1993, it's a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Am waiting for a special occasion to uncork that one. Perhaps SB next year? :wink:

When the weather gets warm, there are times I'd rather drink a white. My favorite is Ecco Domani, it's an Italian Pinot Grigio.......'softer' than a Chardonay. I've never had anyone not like it.

So that's it.......my very uncomplicated take on wine.

Another 'wine' movie is 'A Good Year'.........excellent. Salut!

I just fell completely in love with you after reading this post. And for EVERYONE else here that responded, I feel really stupid, in that, I have never even sipped wine before, and I can't believe all you have and know stuff about it. Very impressive, and where have I been all my life?

Perhaps wait a couple days before the wine sampling commences...

[Zool]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Grow a pair of balls and drink some Glenlivet.
P.S. If you can't stomach wine, you definately can't stomach scotch
P.S.S>. F*** your Pallet

It's palate, you two. :x

Maybe he works in shipping and has some weird fetish?

[Green Bud Packer]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Two fingers of Johnny Walker Red always starts my night off right.

[packinpatland]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Two fingers of Johnny Walker Red always starts my night off right.

Johnny Walker is a wine?............red or white? :wink:

[Zool]

Is there a good wine to develop a taste for wine? I cannot stomach it. It is offensive to my pallet.

Anyone a scotch drinker here? I am trying to get down on the stuff but its intense. I haven't tried a single malt yet, only some mid-range mixed malts.

Two fingers of Johnny Walker Red always starts my night off right.

Johnny Walker is a wine?............red or white? :wink:

I think it comes in Red and Black.

[MJZiggy]

Wait, I usually drink with Tarlam. How many quarts is a finger?

[Zool]

Wait, I usually drink with Tarlam. How many quarts is a finger?

I have big hands. My 2 fingers are going to be like 2-3 oz's. I'll just drink from the bottle and be done with it.

[Green Bud Packer]

Johnny Walker is a scotch

[MJZiggy]

Johnny Walker is a scotch

We know. We're playing.

[packinpatland]

Johnny Walker is a scotch


:lol: :lol: This one's on you. :lol: :lol:

[RashanGary]

I'm having a glass of pinot noir right now. . .



Wine is good!!

[GoPackGo]

I'm having a glass of pinot noir right now. . .



Wine is good!!

What brand? What did you think?

[packinpatland]

"Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men."
Marcus Valerius Martialis (40 AD- 103 AD)

So HH, what was the label on the delectable pinot noir?

[RashanGary]

I'm having a glass of pinot noir right now. . .



Wine is good!!

What brand? What did you think?

Forest Glenn. . .

I liked it. I've only had a couple bottles of Merlot since I've begun wine drinking that really blew me away. Other than those couple bottles (don't even remember the maker), this Pinot was right up there with what I hope for in a decent bottle of wine. I wasn't disappointed at all. I know I'll buy more bottles of Pinot Noir. The price was good at ~ $10.

[packinpatland]

Try Ravenswood, Vinters Blend. It's a Cabernet Sauvignon. I think it's in that $10-12 range.

[RashanGary]

I plan on drinking about one bottle per month over the course of my life so I think I'll just buy one bottle to age each month. I'll record when it should reach it's prime, where it's stored on the shelf, ect. . . . I'll keep it in an excel file, then in a couple years, I can just sort it according to what is peaking, look over two excel fields and see where it's stored in my cellar (basement shelving unit that I'm going to build), go downstairs to row B, collumn 5 and grab a drinkable bottle of Cab or whatever the hell I'm in the mood for.


I intend on having an initial description field where I put notes on how it tasted when I sampled it. Then 3-10 years later when it's ready to drink, I'll grade it and then look at the initial notes to see what initial qualities made a great wine or made a poor wine or an average win, ect. . .

It's kind of a little research project that takes a lifetime to become good at.

Anyway, I really enjoy wine. I like that it's hard to find a really good bottle. I like that it gets you buzzed. I'll let you know how my wine cellar develops over the next few months and I'll fill you in on how my rehab goes if this ever gets out of hand :)

[Freak Out]

I plan on drinking about one bottle per month over the course of my life so I think I'll just buy one bottle to age each month. I'll record when it should reach it's prime, where it's stored on the shelf, ect. . . . I'll keep it in an excel file, then in a couple years, I can just sort it according to what is peaking, look over two excel fields and see where it's stored in my cellar (basement shelving unit that I'm going to build), go downstairs to row B, collumn 5 and grab a drinkable bottle of Cab or whatever the hell I'm in the mood for.


