Favorite Wine?
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#21Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot from Beringer.
When it was available Gallo of Sonoma Barrelli Creek Cab. Pretty much like getting Silver Oak at 1/3 the price.
When it was available Gallo of Sonoma Barrelli Creek Cab. Pretty much like getting Silver Oak at 1/3 the price.
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#2399% of the wine I drink is red from Spain. Favorite regions are Ribera del Duero and Toro. I do drink plenty of Rioja, the most famous region, but not my favorite. Bierzo, Priorat, Utiel Requena are other regions that I like.
For cooking I have focused on Vinho Verde from Portugal, love the acidity and slight sweetness. I prefer it better than other more traditional whites.
Embarrassing to admit that I know a lot more about Spanish Reds than bamboo, and my drinking puts to shame my casting abilities.
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For cooking I have focused on Vinho Verde from Portugal, love the acidity and slight sweetness. I prefer it better than other more traditional whites.
Embarrassing to admit that I know a lot more about Spanish Reds than bamboo, and my drinking puts to shame my casting abilities.
Tight Lines y Salud!
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#25Speaking of which, I bought a 1987 Chateau Gruaud-Larose for my fathers 70th birthday. To this day it is the epitome of what Cabernet Sauvignon should be. I literally spent 5 min. just smelling the wine. Incredible wine.
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#26Hi Mark, good choice for a new thread! Due to punitive import duties here I don’t drink wine as often as I’d like ( a very basic Jacob’s creek for example is over $20 USD ), but one of my favorites in the past few years was discovered on the recommendation of a friend I met through the Forum, and who was coincidentally working in Thailand. He and his wife had earlier spent years living n Milan, and suggested I look to Primitivo wines out of Puglia for good value, and which pair well with pasta and meat. I have yet to try one that wasn’t at least “ good “ and a few have been outstanding. The grape variety originated in Croatia and found it’s way over to California in the 1800’s where it was renamed Zinfandel.
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#27I enjoy all the deep, full bodied reds like the cabs, but favor the Italian brunellos, barolos. Other favorites; Dry Riesling (Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington), Triumph, a meritage (Truro, Cape Cod), and a very drinkable table red from Alba Vineyards in New Jersey called Old Mill Red..
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#28Didn't the reds from N.J. seem sweet to you? To me they were thin as well. No legs.ted patlen wrote: ↑02/12/21 09:50I enjoy all the deep, full bodied reds like the cabs, but favor the Italian brunellos, barolos. Other favorites; Dry Riesling (Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington), Triumph, a meritage (Truro, Cape Cod), and a very drinkable table red from Alba Vineyards in New Jersey called Old Mill Red..
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#29I'm a fan of Ruffino Chianti Classico, I prefer drier reds.
DaVinci is an acceptable substitute.
DaVinci is an acceptable substitute.
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#30Well, Mark, if you're a true "wino", you are always looking for your next "favorite".Hellmtflies wrote: ↑02/11/21 09:22Since there was a thread on "Favorite Whiskey" I thought it would be safe to include one for wine. For me I don't ever drink anything besides wine. Whiskey to me looks, smells & tastes like rod varnish and beer bloats me like a beached whale. So it's wine for me. How about you? I love my reds, Petit Sirah is my addiction but a cab now and again works. My every day wine is from Old Soul Vineyards their "Petite Sirah" is awesome and for other occasions a bottle of "Three Palms" from Duckhorn Vineyards works as does a bottle of "Freestone" cabernet from Van Strasser Vineyards. Soooo.....What's your favorite?
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In the 1970's I lived one valley over from the Napa Valley and, in fact, was a member of the Napa Valley Fly Fishers. Thus, I've been semi-addicted to good wine for almost 50 years now.
And as a matter of fact, years ago I fished the Paradise Valley spring creeks regularly with the then young Duckhorn owners...no kidding! They make exceptionally good wines. And try some varietals from J. Lohr...a South Dakota expatriate and California winery owner. His cabs are especially nice!
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#31Big, bold Cabs.
Unfortunately, having multiple ulcers, I haven't' one in a long time.
Dean.
Unfortunately, having multiple ulcers, I haven't' one in a long time.
Dean.
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#33Living in Burgundy I won't pass ! Sure a red Chambolle Musigny at 14 Celsius and a white Meursault at 12°C max. I remember a "formidable" Nuits Saint Georges drunk at friends house... in the Sonoma Walley.
