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NewChief 09-06-2009 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Third Eye (Post 6039142)
Ok, cabs and shiraz are not sweet, nor are malbecs. All of the above would be considered dry reds. A truly sweet red would be something like a port, or maybe a beaujolais or lambrusco. Those are really quite sweet, you might prefer something like a light pinot noir.
This.
Might also like a nice rose like Sophia or Turkey Flats, though they're not truly "red." I'm not going to do much good, though, because your fiance appears to have the exact opposite taste in reds from me. ;)

Boon 09-06-2009 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Saccogoo (Post 6038521)
Ripple. I'd go with the 2007 vintage. Slightly sweet on the pallet, yet holding a full and robust bouquet. Tannins are held in check, but still present a playful burst mid-point. Notes of pepper and rasberry dominate, but classic undertones of tobacco and chocolate make this a wine that will carry itself with class and distinction. Ready to drink now, but could be cellared for another couple of years. 91/100
You could substitute any wine name/type in there and have a review. That's a good example of how they are written.

Bwana 09-06-2009 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Saccogoo (Post 6038521)
Ripple. I'd go with the 2007 vintage. Slightly sweet on the pallet, yet holding a full and robust bouquet. Tannins are held in check, but still present a playful burst mid-point. Notes of pepper and rasberry dominate, but classic undertones of tobacco and chocolate make this a wine that will carry itself with class and distinction. Ready to drink now, but could be cellared for another couple of years. 91/100
Funny stuff!

LMAO

Braincase 09-06-2009 09:22 AM
Were you looking at a small box or a big box?

Simply Red 09-06-2009 09:32 AM
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low 40.00 per bottle. The best w/o just going crazy on $, IMO. Good luck...

Simply Red 09-06-2009 09:39 AM
a little less coinage...
 
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New York Matinee called it "a playful but mysterious little number"

Simply Red 09-06-2009 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy! (Post 6038656)
Hill of Gold Shiraz is very tasty. And I'm a huge fan of the Black Diamond label Coppola Vineyards Claret.

The best thing you can do for a red wine is to let it breathe. I can't stress this enough. Get a decanter, or just a pitcher, and pour the bottle in it and let it sit for an hour. BELIEVE ME it will make a HUGE difference as the tannins mellow.

For god's sake, do not drink red wine that has just been opened.
Also, IIRC, the sexperts say to keep Red in the fifties (degrees) or maybe even the 40's, which I found shocking and ironic, but, one of the proper serving guidelines is to let the wine come close to a seeming room temperature, prior to drinking. ... and yeah, still sober here.

Contrarian 09-06-2009 10:32 AM
Shiraz, Merlots, Cabs are not sweet. Geez! They have very distinct flavors and body but none are sweet. You won't find a red that is sweet not unless you get a box of Franzia Chillable red something under $5. Now that is sweet!!
If you want a nice sweet wine choose a red zinfandel, or a Rose'.
If you want something really sweet choose a dessert wine like a Mascato, Vignoles, or some version of an ice wine.

Dallas Chief 09-06-2009 10:33 AM
Dominus Napanook is a nice red table wine/Meritage. About $40 per bottle if you can find it. Must let it breathe though at least 30 minutes. If you need a decanter I would suggest going to Target. You can get a nice Riedel one for about $20. Good luck!
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Bwana 09-06-2009 11:06 AM
Three other "bum wines" that come to mind, are Wild Irish Rose, Night Train and Thunderbird. :doh!: http://www.bumwine.com/bumwine/wildirishrose.jpg














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Simply Red 09-06-2009 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Contrarian (Post 6039672)
Shiraz, Merlots, Cabs are not sweet. Geez! They have very distinct flavors and body but none are sweet. You won't find a red that is sweet not unless you get a box of Franzia Chillable red something under $5. Now that is sweet!!
If you want a nice sweet wine choose a red zinfandel, or a Rose'.
If you want something really sweet choose a dessert wine like a Mascato, Vignoles, or some version of an ice wine.
ORLY? No shit? I never knew that. Yeah no shit, but uhh, IMO i'd recommend someone maturing their pallet or suggesting her to do so, before I'd ever recommend a 'sweet' wine, yuk! I mean, nobody really wants Arbor Mist, right? Oh, and **** a port, terrible. :spock:

Simply Red 09-06-2009 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bwana (Post 6039711)
Three other "bum wines" that come to mind, are Wild Irish Rose, Night Train and Thunderbird. :doh!: http://www.bumwine.com/bumwine/wildirishrose.jpg












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ROFL jesus.

Fire Me Boy! 09-06-2009 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 6039588)
Also, IIRC, the sexperts say to keep Red in the fifties (degrees) or maybe even the 40's, which I found shocking and ironic, but, one of the proper serving guidelines is to let the wine come close to a seeming room temperature, prior to drinking. ... and yeah, still sober here.
Yes, they should be stored at that temp. I'd also note, the conventional wisdom of "room temperature" is room temp in France, which is colder than it is here in the U.S. Temperature for serving a red should be between 60 and 65 degrees.

R&GHomer 09-06-2009 02:42 PM
Thanks for all the advice, exept for the thunderchicken. Ended up getting a bottle of Gascon malbec. It was pretty good. We will keep trying different ones until we find one she really loves. She's pregnant and the doc said it was good to have a glass of red wine every once in a while.

Mr_Tomahawk 09-06-2009 02:46 PM
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