I intend on having an initial description field where I put notes on how it tasted when I sampled it. Then 3-10 years later when it's ready to drink, I'll grade it and then look at the initial notes to see what initial qualities made a great wine or made a poor wine or an average win, ect. . .

It's kind of a little research project that takes a lifetime to become good at.

Anyway, I really enjoy wine. I like that it's hard to find a really good bottle. I like that it gets you buzzed. I'll let you know how my wine cellar develops over the next few months and I'll fill you in on how my rehab goes if this ever gets out of hand :)

If you enjoyed the Pinot you had try some of the Oregon Pinot's I listed earlier in the thread. Damn good juice.

[packinpatland]

"It's kind of a little research project that takes a lifetime to become good at. "

I enjoy research.... :wink:

[Iron Mike]

I intend on having an initial description field where I put notes on how it tasted when I sampled it.

You can usually buy a wine journal at a wine store, along with clear sticky paper that allows you to transfer the label to the journal and then add notes, like so:

http://armandfrasco.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/paulll1.jpg

[packinpatland]

I intend on having an initial description field where I put notes on how it tasted when I sampled it.

You can usually buy a wine journal at a wine store, along with clear sticky paper that allows you to transfer the label to the journal and then add notes, like so:

http://armandfrasco.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/paulll1.jpg

I've got one of those, I like to include also, where the wine came from....as in 'who' gave it to us...................they get a better chance of getting invited back that way! :lol:

[MJZiggy]

I'll remember that. Has anyone tried St. Michel? I took it to a New Years party, and one of the guests was very excited by its mere presence, but it never got opened that night so I didn't get to taste it.

[RashanGary]

The wine Journel is OK, but if I have 50 bottles of wine some day, I want a better way to organize it than flipping through 50 pages.

If it's in excell, I can have the wine that is ready to drink become bold. Then I only have to sort through the bold options rather than having to sort through a whole book to figure out what is where.

It's really just a crude inventory management tool that I plan on using. I'm not good at Access, but if I was I'd make a database instead. Regardless, I'm proficient enough on excel to make a pretty handy little spreadsheet.

As each wine gets taken off the shelf, I can rate it and slide it to a different page where they get sorted according to their grade. Then I can use that information to help me pick out wines in the future.

[packinpatland]

I'm more of a 'visual' person........I need to see the label :lol:

[MJZiggy]

Proseco today...I love proseco!

[RashanGary]

Proseco today...I love proseco!

Cheers, last glass of Pinot here

[digitaldean]

http://wine.woot.com/

Amity Willamette Valley Trio
$59.99 + $5 shipping

condition:
Oregonian
product(s):
1 Amity 2005 Winemaker’s Reserve Pinot Noir
1 Amity 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
1 Amity 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc

How is the wine from this area OPF?? (if you've ever partaken of any wine from there, I mean)

Just curious.

[AtlPackFan]

I always come to these conversations late.

A few years back my doctor suggested I drink 4 oz. of a red wine a night. Supposedly...
***Raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol
***Lowers blood pressure
***Inhibits the formation of blood clots
****Helps prevent artery damage caused by high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol
Who was I to argue?

I don't have a glass every night but I do when we have something open in the house which is maybe 1 or 2 a week.

I find that my easily-upset stomach handles wine MUCH better than beer. Go figure. I love beer...beer hates me. :cry:

I like reds anyway so that wasn't a problem. I like Shiraz and Cabernet. Merlot, Pinot Noir is OK.

I'm afraid I'm not very wine sophisticated. I just like to drink a glass by itself. Food gets in the way of the alcohol (just kidding).

I don't pare foods with wine...I'm just not that sophisticated. I drink what is open. I know that the right wine with the right food is suppose to enhance the dining experience but I guess my taste buds just aren't that developed...or else I killed them all in the 60s/70s. :mrgreen:

I never really paid much attention to labels. I was under the impression that a label may have a good year followed by not such a good year so that if you don't keep track of the years along with the label it may not do you much good.

Question? What is the best way to store wine...red and white? How long can you keep it stored before it goes bad? We have had wines that tasted like vinegar when we have opened them up.

