Title: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on September 25, 2009, 07:36:50 AM
Post by: Big Mac on September 25, 2009, 07:36:50 AM
No, I don't mean complaining. I scored some wine glasses and decided to drink wine instead of beer for some time. Any suggestions on it? I don't drink wine very often but it seems to be a lot slower in consumption than beer (college style at least).
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Will on September 25, 2009, 08:07:08 AM
Post by: Will on September 25, 2009, 08:07:08 AM
I suppose the best thing to do would be to find out what your tastes are. Maybe over time get one of each major type of wineâ€"cabernet sauvignon, champagne, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, rose, sauvignon blanc, and zinfandelâ€".
The first wine I ever really liked was a pinot noir. The next time you're having turkey (say... Thanksgiving), head over to a respectable liquor establishment and ask for a decent pinot noir. I wouldn't suggest spending over $20 for a bottle.
The first wine I ever really liked was a pinot noir. The next time you're having turkey (say... Thanksgiving), head over to a respectable liquor establishment and ask for a decent pinot noir. I wouldn't suggest spending over $20 for a bottle.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: AlP on September 25, 2009, 09:00:21 AM
Post by: AlP on September 25, 2009, 09:00:21 AM
Different people like different wines. I personally like Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Some vineyards do tastings of 4-5 different wines for a reasonable price and the people that work in those places are often quite knowledgeable.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: karadan on September 25, 2009, 09:14:43 AM
Post by: karadan on September 25, 2009, 09:14:43 AM
Quote from: "Will"I suppose the best thing to do would be to find out what your tastes are. Maybe over time get one of each major type of wineâ€"cabernet sauvignon, champagne, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, rose, sauvignon blanc, and zinfandelâ€".
The first wine I ever really liked was a pinot noir. The next time you're having turkey (say... Thanksgiving), head over to a respectable liquor establishment and ask for a decent pinot noir. I wouldn't suggest spending over $20 for a bottle.
Spoken like a true connoisseur.
I had to stop drinking wine. For some reason, even a glass gives me a blasting headache the next day. I'm not sure why but i guess it is my body telling me something. I should listen to my body. It's hugely unfortunate though. I love a good Merlot.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: rlrose328 on September 25, 2009, 06:18:54 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on September 25, 2009, 06:18:54 PM
We're big fans of Beringer White Merlot... full-bodied like a Merlot but a dark clear red color and smooth, without the tannins of a red. Highly recommend with red meat and pork.
We also love their White Zin PVS (Premiere Vineyard Selection). It's not NEARLY as sweet as their regular White Zin and is a darker color. Goes very nicely with chicken and fish.
Enjoy!
We also love their White Zin PVS (Premiere Vineyard Selection). It's not NEARLY as sweet as their regular White Zin and is a darker color. Goes very nicely with chicken and fish.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: LoneMateria on September 25, 2009, 06:27:45 PM
Post by: LoneMateria on September 25, 2009, 06:27:45 PM
I think it all depends on the brand. I like flavorful wine so my gf and I stick with Arbor Mist. They have all sorts of different ones. We also like a wine thats hard to find. Shes from Iowa and in her area the Amish make a blackberry wine which is great. They give out samples so we like their blackberry wine and their lovers wine (which is like a cranberry and something else type of wine). We can't find even find those flavors in our area.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Whitney on September 25, 2009, 07:43:13 PM
Post by: Whitney on September 25, 2009, 07:43:13 PM
If you are going for cheap....we buy the boxed wines. I prefer red wines dry or sweet (depending on my mood). Merlot is good. Sangria is good if you want something sweet and flavorful....and you can layer it into a margarita if you want to be fancy. If I'm picking out a bottle of wine I look for funny names....
If I drink red wine I often put it into a normal glass instead of a wine glass; it's harder to knock over a normal glass. I"m obviously very classy
If I drink red wine I often put it into a normal glass instead of a wine glass; it's harder to knock over a normal glass. I"m obviously very classy
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: MommaSquid on September 25, 2009, 10:26:14 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on September 25, 2009, 10:26:14 PM
My friends and I occasionally (rarely) meet for drinks at a wine bar. They only serve wine at this place, and since I don't really drink wine I was stuck drinking water all night. So, I bought a few cheap bottles of wine at the grocery store and sampled them at home. The Pino Grigio is the only one I like. Red wine makes me gag.
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on September 26, 2009, 06:44:59 AM
Post by: Big Mac on September 26, 2009, 06:44:59 AM
Quote from: "MommaSquid"My friends and I occasionally (rarely) meet for drinks at a wine bar. They only serve wine at this place, and since I don't really drink wine I was stuck drinking water all night. So, I bought a few cheap bottles of wine at the grocery store and sampled them at home. The Pino Grigio is the only one I like. Red wine makes me gag.
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
.......YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
I love scotch.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: AlP on September 26, 2009, 07:17:54 AM
Post by: AlP on September 26, 2009, 07:17:54 AM
Quote from: "Big Mac"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.Quote from: "MommaSquid"My friends and I occasionally (rarely) meet for drinks at a wine bar. They only serve wine at this place, and since I don't really drink wine I was stuck drinking water all night. So, I bought a few cheap bottles of wine at the grocery store and sampled them at home. The Pino Grigio is the only one I like. Red wine makes me gag.
