Ymm, wine!

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » August 9th, 2009, 2:15 pm

So am I the only wine aficionado here? Anyone else into good grape juice? What do you like? Reds, whites or blushes? Dry, semi-dry or sweet? Cali style or old world?

Post by **YmoBeThere** » August 9th, 2009, 2:26 pm

I finished up a bottle of Newman's Own Grape Juice that I got at Costco. Now, for the real subject. All I know is that wine gets me drunk fairly quickly...as far as quality, I can tell what's good and bad but not why. I was once seen in the Pits offering boxed wine to anyone who wanted some. Apparently, I had absconded the said beverage from an Engineering Wine and Cheese mixer after imbibing a large portion of it.

Devil in the Blue Dress · Post by **Devil in the Blue Dress** » August 9th, 2009, 2:41 pm

DukeUsul wrote:So am I the only wine aficionado here? Anyone else into good grape juice? What do you like? Reds, whites or blushes? Dry, semi-dry or sweet? Cali style or old world?

You are not alone! I enjoy various types of wine, different kinds at different times. Don't have sophisticated tastes compared to many. Among my recent favorites are Cavito Pinot Grigio ....mmmmm great, unpretentious white and Pinot Noir which is an absolutely fabulous red as good as any new Beaujolais !!!! I've served Biltmore Estate Cardinal Crest and guests raved about its complex flavor with roast marinated pork tenderloin. Another favorite a friend introduced me to a few years ago is Toasted Head Chardonnay. Also like Black Opal Chardonnay. Can't remember the name of one of my favorite blushes, a California wine that was especially fine back in the 80's. As for French wines, haven't tasted one I didn't like.

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » August 9th, 2009, 9:48 pm

I typically like reds - a good Cab, Pinot, or Syrah. I do like a nice white in the summer - Pinot Grigio, Savignon Blanc. I tend to avoid the Chardonnays. Haven't had Chablis since high school - I would drink it instead of the Tickle Pink crap my friends drank. (More for me that way!)

As mentioned on the LTE, I don't know much about wine. I use my Brother-in-law's theory - look for the cheapest bottle with the highest rating.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » August 9th, 2009, 10:12 pm

My favorite wine is Eau-de-Budweiser

I have told that to many a person if he/she asked if I'd like some wine.

devildeac · Post by **devildeac** » August 9th, 2009, 10:27 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:My favorite wine is Eau-de-Budweiser

I have told that to many a person if he/she asked if I'd like some wine.

My favorite w(h)ine is: Duke's beating us again...

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » August 9th, 2009, 10:49 pm

devildeac wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:My favorite wine is Eau-de-Budweiser

I have told that to many a person if he/she asked if I'd like some wine.
My favorite w(h)ine is: Duke's beating us again...

I like that one, too!

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » August 9th, 2009, 11:58 pm

DukieInKansas wrote:
devildeac wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:My favorite wine is Eau-de-Budweiser

I have told that to many a person if he/she asked if I'd like some wine.
My favorite w(h)ine is: Duke's beating us again...

I like that one, too!

That one is mighty tasty!

Miles · Post by **Miles** » August 10th, 2009, 10:00 am

I love wine, but I don't have half the knowledge that I'd like. I usually defer to Kelly on the wine selection; she's got mad crazy skills in the department, among many other.
I enjoy the California Cabs and Pinot Grigio over Chardonnay.

captmojo · Post by **captmojo** » August 10th, 2009, 12:53 pm

Moet/White Star Champagne.
Don't make me bring out the Continental.

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Post by **wilson** » August 10th, 2009, 7:06 pm

Anything dry. I tend toward Chardonnay for whites and Cabernet for reds. I like the Biltmore wines out of NC, and I recently discovered a good outfit out of Washington state called Red Diamond.
Like others, though, I don't know a great deal about wine.

Post by **YmoBeThere** » August 15th, 2009, 1:00 pm

Doesn't look like I'm having any wine tonight.

devildeac · Post by **devildeac** » August 15th, 2009, 1:29 pm

Sawbuck Malbec

DukeUsul · Post by **DukeUsul** » August 15th, 2009, 9:19 pm

Tonight we had some friends over. We sucked down two bottles of the good stuff.

Roessler "La Brisa" Pinot Noir 2006

Roessler "Peregrine" Pinot Noir 2006

They were both fantastically delicious and paired well with barbecue chicken. I found the Peregrine a spicier pinot, whereas the La Brisa was more mellow.

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » August 16th, 2009, 11:17 pm

DukeUsul wrote:Tonight we had some friends over. We sucked down two bottles of the good stuff.

Roessler "La Brisa" Pinot Noir 2006

Roessler "Peregrine" Pinot Noir 2006

They were both fantastically delicious and paired well with barbecue chicken. I found the Peregrine a spicier pinot, whereas the La Brisa was more mellow.

Currently trying Monogamy.

Yes, that is a wine. I'm trying the Cab. Don't remember the year and the bottle is upstairs so I'll check that latter.

cl15876 · Post by **cl15876** » August 17th, 2009, 7:31 pm

YmoBeThere wrote:I finished up a bottle of Newman's Own Grape Juice that I got at Costco. Now, for the real subject. All I know is that wine gets me drunk fairly quickly...as far as quality, I can tell what's good and bad but not why. I was once seen in the Pits offering boxed wine to anyone who wanted some. Apparently, I had absconded the said beverage from an Engineering Wine and Cheese mixer after imbibing a large portion of it.

You had me at the 1st part of the 3rd sentence!!!! BEFORE the ....

May I have a BOX? ;)

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