The Wine Thread

[aldukes]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Maybe not a classic--don't know, don't care. But we like it.

Thats all that matters.

Just dont drink yellow tail

[SmokinApe]

what's the deal with yellow tail?

Originally Posted by aldukes

Thats all that matters.

Just dont drink yellow tail

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

what's the deal with yellow tail?

Nuff Said

~Vitis

[SmokinApe]

Doesn't it get positive reviews? People recommend it all the time...

Originally Posted by Vitis

Nuff Said

~Vitis

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Doesn't it get positive reviews? People recommend it all the time...

I have tried it a few times and always find it very sweet while red wine is usualy fermented dry. Made for the coca cola crowd. I think you can find a lot better and more interesting wine for the $$ or a few $$ more. On the other hand, taste is subjective and you should always drink what you like.

~Vitis

[SmokinApe]

Thanks for the perspective....

Originally Posted by Vitis

I have tried it a few times and always find it very sweet while red wine is usualy fermented dry. Made for the coca cola crowd. I think you can find a lot better and more interesting wine for the $$ or a few $$ more. On the other hand, taste is subjective and you should always drink what you like.

~Vitis

[aldukes]

Originally Posted by Vitis

I have tried it a few times and always find it very sweet while red wine is usualy fermented dry. Made for the coca cola crowd. I think you can find a lot better and more interesting wine for the $$ or a few $$ more. On the other hand, taste is subjective and you should always drink what you like.

~Vitis

well put.

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Doesn't it [yellowtail] get positive reviews? People recommend it all the time...

I recommend it all the time to people who think they don't like wine. I find it's an easy introduction to wine and have never found anyone who 'doesn't like wine' who didn't enjoy Yellowtail. And that opens the door to everything else.

My theory is a lot of people are hesitant to try wine for mental reasons, rather than taste, and Yellowtail helps them to think 'hey, not all wine is bad, maybe I should try some more'.

I think the Macanudo reference is a good one. Yellowtail ain't a great wine, but it ain't a bad wine. Same with Mac, it ain't a great cigar, but it ain't bad either. It's not very interesting, but it may get a person started down the slope.

I still think Yellowtail is fairly representative of New World Shiraz, but I'll admit I haven't tried many. For those of you who hate Yellowtail, can you give me a few ideas of other New World Shiraz that you DO like? I need to restock my wine fridge anyway and I'd love some advice.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Mark C

For those of you who hate Yellowtail, can you give me a few ideas of other New World Shiraz that you DO like? I need to restock my wine fridge anyway and I'd love some advice.

Torbreck "Woodcutters" Shiraz Barossa Valley is an excellent choice for under $20. They also make other Shiraz at different price points up to $150+.

[aldukes]

I usually stick to shiraz from Marquis Philips D'arenberg and The Winners Tank.
Marquis Philips #9 Shiraz is about 30 a bottle, but well worth it.
Woop Woop actually puts out a decent product for about 10 bucks.