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Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Adnams
(Post 4952096)
Any old type just as long as its in copious amounts
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Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Hove
(Post 4953740)
A nice red Shiraz not sure of the spelling Australian or Califorrnian both very good.:thumbup::thumbsup:
For relatively cheap wine, I'm currently addicted to Californian Petit Syrah (Sirah) and Marlborough (NZ) Sauvinon Blanc. South African wine (particularly the Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) is also an excellent value. To me, the last great frontier is Italian wine. Everything Italian I've tried is fabulous. By many people's reckoning, Italian wine is the best in the world. The problem for me is the bewildering array of Italy-only varietals, regions, and wineries. It's just overwhelming. |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
(Post 4952256)
If you have to go cheap, try to find one that's bottled at the original vineyard - much better chance of avoiding the hangover. ;)
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Re: Wine
Originally Posted by another bloody yank
(Post 4952058)
I haven't messed with with wine for a long time. Since my late teens and early 20's really. Back them my favorite stuff was the original Grape flavor. I tried the Kiwi fruit and Grapefruit but didn't like them as much. Some of my friends liked what was called Boone's Farm in Strawberry but I thought it was kind of girly. My 20/20 Grape had a lot more bite. I've been reading of the health benefits of a glass of wine and figured maybe it was time to try it again.
Since some of you seem to know a little about the stuff, what would you recommend? |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 4953560)
or anything with low sulphur....but some of that organic stuff without sulphur will go off in a couple of hours.
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Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Weirdstone
(Post 4953207)
Customs ??
Can't be tougher than Australia (Still shudder at the thought of cleaning my Prada heels with Jeyes fluid :frown:) No booze sold in supermarkets, no such thing as an off-license or small wine shop:( To bring in large amounts you need a liquor license. |
Re: Wine
I am not a wine expert but started out and taught myself, by buying an experimenting, as I found I didn't like what 'experts' told me were good etc. Everyone has their own taste, palate, so buy and write down what you don't/do like etc and have fun! :)
Like others here if you are into reds I'd stick to 'new world' wines (think thats the term!) As TT said S African, Croatia, Aus etc, gives better quality general/blended red wine at a cheaper price. Love a good Cabernet Sauvignon, more full flavoured and complex than Merlot which I also like. The Cab I find goes well with robust flavours, steak, etc and probably is better enjoyed with food. A good Rioja, Spanish red wine is superb, varies from easy drinking to more complex ones (with food). And a good chianti with pasta, nothing beats it, easy drinking red. You do so need to open reds an hour before drinking, that bit is true! I buy at trader Joes, they have helpful tags etc as well. And you will find it is comparable to 'cheap' arbor mist types. Whites I don't like, unless semi-sweet, sweet, ie Riesling chardonnay is far too dry for me. I get nice taste (non vinegary as I'd unexpertly say:o) wine and I don't spend usually more than $10 on anything, in Trader Joes. Though supermarket shopping is harder to get or find nice wine, you get to know your prices though. |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Celsius
(Post 4954418)
What kind of wine is kiwi or grapefruit flavored? Is this an American slant on wine?:huh:
http://www.ghettowine.com/maddog/ It comes in all kinds of flavors! |
Re: Wine
My MIL keeps red wine in the fridge, bleurgh I hate that.
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Re: Wine
Originally Posted by nethead
(Post 4954941)
My MIL keeps red wine in the fridge, bleurgh I hate that.
Never had heard of anyone doing that before!! She doesn't drink red but think she would know not to do that?! |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4954995)
Went round to a couple here for supper, and she had 3 bottles, red, white, blush, but they were all chilled :ohmy:
Never had heard of anyone doing that before!! She doesn't drink red but think she would know not to do that?! it's the only way to drink any young red wine |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by lynnxa
(Post 4955001)
you never heard of chilled beaujoais nouveau???
it's the only way to drink any young red wine |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by Irn-bru
(Post 4955005)
she hadn't any good young reds it was cheap blended stuff and it didn't improve with chilling!
I'm with you there |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by lynnxa
(Post 4955007)
no, it wouldn't
I'm with you there |
Re: Wine
Originally Posted by another bloody yank
(Post 4952999)
I'm sorry, but I couldn't be any more ignorant about wine. There is wine that is spicy? This is what I used to drink, although it appears that my original "Pure Grape Wine" flavor has been discontinued. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MD_20/20It must have been one of the 18% versions. You can probably tell by the external links in the wiki what kind of stuff it was...:o
I like a sweet wine-when I lived in Germany would drink a Kabinett or better Spatlese. A special treat was Eiswein or Berenauslese. |
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