Everything Wine

[Guest ii]

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!

[Lilywhite]

I will have to go and see what we have in stock at work tomorrow.

 

Sounds lovely though.

[Maureen]

 

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.

[Lilywhite]

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.

[Owen]

Prosecco = Joy

[muggle not]

It's summer.......time for Vinho Verde from Portugal and a good Rose from France.

[JudyB]

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.

[Owen]

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.

[JudyB]

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!

[Lilywhite]

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.

[muggle not]

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.

[Raven]

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

[Lilywhite]

I haven't seen it but I just looked it up and laughed!

 

Still sticking to the Merlot though

[muggle not]

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.

[Guest ii]

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

[muggle not]

One of my favorite Italian wines is a red Rosso di Montalcino. Try it.

[Guest ii]

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*

[muggle not]

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.

[Maureen]

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?

[Guest ii]

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
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[Guest Vince]

I like White Zinfidel, which is a sweet rose

[muggle not]

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

[Ceinwenn]

Me, too Vince. I'm not much of a wine drinker & definatley prefer sweeter to dry.

[Charm]

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

[muggle not]

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.