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11-23-2011, 01:04 PM
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In vino veritas
So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.
What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.
What suggestions do you have in the following categories:
- Table wines for around $8.
- Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
- Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.
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11-23-2011, 01:51 PM
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Think about Malbecs . . . I think you'll find they make a great wine for a variety of meals plust a very good stand-along.
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11-23-2011, 04:03 PM
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Thanks! I missed that searching.
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11-24-2011, 09:15 AM
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On the 'I don't give a fuck' level - I'm sitting here looking at a bottle of wine I recently got given by a client; Caymus Vineyards 2009 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.
The receipt for it was in the bag it came in - $150 - and given the price and the lovely wine he ordered at dinner (don't remember the name of that one), I'm expecting it to taste sensational when I share it with friends later today.
Enjoy your new drinking life!
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11-26-2011, 12:21 AM
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always been a shiraz girl.
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11-26-2011, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.
What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.
What suggestions do you have in the following categories:
- Table wines for around $8.
- Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
- Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.
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$8.00 bottle - YellowTail, not bad for cheap wine
$14 - $24 Robert Mondavi Reserve, a second choice may be Woodbridge also by Robert Mondavi
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11-26-2011, 11:41 AM
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The receipt for it was in the bag it came in - $150 - a...
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Did that strike you as a bit odd?
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11-26-2011, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.
What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.
What suggestions do you have in the following categories:
- Table wines for around $8.
- Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
- Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.
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Not a Cab, but my personal favorite is LeCrema Chardonnay. It's about $20.
Bogle makes a great wine & they make everything. They are around $10 a bottle. I like their Petite Syrah & Chardonnay.
All these that I mentioned can be found at Trader Joes, Target, Walmart, & Whole Foods.
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always been a shiraz girl.
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Greg Norman makes a great shiraz. I think it runs around $15 a bottle.
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11-26-2011, 12:47 PM
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Did that strike you as a bit odd?
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Hey, things happen.
Evie - yes I really like Bogle too!
The Caymus was sensational by the way, much enjoyed by myself and friends on Thanksgiving Day. Reason to be thankful - great clients (with a great taste in wine...).
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12-05-2011, 12:57 PM
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Greg Norman makes a great shiraz. I think it runs around $15 a bottle.
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12-05-2011, 12:58 PM
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My go to wines
White - dry and refreshing, not oaky or buttery
King Estate Pinot Gris ~ $13
Tabali Sauv Blanc ~ $13
Honig Sauv Blanc ~ $15
Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc ~ $16
Kim Crawford unoaked chard ~ $18
Whitehaven Sauv Blanc ~ $18
Bonnie Dune Le Cigar Blanc (blend) ~ $20
Reds-dry and not too sweet
Monte Antico Toscana ~ $12-18
Angeline Pinot Noir (russian river valley) ~ $16
Luigi Bosca Reserva Cab Sauv (Argentina) ~ $20
Stags leap petite syrah ~ $20
Special occasion all phenomenal
Joseph Phelps Cab ~ 50
Caymus Nappa Valley ~ $60
Silver Oak Alexander valley ~ $80
Silver Oak Napa valley ~ $115
Far Niente Oakville ~ $140
Joseph Phelps Insignia ~ $150
Opus One ~ $180+
Pricing is dependent on where you are but what I can usually find it for locally
Now you have some homework to do!
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12-05-2011, 01:14 PM
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Quintessa and Cakebread for the upper brands, Kendall Jackson, J, and Sebastiani for low to mid range. All make fab pinots and whites. I got some great wines from the Biltmore Estate years ago, and need to go back.
http://www.biltmore.com/our_wine/
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12-05-2011, 01:40 PM
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Wines
When things aren't so good......................reac h for the Ripple!
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12-06-2011, 01:57 PM
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For a special occasion, a well-aged Amarone, properly decanted, with a chunk of parmesan Reggiano, or with braised wild boar if you are into game.
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