[GoPackGo]

Question? What is the best way to store wine...red and white? How long can you keep it stored before it goes bad? We have had wines that tasted like vinegar when we have opened them up.

Keeping wine stored in a basement and on its side is the perferred method. Keep it out of the sunlight. Wine can go bad anytime its exposed to sunlight or if the cork gets to dry and cracks.

[Little Whiskey]

I'm not a big wine fan. i am now enjoying a gewurztraminer.

[packinpatland]

I'm not a big wine fan. i am now enjoying a gewurztraminer.

Wikopedia:
"Its aromatic flavours make Gewürztraminer one of the few wines that is suitable for drinking with Asian cuisine. It goes well with Munster cheese, and fleshy, fatty (oily) wild game. Smoked salmon is a particularly good match"

I've never tried gewurztraminer (thank goodness I only have to spell it and not try to pronounce it), but I like all the foods it's supposed to go well with! I'll give it a try......any one label better than another?

[Partial]

Last night I could not sleep so I filled up a mug with some Pinot Noir. That S is strong and hits you quick like a brick.

[packinpatland]

"I filled up a mug with some Pinot Noir"

.............a true wine connoisseur :roll:

[Partial]

"I filled up a mug with some Pinot Noir"

.............a true wine connoisseur :roll:

:lol:

I don't claim to be. I needed something to put me out!!

[packinpatland]

I absolutely understand.......it was the 'mug' that I smiled at. Hope you didn't waste a good bottle..........ever try Tylenol PM?

[Partial]

I absolutely understand.......it was the 'mug' that I smiled at. Hope you didn't waste a good bottle..........ever try Tylenol PM?

It was a really cheap bottle. I don't know for sure but I'd imagine its under 10 dollars.

[AtlPackFan]

I absolutely understand.......it was the 'mug' that I smiled at. Hope you didn't waste a good bottle..........ever try Tylenol PM?

It was a really cheap bottle. I don't know for sure but I'd imagine its under 10 dollars.

What difference does it make what it cost you if you liked it? I have tried some bottles of wine for $5, $6 that I thought were really good and I have tried some wines that were MUCH, MUCH higher priced that I didn't like at all.

It's what you like, not what others say you should like.

[Freak Out]

I absolutely understand.......it was the 'mug' that I smiled at. Hope you didn't waste a good bottle..........ever try Tylenol PM?

It was a really cheap bottle. I don't know for sure but I'd imagine its under 10 dollars.

What difference does it make what it cost you if you liked it? I have tried some bottles of wine for $5, $6 that I thought were really good and I have tried some wines that were MUCH, MUCH higher priced that I didn't like at all.

It's what you like, not what others say you should like.

I bought some wine at a PX in France once......I think it came out to about 18 cents a liter after exchange. Needless to say I took a bath in it.

[packinpatland]

Two Buck Chuck!

[Freak Out]

Two Buck Chuck!

I love Trader Joes but I will never drink it.

[Partial]

I absolutely understand.......it was the 'mug' that I smiled at. Hope you didn't waste a good bottle..........ever try Tylenol PM?

It was a really cheap bottle. I don't know for sure but I'd imagine its under 10 dollars.

What difference does it make what it cost you if you liked it? I have tried some bottles of wine for $5, $6 that I thought were really good and I have tried some wines that were MUCH, MUCH higher priced that I didn't like at all.

It's what you like, not what others say you should like.

I agree. I don't care for wine, though. Not much, at least. I am trying to develop a taste for it. It is too sour for me.

[MadtownPacker]

You MFers are gonna need a couple of bottles today.

[AtlPackFan]

You MFers are gonna need a couple of bottles today.

Madtown!!! Fuck no....its Adler Brau, Pabst Blue Ribbon or Old Style today baby!!! Let me just pull a case or two out of my cellar. Might as well mourn on the worst sports day of my life with the "good" stuff!!! :cry:

[MadtownPacker]

You MFers are gonna need a couple of bottles today.

Madtown!!! Fuck no....its Adler Brau, Pabst Blue Ribbon or Old Style today baby!!! Let me just pull a case or two out of my cellar. Might as well mourn on the worst sports day of my life with the "good" stuff!!! :cry:You do that old timer, I am gonna blast a fat one of that ganja to ease the pain.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Mad, I think its time for you to ease all the pain, both your own tortured mind and the pain you inflict on those around you. Kill yourself. You know its for the best. Take a handful of qualudes and walk towards the light, bro.

