Food and Drink Good Red Wine suggestion

R&GHomer · 09-05-2009, 07:59 PM

I have never been a big Wine fan, but my fiance asked me to pick up a bottle of Red. Any suggestions on a good "moderately" priced vintage. She likes it a little sweeter and not to dry. Thanks!

RedandGold · 09-05-2009, 08:19 PM

A good value in red that would fit that description would be a Malbec from Argentina. You can usually find them in the $12-$20 range.

Hog Rider · 09-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Sweet - Australian, like a Rosemount Cabernet/shiraz blend. Not sweet but fairly fruity without being crap. It may help her learn to start liking better reds. Try having fine steak/ filet one night and having a good cab to go with it - she will realize how well it can go with food. It often works with sweet wine drinkers.

Good luck

Hog

Saccopoo · 09-05-2009, 08:39 PM

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

Boon · 09-06-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Saccogoo

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

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!

RedandGold · 09-05-2009, 08:45 PM

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-05-2009, 09:05 PM

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.

R&GHomer · 09-05-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

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.

That's a damn good suggestion right there. I did not know that, well I guess i had heard it before, just didn't commit it to memory. Thanks everyone

Simply Red · 09-06-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

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.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-06-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

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.

Simply Red · 09-06-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

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.

and the same applies to barley, apricot preserves, and liquid smoke. For the winner!

Miles · 09-06-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

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.

Just from my own experience (which could be crap), I think you can do more with a proper glass than you can with a decanter.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-07-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Just from my own experience (which could be crap), I think you can do more with a proper glass than you can with a decanter.

As long as you let it aerate you're fine, in my experience. Perhaps a glass would make it go faster? No idea... the point, though, is it NEEDS to aerate before you drink it. If you do it in a decanter or a glass or a sippy cup, whatever, just do it.

Miles · 09-08-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

As long as you let it aerate you're fine, in my experience. Perhaps a glass would make it go faster? No idea... the point, though, is it NEEDS to aerate before you drink it. If you do it in a decanter or a glass or a sippy cup, whatever, just do it.

Yeah a proper/better glass for reds will help get air to it while swirling and let you get a better smell of the wine while drinking.

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RedandGold Born with Bad Habits Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Right Here Casino cash: $-770000	A good value in red that would fit that description would be a Malbec from Argentina. You can usually find them in the $12-$20 range.
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Hog Rider Former Illinoisian Join Date: May 2001 Location: South-Middle Tennessee Casino cash: $2405610	Sweet - Australian, like a Rosemount Cabernet/shiraz blend. Not sweet but fairly fruity without being crap. It may help her learn to start liking better reds. Try having fine steak/ filet one night and having a good cab to go with it - she will realize how well it can go with food. It often works with sweet wine drinkers. Good luck Hog
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09-05-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	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
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	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.
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