The Official Wine Thread

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Got home from a meeting late and have an early breakfast meeting before I go to the office. No drinking tonight

I'm still at work MoFo....

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by gomestar

as long as it's not Riunite (if only for the demographics of that wine) I'm a fan. I've had some great sparking Lambruscos too, very under the radar.


For thanksgiving, seek out a Zin from California. I've seen 2 from Ridge (IMO one of the best Cali producers) under $20 as of late.

I've always been a fan of zinfandel as well for Thanksgiving dinner.

Have you guys ever had any Sausal zinfandels, from Alexander Valley? I've brought this winery up before, but it warrants repeating due to the tannic balance the wine offers, along with its ageability.

 

[Dmax]

Beaujolais Nouveau is a good way to get non wine drinkers to try some wine. Not sure what else it is good for. I had some a few years back when it was still $6 and haven't had the urge to drink it again. Opened a bottle of this instead. Not terribly exciting but beats BN

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Beaujolais Nouveau is a good way to get non wine drinkers to try some wine. Not sure what else it is good for. I had some a few years back when it was still $6 and haven't had the urge to drink it again.

Opened a bottle of this instead. Not terribly exciting but beats BN

This wine is in another stratosphere of power and body.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Beaujolais Nouveau is a good way to get non wine drinkers to try some wine. Not sure what else it is good for. I had some a few years back when it was still $6 and haven't had the urge to drink it again. Opened a bottle of this instead. Not terribly exciting but beats BN

for non-wine people like me

Big fan of the Langhe though, I consistently reach for the Piedmond Nebbiolo's for dinner (including the seldom known wine regions of Bramaterra, Salgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Gattinara)

 

[Piobaire]

Damn. Rare problem for me. Can't figure out the wine for the occasion.

Well set up tailgate and a big game this weekend. I'm bringing an 11# smoked brisket, there will be ribs, and award winning fajitas, with other fixings no doubt. So I'm thinking of a mag of Novy Family Grenache. Can't think of what else to bring. A Turley?

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Damn. Rare problem for me. Can't figure out the wine for the occasion.

Well set up tailgate and a big game this weekend. I'm bringing an 11# smoked brisket, there will be ribs, and award winning fajitas, with other fixings no doubt. So I'm thinking of a mag of Novy Family Grenache. Can't think of what else to bring. A Turley?

Probably the Cornell vs. Princeton men's hockey game. No biggie, I have this problem too. Without the sarcasm, I'd personally pick a pinot noir for its versatility with food and with people.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by gomestar

Probably the Cornell vs. Princeton men's hockey game. No biggie, I have this problem too. Without the sarcasm, I'd personally pick a pinot noir for its versatility with food and with people.

That's always my "go to" grape. I might have to bring a bottle of Caldwell.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

That's always my "go to" grape.

it really is a great "go to" grape. Extremely versatile.

If you want to get creative, pull out a Dolcetto or a Barbera or something. Still versatile.

I'm leaving work now, I'll be back in 20.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by gomestar

it really is a great "go to" grape. Extremely versatile.

If you want to get creative, pull out a Dolcetto or a Barbera or something. Still versatile.

I'm leaving work now, I'll be back in 20.

Enjoy your BN. Bed time for the old man.

 

[Serg]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Beaujolais Nouveau is a good way to get non wine drinkers to try some wine. Not sure what else it is good for. I had some a few years back when it was still $6 and haven't had the urge to drink it again.

Opened a bottle of this instead. Not terribly exciting but beats BN

I recently tasted the latest vintage of that bottling (2007, I believe). It was way too young! I assume the 2006 was still way from its prime?

 

[gomestar]

Nebbiolo, at its best, needs time. A lot of time. But I love the Nebbiolo grape, so light and brick-y in color, but so much punch on the palate.

 

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by Serg

I recently tasted the latest vintage of that bottling (2007, I believe). It was way too young! I assume the 2006 was still way from its prime?
I had plenty of young Nebiollo wines which were rough but this particular bottle softened up nicely. The color had a fair bit of oxidation so maybe that explains why the wine had no rough edges and was pleasantly harmonious.

 

[audiophilia]

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Before, girl and I will have a glass of:

A bottle of the following with dinner:

At a party later in the same restaurant, we'll probably be drinking a glass of some favorites:

Enjoy your weekend. And your wine.

 

[Montrachet]

Somebody I know was looking for the 1998 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque. I found one for him online, but it was false. They had sold out.