The Observer 641 Posted June 25, 2019 What is your wine of choice? Take food pairing out of the equation. You're just going to sit down on a nice night and enjoy a glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 25, 2019 A glass of Duckhorn Merlot for me, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted June 25, 2019 I never drink wine without a meal like I’d have a few beers. Voted Pinot Grigio. It pairs great with almost any meal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 25, 2019 I went with Other. My wife and I both really enjoy Malbecs. Favorite is most likely Barbera, but they're often harder to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, MDC said: I never drink wine without a meal like I’d have a few beers. Voted Pinot Grigio. It pairs great with almost any meal. I chose Riesling, but Pinot Grigio is my second choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 25, 2019 Rosa Regale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, The Observer said: I chose Riesling, but Pinot Grigio is my second choice. Riesling and Chardonnay are too sweet for me. Pinot Grigio is more of a pallet cleanser. I don’t really know or like wine though. I’m more of a beer guy and less adventurous even with beer thenokder I get. In 10 years I will be Miller Lite guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted June 25, 2019 I like a good cab....Generally red wine is more tasty than white wine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,642 Posted June 25, 2019 I love the taste of a robust red. But more than one glass is too acidic. Like a dry white when I have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 25, 2019 Situational for me. day/night/setting. I enjoy most varietal... gravitate towards whites: rhone, Alsatian/Germany riesling and pinot blanc, gruner veltiner, vermetino, verdiccio, arneis, burgundian chard (like them all with different food) reds: right bank bordeaux, bodreaux, barolo, nebbiolo, brunello, zin/primitivo, rioja, cab franc, petite verdot, petite syarah. do not love many california sauv blanc (grapefruit), or red rhone (black pepper)...though many are fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, MDC said: Riesling and Chardonnay are too sweet for me. Pinot Grigio is more of a pallet cleanser. I don’t really know or like wine though. I’m more of a beer guy and less adventurous even with beer thenokder I get. In 10 years I will be Miller Lite guy. there are a lot of bone dry chard and reisling. wonder if those would change your mind about the varietal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, BiPolarBear said: A glass of Duckhorn Merlot for me, thanks. Have you had the Decoy? Decent wine if you can find it on sale. Originally, it was running about $15 when it first came out. Now it is hard to find it under $22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,204 Posted June 25, 2019 Big bold cab. Honorable mention to petite syrah, zin, and merlot. I tend to not like whites. Wife and I had a beautiful buttery chardonnay in Australia but it was a boutique winery that doesn't sell to the US; I wouldn't know how to find such a wine here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said: Have you had the Decoy? Decent wine if you can find it on sale. Originally, it was running about $15 when it first came out. Now it is hard to find it under $22. Thank you for letting me know. I looked it up and it is available locally at Total Wine and Goody Goody Liquor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, jerryskids said: Big bold cab. Honorable mention to petite syrah, zin, and merlot. I tend to not like whites. Wife and I had a beautiful buttery chardonnay in Australia but it was a boutique winery that doesn't sell to the US; I wouldn't know how to find such a wine here. RACIST!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted June 25, 2019 I like No Oak (stainless steal) Chardonnay's. Also like a good Shiraz or Malbec. I have had a few great Dry German Reislings too. I like them all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted June 25, 2019 2 hours ago, BiPolarBear said: A glass of Duckhorn Merlot for me, thanks. Freaking love Duckhorn merlot. The 2013 is awesome. I have a bunch of bottles of that and 2015. Also a bunch of Silver Oak Cab 2013 and 2014. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 25, 2019 I cook with red wine, but care to drink it - tends to give me instant headaches. Pinot Grigio for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, remote controller said: I like No Oak (stainless steal) Chardonnay's. Also like a good Shiraz or Malbec. I have had a few great Dry German Reislings too. I like them all. My girlfriend also likes Chardonnay from steel drums. She doesn't like the oaky taste. The Finger Lakes in upstate NY has some awesome dry Rieslings. Their soil/weather is perfect for Riesling grapes and that is the region's signature wine. They can manipulate it to be as sweet or dry as they want. A store-bought Riesling is generally semi-sweet, as that is what's expected when a customer purchases a Riesling. But when you do a tasting at a Finger Lakes winery, the 2016 may be 2.3% residual sugars and the 2017 may be 0.5%. Definitely a Riesling for every taste. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Observer said: My girlfriend also likes Chardonnay from steel drums. She doesn't like the oaky taste. The Finger Lakes in upstate NY has some awesome dry Rieslings. Their soil/weather is perfect for Riesling grapes and that is the region's signature wine. They can manipulate it to be as sweet or dry as they want. A store-bought Riesling is generally semi-sweet, as that is what's expected when a customer purchases a Riesling. But when you do a tasting at a Finger Lakes winery, the 2016 may be 2.3% residual sugars and the 2017 may be 0.5%. Definitely a Riesling for every taste. ...and if you are looking at german labels, look for trocken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, BiPolarBear said: Thank you for letting me know. I looked it up and it is available locally at Total Wine and Goody Goody Liquor. I was a fan of Duckhorn for a while. Also liked Stag's Leap, but I was not liking having to pay $40-50 per bottle for those wines for normal drinking. Stag's Leap came up with Hawk Crest as their lower end version and it was decent. Then Decoy came out from Duckhorn and it was really good. I grab several bottles when it is on sale and my wife drinks them when people come over and could be drinking the $8 swill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 25, 2019 Boones Farm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Boones Farm. Thunderbird isn't bad either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,583 Posted June 25, 2019 Chenin Blanc from Chile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: Chenin Blanc from Chile Chenin Blanc the pornstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: Chenin Blanc from Chile That's awesome wine. I believe it's also made in South Africa. Had it for the first time in London back in October. Never even heard of it. We sought out after it when we came back. It's available at some wine stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted June 25, 2019 Never liked wine (or any alcohol for that matter). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Never liked wine (or any alcohol for that matter). R.I.P dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 25, 2019 What about Two Buck Chuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted June 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, sderk said: R.I.P dude. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, DonS said: What about Two Buck Chuck? what and who you do in the back alley is your business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, DonS said: What about Two Buck Chuck? I hear that's really good. The story behind it is pretty funny too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: what and who you do in the back alley is your business. Don't ask don't tell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,583 Posted June 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, The Observer said: That's awesome wine. I believe it's also made in South Africa. Had it for the first time in London back in October. Never even heard of it. We sought out after it when we came back. It's available at some wine stores. yah I think its only produced in the southern most countries, I found a New Zealand one once as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted June 25, 2019 Seattle Seahawks fans, Super Bowl XL 21-10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted June 25, 2019 I usually go with the house red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said: Never liked wine (or any alcohol for that matter). You forgot to sign in as Posty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 1,838 Posted June 25, 2019 Reds: Left bank Bordeaux, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, GSM blends, Burgandy, Malbec, & Syrah Whites: Picpoul de Pinet, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, & Fumé Blanc I also like a good Rosé in the summer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, OldMaid said: Reds: Left bank Bordeaux, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, GSM blends , Burgandy, Malbec, & Syrah Jism blends, eh? Seems you enjoy some bukkake action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
