Wine recommendations

caribougrrl · January 25, 2011, 09:25:46 AM

Quote from: muzicgrl on January 24, 2011, 03:47:04 PM
Can you get Justin there? Or really any of the CA central coast ones.

I think the only California pinot noir I can get for less than $40 is Sterling Vineyards (at about $15)... I actually really really like the 2008 (but it's getting harder to find); the 2009 is nice, but not as good.

Rejaneration · January 25, 2011, 02:59:11 PM

Quote from: caribougrrl on January 24, 2011, 01:31:13 PM
But Fat Bastard is french and not so cheap ($18 - evidently I live in the wrong part of the world). There's a really nice Petit Syrah from Mexico I can get here, but it's from Mexico...

Fat Bastard is French?

It is $8 here!

I forgot your parameters. Well, actually, I thought the party was long gone.

ihop · January 25, 2011, 03:58:59 PM

Quote from: muzicgrl on January 24, 2011, 03:47:04 PM
Can you get Justin there? Or really any of the CA central coast ones.

I love Justin! But it is hard to find here.

Quote from: intransijan on January 25, 2011, 02:59:11 PM
I forgot your parameters. Well, actually, I thought the party was long gone.

Me too. I thought it was a Christmas/New Years party!

Rejaneration · January 25, 2011, 05:49:18 PM

Quote from: ihop on January 25, 2011, 03:58:59 PM
I love Justin! But it is hard to find here.

Me too. I thought it was a Christmas/New Years party!

Meh. I guess we could have short attention spans!

Here´s a confession: I like blends. In fact, I think I prefer blends. Does that make me less sophisticated or more?

caribougrrl · January 26, 2011, 09:26:37 AM

Quote from: intransijan on January 25, 2011, 02:59:11 PM
I forgot your parameters. Well, actually, I thought the party was long gone.

Heh, no, it's seems we spend a long time gearing up for these wine-tasting dinners. There were plenty of holiday parties with plenty of wine, but the wine-tasting parties are somewhat SERIOUS with this crowd of neighbours. Also we have to work dates around two dudes who work on the offshore oil rigs on different schedules...

Quote from: intransijan on January 25, 2011, 05:49:18 PM
Here´s a confession: I like blends. In fact, I think I prefer blends. Does that make me less sophisticated or more?

I think it just means you like consistency!

teetime · September 19, 2011, 09:35:05 PM

Quote from: Chasing Amy on September 19, 2011, 06:53:48 PM
I need some wine inspiration. Let me know what you got.

Right now a Mendoza Malbec from Argentina. It is fruit forward and went well with our seafood dinner even if technically not the right pairing. Went to my head though ... needed more post run hydration.

Run Amok · September 19, 2011, 10:13:10 PM

Hmm, i've really been enjoying two red zins lately. One is called "layer cake" and the other is "earthquake". Both super delicious and worth the special trip to the wine shop. Oh and a local(ish) one called forris flyover red... 2008. It's a blend. I'm down to my last two bottles.

Christopholofigus · November 03, 2011, 03:16:43 AM

Personal recommendations:

Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
Bodegas Norton Malbec
Bodegas Norton Privada
Bertani Amarone

I like reds LOL.

ihop · November 22, 2011, 11:31:32 AM

Quote from: Run Amok on September 19, 2011, 10:13:10 PM
Hmm, i've really been enjoying two red zins lately. One is called "layer cake" and the other is "earthquake". Both super delicious and worth the special trip to the wine shop. Oh and a local(ish) one called forris flyover red... 2008. It's a blend. I'm down to my last two bottles.

I think I have seen both of the quakes in stores! I will have to try them.

Hobie1 · November 22, 2011, 09:19:57 PM

Cabernet Sauvignon - Chateau Ste Michelle -Indian Wells 2009 (Columbia Valley). Wonderful.

Christopholofigus · November 22, 2011, 11:09:58 PM

Just opened a 2009 Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet and it is tasting wonderful.

Run Amok · December 28, 2011, 12:33:29 PM

I rarely meet a cab sauv I don't like. It just seems to be a very drinkable wine. Even the 2buck chuck variety is completely drinkable.

Quote from: Christopholofigus on November 22, 2011, 11:09:58 PM
Just opened a 2009 Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet and it is tasting wonderful.

This one is one of my very favorites- especially because it goes on sale for like $5.99 a bottle!

Run Amok · December 28, 2011, 12:39:32 PM

This is one of my favorite blends. Not the cheapest bottle of wine you will by, but always very tasty:

I love, love, love the dunham cab... but as the "cheap" one is $45/bottle... special treat here.

caribougrrl · March 30, 2012, 09:18:16 AM

very nice wine for the price... though I've only had the 2010, not sure about the 2009 in the pic...

Hobie1 · March 30, 2012, 07:06:51 PM

B.R. Cohn Cab is wonderful.

witchypoo · April 12, 2012, 11:26:19 AM

i opened a bottle of this, yesterday:

2008

delicious.

marjolaine · April 12, 2012, 05:52:19 PM

I chanced upon a really cheap 2010 malbec called Alamo for $9. It was very good with Korean barbeque.

ihop · April 13, 2012, 02:05:41 PM

Quote from: caribougrrl on March 30, 2012, 09:18:16 AM

very nice wine for the price... though I've only had the 2010, not sure about the 2009 in the pic...

I think I had some a few weeks ago. If it is the same wine, it was delicious!

witchypoo · April 17, 2012, 08:24:25 PM

palestra douro 2008

it's delightful. and considering i paid only $9 for it, it's really delightful.

Rejaneration · April 30, 2012, 03:34:09 AM

Quote from: witchypoo on April 17, 2012, 08:24:25 PM
palestra douro 2008

it's delightful. and considering i paid only $9 for it, it's really delightful.

Portuguese! I like Douros. I also like Daos and the reds from the Alentejo. PT wines are generally inexpensive for the quality (imo).

Quote from: marjolaine on April 12, 2012, 05:52:19 PM
I chanced upon a really cheap 2010 malbec called Alamo for $9. It was very good with Korean barbeque.

I've had that and it is good.

I love finding inexpensive wines that are good.