Subject: Wine, Wine, Wine
Posted by: Lochalsh
Date: Mar 09 10
Do you drink wine? What type do you like best? Is there one label you prefer above the rest? Do you drink wine by itself or with food? Do you think one country dominates over others in the quality of its wines?
I have many attachments to Spain, professional and otherwise, and I choose its red wines practically every time.
Posted by: Lochalsh
Date: Mar 09 10
Do you drink wine? What type do you like best? Is there one label you prefer above the rest? Do you drink wine by itself or with food? Do you think one country dominates over others in the quality of its wines?
I have many attachments to Spain, professional and otherwise, and I choose its red wines practically every time.
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houston1127 
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Thanks for the suggestion, Turbo. I'll give Almaden a try. Does it store and keep the same as bottled wine? Reply #61. Jun 01 11, 11:22 PM |
romeomikegolf
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If anything the un-used wine keeps longer because there is very little air in the box. A bottle will generally lose it's qualities in a couple of days. A box should stay 'fresh' for a week. Reply #62. Jun 02 11, 12:02 AM |
daver852
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It's always good to keep an eye out for bargains. I went to the grocery store today, and they had Pepperwood Grove wines on sale for $5.49 a bottle. The store gives a 10% discount (and a free wine tote) if you buy six or more bottles, reducing the price to less than $5 a bottle, or around $60 a case. The producer is offering a $30 rebate if you purchase 12 bottles, so the final price ends up at less than $2.50 per bottle! You have to save the receipt, peel off the back labels, and mail in for the rebate, but it's worth the effort. Reply #63. Jun 02 11, 3:28 PM |
veronikkamarrz
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I don't actually drink wine much anymore. I think it was making my nose red...;) My favorite bottled is Berringer White Zin. Franzia has good boxed stuff. I do think they keep forever! Reply #64. Jun 02 11, 3:39 PM |
| daver852
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Popped my first bottle of Chateau Taillefer 2005 this weekend at my sister's house. Magnificent stuff. Not really ready, but opened up nicely after two hours of "breathing." I reviewed this wine on cellartracker.com and gave it a 92. As I write this, I'm drinking a bottle of Falesco Montiano 2005, a 100% Merlot wine from Italy. Got it for $15 at a local deli. Very classy stuff; I rated it a 90. You don't have to pay a fortune for outstanding wine, but you have to be prepared to do a little research and look for bargains. They're out there. Reply #65. Jun 14 11, 6:02 PM |
turbotude
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I was sent a link for a VERY amusing animated graphic entitled "Yoga for Wine Lovers". It cracked me up, but when I tried to link it on Facebook to 'The Wine Cellar' group, it wouldn't open. It might not work here, either, but I'm going to give it a try. Yoga_for_Wine_Lovers.wmv (2449KB) Reply #66. Jul 18 11, 5:45 PM |
| turbotude
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I'm sorry, folks.....the link didn't work here, either. Reply #67. Jul 18 11, 5:46 PM |
smelllykelly
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I like wine in a box, Boonesfarm, and good old fashion Maddog 20/20 Reply #68. Jul 18 11, 7:45 PM |
wdstk
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Wow, that brings me back to college! Reply #69. Jul 18 11, 8:43 PM |
| romeomikegolf
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turbotude, this is the link to that little video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_vHyxBc8cE Reply #70. Jul 22 11, 2:41 AM |
TheCharmedOnes
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I'm not much of a wine drinker, I much prefer champagne! Reply #71. Jul 22 11, 3:57 AM |
| turbotude
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Ahhhhhh! Thanks, RMG! Reply #72. Jul 22 11, 12:11 PM |
lesley153
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I don't actually drink wine much anymore. I think it was making me fall over... but I am suddenly tempted to take up yoga. :) Reply #73. Jul 22 11, 2:18 PM |
| romeomikegolf
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Here's a few bottles we won't be drinking. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14247551 Reply #74. Jul 23 11, 12:19 AM |
| turbotude
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RMG: That's a shame! I wouldn't be drinking that wine whether or not the accident occurred, as $185 a bottle is a bit pricey for me. Lesley: Yoga WITHOUT the wine??? What would be the point of THAT? :-o Reply #75. Jul 23 11, 12:09 PM |
| romeomikegolf
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I love this bit "When they opened up the container they said it was like a murder scene," he said. "But it smelled phenomenal." Reply #76. Jul 23 11, 12:29 PM |
| daver852
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At least it was Shiraz and not Bordeaux. Reply #77. Jul 23 11, 9:12 PM |
| daver852
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Speaking of Bordeaux, 2011 looks like it's shaping up to be yet another good vintage. Since 1998, we've had five outstanding vintages: 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009 and 2010. There have only been two real clunkers, 2002 and 2007. The other years have been average to above average. Let's hope this trend contines. Reply #78. Jul 25 11, 10:28 AM |
| lesley153
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We've seen wine bottles labelled Great With Steak: Great With Pasta... I'm looking forward to Perfect With Yoga. Reply #79. Jul 25 11, 12:09 PM |
| turbotude
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RMG: I love this bit "When they opened up the container they said it was like a murder scene," he said. "But it smelled phenomenal." I got a chuckle out of that quote, too! Lesley, I like that pairing suggestion! Maybe sipping wine would make yoga more appealing! Reply #80. Jul 25 11, 7:18 PM |
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