Guest ii Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Try Carmenère, it's generally bit spicier than Merlot, but great with red meat and BBQ. Also, if you can get your hands on Santa Digna's Gewurztraminer, get it. It's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I will have to go and see what we have in stock at work tomorrow. Sounds lovely though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Also, if you can get your hands on Santa Digna's Gewurztraminer, get it. It's brilliant! I tasted this a few months ago, and I enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Today I tried another Pinotage from our range but I'm really not keen on these dark smokey reds.... although I did enjoy the Pinot Grigio I got to sample. These are really beginning to grow on me lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Prosecco = Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's summer.......time for Vinho Verde from Portugal and a good Rose from France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Can anyone recommend a wine that has a chocolatey flavour - there was one I used to drink but I can't remember what it was - I know that some Shiraz does but I'm not sure which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 If its milk choc then try a pinot noir or a chillean merlot, avoid anything too spicey like australian shiraz or rioja. If its dark choc then try a spanish cabernet sauvignon or a zingy zinfandel, avoiding anything too light as a Beaujolais or Sangiovasse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks O's - the one I liked had a real bitter plain choc flavour/lingering after taste - gorgeous, so I'll be trying your suggestions. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Had a sneaky taste of our newest Shiraz Petit Verdot and I'm mightily impressed. I didn't really like the Shiraz on it's own but this blend is just lovely. I will be stocking up for xmas with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 For those that have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines will you serve. Or for those that don't have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines do you recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) I'm currently quaffing a glass of Dancing Bull Zinfandel that is very nice! ETA: I tend to stick to the Merlot Have you seen/read Sideways?! Edited November 6, 2008 by Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I haven't seen it but I just looked it up and laughed! Still sticking to the Merlot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 A nice zinfandel will go well though with steak. Three of my favorites are Ridge, Seghesio (estate), and Storybook Mountain. The Storybook Mountain is usually tough to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) I've never gotten the taste of zinfandel's actually. Lately I've been feeling Italy, especially Sicily and Nero d'Avola. That and barolo, depending on what I'm eating (or not eating)... Edit: I was distracted by the phone so I forgot my actual point. Muggle, we've always had Champagne at Thanksgiving dinner. Edited November 8, 2008 by ii phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 One of my favorite Italian wines is a red Rosso di Montalcino. Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I've had some fairly good Rosso's, yes, but if limited to Toscany I usually go for Carmignano. As a rule, when it comes to wine I usually go North or South in Italy. The middle is for art and shoes. *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 For those that have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines will you serve. Or for those that don't have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines do you recommend. LOL, I guess not many members celebrate Thanksgiving. Either that or they don't drink wine. Where is my friend maureen, I know that she enjoys a glass or two occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 LOL Muggles. I just found a new wine - from California too - BAYWOOD Ruby Cabernet 2006. Perhaps not posh enough for Thanksgiving, but I loved it! Will be buying some more of it for sure! Have you ever tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) The thing with Thanksgiving is that there's so many different flavors on the table, it's impossible to find a wine to go with them all. So just get a wine that you enjoy. That's the best policy. As I said, we've always had Champagne in our family. A Medium red, an oaky Chardonnay.... it's up to you, really, and what you enjoy. Edited November 9, 2008 by ii typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I like White Zinfidel, which is a sweet rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) I like White Zinfidel, which is a sweet rose If you enjoy White Zinfandel, then try a White Merlot from Beringer. LOL Muggles. I just found a new wine - from California too - BAYWOOD Ruby Cabernet 2006. Perhaps not posh enough for Thanksgiving, but I loved it! Will be buying some more of it for sure! Have you ever tried it? I haven't tried the Ruby Cabernet by Baywood but I will try to track it down. Baywood winery is located on Cannery Row in Monterrey, California. Many of their grapes come from Paso Robles, little town which I am also familiar with, which is becoming famous for grapes for red wines. BTW, John Steinbeck wrote a wonderful book titled "Cannery Row". I visited Monterrey, CA in yr. 2000 and we had a great dinner at one of the many restaurants on Cannery Row overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Edited November 9, 2008 by muggle not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Me, too Vince. I'm not much of a wine drinker & definatley prefer sweeter to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Me, too Vince. I'm not much of a wine drinker & definatley prefer sweeter to dry. Same here. I like a Zinfandel too. I like some of the sweeter white wines also but I'm not keen on red at all - I think its cause you dont chill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 The thing with Thanksgiving is that there's so many different flavors on the table, it's impossible to find a wine to go with them all. So just get a wine that you enjoy. That's the best policy. As I said, we've always had Champagne in our family. A Medium red, an oaky Chardonnay.... it's up to you, really, and what you enjoy. I have decided on a River Road Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley for the turkey and a Domaine Pignard Beaujolais from France for the ham. I will also have a Petals Riesling from Germany for those that prefer a white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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