The Wine Thread

[aldukes]

Anyone else here use cellartracker? Ive been paying attention to it a lot more and was wondering about membership perks.

Also- great article last weekend about How to Taste.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/005c4c2a-a...077b07658.html
(sign-up its free)

One of the things they stressed at the class I took recently is the fact you can only taste 5 things, but smell over 10,000.

[SmokinApe]

I like wine but don;t really know jack about it... what should I read first?

[aldukes]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

I like wine but don;t really know jack about it... what should I read first?

I would suggest learning about what you like first. Get some reference books like Oxford Companion to Wine or Window's on the World Wine Course.

What have you been drinking?

[aldukes]

say what you want about winelibrary.tv- but this is a cant miss:

http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/10/30...n-episode-568/

Jancis F'ing Robinson. Great talk about sherry towards the end- very interesting.

[ucla695]

Great info here. Thanks!

[SmokinApe]

Originally Posted by aldukes

I would suggest learning about what you like first. Get some reference books like Oxford Companion to Wine or Window's on the World Wine Course.

What have you been drinking?

Thanks for the tip... I haven't been drinking anyone brand in particular... I like full bodied reds; Cab Sav, Merlot, and a Malbec... Probably around 2005... I know that Boogle is a brand that I usually pick up but no others stand out in my mind...

[aldukes]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Thanks for the tip... I haven't been drinking anyone brand in particular... I like full bodied reds; Cab Sav, Merlot, and a Malbec... Probably around 2005... I know that Boogle is a brand that I usually pick up but no others stand out in my mind...

bogle makes a very good petite sirah.

malbec- i usually stick to Mendoza region in Argentina. Ask your wine shop if they have any wines from Cahors, France. The same grape, but made in an
'old-world" style.

try some Bordeaux- for under $15 you can still get some pretty good wines.

Originally Posted by aldukes

malbec- i usually stick to Mendoza region in Argentina.

Ill second Argentine Malbecs. Spent some time in Mendoza this year visiting some of the wineries I carry here in Wa. very high quality to price ratio. I would say for the money, most of the varietals from Argentina are pretty fine compared to their american counterparts at the same price. For whites, try some Torrontes. Its the main grape of Argentina and very specific to their region. Zippy foral flavors with great acid. Think Sauv Blanc at a great price point.

~Vitis

I don't know much, but my girlfriend has gotten me into a lot of the whites, Riesling, Vino Verde (good cheap bottle from Trader Joes). I'm a fan of Ice wines as well from Canada, and some excellent Muscato's out there as well. it's like drinking juice.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by AdamC

I don't know much, but my girlfriend has gotten me into a lot of the whites, Riesling, Vino Verde (good cheap bottle from Trader Joes). I'm a fan of Ice wines as well from Canada, and some excellent Muscato's out there as well. it's like drinking juice.

Vinho Verde is a great stuff. Try the Aveleda brand. VV is a hidden gem, don't tell anyone!

You'll probably love Sauternes, which is a late harvest white Bordeaux like an Ice Wine. Chateau d'Arche is a good one for under $25 for 375 ml.

[SmokinApe]

Thanks for the tips!

[CoventryCat86]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Vinho Verde is a great stuff. Try the Aveleda brand. VV is a hidden gem, don't tell anyone!

You'll probably love Sauternes, which is a late harvest white Bordeaux like an Ice Wine. Chateau d'Arche is a good one for under $25 for 375 ml.

Hopkins makes an AWESOME Ice Wine. It's expensive stuff but if you're into 'Ice Wine" then you really ought to try it. It's a very heavy, very sweet dessert wine.

[LasciviousXXX]

I love good wine but generally can't afford to drink it on a regular basis so I stick to the mid level stuff mostly. Anything from the Monterey Valley area is a fave of mine and recently I've been into Norther Rhone's but they can sometimes get pricey.

I have been lucky enough to enjoy some truly fantastic wines thanks to some of our bro's here.... so thanks guys.


Last bottle I had was mid-level 2003 Coppola Diamond Claret. Great rich wine with deep color and aroma. Good stuff

the mrs. and I have really taken a liking to pinot noir,can you recommend a few cheaper bottles that you could drink everyday?or how about another type ?we tend to shy away from the really dry wines..thanx

[aldukes]

Originally Posted by beamish

the mrs. and I have really taken a liking to pinot noir,can you recommend a few cheaper bottles that you could drink everyday?or how about another type ?we tend to shy away from the really dry wines..thanx

I've heard good things about Castle Rock- retails around 10 bucks. I've had Sebastani in the past and it wasn't bad- retails around 13 bucks, same for the Coppola diamond series.

Do you like white wines?

Originally Posted by aldukes

I've heard good things about Castle Rock- retails around 10 bucks. I've had Sebastani in the past and it wasn't bad- retails around 13 bucks, same for the Coppola diamond series.

Do you like white wines?

have not gotten into the whites as of yet,the wife drinks pinot grigio in the summer,but thanks will definately give them a try

[Navydoc]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

I like wine but don;t really know jack about it... what should I read first?

Start with "Wine for dummies"...really, a great place to learn about varietals and regions

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by Navydoc

Start with "Wine for dummies"...really, a great place to learn about varietals and regions

Just FYI, he asked that question over 13 years ago. I've heard of taking time to give a thoughtful response, but wow!

[Navydoc]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Just FYI, he asked that question over 13 years ago. I've heard of taking time to give a thoughtful response, but wow!

LOL...better late than never

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Drank a 16 cos over the weekend. Super young but this thing was rockin