Wine Thread

mashimarho · 02-08-2013, 12:14 PM

Maybe someone can help me out. I'm not big on alcoholic drinks, but I always try to find a decent one.

I am NOT a drinker at all. 99.9% of the ones I tried are not very good. What is a good high quality BEGINNERs wine? Maybe a drink in general?

Thanks!

jamesems · 02-08-2013, 12:39 PM

Buccaneer Cabernet, get the .05 cent sale. Goes for about 20 a bottle. Get the 5 cent deal and get 2 for $20

Fun drink. Try absinthe. There's a little ritual to making it. Fun to make. Lotsa of history to the beverage itself.

cyberbrutus · 02-15-2013, 11:34 PM

Any Argentinean red wine.

backlikes · 02-24-2013, 08:22 PM

do you think wine actually prevents you from getting sick? it seems like since I stopped drinking wine regularly, I've been getting more colds.. what do u think?

tony20009 · 02-24-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backlikes

do you think wine actually prevents you from getting sick? it seems like since I stopped drinking wine regularly, I've been getting more colds.. what do u think?

I don't know if it prevents one from getting sick. I do know I feel better when I drink.

backlikes · 02-24-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony20009

I don't know if it prevents one from getting sick. I do know I feel better when I drink.

yea, true, I think I'm going to add it back to my routine

mauibuilt_328 · 02-25-2013, 09:10 PM

Chianti!

Fre_535Xd_F11 · 10-18-2013, 07:47 AM

You should try the following wines :

*Brunello di Montalcino
*Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

In my opinion Always good...

These are red wines by the way ;-)

MightyMouseTech · 10-18-2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fre_535Xd_F11

You should try the following wines :

*Brunello di Montalcino
*Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

In my opinion Always good...

These are red wines by the way ;-)

Two of my faves!

My favourite wine? Whatever is open in front of me.

Honestly though, some of my faves are:

Our house red is an Italian Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Out house white is an Ontario Riesling/Gewurztraminer

Big fan of off dry Rieslings
Gewurztraminers
Argentinian Malbecs
Saint-Emilion's
BDM's
GSM mixes, Chat. 9dePape's
Cali Cab Sauv's and Zin's
Chianti's and Super Tuscans

A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. The French have it right.

hudamang · 10-20-2013, 01:10 AM

What a great thread! I can't believe I missed this until today!

For California Wines, I do like Lewelling Cabernet from Napa Valley. If you like Caymus Special Selection, this is a cheaper alternative and imo, it's better...I also like Shafer Hillside Select, Insignia, and Maybach Cabernets. (Hmm since the Maybach family had a relationship with Mercedes, does that mean this is frowned upon on this forum? haha).

Silver Oak is overpriced and isn't worth the $ but they are fantastic at marketing.

I'm also a big fan of Brunello. In fact, my visit to Montalcino was probably my most memorable trip ever. I'm hoping I can do European Delivery and travel to some wine regions. I'm loving Barolo right now. Had an Elio Grasso tonight but been trying to buy some older Baroli from 47, 58, 71 etc to cellar.

Also a fan of German Riesling. In my opinion, it's probably one of the most reasonably priced wine regions that make fantastic wines that age really well.

Cheers!

Zaman · 10-20-2013, 02:17 AM

I tried a few but any Canadian iced wine is perfect.

BASTOS HUMARUROT 335i · 10-20-2013, 02:48 AM

Fond of Stella Rosa Berry and Stella Rosa Pink for daily drinking. Always have a bottle or two chilled. Yum!

thurston · 12-21-2013, 08:21 PM

Broadside - Cabernet
Durigutti - Malbec
Tres Picos- Grenache

thurston · 12-21-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberbrutus

Any Argentinean red wine.

+1

///M Power-Belgium · 12-21-2013, 08:30 PM

Red > Chateau Margaux
White> Bourgogne

1MOREMOD · 12-21-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony20009

I don't know if it prevents one from getting sick. I do know I feel better when I drink.

I will drink to that. I can't get into wine at all though. Like my beer and whiskey or bourbon.

badra100 · 01-03-2014, 06:02 AM

Forks of Cheat--White Zinfandel

hasta la pasta 27 · 01-06-2014, 09:36 AM

Mark West - Pinot Noir

HFW003 · 02-07-2014, 05:00 AM

I can recommend any Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, especially from Penfolds.

I live in a beautiful place called the Hunter Valley which is very well know for some great wines as well.

Ryguy29 · 02-07-2014, 05:48 AM

Red-frogs leap white-Santa margherita

ashmostro · 02-07-2014, 09:03 AM

Ridge, Chimney Rock, and Unti are our preferred home region winemakers, bar none.

Billup · 02-07-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backlikes

do you think wine actually prevents you from getting sick? it seems like since I stopped drinking wine regularly, I've been getting more colds.. what do u think?

Not only are you more prone to getting sick, but people start to look a little more ugly than normal, and people are less funny than normal.

I highly recommend you get wine back in your regular routine.

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hudamang Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Hopefully M4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	What a great thread! I can't believe I missed this until today! For California Wines, I do like Lewelling Cabernet from Napa Valley. If you like Caymus Special Selection, this is a cheaper alternative and imo, it's better...I also like Shafer Hillside Select, Insignia, and Maybach Cabernets. (Hmm since the Maybach family had a relationship with Mercedes, does that mean this is frowned upon on this forum? haha). Silver Oak is overpriced and isn't worth the $ but they are fantastic at marketing. I'm also a big fan of Brunello. In fact, my visit to Montalcino was probably my most memorable trip ever. I'm hoping I can do European Delivery and travel to some wine regions. I'm loving Barolo right now. Had an Elio Grasso tonight but been trying to buy some older Baroli from 47, 58, 71 etc to cellar. Also a fan of German Riesling. In my opinion, it's probably one of the most reasonably priced wine regions that make fantastic wines that age really well. Cheers! __________________ To M3 or M4...that is the question.
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