I Just Bought a... (Wine, Spirit, or Beer)

Cary Grant · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

So listening to the AIG outrage this week, I "got it." People are upset other people are drinking expensive wines, while they're not. To fend off a 90% wine tax, I bought some inexpensive, yet tasty and serious wine today:

that Milton Shiraz is not bad.

Piobaire · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

that Milton Shiraz is not bad.

Thanks. All of it is not bad. The Wyndham, for instance, was features in this month's WS and I found it for $6.50. The best out of that bunch is the Fire Block, but it was at the new wine cap, of $19.99.

Cary Grant · Mar 21, 2009

I'm not a particualr fan of Shiraz. I've found the Wyndham's "OK"- certainly not Penfolds but at your price, drink up.

Haven't had the fireblock

Serg · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

So listening to the AIG outrage this week, I "got it." People are upset other people are drinking expensive wines, while they're not. To fend off a 90% wine tax, I bought some inexpensive, yet tasty and serious wine today:

That fireblock is some fantastic stuff for the money too bad i cant get it in this state.

Piobaire · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

I'm not a particualr fan of Shiraz. I've found the Wyndham's "OK"- certainly not Penfolds but at your price, drink up.

Haven't had the fireblock
Hey, this stuff is not a DuMol Syrah, but like I said, I "get it." No more 1k a month on wine! We're all going to have to make sacrifices, and mine is helping all the premium wine makers go out of business. Edit: Who am I kidding? I'll buy out the entire stock of:

every time I see it

NakedYoga · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted by tricota

A bottle of Tanqueray. I decided I had to try it. Though I strongly doubt, it will be worth the extra 15$ over a Gibson, when all I will use it for is G&T...

I think you will find the $15 premium well worth it. Just don't call it a "TnT" when you order it in a bar.

speedster.8 · Mar 22, 2009

Guigal Saint Joseph, Crozes Hermitages & Cotes Du Rhone (2x each) I usually have a good stock of their Gigondas, but its is dwindling (price has doubled last yearin my local market) And there are other Gigondas in that price bracket that are atractive to. I'm rather fond of the Guigal Family's stuff, have yet to get my hands on a LaLa ... http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Fe...ml?CMP=OTC-RSS Although M. Chapoutier's wines are quite nice to ...

samus · Mar 22, 2009

Redbreast - I've been hearing a lot about it and I'm not up on my Irish whiskeys. I'm excited to try it.

syracuse1976 · Mar 22, 2009

Ok, Ill wait for the tomatoes to fly...

We are drinking a 2006 Kirkland Signature (Costco) Washington merlot. For $8.99, it's unbeatable as everyday grog. Has anyone else enjoyed it?

Piobaire · Mar 22, 2009

Originally Posted by syracuse1976

Ok, Ill wait for the tomatoes to fly...

We are drinking a 2006 Kirkland Signature (Costco) Washington merlot. For $8.99, it's unbeatable as everyday grog. Has anyone else enjoyed it?

We tried their cab once. Couldn't finish a glass. If you find the merlot drinkable though, I say go for it. We drank a bottle of $6.49 Shiraz last night. It was actually very drinkable.

syracuse1976 · Mar 22, 2009

I will admit that their stuff seems to be inconsistent.

samus · Mar 23, 2009

Just picked up of some Lillet Blanc. It's new to me, so now the question is - what to do with it? A Vesper will be the first order of business, I think. Other suggestions?

audiophilia · Mar 23, 2009

Had a 2007 Ironstone Old Vine Zin last nite. Quite good.

Piobaire · Mar 23, 2009

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Had a 2007 Ironstone Old Vine Zin last nite. Quite good.

They seem to make some decent daily drinkers. We had one of their pinots quite some time ago, but my general impression was that it was very good for the price point.

If you like Zin, try some Turley, if you can find it up there. The only drawback will be the price, which unless you are on their mailing list, can be a little high.

gomestar · Mar 23, 2009

Originally Posted by samus

Just picked up of some Lillet Blanc. It's new to me, so now the question is - what to do with it? A Vesper will be the first order of business, I think. Other suggestions?

I rocked the vesper all summer, but be sure to get some quality gin. The Hendrick's became my preferred wepon of choice.

Also, Lillet over ice is also solid.

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