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#34Louis Jadot Beaujoulais, newer the better, I used to buy it by the case. Old vine Zins are lovely too.
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#35I think there are something like 40 vineyards in Jersey and there are a number of wines that are not sweet. The Alba Vineyards table red, "Old Mill" is dryer than most, refreshing, not harsh. It is not a cab but still a pleasant glass of wine.Hellmtflies wrote: ↑02/12/21 14:38Didn't the reds from N.J. seem sweet to you? To me they were thin as well. No legs.ted patlen wrote: ↑02/12/21 09:50I enjoy all the deep, full bodied reds like the cabs, but favor the Italian brunellos, barolos. Other favorites; Dry Riesling (Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington), Triumph, a meritage (Truro, Cape Cod), and a very drinkable table red from Alba Vineyards in New Jersey called Old Mill Red..
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#36Absolute favorite is Amarone, a very nice dry red Italian blend, a bit pricey so only for special occasions. Any dry red is fine but I am partial to Italian reds, especially blends. But Cabs and Malbacs are fine.
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#37Thank you Scott. Curious though. Since you had fished with those folks doesn't Dan Duckhorn live here in Big Sky? Also, if you fished with Dan did you know Jack Scott? He was one of the initial investors in Duckhorn vineyards years ago. Jack is my brother-in-law. Just curious.Flyman615 wrote: ↑02/12/21 17:40Well, Mark, if you're a true "wino", you are always looking for your next "favorite".Hellmtflies wrote: ↑02/11/21 09:22Since there was a thread on "Favorite Whiskey" I thought it would be safe to include one for wine. For me I don't ever drink anything besides wine. Whiskey to me looks, smells & tastes like rod varnish and beer bloats me like a beached whale. So it's wine for me. How about you? I love my reds, Petit Sirah is my addiction but a cab now and again works. My every day wine is from Old Soul Vineyards their "Petite Sirah" is awesome and for other occasions a bottle of "Three Palms" from Duckhorn Vineyards works as does a bottle of "Freestone" cabernet from Van Strasser Vineyards. Soooo.....What's your favorite?
Mark
In the 1970's I lived one valley over from the Napa Valley and, in fact, was a member of the Napa Valley Fly Fishers. Thus, I've been semi-addicted to good wine for almost 50 years now.
And as a matter of fact, years ago I fished the Paradise Valley spring creeks regularly with the then young Duckhorn owners...no kidding! They make exceptionally good wines. And try some varietals from J. Lohr...a South Dakota expatriate and California winery owner. His cabs are especially nice!
Scott
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#38Good to know. When I lived there I only remember the ones that were to sweet for me. Next time I'm out there I'll look further.ted patlen wrote: ↑02/13/21 09:20I think there are something like 40 vineyards in Jersey and there are a number of wines that are not sweet. The Alba Vineyards table red, "Old Mill" is dryer than most, refreshing, not harsh. It is not a cab but still a pleasant glass of wine.Hellmtflies wrote: ↑02/12/21 14:38Didn't the reds from N.J. seem sweet to you? To me they were thin as well. No legs.ted patlen wrote: ↑02/12/21 09:50I enjoy all the deep, full bodied reds like the cabs, but favor the Italian brunellos, barolos. Other favorites; Dry Riesling (Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington), Triumph, a meritage (Truro, Cape Cod), and a very drinkable table red from Alba Vineyards in New Jersey called Old Mill Red..
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#39Not influenced by travel (I'm a homebody), but perhaps heritage (maternal grandfather 100% Sicilian). Lots of memories of grandpa picking grapes from the vines in our yard, some went to wine, some went to vinegar. The best d**n vinegar ever put on a salad. My mouth is watering right now remembering the taste of it. Yes, I'm also a bit of a "snob" when it comes to vinegars and olive oils.
Some of the too dry reds trigger migraines (as does decaf coffee and fluoride in toothpaste) so I figure out what tastes good and doesn't hurt my head and then stick with it.
Had some very nice Sangiovese blends that went well with just about anything.
Folks talking about wines from Chile, Argentina, 100% agree. Very often a very nice wine at a very nice price point (but I'm also convinced that blind tasting 99% of people wouldn't know a $15 bottle from a $1500 bottle. In fact they may like drinking the $15 bottle a lot more).
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#40My favorite winery went out of business decades ago,unfortunately! His grape, rose, and dandelion wines were superb! His best was his tomato wine; smooth as silk with a very pretty linament green color, and unsurpassable clarity!