[ms] · Est. May 2002
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I'm not an expert wine connoisseur, but these two were both excellent, enjoy:!:
Cinnabar Mercury Rising Red 2004 ($19.99) Bordeaux Red Blends from Central Coast, California
Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($9.99) Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, South America
Any recommendations?
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i like a lot of the trader joe's red wines (not just two buck chuck). even though the majority of the wines are cheap, they are extremely tasty for the price. most napa stuff is pretty damn delicious.
another decent one for the price is opal. about $6-$8.
some really good wine i've had came from a winery here called habersham winery. absolutely delicious in helen georgia up in the mountains. bottles run for about $15 a bottle. [URL]http://www.habershamwinery.com/main.html[/URL]
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quite a few man. my fam and such are wine connoisseurs, while im more of a cannabis connoisseur:) but if you've ever in california, i recommend these:
rutherford hill mondavi cakebread justin winery paraduxx
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my table wines when i was in BDX and got them for $10 a bottle were Mouton Cadet and Dourthe, roommate was friends with the Dourthe people and we got cases mad cheap. I saw them in korea for $45 a bottle. fuck!
I get Saint-Emilion stuff when i feel classy
my friend owns Chateau Vieux Moulin, but i think she's going bankrupt and doubt you can get her stuff outside of the BDX area. her wine is kinda shit anyway, haha
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any morellino di scansano o cannaou di sardegna!
personal faves. De checchi morellino di scansano [IMG]http://www.wineforlife.com/userfiles/image/vini/68338019_CECCHI---La-Mora.jpg[/IMG]
Selia cannaou di sardegna
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Saint Felicien - Argentina Luigi Bosca - Argentina
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I'm a big fan of Red and White. Not so keen on Rose though. Hope this helps. :)
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Berginer - Chenin Blanc (if you fancy a sweetish white) Crane Lake - Petite Sirah / Cab / Merlot ($4.99 / Bottle and incredibly smooth) Any Red from Charles Shaw Rosemount Estates - Shiraz (the driest red you can have / $9.99)
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That ive had in the past few weeks
Skillogalee 2009 Riesling (Clare Valley, Aus) Castro Martin 2007 Albarino (Rias Biaxis, Spain) Zema Estate 2004 Shiraz (Coonawarra, Aus) Grosset 2007 Pinot Noir (Clare, Aus) Grosset 2009 Springvale Riesling (Clare, Aus) Primo Estate 2004 Angel Gully Shiraz (Mclaren Vale, Aus) Wynns 2006 Alex 88 Cabernet (Coonawarra, Aus)
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[QUOTE=Kamal;788916] Crane Lake - Petite Sirah / Cab / Merlot ($4.99 / Bottle and incredibly smooth)[/QUOTE]
i had another friend recommend this... i'm going to have to check this out.
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Definitely try Root:1's cab.
[IMG]http://www.root1wine.com/images/home_text.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i31.tinypic.com/flzng3.jpg[/IMG]
^^this refers to the root of the grape vines that are grafted, unlike root:1, which comes from the original root.
[url]http://www.root1wine.com/#story[/url]
If I can find the name of the german riesling (a spaltese) I had at Del Frisco's in Manhattan I'll post it, it was just the house wine, but it was seriously good.
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[B][COLOR=cyan]Ravenswood Zinfandel:[/COLOR][/B]
[IMG]http://www.englewoodwinemerchants.com/product_images/03RavenswoodZin.JPG[/IMG]
[B][COLOR=cyan]Masi Amarone[/COLOR][/B]
[IMG]http://www.ijamming.net/NewFiles/WINE/Masi.jpg[/IMG]
[B][COLOR=cyan]Fetzer Pinot Noir[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#00ffff][/COLOR][/B] [IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3705942178_491e091110_m.jpg[/IMG]
[B][COLOR=cyan]Cloudy Bay Sauvignon[/COLOR][/B]
[IMG]http://www.lebonvin.co.uk/images/products/cloudybaysauvignon.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=Dhar_2;788878]any morellino di scansano o cannaou di sardegna!
personal faves. De checchi morellino di scansano [IMG]http://www.wineforlife.com/userfiles/image/vini/68338019_CECCHI---La-Mora.jpg[/IMG]
Selia cannaou di sardegna[/QUOTE]
Nice !
Didn't sample too much local wine while I was in sardegna - but do love italian wines.
