Wine of the night....

[TAC]

A wine from New Zealand "Babich; Sauvignon Blanc".

"A ripe full-bodied wine produced in a style that captures the intense flavor of Malborough Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy on its own or with seafoad and white meat."

I'm drinking again, but I'm this time I'm not PM'ing the women. Perhaps, I've finally gotten this sh*t under control.

Peace
TAC

[Bill Blake]

Prospero Merlot, Sanoma County.

Fucking nice.

I still got about a fourth of the bottle left...

After that,

A small BnB brandy to finish off the night.

Than back to working stiff in a few.

[DOTSmusic]

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[mdpm99]

join us for our opening party at
"In Vino" wine bar
215 e.4th st.(bet.ave.A&B)
212.539.1011
wednesday,december 10
7pm-10pm

wine,food & friends

Ps. everything is free/opening party/ smile.gif d.

[DJ76]

This year's Beaujolais isn't bad at all, it just came out two weeks ago. Had a Beaujolais-Villages graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[Koffy Brown]

I love beujolais...

but I've found a Chilean wine maker that make a Merlot to die for as well as a Chardonnay..

Xplorer...something like that...

['Magic' Juan]

Boones Farm in the hizzouse, baby!!

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[David Le C]

Chergui 2001, a red moroccan wine... bourdeaux-ish flavor.
And last weekend I had an excellent red one; Commanderie-Lalande-Pomerol de 2000, topclass!!!!

[djdub63]

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Holiday Beverage (Champagne) Of Choice From My French 2nd Family!

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[JR JAM]

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[Jamie 3:26]

Originally posted by JR JAM:
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http://deephousepage.com/smilies/alc.gif That's that expensive shit JR.I can't afford that.I prefer Mad Dog 2020.

[JR JAM]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JR JAM:
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http://deephousepage.com/smilies/alc.gif That's that expensive shit JR.I can't afford that.I prefer Mad Dog 2020. </font>[/QUOTE]Here ya go

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[DJ RON C]

Man, Juan, you like the fancy stuff...I always preferred Ripple myself. Mix it with champaign and you have...(drum roll) Champipple. graemlins/rofl.gif

[Tristan]

I just got back from New Zealand and had the opportunity to try several local wines. They've got a good little industry there (although small). I really like the Mudbrick Vinyard... they also have a stellar restaraunt.

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[Jamie 3:26]

Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland?

[Koffy Brown]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland? I'm telling you see if you can find the merlot by Xplorder...it's inexpensive but extremely good...

[MarkK]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland? Do you mean sweet as in sweet tasting or sweet as in good?

The last thing you want from a Red wine is sweet. YOu want it to be dry. Sweet is for dersert wine and poor quality stuff.

Merlot is the most overdone and hyped grape. Its usually a less than challenging wine. Try something a bit more interesting. An Australian Syrah (Penfolds is excellent), a $15 French beaujolais or a nice Oregon or Washington State Pinot Noir.

[Monny JcIntosh]

Had a bottle of Gallo Sonoma 1998 Frei Ranch Zinfandel on Sunday. It was ace.

[the crackhouse]

Beuuuuaaaahhhjolais !
It's one of the worst wines here in France.

Bordeaux, Morgon, 89 if you have the cash, its a deep wine, it stays on the tongue and has a religious taste.
My favorite appelation.

A lot of US wine are great, but there is not a lot of export here. too bad.

[Leslie]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland? Jaime try the Yellowtail Merlot and try the Shiraz. It's an Australian that may be more to your palate at the moment. You may also want to try Lindemans and or Rosemount - again both are Australian. Also there is a Chilean that I had recently but can't remember the name of it that was pretty good, but it may be a bit to dry for you. Gaining a palate for dry wines takes time, so don't sweat it, just continue to try different kinds and develope your own taste.

[Leslie]

Syrah/Shiraz are the same for those who may not have known.

[Monny JcIntosh]

Originally posted by idancetoomuch:
Beuuuuaaaahhhjolais !
It's one of the worst wines here in France.

Bordeaux, Morgon, 89 if you have the cash, its a deep wine, it stays on the tongue and has a religious taste.
My favorite appelation.

A lot of US wine are great, but there is not a lot of export here. too bad. Mathieu - I got the impression you and your wife got everything sorted? What happened to the vineyard? You guys still hanging in there?

[Koffy Brown]

Originally posted by Leslie:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland? Jaime try the Yellowtail Merlot and try the Shiraz. It's an Australian that may be more to your palate at the moment. You may also want to try Lindemans and or Rosemount - again both are Australian. Also there is a Chilean that I had recently but can't remember the name of it that was pretty good, but it may be a bit to dry for you. Gaining a palate for dry wines takes time, so don't sweat it, just continue to try different kinds and develope your own taste. </font>[/QUOTE]OOOO Leslie we are ----&gt;&lt;------- with the Chilean and Yellowtail....all of yellowtail's wines are good....

