dogmatix Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Trying two new whites on this warm southern weekend 1. Bubo 2005 Pinot Grigio. Wholefoods had it described as the perfect front porch sipper. And this is how I intend to use it too. 2. Bianco 2005 Pinot Grigio This one is from my favorite California wine producer, Francis Copola. (maker of my favorite Claret.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Well as I enjoyed Trivento's Shiraz-Malbec, I decided to try their Carbarnet-Merlot. Definately on my buy again list. ...which I also enjoyed. I think Trivento is one of the affordable for everyday good wine I found at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 ...so I bought some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 ...so I bought some more! It really is a nice every day drinking wine. Wish that I could find the Shiraz-Malbec but in the meantime the plain Malbec is very good. I will buy another bottle this evening or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Does anyone know a nice Shiraz with a chocolately flavour - years ago I used to buy one and now can't remember which one it was. It was more of an after taste of dark bitter chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 It really is a nice every day drinking wine. Wish that I could find the Shiraz-Malbec but in the meantime the plain Malbec is very good. I will buy another bottle this evening or tomorrow. Muggles every time I buy this (weekly at the moment) I think of you! Wish you will find some! Wish we had teletransporting - I would send you a couple of bottles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Muggles every time I buy this (weekly at the moment) I think of you! Wish you will find some! Wish we had teletransporting - I would send you a couple of bottles! I found some Triventa Shiraz on Saturday but not the Shiraz-Malbec. I didn't buy the Shiraz because when I found it I had already bought 4 bottles of other wine. My next trip I will buy the Shiraz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renniemist Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Have just shared a bottle of Concha y Toro Carm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Have just shared a bottle of Concha y Toro Carm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I don't usually go crazy for Chardonnay, but I bought a bottle of Trivento Chardonnay, and I was pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 I don't usually go crazy for Chardonnay, but I bought a bottle of Trivento Chardonnay, and I was pleasantly surprised. Of course you would like it, cause you know that I can't find it here. B) The Polka Dot Reisling was not one of our favorites and we will not buy any more of it. Tomorrow we may go to the Shelton Vineyard and buy a case of their Reisling. It is very good. http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/default.aspx?shelton=61&objId=11 We will also visit http://www.visitmayberry.com/ as we did not go today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Of course you would like it, cause you know that I can't find it here. B) . I cannot understand why! It is Argentinian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 What are your favorite type of red and white wines....... Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Malbec, Rioja....etc Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio.......etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Orchid Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I have a few favourites - mostly reds. Inexpensive (around £6-10) Sancerre (white, and always decent) Marius (Spanish - red) Crozes Hermitage (French - red) Mid-range (£11-19) La Roque (French - red, and possibly my 2nd favourite wine of all time) Hermitage (French - red, and always a safe bet) Expensive(ish) (£20+) Brunello (Italian - red, and my favourite wine, hands down!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Unfortunately, my favourites are red: expensive white: expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 We're drinking Californian Oak Pass Chardonnay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 On a Monday!! Morrisons by me are doing Rosemount Chardonnay half price yum (and Hardys too) but am having tonight off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Most definately on a Monday!! We both needed a drink with every thing going on, our shifts etc..........oh who needs an excuse????????? We're having a night off tomorrow:tong: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I like dry white wines, chardonnay and chablis. I never buy expensive wines, I rarely finish a bottle so it would be a waste. I don't like red wine (unless it is good quality) cheap red gives me a funny reaction. Chianti is nice but I do tend to avoid red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Oh, lord... you guys really don't want to get me started on wine... I could talk for ages! Favourites? For red, Chile's carmenère, Sicilians (especially nero d'avola), all valpolicellas are good... Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa (Plasir de Merle)... Pretty much everything from Bordeaux and of course the Beaujoulais (Cru Fleurie is amazing, and Beaujoulais Noveau is a tradition!) Pinot Noir never fails.... plenty of others, of course. For white I love Riesling (especially from Alsace), South African Sauvignon Blanc... Australia makes nice whites too... off the top of my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmck Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I love Jonhanassburg Reisling. Fabulous. Funny thing is I grew up in Napa, California.....and I know NOTHING about wine. Well, other than it comes in two colors (with variations) and sits in a barrel for a long time. My favorite wine EVER was a white chardonnay from Flora Springs in the Napa Valley. It was sweet and fruity and very light. I don't like my wine heavy. I love all the Spanish wines referenced here. I realize that I've been very isolated in my wine choices. This thread is GREAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 I love Jonhanassburg Reisling. Fabulous. Funny thing is I grew up in Napa, California.....and I know NOTHING about wine. Well, other than it comes in two colors (with variations) and sits in a barrel for a long time. My favorite wine EVER was a white chardonnay from Flora Springs in the Napa Valley. It was sweet and fruity and very light. I don't like my wine heavy. I love all the Spanish wines referenced here. I realize that I've been very isolated in my wine choices. This thread is GREAT. jenmck, Flora Springs makes nice wines. I am an acquaintance of one of the owners of the winery, Mike Komes. He and I worked together for a large engineering/construction company (you probably know of the company since you are close to San Francisco). Mike was a VP of the company. I once bought a Datsun 260Z from him, many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Lately I tasted a lovely white wine from Chile I believe (I prefer red - but loved this one) called something Santa Rita. Unfortunately drank too much to remember the exact name!(we were at a farewell of a collegue) Tried looking for it at a couple of shops - no luck yet! Any one has an idea what I'm talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Lately I tasted a lovely white wine from Chile I believe (I prefer red - but loved this one) called something Santa Rita. Unfortunately drank too much to remember the exact name!(we were at a farewell of a collegue) Tried looking for it at a couple of shops - no luck yet! Any one has an idea what I'm talking about? Santa Rita makes a number of white wines in addition to their reds whcih are pretty good. Any idea on which type it was.... .....a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or some other white varietal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 No Unfortunately - no idea! I would have to taste both the Chardonnay and the Sauvignon to be sure ;-) Ok so it does exist - I was not imagining it - good to know. Have to persist in looking for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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