I love the northern italian wines Barbera D'Asti etc.
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Luigi Bosca (Malbec) - Felipe Rutini (Malbec) .. Mendoza - Argentinians goodies
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I try to try new stuff most of the time, but there are a number that I go back to again and again:
Los Rochas Garnacha ($10) Genesis Cab ($12) Coppola Claret ($15) Spellbound Petit Sirah ($15) Catena Malbec ($20) Caymus Conundrum ($25) Franciscan Magnificat ($45)
and I've loved everything I've ever had from the Chateuneuf du Pape region
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Since my dad retired he's been makin his own wine and that to me is where it's at. I'm clueless when it comes to the commercial stuff i don't mind admitting but when you have a large supply of free issue it matters little. He buys his grapes from italy and after years of toil and experimentation produces something that compares very well to the average bottle on the market . It doesn't keep forever (2 yrs tops) but neither does it contain anything other than 100% organic ingredients so you can drink 2 bottles of it and feel fine next day.. It's not always as strong as wine you can buy (though sometimes it's stronger) I can't stand the white wine he makes (don't tell him!!!) but the red is magic, it feels more like being stoned than drunk after a few of those. This is the last year he's gonna do it he reckons which is a shame but he's 73 so if he says that's it then fair enough as it's a lot of effort. He can't drink it like he used to so gives most of it away.
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[QUOTE=bobjuice;789104]I can't stand the white wine he makes (don't tell him!!!) [/QUOTE]
don't worry! i won't! :lol:
that sounds like a fun hobby though. i have a family friend that does that and loves it. some wine is pretty tasty too.
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[QUOTE=bobjuice;789104]Since my dad retired he's been makin his own wine and that to me is where it's at. I'm clueless when it comes to the commercial stuff i don't mind admitting but when you have a large supply of free issue it matters little. He buys his grapes from italy and after years of toil and experimentation produces something that compares very well to the average bottle on the market . It doesn't keep forever (2 yrs tops) but neither does it contain anything other than 100% organic ingredients so you can drink 2 bottles of it and feel fine next day.. It's not always as strong as wine you can buy (though sometimes it's stronger) I can't stand the white wine he makes (don't tell him!!!) but the red is magic, it feels more like being stoned than drunk after a few of those. This is the last year he's gonna do it he reckons which is a shame but he's 73 so if he says that's it then fair enough as it's a lot of effort. He can't drink it like he used to so gives most of it away.[/QUOTE]
^^ Great story ... you should carry on the tradition Bob - sure he'd love that, your 1st bottle could be the one of the most cherished presents you've given him ;)
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[QUOTE=bobjuice;789104]Since my dad retired he's been makin his own wine and that to me is where it's at. I'm clueless when it comes to the commercial stuff i don't mind admitting but when you have a large supply of free issue it matters little. He buys his grapes from italy and after years of toil and experimentation produces something that compares very well to the average bottle on the market . It doesn't keep forever (2 yrs tops) but neither does it contain anything other than 100% organic ingredients so you can drink 2 bottles of it and feel fine next day.. It's not always as strong as wine you can buy (though sometimes it's stronger) I can't stand the white wine he makes (don't tell him!!!) but the red is magic, it feels more like being stoned than drunk after a few of those. This is the last year he's gonna do it he reckons which is a shame but he's 73 so if he says that's it then fair enough as it's a lot of effort. He can't drink it like he used to so gives most of it away.[/QUOTE]
What a great hobby -- would love to do something like that some day...
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Recently.... 2005 Spy Valley pinot noir
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[IMG]http://www.vinography.com/archives/images/petrus.gif[/IMG] about a 1000$ us per bottle
[IMG]http://windhamwineandspirits.com/wp-content/gallery/wines/chateau-saint-jacques.jpg[/IMG] about 30$ us per bottle
[IMG]http://p9.p.pixnet.net/albums/userpics/9/4/697694/4a3f0ec8ea95d.jpg[/IMG] about 100$ us per bottle
These are kinda my favorites that I drank very often for a period when I was into wines...now I am whiskey man.
p.s. i don't really drink white wine
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[QUOTE=Shpira;789150][IMG]http://www.vinography.com/archives/images/petrus.gif[/IMG] about a 1000$ us per bottle
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Can I get an invite to yours next time you open a bottle :lol:
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My friend is a big wine buff, and this is something he let me try I really liked.
