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[quote=88Mariner;647659]normally i'm anti-resurecting old threads, but a thread on the politics forum was talking about wines, and i just want to say, two-buck-chuck is as good as silver to me. my tastes may not be refined, but the cost can't be beat.

other than that, i stick to Port; love six grapes and aged fladgate.

(if anyone knows a good pinot noir, i'd love to check that out too, have had good experiences with it ;) )[/quote]

Oh Port! Love vintage Port. Real old Vintage Port is like velvet, smooth, warm and delicious.

....Pinot Noir. Fantastic, yet expensive compared to most other wines.If you ever want to celebrate, splurge on a bottle of Flowers pinot. $50-$60 range. Worth it imo.

Some good value for Pinot is coming out of New Zealand. Try them. Prices in PA are between $19-$30 for them.

Maybe we can share a glass of port next time Digweed is in town.

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i love italy for the same reason.

i love italian wine :LoveYou:

...and the italian ladies :Naughty: ;)

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[quote=Dhar_2;647777]i love italy for the same reason.

i love italian wine :LoveYou: [/quote]

Italian wine is oh so good.

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tuscan and silcian wines!!! top notch

morellino di scansano primitivo tiepiolo lacrima di more

:LoveYou:

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Try "Mad dogs and Englishmen" for a mixed grape red-wine. This is smashing shit ;)

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Kings Estates' Pinot Noir is by far my favorite wine out there... gotta get me another bottle of that. mmmmm :)

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"if someone orders a fucking Merlot I'm leaving"-lol love that line

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[QUOTE=Dhar_2;647814]tuscan and silcian wines!!! top notch

morellino di scansano primitivo tiepiolo lacrima di more

:LoveYou:[/QUOTE]

Amarone :Respect:

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Drinking a bottle of 2000 Chateau Redortier (Cotes du Rhone Villages Beaumes de Venise) right now. Tasty, tasty juice. :Alchy

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^ :D nice! does sounds tasty, never heard of it!

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my agenda for this thirsty thursday :drink:

[IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq133/arcana10/522216_JustinLogo_wTriangle.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq133/arcana10/2699559251_685373613f.jpg[/IMG]

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^^^ Nice pic bro!

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Justin is a fantastic wine. Looks like fun bro.

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[img]http://www.sommelier.com.tw/images/wine/bottles/Cheval%20Noir%201500ml.JPG[/img] yesssssssssssssssssssssss

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redwood creek Californian pinot.... $11.99 1.75 ltr bottle...... loving it.

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[QUOTE=Kamal;656491]redwood creek Californian pinot.... $11.99 1.75 ltr bottle...... loving it.[/QUOTE]

:lol:

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fuck okff .......... its tuesday :lol:

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they make 1.75l bottles of wine!!!

where have they been all my life!!!!

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In the United States of America you confused Indian

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btw, are you one of them who believes that tasty wines HAVE to be exp ?

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[quote=Kamal;656505]In the United States of America you confused Indian[/quote]

ah i'm used to the 5l demi janas here!!!

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[QUOTE=Kamal;656513]btw, are you one of them who believes that tasty wines HAVE to be exp ?[/QUOTE]

Oh, not at all. I drink $8-$12 bottles during the week like they're going out of style. There are some amazing bargains in that price range from spain and argentina. I'm drinking Pascual Toso malbec from argentina now that didn't break $10 and was a best buy from Wine Spectator. No, good wine doesn't have to be expensive- however, i know enough about wine to know you're not getting a decent pinot noir from california for less than $25, and that's being cheap (750ml.) Pinot is the daddy, it's a fickle grape, and if it turns out good, it's $$$$.

I'm also familiar with redwood creek. I've cooked with it. :lol:

That said, if it makes you happy, and you like it, drink up yo!!! I'm not hatin. I wish my palate would soak up redwood creek and enjoy it...it doesn't.

I'll type up my go to list under $10 and post it.

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[QUOTE=Jenks;656530]That said, if it makes you happy, and you like it, drink up yo!!! I'm not hatin. I wish my palate would soak up redwood creek and enjoy it....[/QUOTE]

that right there, is about enjoying wine....... exclusively ;)

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Drinking a bottle of Odd Socks - Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot

Shit name but fucking delicious

[IMG]http://www.liquorstore.com.au/blowups/653772.jpg[/IMG]

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Might end up getting stuck into the second bottle that's meant for herself :shock:

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[U][B]California Winegrape Harvest Jumped 23% In 2009[/B][/U]

                                   By                  Associated Press     
                                                  February 11, 2010 

          Analysts say wine drinkers will continue to see high quality bottles at low prices following a 23 percent spike in California's winegrape harvest last year.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's preliminary grape crush report, released Wednesday, shows the state produced 3.69 million tons of wine grapes in 2009. That's just shy of the record 2005 crush of 3.76 million tons.

Jon Fredrikson, a wine industry consultant, says many growers decided to increase production in 2009 in the face of growing competition from low-priced foreign growers. Favorable weather also played a role.

Brian Clements, a Novato wine and grape broker, says the 2009 crop will allow wine makers to produce more of the lower-priced wines that have become hot sellers during the economic downturn.

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Here's what I've got on tap for tonight:

[IMG]http://fullyhuman.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/heretic.jpg[/IMG]

Four Vines Heretic Petite Sirah:

        [B]2007 "Heretic" Petite Sirah, Paso Robles[/B]

As the creator of Heretic I beseech, implore, demand that you SCREAM at complacency (merlot). CRUSH conformity (cabernet). LIVE a life less ordinary… BE the Heretic…drink REAL wine(eclectic alternative varietals). Old vine Petite Sirah: Big, rich layers and layers of black fruit and spice. REAL LIFE…grab it!

Haven't had it before, but evidently it's the sort of wine that smacks you in the face and takes your lunch money but still has you volunteering to shine its shoes, seeking its approval. Have been hanging on to it for a few months, but it's going to be warming up here before too long, so tonight seems like just the night for it.

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It seems we have a few winos in the house tonight :shock:

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The second bottle didn't last for long :shock:

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^ Right on spot squire ;)

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wine is contributing to this post.

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[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/2cylfr4.png[/IMG]

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Currently enjoying this little gem

[IMG]http://www.westmountwine.co.uk/acatalog/Chocalan_Merlot_Seleccion.jpg[/IMG]

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Juan, you should check it out....

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Never heard of it before... I´ll do my best trying to put my hands on that one but not sure if it´s even available here in Buenos Aires..

If not, i´ll drink some Merlot this weekend though.. 8)

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should we start a separate thread for wine bottles under $10/bottle. I'm all into trying inexpensive but very good tasting wines.

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[QUOTE=Kamal;852121]should we start a separate thread for wine bottles under $10/bottle. I'm all into trying inexpensive but very good tasting wines.[/QUOTE]

I generally buy at the EUR 10 mark, but can hit EUR 20 for the right occasion ;)

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I am drinking this tonight, not the best choice but I don't have a lot of options in Shanghai.

[IMG]http://goodwines.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/WolfBlass2006ShirazCab.jpeg[/IMG]

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I picked this up at a local Meijer for 6 or 7 dollars. I'm not that knowledgeable on wine, but have found out I like the Cabernet Sauvignon grape paring. [IMG]http://blog.rhinowinegear.com/uploaded_images/rexgoliath_cab_lg-796737.jpg[/IMG]

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[IMG]http://www.vinfolio.com/image/label/109900/2005-front.jpg[/IMG]

This was Wine Spectators wine of the year for 2009 and rated 95 points out of 100. It's not bad and a steal at about 30 dollars a bottle.