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dooley_womack1 said:
I'm with Dools. I'm a big fan of reislings -- the sweeter the better. Honestly, I never really notice a difference in price. Seven bucks is fine with me.
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I'm with Dools. I'm a big fan of reislings -- the sweeter the better. Honestly, I never really notice a difference in price. Seven bucks is fine with me.
There is one winery in Martinez, CA., called Viano. Been there forever. Their tasting room has 2 wine barrels with a plank of wood across it. Just my style.
Zinfandel is their bread-and-butter wine. They have a sign in the tasting room that says: "If you think you want Merlot, you really want Zinfandel." I love their reds.
Zinfandel is their bread-and-butter wine. They have a sign in the tasting room that says: "If you think you want Merlot, you really want Zinfandel." I love their reds.
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Lugnuts said:
Ideally, you're doing the three_bags deal where you're finishing it that night. However, I often don't finish the wine and it usually keeps at least a day before falling off very much. I have found that the Woodbridge wine in the big bottles will keep a while, so I buy that for my daily glass or two, where I'm not going to have a whole bottle.
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If you're having a tasting, you can't go wrong picking a couple of varietals and buying three or four bottles, each from a different region/appelation. You might spend a few bucks, but you'll get it back with conversation and the undying respect of your guests. Plus, it's more fun.
Try this: Buy three bottles of syrah/shiraz -- one from the Russian River Valley (maybe Arrowwood or Novy), one from the central coast (qupe is a good one) and one from Australia (two hands, as mentioned, is strong, as are mollydooker and Peter Lehman). Do the same with another varietal and everyone will have a chance to taste the difference in wines made from the same grape but grown in different regions.
Unless you have serious white wine drinkers, I'd keep it to red. Part of that is personal preference, and part is knowing how mixing the two can result in a massive headache the next day. Cabernet and syrah work well together in a tasting, but go with the syrah first and then the cab, which is less fruity and more tannic.
Try this: Buy three bottles of syrah/shiraz -- one from the Russian River Valley (maybe Arrowwood or Novy), one from the central coast (qupe is a good one) and one from Australia (two hands, as mentioned, is strong, as are mollydooker and Peter Lehman). Do the same with another varietal and everyone will have a chance to taste the difference in wines made from the same grape but grown in different regions.
Unless you have serious white wine drinkers, I'd keep it to red. Part of that is personal preference, and part is knowing how mixing the two can result in a massive headache the next day. Cabernet and syrah work well together in a tasting, but go with the syrah first and then the cab, which is less fruity and more tannic.
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expendable, HC, and OTD... thanks. will do those suggestions.
I was out in Oregon several years ago in the Willamette Valley and bought a bottle of award-winning pinot. It's been sitting sideways in my basement for several years. It's peaking now. I keep meaning to open it, but since Mr. Lugs doesn't drink wine....
I keep feeling like I'm waiting for that special occasion but I'll end up going to a fast food joint. ;D
I was out in Oregon several years ago in the Willamette Valley and bought a bottle of award-winning pinot. It's been sitting sideways in my basement for several years. It's peaking now. I keep meaning to open it, but since Mr. Lugs doesn't drink wine....
I keep feeling like I'm waiting for that special occasion but I'll end up going to a fast food joint. ;D
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Nice reference.
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Casillero del Diablo's Merlot was the last merlot I had that surprised me. It won a gold or silver medal in The Dallas Morning News[i/]'s annual wine awards a couple of years back. I found a bottle at the local Kroger for under ten bucks. I enjoyed it so much I went back and bought twelve bottles. I still have a couple of bottles I have stashed away for a special occasion. You cannot have one. I haven't tried any of the other varietals from CdD. I do like their name a lot: Cellar of the Devil!
I didn't read over the entire thread so forgive me if this has already been mentioned. Many grocery and liquor stores will give you a minimum 10% discount if you buy at least six bottles of wine. Most will even let you mix and match. Another option is to check for the smaller half bottles. That can be a less expensive way to sample several wines without having to waste money on a full bottle that may not be to your liking.
I didn't read over the entire thread so forgive me if this has already been mentioned. Many grocery and liquor stores will give you a minimum 10% discount if you buy at least six bottles of wine. Most will even let you mix and match. Another option is to check for the smaller half bottles. That can be a less expensive way to sample several wines without having to waste money on a full bottle that may not be to your liking.
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