[MadtownPacker]

Mad, I think its time for you to ease all the pain, both your own tortured mind and the pain you inflict on those around you. Kill yourself. You know its for the best. Take a handful of qualudes and walk towards the light, bro.Sounds like a great idea but the latest trend is to take someone with you.

What are you doing this weekend?

[packinpatland]

You MFers are gonna need a couple of bottles today.


I'm eyeing the clock........so that it's 'socially acceptable" :wink:

[Harlan Huckleby]

Mad, I think its time for you to ease all the pain, both your own tortured mind and the pain you inflict on those around you. Kill yourself. You know its for the best. Take a handful of qualudes and walk towards the light, bro.Sounds like a great idea but the latest trend is to take someone with you.

What are you doing this weekend?

I get to be Thelma, you can be Louise.

[AtlPackFan]

You do that old timer,

What gave me away? The Adler Brau??? :mrgreen:

[Little Whiskey]

I'm not a big wine fan. i am now enjoying a gewurztraminer.

Wikopedia:
"Its aromatic flavours make Gewürztraminer one of the few wines that is suitable for drinking with Asian cuisine. It goes well with Munster cheese, and fleshy, fatty (oily) wild game. Smoked salmon is a particularly good match"

I've never tried gewurztraminer (thank goodness I only have to spell it and not try to pronounce it), but I like all the foods it's supposed to go well with! I'll give it a try......any one label better than another?

PPL it is pronounced ga-vert-sta-meaner. Its on the sweater side. it is the only style that my wife and i agree on. she likes dry.....me, not so much. I was drinking a michigan brand. Werner (pronounced with a V instead of W. damn germans)

[MJZiggy]

"I filled up a mug with some Pinot Noir"

.............a true wine connoisseur :roll:

:lol:

I don't claim to be. I needed something to put me out!!

I'll give him this one. Most college kids just don't have decent stemware.

[RashanGary]

I just went to the wine store. I asked for something good and red; said I wasn't picky. Said I used to drink Merlot, I've recently enjoyed Cab and Pinot Noir. I said I wasn't picky, just something for 12-15 and something good.

She gave me a bottle of Red Zin. I must say, this is an excellent bottle of wine for the money. I think the key is say "something red" and leave it at that. Then they can just give you whatever's best rather than having to try to think of a good Merlot or good Pinot Noir, they can just give you what is hottest on their shelf.

It's worked out very well. This is a very good bottle of wine. Oooh, my wife's home soon. We can play scrabble.

[MJZiggy]

Drunk scrabble...always a good idea!

[Freak Out]

Penfolds 2006 Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cabernet. Absolute steal at $8.00. Drinks like a $50 bottle. Drink now or could be held for 10-15 years. Its that good.
There is no more to be had here in Anchorage for the time being..a group of about six of us went around and bought every case we could find.

[MJZiggy]

I'm having a lovely Purple Moon Shiraz that I picked up at Trader Joe's for $3.99.

[MadtownPacker]

Here is one that is classy enough for all of you. Here is
some info about it (http://www.bumwine.com/cisco.html) in case you arent familiar.



http://www.bumwine.com/bumwine/cisco_flavors.jpg

[GoPackGo]

"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver." ~ Jack Handy

[RashanGary]

Just bought two bottles of Corison Cabernet during the wootoff (it was a wootoff detour to wine.woot). I read a bunch of good things about it and the normal selling price for Corison Cab is $70 per bottle. I got two for the price of one. I almost always pay about $12 per bottle so this is obviously a significant jump at $31. I'm hoping there is a significant jump in quality, but there is only one way to find out. I've had some damn good $12 wine and although I really enjoy it, I can just sense that wine has more to offer than what I've already gotten. I'm hoping this is a step in that direction.

[packinpatland]

Penfolds 2006 Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cabernet. Absolute steal at $8.00. Drinks like a $50 bottle. Drink now or could be held for 10-15 years. Its that good.
There is no more to be had here in Anchorage for the time being..a group of about six of us went around and bought every case we could find.


Tried it...........not too shabby! Altho, here in CT........along with higher gas prices......so are the wine $........it was closer to $10......which is still a steal.
Thanks for the tip.


CT taxes the hell out of both.....alcohol and gas.