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
.......YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
I love scotch.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on September 26, 2009, 07:49:57 AM
Post by: Big Mac on September 26, 2009, 07:49:57 AM
Quote from: "AlP"Quote from: "Big Mac"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.Quote from: "MommaSquid"My friends and I occasionally (rarely) meet for drinks at a wine bar. They only serve wine at this place, and since I don't really drink wine I was stuck drinking water all night. So, I bought a few cheap bottles of wine at the grocery store and sampled them at home. The Pino Grigio is the only one I like. Red wine makes me gag.
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
.......YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
I love scotch.
Well then I guess I love you then, buddy.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: AlP on September 26, 2009, 08:22:09 AM
Post by: AlP on September 26, 2009, 08:22:09 AM
Quote from: "Big Mac"Throw away your life boats and point your pistols toward the sky! Yeah baby! Back to wine...Quote from: "AlP"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.
Well then I guess I love you then, buddy.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Tom62 on September 26, 2009, 08:49:29 AM
Post by: Tom62 on September 26, 2009, 08:49:29 AM
Quote from: "AlP"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.My favorites are Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin, but I also love good wine and beer. My favorite wines are from France (Bordeaux and Bourgogne (Burdundy)) and my favorite beers from Belgium (Duvel, Trappist, etc.)
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: MommaSquid on September 28, 2009, 09:39:29 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on September 28, 2009, 09:39:29 PM
Quote from: "AlP"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.
Glenlivet Scotch Whisky. You are correct. Shame on me. Sometimes my fingers don't do as they're told. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2F_typerhappy__by_de_Mote.gif&hash=4fc17cd1c69833f8856cbf42a3070b7ab8c464bc)
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 02:47:38 AM
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 02:47:38 AM
Chianti and Pinot Noir are great to me.....I drank an entire bottle and feel buzzed. Much better than beer!
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Will on October 10, 2009, 02:58:19 AM
Post by: Will on October 10, 2009, 02:58:19 AM
I'm glad you updated this, I was getting curious. What brands did you pick up? Did you drink straight from the bottle? Did you eat with them?
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 03:31:16 AM
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 03:31:16 AM
Quote from: "Will"I'm glad you updated this, I was getting curious. What brands did you pick up? Did you drink straight from the bottle? Did you eat with them?
Gabianno Chianti Classico with both mixed and straight. If you live in Texas, go to H-E-B and it's there in the beer and wine section. Damn good chilled for a few hours in the fridge!
Pinot Noir is Cavit Collection. Also chilled to a great taste!!! Food and straight as well!
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: McQ on October 10, 2009, 04:43:26 AM
Post by: McQ on October 10, 2009, 04:43:26 AM
Quote from: "AlP"Quote from: "Big Mac"I am scotch. Or rather Scottish. It's called whisky! Thank you. Glenlivet isn't bad at all. My favorite is Laphroaig.Quote from: "MommaSquid"My friends and I occasionally (rarely) meet for drinks at a wine bar. They only serve wine at this place, and since I don't really drink wine I was stuck drinking water all night. So, I bought a few cheap bottles of wine at the grocery store and sampled them at home. The Pino Grigio is the only one I like. Red wine makes me gag.
I'd rather have The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. Mmmmm.....
.......YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
I love scotch.
I am a FOL (Friend of Laphroaig). It is absolutely my favorite Whisky, hands down. (my family is from Islay...go figure!)
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 05:41:46 AM
Post by: Big Mac on October 10, 2009, 05:41:46 AM
What nation does that whiskey hail from?
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Sean Q on October 30, 2009, 04:21:11 AM
Post by: Sean Q on October 30, 2009, 04:21:11 AM
I like Toasted Head. They toast the barrels to give the wine a strong flavor.
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Just for a change I picked up this Australian wine the other day.
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Just for a change I picked up this Australian wine the other day.
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Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: Will on October 30, 2009, 05:23:14 AM
Post by: Will on October 30, 2009, 05:23:14 AM
Quote from: "McQ"I am a FOL (Friend of Laphroaig).Any friend of Laphotaig's a friend of mine.
That said, I'm a Johnnie Walker man through and through.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: BadPoison on November 17, 2009, 07:08:43 PM
Post by: BadPoison on November 17, 2009, 07:08:43 PM
I remember someone recommending Laphroaig in another thread a while back. It was my first experience with an islay malt - and it was certainly a good one.
As for wines, I stick mostly to reds. I like a full bolided bordeaux or chianti any day. Lately though, I've been buying a lot of tempranillo. If you haven't tried this Spanish red you haven't experience Spain! Lightly bodied, usually rather dry. It's been a recent favorite of mine!
As for wines, I stick mostly to reds. I like a full bolided bordeaux or chianti any day. Lately though, I've been buying a lot of tempranillo. If you haven't tried this Spanish red you haven't experience Spain! Lightly bodied, usually rather dry. It's been a recent favorite of mine!
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: jrosebud on November 17, 2009, 07:40:55 PM
Post by: jrosebud on November 17, 2009, 07:40:55 PM
Whatever you do, drink red wine. It contains the chemical Resveratrol, which triggers your cells to repair themselves faster than the normal rate. The result: a more vivacious you.
Title: Re: Wine.
Post by: McQ on November 17, 2009, 11:14:12 PM
Post by: McQ on November 17, 2009, 11:14:12 PM
Quote from: "Big Mac"What nation does that whiskey hail from?
Oops, missed this post last month! Laphroaig is made in Scotland, on the Isle of Islay.