Starting to like wine - Page 2

CheapHumidors · 02-18-2010, 12:46 PM

I clearly drink too much wine lol. Zsazsa made me my own sampler. http://budurl.com/winesample

I'm stoked, there's a bunch of cool sounding new wines in this one I look forward to trying.

I'm always a big fan of 5-count samplers because you can try a few different kinds but you still get the bulk-buying discounts.

Razorhog · 02-18-2010, 12:50 PM

I don't drink much wine, but when I do, I like it fairly dry. Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay. A nice cold chardonnay or pino grigio is nice on a hot day.

A good cheap pino that the wife and I enjoy is Cavit

mosesbotbol · 02-18-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

A good cheap pino that the wife and I enjoy is Cavit

I tried a Cavit Pinot Noir that was solid for the money; made in Italy.

TheRiddick · 02-18-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I tried a Cavit Pinot Noir that was solid for the money; made in Italy.

Probably from same sources Gallo got their "Pinot Noir". I' be extremely suspect of ANY "Pinot Noir" coming out in such quantities from ANY European country. If you like the wine, great, but calling it Pinot Noir is highly questionable and I hope TTB will start paying attention.

jmsremax · 02-18-2010, 02:45 PM

How about Cabs and Merlot? What do you guys like? I've yet to buy anything over $12 for a bottle because I have yet to find anything that has tasted much better than what I have had. I enjoy Charles Shaw (sold at Trader Joes and $3/bottle) more so than some of the $10 bottles....seriously.

mosesbotbol · 02-18-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Probably from same sources Gallo got their "Pinot Noir". I' be extremely suspect of ANY "Pinot Noir" coming out in such quantities from ANY European country. If you like the wine, great, but calling it Pinot Noir is highly questionable and I hope TTB will start paying attention.

Who knows? It was cheap and Cavit, so I thought I would mention it. I wouldn't stock my cellar with it.

What are your under $15 pinot picks you think I'd like?

jsnake · 02-18-2010, 01:09 PM

WOW, all the suggestions should keep us busy for awhile. I picked up some Gewurtztraminer and Riesling to try next. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. This is going to be fun trying all of these.

02-19-2010, 01:03 PM

Vella White Zinfandel in a box. Seriously. Its like Bartells & James wine coolers without the fizz. Drinks like Coolaid. Girls love it.

RichardW · 02-21-2010, 07:13 PM

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I have never been a wine guy. Most wines I have tried in the past had a strong vinegar taste and I didn't enjoy them. Recently my wife and I have discovered wines that we like and we want to learn more. We have been enjoying Moscato lately. I would like to learn more and can't go to a wine tasting yet because of small kids at home.

What other wines would you guys recommend if I like a sweet wine?

The missus and I had stopped by a wine bar for dessert & a port. They were out of what we wanted, and the server suggested an Australian muscat -- you may enjoy it: http://www.southernstarz.com/detail.cfm?sku=3372

mosesbotbol · 02-21-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardW

The missus and I had stopped by a wine bar for dessert & a port. They were out of what we wanted, and the server suggested an Australian muscat -- you may enjoy it: http://www.southernstarz.com/detail.cfm?sku=3372

There's some good muscat from Austrailia. I had a great Israeli one recently too. Not expensive at all.

02-18-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
CheapHumidors Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 149 Trading: (0)	Re: Starting to like wine I clearly drink too much wine lol. Zsazsa made me my own sampler. http://budurl.com/winesample I'm stoked, there's a bunch of cool sounding new wines in this one I look forward to trying. I'm always a big fan of 5-count samplers because you can try a few different kinds but you still get the bulk-buying discounts.

02-18-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Starting to like wine I don't drink much wine, but when I do, I like it fairly dry. Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay. A nice cold chardonnay or pino grigio is nice on a hot day. A good cheap pino that the wife and I enjoy is Cavit

02-18-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Starting to like wine How about Cabs and Merlot? What do you guys like? I've yet to buy anything over $12 for a bottle because I have yet to find anything that has tasted much better than what I have had. I enjoy Charles Shaw (sold at Trader Joes and $3/bottle) more so than some of the $10 bottles....seriously. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

02-18-2010, 01:09 PM	#7
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Starting to like wine WOW, all the suggestions should keep us busy for awhile. I picked up some Gewurtztraminer and Riesling to try next. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. This is going to be fun trying all of these.

02-19-2010, 01:03 PM	#8
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Starting to like wine Vella White Zinfandel in a box. Seriously. Its like Bartells & James wine coolers without the fizz. Drinks like Coolaid. Girls love it.