Angel Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Maureen wrote Am currently enjoying "Hardy's" Shiraz cabernet savignon from South Eastern Australia............................................mmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! Had that the other night and it's very nice Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'm attending a veterinary surgery conference in early October in DC, staying in Alexandria, so by all means make some good wine recommendations, and tell me again the name of your favorite wine shop (you mentioned it to me somewhere else ) (We're having 4 week old lion cubs at the hospital on Saturday. I'll post pics) The great yearly wine sale at my favorite store for buying wines does not start until, I think, October 16th. The store itself is little more than a hole-in-the-wall. However, it is one of the greatest sellers of wine in Washington, DC and has good wine experts. The prices are usually very good, especially when buying wines on sale that week. The exception, for some reason, is the Nora wine which has the highest price of any store that I buy from. I always do my shopping on their website and then stop in at the store and the wine is ready for pick-up. I usually only buy what is on sale, with exceptions of course. http://www.wineaccess.com/store/calvertwoodley/shop.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Maureen wrote Am currently enjoying "Hardy's" Shiraz cabernet savignon from South Eastern Australia............................................mmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! Had that the other night and it's very nice Enjoy! I hasd their Chardonnay last night (andthe night before and tonight) yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Had that the other night and it's very nice Enjoy! thank you. I did I did!! ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Tonight; Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon. One of my standards. Very fruity and rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 am trying Don Luciano Cabernet Sauvignon, from Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 am trying Don Luciano Cabernet Sauvignon, from Spain. I really enjoy the wines from Spain. Both the reds and whites. Oh heck, I enjoy wines from all over the world. Try some of the Spanish wines from the Tempranillo grape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I will Muggle. .....so many wines, so little time:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 ok....picked up two bottles of wine from Portugal....(at the liquor store, not at the country ) one is called Vinha Do Monte, which translated means Wine of the Hill. Here is what the bottle says: This wine is produced from a careful selection of fine grape varieties of the region, namely Aragones and Castelao. The grapes, picked at their ripest, are promptly transported to our Herdade do Peso cellar. There, after being completely destemmed and softly crushed, they are fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. After malo-lactic fermentation, the wine is matured in oak casks for about six months. Vinha Do Monte has an intense ruby colour and is characterised by a flowery and fruity bouquet with a tinge of forest fruit and violet aromas, harmoniously combined with hints of vanilla and coconut gained during its maturation in oak. It is extremely smooth on the palate with soft and rounded tannins and an elegant, warm and velvet aftertaste. for anyone interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Yes, i am interested. Please let us know how you enjoyed the wine. I assume it is a red wine since it has a ruby color. it sounds a bit unusual for a red to have tastes of vanilla and coconut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 the next one is a lot simpler. Another Vinho Verde called Casal Garcia....From the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region, selected grapes from the best varieties are brought to our winery. The result is Casal Garcia, a young, fruity and delicate white wine, ideal as an aperitif or with light dishes. It should be served chilled. http://www.portuguesefood.com/acatalog/Casal_Garcia_White_Wine.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Yes, i am interested. Please let us know how you enjoyed the wine. I assume it is a red wine since it has a ruby color. it sounds a bit unusual for a red to have tastes of vanilla and coconut. yes...It's a red. I thougth the same thing about the vanilla and coconut...I am VERY excited to try it now!! meant to mention it is a 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 the next one is a lot simpler. Another Vinho Verde called Casal Garcia....From the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region, selected grapes from the best varieties are brought to our winery. The result is Casal Garcia, a young, fruity and delicate white wine, ideal as an aperitif or with light dishes. It should be served chilled. http://www.portuguesefood.com/acatalog/Casal_Garcia_White_Wine.html I have a couple bottles in my cellar. i enjoyed the wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Vinha Do Monte Thanks for the delicious sounding recommendation Sofia. A Portugese red; I mean COULD it get any better? I'll be checking for this one at Total Wine tommorrow. By the way I gave several bottles of the Vinho Verde as gifts to my docs last week. They were much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Vinha Do Monte Thanks for the delicious sounding recommendation Sofia. A Portugese red; I mean COULD it get any better? I'll be checking for this one at Total Wine tommorrow. By the way I gave several bottles of the Vinho Verde as gifts to my docs last week. They were much appreciated. that's great!! A quick note, my dad and brother are in the process of making wine right now.....the main wine they make is a dark red....really dry and strong...but with what's left, they make a kind of watered down wine which is called agua pe...which translated means 'foot water' it tastes a lot better than it sounds....trust me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 "Foot water" I love the sound of that. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 I had the "$12.99 Valminor - Albarino White Spain" with dinner last night and was dissapointed. It is OK but the similar in style "Nora" wine is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I am presently sipping a glass of cheap Italian Table wine......Hey it's not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Smoking Loon Merlot last night. Not great but it was the best bottle they had at the local country store. I kid you not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I've been looking at our bottle of Don Darias for a couple of days now, I might have to open it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 I've been looking at our bottle of Don Darias for a couple of days now, I might have to open it soon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 the next one is a lot simpler. Another Vinho Verde called Casal Garcia....From the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region, selected grapes from the best varieties are brought to our winery. The result is Casal Garcia, a young, fruity and delicate white wine, ideal as an aperitif or with light dishes. It should be served chilled.http://www.portuguesefood.com/acatalog/Casal_Garcia_White_Wine.html Please let me know which of these two you like the best: Quinta da Aveleda Avelada Vinho Verde.........or..... Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've been looking at our bottle of Don Darias for a couple of days now, I might have to open it soon. I opened it lol... Very deserved though. I know I will sleep tonight now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Please let me know which of these two you like the best: Quinta da Aveleda Avelada Vinho Verde.........or..... Casal Garcia Vinho Verde I will....I may be opening it tonite....I have to take a dang parent-education-program that is required for divorcing parents:roll: for 3 hours tonite!! I will NEED the wine after:roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I will....I may be opening it tonite....I have to take a dang parent-education-program that is required for divorcing parents:roll: for 3 hours tonite!! I will NEED the wine after:roll: What!!!!!!! Gin more like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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