Which is your favorite red wine?

[Sudacafan]

Alcohol consumption in Australia has declined. Apparently my new habit of daily wine consumption doesn't help.

Do you live in Australia? If so, you must help the economy by increasing your daily wine quota from 150 ml, to say, 180 ml.

 

[vokazu]

Do you live in Australia? If so, you must help the economy by increasing your daily wine quota from 150 ml, to say, 180 ml.

Yes

 

[Sudacafan]

Yes

Yes, you live in Australia, or yes you are increasing your quota?

 

[vokazu]

Yes, you live in Australia, or yes you are increasing your quota?

Still 150

 

[Sudacafan]

Still 150

You should decrease to 120. It's not so good for the health.

 

[vokazu]

You should decrease to 120. It's not so good for the health.

150 makes me satisfied and asleep. 120 maybe will make me keep thinking the 30 ml that I miss and make me sleepless because of it lol. OCD I guess.

 

[faded_lines]

My family and I just got back from a trip to New Zealand. One of the best wines my wife and I tried was from a Cabernet Franc from Straight 8 Estate. Highly recommend!

 

[Sudacafan]

150 makes me satisfied and asleep. 120 maybe will make me keep thinking the 30 ml that I miss and make me sleepless because of it lol. OCD I guess.

Maybe, you should go all the way down to zero, like @travlerajm.

 

[vokazu]

Maybe, you should go all the way down to zero, like @travlerajm.

I like to help small industries like vineyards. A lot of vineyards going bankrupt in Australia.

 

[Sudacafan]

I like to help small industries like vineyards. A lot of vineyards going bankrupt in Australia.

I did not want to say this, but @travlerajm has disappointed us.

 

[travlerajm]

I did not want to say this, but @travlerajm has disappointed us.

I report that I am 5 lbs leaner since the start of the year, but the feeling of anticipation before Friday evenings is sadly lessened.

 

[optic yellow]

I report that I am 5 lbs leaner since the start of the year, but the feeling of anticipation before Friday evenings is sadly lessened.

Can you definitively point to lack of wine consumption as the explanation for this outcome?

 

[travlerajm]

Can you definitively point to lack of wine consumption as the explanation for this outcome?

Lack of sleep and excess stress round out the top 3 contributors.

 

[optic yellow]

Lack of sleep and excess stress round out the top 3 contributors.

I usually see lack of sleep correlated with weight gain rather than weight loss.

 

[travlerajm]

I usually see lack of sleep correlated with weight gain rather than weight loss.

Being awake in a state of angst burns more calories than being asleep and having a stressful dream. So in your case, the calorie deficit is probably being offset by confounding variables, such as increased frequency of late night runs for burgers, fries, and soda. Or beer or wine.

 

[vokazu]

I'm trying this Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2022. It's young, fruity, soft, fragrant and beautiful. It entices with notes of wild berries and fresh flowers and is immediately rewarding. Elegant, smooth, it's ideal for both red and white meat dishes as well as for medium-aged cheeses.

A commitment to viticulture and to agriculture in general has always been a prominent hallmark of the Frescobaldi family, who have been producing wine in Tuscany for seven hundred years, beginning in the early 1300s. Thanks to the favourable soil and climate, Chianti Castiglioni reflects the characteristics of an area that represents and presents itself as a soft, pleasantly fruity wine noted for its strong and well-defined personality.

Product specifications

• Type =Sangiovese Blend
• Size =750mL
• Region =Tuscany
• Current Vintage =2020
• Standard Drinks =7.7
• Alcohol Volume =13.0%
• Country =Italy
• Brand Name =Frescobaldi
• Closure =Cork
• Wine Sweetness =Dry
• Wine Body =Medium Bodied

 

[travlerajm]

I'm trying this Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2022. It's young, fruity, soft, fragrant and beautiful. It entices with notes of wild berries and fresh flowers and is immediately rewarding. Elegant, smooth, it's ideal for both red and white meat dishes as well as for medium-aged cheeses.

A commitment to viticulture and to agriculture in general has always been a prominent hallmark of the Frescobaldi family, who have been producing wine in Tuscany for seven hundred years, beginning in the early 1300s. Thanks to the favourable soil and climate, Chianti Castiglioni reflects the characteristics of an area that represents and presents itself as a soft, pleasantly fruity wine noted for its strong and well-defined personality.

