Wine
Jun 22nd 2007 | 7:58 am
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Re: Wine
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.
Jun 22nd 2007 | 8:13 am
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Re: Wine
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?
Since some of you seem to know a little about the stuff, what would you recommend?
Jun 22nd 2007 | 8:19 am
#36
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Re: Wine
)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.
Jun 22nd 2007 | 9:42 am
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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
) 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.
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
) 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.
Jun 22nd 2007 | 10:22 am
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Jun 22nd 2007 | 10:33 am
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Re: Wine
My MIL keeps red wine in the fridge, bleurgh I hate that.
Jun 22nd 2007 | 10:51 am
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Re: Wine
Went round to a couple here for supper, and she had 3 bottles, red, white, blush, but they were all chilled 
Never had heard of anyone doing that before!! She doesn't drink red but think she would know not to do that?!
Never had heard of anyone doing that before!! She doesn't drink red but think she would know not to do that?!
Jun 22nd 2007 | 10:55 am
#41
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Re: Wine
it's the only way to drink any young red wine
Jun 22nd 2007 | 10:57 am
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Jun 22nd 2007 | 3:26 pm
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Re: Wine
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...
I like a sweet wine-when I lived in Germany would drink a Kabinett or better
Spatlese. A special treat was Eiswein or Berenauslese.