[BallHawk]

CT taxes the hell out of both.....alcohol and gas.

Head over to Delaware. It's a tax haven.

And you're right next to New Jersey. What's not to like? :D

[packinpatland]

New Jersey.

[BallHawk]

New Jersey.

Oh, c'mon, it's not that bad. It's not like the state has a website devoted to talking about how much it sucks or something......

http://jerseysucks.net/

Yup, nothing. :D

[MJZiggy]

Get away from the city and it really is a nice place...I went to Trader Joe's and got a nice Riesling for the summer. I'm just looking for a reason to pop it open as I don't think I'll be drinking a whole bottle on my own...

[BallHawk]

Southern Jersey is nice. There aren't too many off the Sopranos there.

[packinpatland]

Southern Jersey is nice. There aren't too many off the Sopranos there.

Actually, the area around Madison, NJ is quite nice.............
I was just kidding with ya!

[Freak Out]

Get away from the city and it really is a nice place...I went to Trader Joe's and got a nice Riesling for the summer. I'm just looking for a reason to pop it open as I don't think I'll be drinking a whole bottle on my own...

My all time favorite summer wine is a Vino Verde (Portugal). There are lots of good ones and a few bad ones but thankfully they are inexpensive enough to try an bunch and not break the bank.

I'm a sucker for a good Rose as well. Of course Alaska never really gets hot enough to really appreciate the "cooling" factor of these wines but there are ways to fake it. :twisted:

[packinpatland]

Am sipping a really nice Cabernet Sauvignon right now......Clos Du Bois 2004. Comes from CA's northern coast. It's excellent.

[MJZiggy]

No wonder you accidentally hung up on me... :taunt:

[packinpatland]

Actually.................HE had the bottle with him in the other room......out of my reach.................. :wink:

[MJZiggy]

No wonder he was so chatty...

[BallHawk]

You guys familiar with wine woot?

http://wine.woot.com/

[MJZiggy]

You're too young for wine woot.

[RashanGary]

You guys familiar with wine woot?

http://wine.woot.com/

Yes, I just made my first purchase last week. IT's two bottles of 2000 Corrison Cabernet ($62 after shipping). It's more than 50% off the normal price.

Although 2000 is said to be a down year for California Cabernet, I've heard very positive things about Corrison's and look forward to my first bottles of higher end wine (at a discounted price which makes it that much better).

I'll post a review here when I open a bottle. I've had probably 30 or 40 bottles of cheaper red wine. It will be interesting to compare those to a well regarded higher end red.

[digitaldean]

If you want to see some wine reviews that run the gamut of wine varieties go to:
http://revision3.com/winelibrarytv/

It's called Wine Library TV. The host is Gary Vaynerchuk. Saw him on what he called "The Thunder Show". He's definitely a little on the hyper side, but he reviews a ton of different wines regularly. He gives you ratings on wine from a variety of price points.

Caught him even doing reviews on boxed wine on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nHRukCIjbNU

If you're interested, give it a look!

Only minus is the team sticker he displays in the show (watch it and you'll see what I mean)

[packinpatland]

Last time I was at the Brett Favre Steak House, I noticed they sold wine with a 'Favre' label...........I looked at them, then thought 'I'm doing carry-on....can't do it'...........but was wondering....where is it bottled? Anyone know? And was it worth....I think, close to $20 bucks a bottle?

[GBRulz]

Last time I was at the Brett Favre Steak House, I noticed they sold wine with a 'Favre' label...........I looked at them, then thought 'I'm doing carry-on....can't do it'...........but was wondering....where is it bottled? Anyone know? And was it worth....I think, close to $20 bucks a bottle?

I've had that before. Well, there are a few different kinds, I only tried the Chardonnay. I want to say it was like $25 for the bottle. IMO, about $15 overpriced! I'd say it's bottled at the Boone's Farm winery.

[the_idle_threat]

I'd say it's bottled at the Boone's Farm winery.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Dd you give them this feedback? :!:

[packinpatland]

Did it have a cork, or screw top, I don't remember...........that might be a clue :wink:

[digitaldean]

Had to bump this thread back up.

I am starting my wine collection today. Buying about 3 bottles for myself (my wife's present for our anniversary today).

Looking for a variety of Sauv Blancs, misc. Reds, maybe even a Port.

I've tried some Little Penguin Merlots and Shirazes. Taste OK, but too much alcohol burn. I've had Kenwood Cab Sauv with some decent success.