[Koffy Brown]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
Ok,all of ya'll wine specialists...Can someone suggest a nicely priced merlot that's sweet,instead of bland? Jaimie honestly what you should do is go to a winetasting...not only would you have fun, get drunk, but you can become educated on wines all at the same time...

[Leslie]

Agreed Ashaki, the Yellowtail's are always a good choice when going bringing a bottle to a house. The Santa Margherita Pino Grigio was big among my friends. Your suggestion of the wine tasting is on point. I've been to a few and they are always a nice affair.

[TAC]

Originally posted by Leslie:
Syrah/Shiraz are the same for those who may not have known. Hate to do this, but they are not quite the same.

The Shiraz is the Australian grape.

The Syrah is the wine that is made from the US grape. The US wineries atarted copying the Australian wines, but they call it Syrah

[Leslie]

Originally posted by TAC:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Leslie:
Syrah/Shiraz are the same for those who may not have known. Hate to do this, but they are not quite the same.

The Shiraz is the Australian grape.

The Syrah is the wine that is made from the US grape. The US wineries atarted copying the Australian wines, but they call it Syrah </font>[/QUOTE]I've read three different places that they are the same - which goes to show you you can't trust everything you read. Duly noted.

[TAC]

Originally posted by Leslie:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by TAC:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Leslie:
Syrah/Shiraz are the same for those who may not have known. Hate to do this, but they are not quite the same.

The Shiraz is the Australian grape.

The Syrah is the wine that is made from the US grape. The US wineries atarted copying the Australian wines, but they call it Syrah </font>[/QUOTE]I've read three different places that they are the same - which goes to show you you can't trust everything you read. Duly noted. </font>[/QUOTE]Its a minor distinction. Don't sweat it. But just know if your drinking Syrah, you drinking and American wine. Australian, if it Shiraz.

In fact, it may not be a stead fast rule if you think about it.

F*k it, just drink the damn wine!!!

[The Buddy Love Show]

Yo...thanks for the continuing ed in wine

[DLow]

What...No Ripple??? graemlins/bolt.gif

[domodisco]

Originally posted by St Magus the Reviled:
Yo...thanks for the continuing ed in wine Some of my favorites, mainly 'tween $6-$12

Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Shiraz-Cabernet or Shiraz-Mourvedre. Medium bodied, not too dry, reaaaaly easy to drink $8.99-$11.99

Lan Rioja - always consistently good Rioja - $9.

NuHar Nero d'Avola-Cabernet blend. Amazing blend from Sicily. $9

Ramsay Pinot Noir - a great lower priced pinot from California. $12-$14, tastes like a $20 pinot

EXP Syrah - $12 California Syrah

Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone, $9

Vina Alarba Grenache, $6-$8

[MarkK]

Come on. There are many fine Beuuuujs. We are talking sub $20 wines here (at best) and you come in with a &gt;$200 Euro (retail) wine. Thats hardly fair.

The crappy french wine (it exists) is the Bourdeaux they sell in the US for $10 per bottle. Terrible stuff with a label that looks old school.

With all due respect, the French, who I know well, generally do not know a thing about wines outside of their country if not their Region.

I had a nice glass of Gigondas today. Delicious!


Originally posted by idancetoomuch:
Beuuuuaaaahhhjolais !
It's one of the worst wines here in France.

Bordeaux, Morgon, 89 if you have the cash, its a deep wine, it stays on the tongue and has a religious taste.
My favorite appelation.

A lot of US wine are great, but there is not a lot of export here. too bad.

[the crackhouse]

Originally posted by Jonny McIntosh:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by idancetoomuch:
Beuuuuaaaahhhjolais !
It's one of the worst wines here in France.

Bordeaux, Morgon, 89 if you have the cash, its a deep wine, it stays on the tongue and has a religious taste.
My favorite appelation.

A lot of US wine are great, but there is not a lot of export here. too bad. Mathieu - I got the impression you and your wife got everything sorted? What happened to the vineyard? You guys still hanging in there? </font>[/QUOTE]Hi Jonny,
thanks for caring... Well, things are getting better, I'm not sure !
Let's say that we have one year left to do some money from the vineyards or we're going to bankrupt, and love is doing its sweet coming out. I think we will make it.
Gonna be real hard but we will !
Hope you're fine too smile.gif

[the crackhouse]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MarkK:
[QB]
With all due respect, the French, who I know well, generally do not know a thing about wines outside of their country if not their Region.

QUOTE]
You're right, it come from 2 factors :
- they still think their wines are the best on earth,
- So, they don't try and import any foreign wines to be sure they're the best winegrowers.

And that's pretty silly !

[Jamie 3:26]

Thanks for bringing this back up.Now I can print this out.Gonna try some wines for the nye this year.