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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 5, 2009 22:34:01 GMT -1
Definitely a thread for Arnie...
I'm not a massive wine drinker, but I've come to know what I do and don't like. I prefer whites and rosés, and I try to buy between sweet and dry where I can. I also tend to prefer new world wines to old world.
There've got to be some experts on here who can recommend a damn good tipple of any sort to me, though, surely? ;D Not just a name, but an idea of what to expect too.
(Just to protect the manliness; I definitely prefer ales. Doesn't hurt to know which wines to order when taking someone out to dinner though!)
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(Manly. RAWR!)
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Feb 5, 2009 22:35:12 GMT -1
i like the ones that come in bottles  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 5, 2009 22:38:53 GMT -1
i like the ones that come in bottles Not a fan of the carton wines then?  Incidentally, my uncle makes amazing wine. He does plum and rhubarb wines; they're absolutely phenomenal. They go down like fruit juice; they have a gentle but clear flavour, with a slight tingle but not exactly biting back, but they're anything from 30-40% strength. A wise man treats them as shorts, or even as shot material, rather than something to drink at a reasonable rate all evening. You can always spot the newcomers at our family gatherings ;D |
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Feb 5, 2009 22:44:56 GMT -1
sounds nice  |
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Post by Katiekins on Feb 5, 2009 22:51:50 GMT -1
Hate Red Wine
White and Rosé for me, but do prefer Rosé...White Zinfandel is my favourite, preferably Blossom Hill
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 5, 2009 22:52:18 GMT -1
sounds nice It's absolutely amazing stuff. I remember the first time my cousin let me have some, without warning me... Drank two or three glasses like it was fruit juice, wondering what the fuss was about. I then tried to stand up. It took me two or three efforts just to find the arms of the chair, much less actually utilise them  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 5, 2009 23:33:02 GMT -1
Hate Red Wine White and Rosé for me, but do prefer Rosé...White Zinfandel is my favourite, preferably Blossom Hill I've never really gone for the Zinfandels myself... The only 'brand' names I can remember liking are Black Tower and Old Git - though how those rate on the 'sophisticated' wines spectrum, I don't know ;D Currently drinking and Italian rosé; Villa Radiosa Pinot Grigio. Not a terrible wine; bit dry for my tastes, but I've managed most of the bottle so far Definitely better for having been allowed to air... |
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Post by Arnold on Feb 5, 2009 23:42:56 GMT -1
Ah Neko, my forte. As far as whites go for a good price, I can recommend new world Sauvignon. Most of the stuff from Chile is well worth a punt. it is quite fruity and zesty whilst still being dry. Another grape variety I like is Voignier though tends to be a little more pricey. The Chardonnay grape is much maligned and you have to spend a bit more to get a good one but when you do, they cannot be beaten. A good bottle of Chablis cannot be beaten in my mind, especially when you get a really flinty, minerally one. The expensive French Sauvignon comes under the name of 'Sancerre' which is pretty much the area where it grows such the same as the name 'Champagne'. As far as Rose goes, I think the 'old world' growers still make the best. An Italian Pinot Grigio (or Terracotta) or a French rose Cote Du Rhone still seem to be better for the price. As far as reds go, I like them powerful. Again, the old world producers rule at these and if you want to spend a bit more I recommend a good French Medoc or a good Spanish Rioja. One of my favourites is a Spanish red called 'El Bombero'. 15% and an amazing drink  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 5, 2009 23:51:20 GMT -1
A lot of that post tells me that my random stabs have been way off the mark So summing up, you'd suggest a Chilean Sauvignon, a Chablis, and El Bombero? I must admit I'm a bit of a novice with the finer points of wine-drinking, so when wines refer to "floral notes" and the like I tend to be left a bit at sea! |
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Post by Billy on Feb 6, 2009 13:52:35 GMT -1
I agree to some extent with Arnie - I don't particularly like chardonnay but Sauvignon Blanc is rather nice I don't drink all that much white and no rose - red tends to be my preference. But I do have a lot of time for Australian reds - especially shiraz (known as syrah in French) and grenache (or garnacha in Spain) - they are spicy, fruity and powerful - one I had a few years ago tasted of chocolate - it was lovely. Also Cotes du Rhone reds are usually nice and you don't always have to spend a lot - although I tend only to get mine from France and not over here. Chilean Merlot is quite good too. A few I would recommend are: Campaneo Old Vines Garnacha (think it's about 7 quid from Sainsbury) Rosemount Shiraz or Grenache/Shiraz (about 8 quid) Little Penguin Shiraz (really nice and less than a fiver) Tesco's own Cotes du Rhone is remarkably good as well for an own label brand |
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Feb 6, 2009 13:55:16 GMT -1
Posh vinegar,i will stick to real ale.
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