Product specifications

• Type =Sangiovese Blend
• Size =750mL
• Region =Tuscany
• Current Vintage =2020
• Standard Drinks =7.7
• Alcohol Volume =13.0%
• Country =Italy
• Brand Name =Frescobaldi
• Closure =Cork
• Wine Sweetness =Dry
• Wine Body =Medium Bodied

Why does Standard Drinks = 7.7? That implies only 97 mL (3.5 oz.) per glass. Restaurants go out of business for lesser sins than such penurious pours.

 

[vokazu]

I'm having Paul Jaboulet Aîné Ventoux Rouge. It reminds me of Bordeaux wine: soft and elegant. I love it. It's discounted from 18 to 16 bucks.

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Product description

One of the best known producers of the Rhone Valley is Paul Jaboulet Aine. They produce an array of high quality wine from various appellations within the Rhone. Their Ventoux Rouge is from a vineyard dominated by Mont Ventoux. The red wine produced here is 80% grenache and 20% syrah. Average age of the vines is 35 years. The juice is fermented at a relatively low temperature to preserve the juicy fruit characters and soft tannins. The finished wine exhibits great balance and notes of rose petal, red berries and dried flowers.


Product specifications

• TypeGrenache, Syrah
• Size750mL
• RegionRhone
• Current Vintage2020
• Standard Drinks8.3
• Alcohol Volume14%
• CountryFrance
• Brand NamePaul Jaboulet Aîné
• ClosureCork

Expert reviews

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    Vintage 2020
    90 points
  A cracking little Ventoux that’s been made as a juicy, up-front, “drink now” red, with no ambition other than to be fresh and delicious. Grenache is dominant in the blend - the pervasive ripe wild raspberry character is a “dead-set” giveaway. Splash it around generously among friends, wash down some good rustic food with it, or just sip it selfishly by yourself! Whatever you do - don’t overthink it, drink it!

 

[graycrait]

No one has ever accused me of being classy.

 

[optic yellow]

No one has ever accused me of being classy.

I did actually play navy as a kid

 

[vokazu]

As recommended by my tennis friend, I'm going to try this Portuguese red wine:

Coutada Velha​

Signature Red Blend​

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A Portugese blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira & Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has an intensity to it that is balanced by freshness. Displaying flavours of complex spices, blackberries, plums and truffle, the wine is Harmonious, with a long finish.​

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Product specifications ​

• Type: Aragonez, Trincadeira & Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750mL
• Current Vintage: 2020*
• Standard Drinks: 8.0
• Alcohol Volume: 13.5%
• Country: Portugal
• Brand Name: Coutada Velha
• Closure: Cork
• Wine Sweetness: Dry
• Wine Body: Full Bodied

Expert's review:​

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• Vintage 2020
  94 points

Portuguese reds have gained great favour with Australian customers in recent years. Their “honest to goodness” generosity and value has proved to be irresistible. These wines have been mainly in the commercial, high volume, low price sector. So, what happens if you kick it up a notch or two? What kind of wine do you get if you pay, say, up to $20? If it’s Coutada Velha Signature you can be sure that you are getting a wine that is not only extremely well made and enjoyable but also presents outstanding value on the world scale. A blend of aragonez (tempranillo), trincadeira and cabernet sauvignon, the smoothness and carry of the wine is immediately apparent. Flavours of ripe blackberries, fresh cherries, spice and plums build relentlessly. High class oak plays its part, also. There’s a top note of fruitiness over a “fullish” body. The whole package is very complete, complex and satisfying. A wine of this quality for the price deserves an extra point or two.​

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Southern Portugal Red​

1. Red
2. Portugal
3. Portuguese Red

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Interesting Facts​

1. Over half of the world's supply of cork is grown in Portugal.
2. With its bulk wine production, the region of Estremadura produces more wine than any other region in Portugal.
3. The region of Estremadura is known locally as Oeste, which means West.
4. The soil in much of Southern Portugal is alluvial, which is very fertile and perfect for getting lots of fruit.
5. Traditional wine in the Alentejo region is aged in clay pots.
6. A large portion of the wine in Southern Portugal is made in cooperatives that make wine for many producers at the same time.

Coutada Velha Signature Tinto | Vivino Australia

Signature Tinto is a Red wine. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez, Trincadeira. See reviews and pricing for this wine.

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I keep coming back to this Portuguese red wine Coutada Velha. It's just so fragrant and delicious.