Food and Drink Wine - Page 3

**luv** · 05-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Okay, so I'm thinking of getting a bottle of wine to drink tomorrow night. Any suggestions?

I tend to like white, but I want to try some red.
I don't like something really dry.
I tend to like it a little sweet.
Something without too much of an aftertaste.
No more than $15-20 for the bottle. I don't mind cheap wine.

**luv** · 05-14-2009, 08:30 PM

Cool. Googling shiraz.

**luv** · 05-14-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

How much do you have to spend?

No more than $20.

Sure-Oz · 05-14-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Cool. Googling shiraz.

best thread/post ever.

**QuikSsurfer** · 05-14-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

No more than $20.

You have plenty of options.

Ebolapox · 05-14-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

If you know nothing about wine and just want something sweet and cheap... go Moscato d'Asti

you've been "this'd"

RedandGold · 05-14-2009, 08:34 PM

For a white, Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay is a great value. You can usually find it between $8-$10. If you're really watching your budget, the Barefoot Chardonnay is probably the best white that you'll find in the $5-$6 range.

For a red, the Smooking Loon Pinot Noir isn't too shabby. You can usually find it in between $8-$10. It doesn't have a lot of "character", but it's worth trying.

For a Shiraz, Marquis Philips is outstanding. It's an Australian that tends to run in the $15-$17 range.

Another red that you'd probably like if you don't want anything too dry is the Ecco Domani Chianti. You can usually find it in the $8-$10 range, and it makes a good table wine.

**luv** · 05-14-2009, 08:34 PM

Okay. It says shiraz is "full-bodied". Meaning?

**Bwana** · 05-14-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

No more than $20.

I was going to throw out Cakebread, but that's a little more scratch.

**QuikSsurfer** · 05-14-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

you've been "this'd"

BURN HIM!

Jenson71 · 05-14-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I try to avoid dry, but I don't want to feel like I'm drinking grape juice or something.

I don't know anything about wine. Beringer Cabernet is the only wine I've had that I also know the name of.

Miles · 05-14-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

No more than $20.

You may be better of trying something in the $10-12 range until you figure out what you like.

**luv** · 05-14-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

I was going to throw out Cakebread, but that's a ltille more scratch.

Yeah, I'm not looking to impress. I want something good, but I don't want to go overboard on the price in case I don't like it.

**QuikSsurfer** · 05-14-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Okay. It says shiraz is "full-bodied". Meaning?

body is basically its taste of alcohol

Pioli Zombie · 05-14-2009, 08:39 PM

If you are going to throw up seafood I would go with the Red.
If you are throwing up Linguini and clam sauce I would go with the White.
It all depends upon your appetitte.
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**Skip Towne** · 05-14-2009, 08:40 PM

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05-14-2009, 08:18 PM
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6249600	Cool. Googling shiraz.
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RedandGold Born with Bad Habits Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Right Here Casino cash: $2749109	For a white, Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay is a great value. You can usually find it between $8-$10. If you're really watching your budget, the Barefoot Chardonnay is probably the best white that you'll find in the $5-$6 range. For a red, the Smooking Loon Pinot Noir isn't too shabby. You can usually find it in between $8-$10. It doesn't have a lot of "character", but it's worth trying. For a Shiraz, Marquis Philips is outstanding. It's an Australian that tends to run in the $15-$17 range. Another red that you'd probably like if you don't want anything too dry is the Ecco Domani Chianti. You can usually find it in the $8-$10 range, and it makes a good table wine.
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6249600	Okay. It says shiraz is "full-bodied". Meaning?
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