Vega Sindoa
[IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pCKjCDFiFOI/SINYBH8ja-I/AAAAAAAAAhM/TLDgCKfBwGE/s320/vega%2BSindoa.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=simonr;789152]Can I get an invite to yours next time you open a bottle :lol:[/QUOTE]
sure. I haven't had any wine since I came back from Moscow...Man you should see some of the wine cellars I visited there...MENTAL! the worst thing was seeing a guy drinking a 4k bottle of wine with ice cubes...it kinda put things in perspective for me.
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Some of my favourites:
[img]http://www.seriousaboutwine.co.za/wp-content/windowslivewritertwooceansgetsfreshnewlabel-129fftwooceanspactshots0221.jpg[/img]
[img]http://winesworld.net/images2/camp04.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.ukwinesonline.co.uk/wp/wp-content/plugins/image-shadow/cache/997024db4138dcad24036438365985de.jpg[/img]
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[QUOTE=Shpira;789169]the worst thing was seeing a guy drinking a 4k bottle of wine with ice cubes...it kinda put things in perspective for me.[/QUOTE]
and what perspective was that? :lol:
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well maybe that money doesn't equate good taste...I don't really know maybe I am wrong...to me its blasphemy but maybe that's because I was raised that way. Who knows...
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^ahh, yes that makes sense, i see what your saying.
that's horrendous though...over ice, ffs :lol:
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[IMG]http://www.mywinepal.com/images/wine%20cellar/King%20Estate%202005%20Pinot%20Noir.jpg[/IMG]
[url]http://www.kingestate.com/wines/wine_portfolio/domaine/pinotnoir/index.php[/url]
its about $30-$40 depending on where you get it (and what year you get) but is by far my favorite wine i have tried... King Estate is pure quality!
when it comes to beer and wine... i support the locals :)
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[IMG]http://denpahomes.net/uploads/7bc39b59-21fc-495c-969d-e246c4d4447f/images/TRUTH%20WINE%20LABEL.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://cache.wine.com/labels/91398d.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.comfortwinery.com/.a/6a00d834521e1469e20111688778cd970c-800wi[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.drouhin.com/fr/vins/bouteille/puligny-montrachet.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=ddr;789209]
[URL]http://www.kingestate.com/wines/wine_portfolio/domaine/pinotnoir/index.php[/URL]
its about $30-$40 depending on where you get it (and what year you get) but is by far my favorite wine i have tried... Kings Estate is pure quality![/QUOTE]
Oregon Pinot craps all over California Pinot Noir all day long, every day of the year. Old world style. Willamatte Valley ftw.
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hmmm will have to try that out but still expensive for a bottle of red.
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[IMG]http://www.handpickedwines.co.uk/images/RelaxRiesling.jpg[/IMG]
very good for cheap reisling
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[QUOTE=Kamal;789388]hmmm will have to try that out but still expensive for a bottle of red.[/QUOTE]
Kamal, you can pick up a good willamatte valley pinot for under $30..just barely tho. Panther Creek, St. Innocent, Evesham Wood, all excellent.
Just got back from a California wine trip...spent 4 days, about 12 wineries. picked up a suitcase full from winery visits, plus bought a mixed case at wildhorse and had it shipped. lol. mmmmmmm. sitting on most of it for awhile, the 07 rhones at the moment are rocking it.
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[QUOTE=Shpira;789169] the worst thing was seeing a guy drinking a 4k bottle of wine with ice cubes...it kinda put things in perspective for me.[/QUOTE]
Ouch....that is just plain wrong. No matter what the frellin bottle cost.
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[QUOTE=Shpira;789169]the worst thing was seeing a guy drinking a 4k bottle of wine with ice cubes.[/QUOTE]
This makes me want to cry... :(
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Drinking a glass of Vino as we speak ;)
A little wine shop opened in my home town, which sells quality vino - I shit you not
Bogle - Californian mixed grape - It is fucking sensational
About EUR 18 = $ 26
Damn
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Red wine + ambience = bliss ;)
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^^ Was waiting your post on this thread Micko.. Would really love to drink some of that wine ;)
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i like your taste's fellas, will have to try some of these.
hey jenks, sounds like you had a fun trip man. next time you visit california, i recommend hitting up [URL="http://www.justinwine.com/"]justin vinyards and winery[/URL] in paso robles, they are quality, and got a nice society forsure.
brb, thinking about making an annual "beer" thread, or not. :lol: