Wine Aficionados
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ollinger
G.O.A.T.
I once had dinner at the home of The World's Most Pretentious Man, and he had what looked like a clear plexiglass manhole cover in his kitchen, allowing everyone to peer down the circular stairway into his little wine cellar. I certainly enjoy a good bottle of wine but I'd be embarassed to tell anyone if I was a collector, as every collector I've ever met is so insufferably full of himself that it's hard to imagine that they're not embarassed. This particular fellow, incidentally, had hints of oak, chocolate, and polystyrene, and yes, he was jammy.
newpball
Legend
Well, I drink the stuff once in awhile.
Preferably discount deals!
Trader Joe's has good deals sometimes!
But not getting into the snobbery of it!
We have long family history of being proud plebs, so who don't need any of that stuff!
:grin:
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Wife just spent a long weekend in Napa/Sonoma. She has connections with some of the buyers in Utah, so she got hooked up with owner led winery tours this weekend.
She also knows some of the local sommeliers, and they clue us in on $10-$30 bottles that are good values.
We keep a few bottles around of varying quality in our basement.
She also knows some of the local sommeliers, and they clue us in on $10-$30 bottles that are good values.
We keep a few bottles around of varying quality in our basement.
newpball
Legend
And if I have any questions about wine I just ask Mr Carsini:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3g3TARlQfU
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3g3TARlQfU
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Dedans Penthouse
Legend
~ in vino veritas ~
What's the word? Thunderbird!
How's it sold? Good and cold!
What's the price? Thirty twice.
What's the reason? 'Grapes' are in season!
What's the word? Thunderbird!
How's it sold? Good and cold!
What's the price? Thirty twice.
What's the reason? 'Grapes' are in season!
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
We are blessed with some very good wines here in Bulgaria. Nothing like a Riesling from Alsace, but quite decent.
max
Legend
I used to be into the stuff, just because I get fascinated by hobbies or collections or activities that are intensive and full of facts and details. Wine's like that. So I used to buy a lot of different stuff.
Then I realized that it's so much more convenient to have a general grasp on good inexpensive wines. . . since they're so much easily available and there's a ton of good stuff at reasonable buckage.
I used to be like that with beer for a time after that. Now I know I just need, at minimum, access to Sammy Adams and Becks and I'm pretty good to go, although my favs are from Paulaner.
Then I realized that it's so much more convenient to have a general grasp on good inexpensive wines. . . since they're so much easily available and there's a ton of good stuff at reasonable buckage.
I used to be like that with beer for a time after that. Now I know I just need, at minimum, access to Sammy Adams and Becks and I'm pretty good to go, although my favs are from Paulaner.
r2473
G.O.A.T.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Uchhh....I hate that weird "grassy" taste of Savignon Blancs!
mikeler
Moderator
Agreed, never has the word grassy crossed my mind with this type of wine.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
how else would you describe that taste? It's very unique to Sav Blanc's. It's like citrus/grapefruity taste that is distinct to that kind of wine. I have tried some of the most popular choices, including some from NZ but just wasn't my thing. However I do like regular Chardonnay.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I agree. I never just drink wine by itself.
purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
I like a nice glass of a sweet red with steak every now and then, we have local winery that has some pretty good stuff for 10 bucks. Now back to the beer thread you girly men
Starbuckingham
Banned
I have not drunk alcohol for a long long long time. 7 years ago,I went to a famous Italian restaurant in town and they served me a huuuge glass of red wine. Never had that much of wine before, usually just a few sips. When dinner finished, I started feeling funny and the ceiling was literally spinning around above me and I sort of giggle a bit because it felt funny and I felt as if I was going to float in the air.
That was the first and last time I have ever been drunk all my life.
That was the first and last time I have ever been drunk all my life.
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Sounds like Bill Cosby was your waiter.
Starbuckingham
Banned
Lol. Not that bad. I still managed to pay the bill and walk.
mikeler
Moderator
I would say citrus/grapefruity is a much better description.
Rock Strongo
Legend
I've never understood wine. The only time I ever use it is in sauces. To drink, well I don't like it. I can drink a glass of red before it's far too overpowering, and I just think white and sparkling is completely useless.
srvnvly
Hall of Fame
Napa is a red wine lover's panacea; two longtime favorites are Franciscan and V Sattui - their Cabs are fantastic. Two newer (to me) are Del Dotto and Sequoia Groves, excellent Cabs, red blends and even Malbec; all are in the 14.5 - 15+ % alcohol percent. Tasty, dry and awesome!
I'm enjoying this one. It has the aroma of wild raspberry, Morello cherry and a hint of spices. The texture is velvety with silky tannins. The finish is well-balanced and elegant. The overall taste is as gorgeous as the bottle.
The bottom of the bottle is designed to have the shape of the logo, the rose flower:
The bottom of the bottle is designed to have the shape of the logo, the rose flower:
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cks
Hall of Fame
stringertom
Bionic Poster
McLaren Vale, S.A, home of the Davey Brothers’ Shingleback Winery. Their grandfather started the business in the 1950s. Their Top Knot varietals are very affordable high quality wines. I buy their Shiraz for roughly $15/750ml. Very smooth fruity taste.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Im mad I keep reading this as "wing aficionados" and getting excited.
Purestriker
Legend
Why not do both? Wings and wine!
Purestriker
Legend
Currently enjoying Peju farm to table. Highly recommend it.Fresh, intense Morello cherry, strawberry, supple, rustic, a hint of oak, long and complex finish. Probably a tiny bit of vanilla note and some sweet spices.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Yes.
Say Negroamaro from Italian grapes with no sulfites added.
Or Cuvee Uberland Recas, Romania:
Say Negroamaro from Italian grapes with no sulfites added.
Or Cuvee Uberland Recas, Romania:
Cuvee Überland Single Vineyard | Vivino US
Single Vineyard is a Red wine. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. See reviews and pricing for this wine.
www.vivino.com
I'm enjoying this one. It has the aroma of wild raspberry, Morello cherry and a hint of spices. The texture is velvety with silky tannins. The finish is well-balanced and elegant. The overall taste is as gorgeous as the bottle.
The bottom of the bottle is designed to have the shape of the logo, the rose flower:
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Pass.
Purestriker
Legend
That is also an option. But delicious wine is hard to pass on.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Agree.
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