The Wine Thread - Page 2

Mugen910 · 11-03-2008, 04:01 PM

Finally...I can start learning about wines...

King James · 11-14-2008, 12:39 PM

I will try to ask her... I think she enjoys all kinds but I'm not certain. As far as I know if it is red and wine she will drink it haha.... but I will try to get more information. I may add that I know absolutely nothing about wine.

rizzle · 11-14-2008, 12:51 PM

Awesome thread. I'm hoping to learn a little bit over time, similar to my cigar journey.

I typically prefer reds and my wife has been a Chardonnay only drinker for years. I've recently been able to get her to join me in a glass of red, don't know if it is due to her pregnancy or what, but I'm not complaining.

We had a friend turn us on to Bogle Phantom recently and we've really been enjoying it. Its a mix of 55% Petite Sirah, 42% Zinfandel, and 3% Mourvedre.
About $18 or so a bottle. Maybe not a classic--don't know, don't care. But we like it. And it is a red that I can enjoy with my wife. That alone makes it good to me.

Any of you guys had that one?

aldukes · 11-14-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Maybe not a classic--don't know, don't care. But we like it.

Thats all that matters.

Just dont drink yellow tail

SmokinApe · 11-14-2008, 04:56 PM

what's the deal with yellow tail?

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Originally Posted by aldukes

Thats all that matters.

Just dont drink yellow tail

11-14-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

what's the deal with yellow tail?

Nuff Said

~Vitis

mosesbotbol · 11-14-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

I typically prefer reds and my wife has been a Chardonnay only drinker for years. I've recently been able to get her to join me in a glass of red, don't know if it is due to her pregnancy or what, but I'm not complaining.

Try the 2005 Louis Jadot Burgundy. It's around $12 a bottle and you both may enjoy that one. Serve it very slightly chilled.

rizzle · 11-14-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Try the 2005 Louis Jadot Burgundy. It's around $12 a bottle and you both may enjoy that one. Serve it very slightly chilled.

Will do. Thanks moses.

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Rockestone · 11-14-2008, 03:21 PM

My favorite wine at the moment is the Estancia Merlot. Affordable and absolutely drinkable!!

rizzle · 11-28-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Try the 2005 Louis Jadot Burgundy. It's around $12 a bottle and you both may enjoy that one. Serve it very slightly chilled.

moses, this one?

mosesbotbol · 11-28-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

moses, this one?

Yes, that looks like it. Make sure to let it breathe for a couple of hours if possible.

SmokinApe · 11-14-2008, 08:07 PM

Maybe it is the Macanudo of wine?

11-18-2008, 11:00 AM

It's such a pain in the a$$ to travel with wine these days, so will buy a mixed case when I hit the ground. Sucks.

Pre 9/11 I always brought a couple of heavy hitters with me. On the upside, my cousin collects and cellars european beers, so I always get to try interesting stuff that I know very litte about.

~Vitis

aldukes · 11-18-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Vitis

It's such a pain in the a$$ to travel with wine these days, so will buy a mixed case when I hit the ground. Sucks.

Pre 9/11 I always brought a couple of heavy hitters with me. On the upside, my cousin collects and cellars european beers, so I always get to try interesting stuff that I know very litte about.

~Vitis

rumor has it- this will be lifted in early '09.

11-18-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by aldukes

rumor has it- this will be lifted in early '09.

Cheers to that!

aldukes · 11-24-2008, 10:31 AM

Picked up some bottles this weekend. 3 for drinking and 2 put away.

To drink:

2006 Bogle Petite Sirah- North Coast, CA
2005 Chateau Larrivaux- Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
2005 Hugel Pinot Blanc Cuvee Les Amours - Alsace, France

To put away:

2006 Whetstone JonBoat Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA
2005 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon -Napa Valley, CA

SmokinApe · 11-24-2008, 12:22 PM

"2006 Bogle Petite Sirah- North Coast, CA " I had a bottle of this in my hand today... I went with a Malbec instead...

SmokinApe · 11-24-2008, 01:29 PM

I have tried a few more wines over the last few days...

The port and the Salvestrin were pretty good, the Folio seemed like run of the mill swill...

aldukes · 11-24-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

"2006 Bogle Petite Sirah- North Coast, CA " I had a bottle of this in my hand today... I went with a Malbec instead...

why not get both?

For the price I try to keep a bottle or two for spur of the moment drinking. Its very easy to drink and really food friendly.

SmokinApe · 11-24-2008, 03:15 PM

I almost got both but the cart was pretty full...

11-03-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: The Wine Thread Finally...I can start learning about wines... __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

11-14-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: The Wine Thread I will try to ask her... I think she enjoys all kinds but I'm not certain. As far as I know if it is red and wine she will drink it haha.... but I will try to get more information. I may add that I know absolutely nothing about wine. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

11-14-2008, 12:51 PM	#3
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: The Wine Thread Awesome thread. I'm hoping to learn a little bit over time, similar to my cigar journey. I typically prefer reds and my wife has been a Chardonnay only drinker for years. I've recently been able to get her to join me in a glass of red, don't know if it is due to her pregnancy or what, but I'm not complaining. We had a friend turn us on to Bogle Phantom recently and we've really been enjoying it. Its a mix of 55% Petite Sirah, 42% Zinfandel, and 3% Mourvedre. About $18 or so a bottle. Maybe not a classic--don't know, don't care. But we like it. And it is a red that I can enjoy with my wife. That alone makes it good to me. Any of you guys had that one?

11-14-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: The Wine Thread My favorite wine at the moment is the Estancia Merlot. Affordable and absolutely drinkable!! __________________

11-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: The Wine Thread Maybe it is the Macanudo of wine?

11-18-2008, 11:00 AM	#13
Vitis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread It's such a pain in the a$$ to travel with wine these days, so will buy a mixed case when I hit the ground. Sucks. Pre 9/11 I always brought a couple of heavy hitters with me. On the upside, my cousin collects and cellars european beers, so I always get to try interesting stuff that I know very litte about. ~Vitis

11-24-2008, 10:31 AM	#16
aldukes Mr. Me Too Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 213 Trading: (3)	Re: The Wine Thread Picked up some bottles this weekend. 3 for drinking and 2 put away. To drink: 2006 Bogle Petite Sirah- North Coast, CA 2005 Chateau Larrivaux- Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France 2005 Hugel Pinot Blanc Cuvee Les Amours - Alsace, France To put away: 2006 Whetstone JonBoat Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA 2005 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon -Napa Valley, CA

11-24-2008, 12:22 PM	#17
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: The Wine Thread "2006 Bogle Petite Sirah- North Coast, CA " I had a bottle of this in my hand today... I went with a Malbec instead...

11-24-2008, 03:15 PM	#20
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: The Wine Thread I almost got both but the cart was pretty full...