Looking into Argentinian, New Zealand, Portuguese, South African and Chilean wines.

Drop me a PM if anyone has encountered something new recently.

[Freak Out]

Look for the Matua from NZ (Sauv Blanc), Vino Verda (Green Wine) from Portugal is always tasty...many wine houses make great examples of it and I can go one for countless hours on the wonders of Port. Start off with some LBVs (Late Bottled vintages) as well as a few Aussie Tawnys before diving into some vintage stuff. We should set up a tasting a few days before the posters game.

[sheepshead]

Whatever your tastes, never pay more than $7 a bottle. This is advice I got long ago from a friend who has GM of the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio on his resume.

[Freak Out]

Whatever your tastes, never pay more than $7 a bottle. This is advice I got long ago from a friend who has GM of the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio on his resume.

You will end up drinking more crap but if that's' what floats your boat have at it. You can still find some deals at that price but in this "dollar as TP" age it is getting harder and harder to do.

[sheepshead]

That was maybe 5 years ago so you can inflate it, but it very much includes case price.

[Iron Mike]

Had to bump this thread back up.

I am starting my wine collection today. Buying about 3 bottles for myself (my wife's present for our anniversary today).

Drop me a PM if anyone has encountered something new recently.

Whatever you do, DON'T roadtrip to this ghetto winery:

http://www.kerriganbrothers.com/

[digitaldean]

Had to bump this thread back up.

I am starting my wine collection today. Buying about 3 bottles for myself (my wife's present for our anniversary today).

Drop me a PM if anyone has encountered something new recently.

Whatever you do, DON'T roadtrip to this ghetto winery:

http://www.kerriganbrothers.com/

It's about 4 miles from my house. Never been there, the guy who owns it does those cheese carvings of Mt. Rushmore and has been on national TV a lot. Most of their wines (from their website) are different fruity wines like blackberry, cranberry, etc.)

What was so bad about it, just curious?

[digitaldean]

Look for the Matua from NZ (Sauv Blanc), Vino Verda (Green Wine) from Portugal is always tasty...many wine houses make great examples of it and I can go one for countless hours on the wonders of Port. Start off with some LBVs (Late Bottled vintages) as well as a few Aussie Tawnys before diving into some vintage stuff. We should set up a tasting a few days before the posters game.

Bought a Sebeka 2007 Sauv Blanc $7 - South Africa (Western Cape) had it tonight for an anniversary dinner with my wife. BIG thumbs up. :tup:

Bought but haven't tried: Trapiche Malbec 2007 - Argentina (off of a friends recommendation); Rioja Cortijo 3 Tinto 2006. Malbec was under $7, the Rioja was around $8.

The best part.... my wife doesn't drink wine so I have it all to myself.... :tup:

By coincidence, I tried a Jonesy Tawny Port at my local store today. Freakin' awesome! I never had a port before so I didn't know what to expect. Dark caramel brown color. Silky smooth but not heavy as I thought a dessert wine would be. I've tried ice wines before, but this comes close if not beating it.

As for the P-Rat wine tasting...if Mad can bring a bottle of Thunderbird :wink: , I think some of our wine-inclined friends could sample a few.

[MJZiggy]

I had a very nice St. Michel Chateau Riesling the other day. Light and not too sweet. Good summer wine.

[Freak Out]

Here are a few of the lower priced yet damn yummy ports I have sitting around.

Sandeman - Founders Reserve

R.L. Buller & Son -Victoria Tawny

Don Pedro Ximenez (PX) 1971 Gran Reserva. Its a Spanish desert wine that is a must taste. You can get a 375 ML bottle for about $25. A little spendy but what the fuck right?

[Freak Out]

Whiskers Blake is a nice Oz Tawny you can get most everywhere that is very good.

I don't know if you like scotch but I tried a 15 and 30 year old Laphroaig over the weekend and was blown away. Amazing stuff.

[MJZiggy]

Here are a few of the lower priced yet damn yummy ports I have sitting around.

Sandeman - Founders Reserve

R.L. Buller & Son -Victoria Tawny

Don Pedro Ximenez (PX) 1971 Gran Reserva. Its a Spanish desert wine that is a must taste. You can get a 375 ML bottle for about $25. A little spendy but what the fuck right?

When are you coming for Dogfish?

