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10-25-2007, 07:24 PM | #122 |
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Red Diamond merlot (Washington state)
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10-25-2007, 07:25 PM | #123 |
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I have red wines from time to time, but I'm not too knowledgeable of what constitutes a good wine. I like wines that aren't too bitter and not too sweet.
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10-25-2007, 07:54 PM | #124 |
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I like trying new wines, pinot noir & cabs top the list in type. Not a favorite name that I always reach for, in fact - most times I try to grab one I've never had before.
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10-25-2007, 10:06 PM | #125 |
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Just bought a great wine for $16. It was rated as 1 of Wine Spectator's best value wines (91 points.) Gordon Bros. Columbia Valley Merlot 2005
Earlier this year I stumbled across a deal for 2000 Mondavi Private Reserve Cab for $30 instead of over $100. Rated 92 by both WS and WE. It was OK. Worth the $30 but not much more. Bevmo has a good deal on Langtry Meritage Red Wine '04 (750 ML) for $39.99 for the first bottle and 5 cents for the 2nd. (They will actually sell you 1 bottle for 1/2 price.) The Plaza 3 sells this bottle for $80 or 90. It is good for $20. There is a lot of mark-up in wine. The distibutor, wholesaler and retailer all take a cut. This is why people liked 2 buck chuck so much. It went straight to the retailer. People get a $8 bottle for $2. The best deals are from the lesser known brands. Find a good wine shop who knows what you like and they will guide you to great wines for close to $20. Usually closer to $15. |
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10-25-2007, 10:08 PM | #126 |
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Or really, any Malbec under $15. I just love the stuff.
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10-25-2007, 11:04 PM | #127 |
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10-26-2007, 09:31 AM | #129 |
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I’m partial to Kunde Estate’s 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon. It runs around $20
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10-26-2007, 09:43 AM | #130 |
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I have been a fan of this cab since the article was ran about Vermeil's winery. I have not purchased the first bottle, but my boss has bought quite a few for me as gifts, since I like it so well. The 2000 is really very nice now.
One of my other favorites, which I have enjoyed a lot is Freemark Abbey. I drink primarily cabs, and this is incredible but a little pricey. Franciscan Oakville Estates is a very nice Cab with an obvious Oaky taste for just around $20. |
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10-26-2007, 09:49 AM | #131 | |
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can anyone recommend some reasonable Pinot Noirs?
I hear it is a favorite grape of many, and an interesting wine, but it seems to be a more expensive wine as well...
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Anything by Patricia Green (should be able to find this around $20) Clos Pegase (probably gonna be in the $30-40 price range). I probably could give you a few more reccomends, but I'd have to check tasting notes at home (I'm guessing I have notes on a few from $15-20; I know there are a couple I've liked). Send me a smoke if you'd like those later.
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10-26-2007, 10:34 AM | #135 |
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My favorite wine is the one the Colts do to the League Office anytime that something doesn't go their way. The D was to rough with our receivers, an injury should count as a timeout, the field wasn't in perfect shape. Whaaaaaaa, Whaaaaaa.
But I digress. I'm not a huge wine drinker, but I do like having it when I am with friends durring the holidays, or a nice dinner, or something along those lines. I perfer red over white and usually go with a nice Cab. But the wine that really goes along way is "Four Buck Chuck" If we are having a get together with my knucklehead friends we'll go and graba case of it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Shaw_wine
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