[Freak Out]

Here are a few of the lower priced yet damn yummy ports I have sitting around.

Sandeman - Founders Reserve

R.L. Buller & Son -Victoria Tawny

Don Pedro Ximenez (PX) 1971 Gran Reserva. Its a Spanish desert wine that is a must taste. You can get a 375 ML bottle for about $25. A little spendy but what the fuck right?

When are you coming for Dogfish?

That's a good question.....could be soon. I need to visit someone in Baltimore and may opt to do that in the next few weeks. I'll keep you posted....and thanks for asking. I owe you some recipes as well. :oops:

[Fosco33]

Never been a big wine drinker - except from my parent's boxed wine...

We went to a Brazilian BBQ last nite and had a nice pinot noir from CA. Huge meal, needed the wine to break it up.

Eating out in Beverly Hills usually shows you how hilarious rich foreigners really are (no offense). This one guy had a complete rainbow stripe getup.
Saw Bill Nye, 'the Science Guy'. Me and a buddy went up and said thanks for bringing science to tv when we were kids. Not much of a talker.

[MJZiggy]

A first last night, had a cabernet from Romania. It wasn't bad.

[GBRulz]

boxed wine? you'd be better off with some Boone's Farm!

Last night I tried a new Pino Gregio... Sterling something, from CA. It was very good.

[Freak Out]

Consumer Tip of the week:

2007 Pillar Box Red at Costco....with the current coupon it as about $7.50 a bottle and a very good deal.

http://www.wine.com/V6/Pillar-Box-Padthaway-Red-2007/wine/94859/detail.aspx

Cheers!

[swede]

Consumer Tip of the week:

2007 Pillar Box Red at Costco....with the current coupon it as about $7.50 a bottle and a very good deal.

http://www.wine.com/V6/Pillar-Box-Padthaway-Red-2007/wine/94859/detail.aspx

Cheers!

How much is it in a box?

[digitaldean]

Consumer Tip of the week:

2007 Pillar Box Red at Costco....with the current coupon it as about $7.50 a bottle and a very good deal.

http://www.wine.com/V6/Pillar-Box-Padthaway-Red-2007/wine/94859/detail.aspx

Cheers!

Ironically, there is a blog reviewing wines at Costco:
http://costcowineblog.com/

I heard that the Kirkland brand wines are pretty good as well.

Wish we had one closer to me. Closest one is in Milwaukee. :cry:

[Scott Campbell]

Picked up one of those wine aerators. Yeah, they really, really work. We did the blind taste test.


http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269223326&sr=8-1

Video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvUN8P_4pg

[Freak Out]

Consumer Tip of the week:

2007 Pillar Box Red at Costco....with the current coupon it as about $7.50 a bottle and a very good deal.

http://www.wine.com/V6/Pillar-Box-Padthaway-Red-2007/wine/94859/detail.aspx

Cheers!

Ironically, there is a blog reviewing wines at Costco:
http://costcowineblog.com/

I heard that the Kirkland brand wines are pretty good as well.

Wish we had one closer to me. Closest one is in Milwaukee. :cry:

I've had a few of the Kirkland branded wines.....all were good and a Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand was amazing. It's gone from here but I'll find the label again and post it.

It was Ti Point...if you can still find it buy a few....very tasty.

http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/ks_wine/#pg39

[ThunderDan]

Picked up one of those wine aerators. Yeah, they really, really work. We did the blind taste test.


http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269223326&sr=8-1

Video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvUN8P_4pg

I got one for my wife for New Years eve. You either have to have an aerator or open your bottle a good hour before serving.

[Scott Campbell]

Picked up one of those wine aerators. Yeah, they really, really work. We did the blind taste test.


http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269223326&sr=8-1

Video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvUN8P_4pg

I got one for my wife for New Years eve. You either have to have an aerator or open your bottle a good hour before serving.


And a decanter.

I don't drink whites - are you supposed to let them breathe too?

[ThunderDan]

Picked up one of those wine aerators. Yeah, they really, really work. We did the blind taste test.


http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269223326&sr=8-1

Video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvUN8P_4pg

I got one for my wife for New Years eve. You either have to have an aerator or open your bottle a good hour before serving.


And a decanter.

I don't drink whites - are you supposed to let them breathe too?

No idea. I don't drink whites unless it is part of a wine pairing at a restaurant.