The Wine Thread - Page 22

mosesbotbol · 07-18-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

Any input from you fellas regarding a Rose'? As much as I love my reds, it is summer and I need something a bit lighter.

Tavel is a good style of Rose to look for.

hammondc · 07-18-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Tavel is a good style of Rose to look for.

Thanks a bunch. So Tavel is a varietal of Rose? I thought Rose was just rose. This is uncharted territory for me.

Any reccos for other varietals to look for? Historically, I do not like whites because they tend to be very sharp and usually too sweet. I do like a Viogner from time to time. Seems like most wine pros recommend a Viogner for lovers of red wines.

mosesbotbol · 07-18-2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

Thanks a bunch. So Tavel is a varietal of Rose? I thought Rose was just rose. This is uncharted territory for me.

Any reccos for other varietals to look for? Historically, I do not like whites because they tend to be very sharp and usually too sweet. I do like a Viogner from time to time. Seems like most wine pros recommend a Viogner for lovers of red wines.

Tavel is an appealation in Rhone and their Rose is quite famous: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavel_AOC. Guigal is a good and easy to find brand for this wine.

pektel · 07-18-2012, 01:03 PM

Don't drink much rose', but I did have a nice Castle Rock Sauvignon Blanc yesterday while sitting on the deck watching the kids play in the pool. It was a nice change of pace.

OLS · 07-18-2012, 01:17 PM

I managed to search this thread for enough reccos on Chardonnay last week, thanks for everyone who added
their Chard thoughts to this thread over the years. I found several of them at Buster's My sister seems to
only like Chardonnay, so it made the wine buying for my Smokies trip a little blase'. But hell, as long as
everyone is happy, I'm good. I have Jimmy Buffet's finest product, I KNOW I will be content (buzzed).
All I need is ice and rum and mix and fruit and electricity and this paddle ball, and this lamp...and this chair.

hammondc · 08-10-2012, 08:36 PM

337 Cab. Pretty damn decent for $9.

jonharky · 09-02-2012, 12:00 AM

Wondering if anyone has heard of or has had the cigar box brand cabernet. It's chilean. I bought a bottle haven't tried it yet

deadrise · 09-14-2012, 11:46 PM

drinking a local wine tonight it is a blend 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc 20% Petit Verdot
a little pricey but has been very good

mosesbotbol · 09-16-2012, 01:02 PM

VA wine is becoming quite the thing in some wine circles. I want to drink more of them. It's a good time to start investing in the best ones for long term aging.

09-16-2012, 01:08 PM

Shared a bottle of a 2009 Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend last weekend at a cookout, really surprised how much I liked this one.

hammondc · 09-16-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

VA wine is becoming quite the thing in some wine circles. I want to drink more of them. It's a good time to start investing in the best ones for long term aging.

No kidding? I'll have to keep an eye out. Please post up if you find some you like.

mosesbotbol · 09-17-2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

No kidding? I'll have to keep an eye out. Please post up if you find some you like.

I would try some from Barboursville Vineyards. The distributor, Broadbent Selections has one of the best portfolios in the wine business and is their distributor. I assume Barboursville Vineyards must be good if Broadbent is representing them.

I have not tried any of their wines, but their Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot are talked about.

http://www.barboursvillewine.net/winery/

hammondc · 09-28-2012, 07:02 PM

Starmont Merlot. 2009. Napa Valley. Damn good.

LasciviousXXX · 11-02-2012, 02:57 PM

I just got back from Costco where they had '09 Layer Cake Cabs on sale. So I bought a few bottles and cracked one open when I got home. For the price point, I never get tired of Layer Cake

JohnRogers · 11-02-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

..'09 Layer Cake Cabs on sale. So I bought a few bottles and cracked one open when I got home. For the price point, I never get tired of Layer Cake

The Layer Cake Malbec is the best I have had. Better than Malbecs costing $10, $15 more. It is our "go to" wine.

mosesbotbol · 11-04-2012, 06:49 AM

If you like Malbec, look for a French Cahors. This is "the malbec" region of France.

hammondc · 12-31-2012, 07:11 PM

Merryvale 2010 Carneros Pinot Noir. Damned good.

12-31-2012, 07:23 PM

Layer Cake is good wine for the price Tyr

BeerAdvocate · 12-31-2012, 08:43 PM

Palmina 2006 = really good!

12-31-2012, 09:00 PM

Moët brut. Ok wine, but pretty boring to me.

07-18-2012, 01:03 PM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: The Wine Thread Don't drink much rose', but I did have a nice Castle Rock Sauvignon Blanc yesterday while sitting on the deck watching the kids play in the pool. It was a nice change of pace. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

07-18-2012, 01:17 PM	#5
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: The Wine Thread I managed to search this thread for enough reccos on Chardonnay last week, thanks for everyone who added their Chard thoughts to this thread over the years. I found several of them at Buster's My sister seems to only like Chardonnay, so it made the wine buying for my Smokies trip a little blase'. But hell, as long as everyone is happy, I'm good. I have Jimmy Buffet's finest product, I KNOW I will be content (buzzed). All I need is ice and rum and mix and fruit and electricity and this paddle ball, and this lamp...and this chair.

08-10-2012, 08:36 PM	#6
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread 337 Cab. Pretty damn decent for $9.

09-02-2012, 12:00 AM	#7
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: The Wine Thread Wondering if anyone has heard of or has had the cigar box brand cabernet. It's chilean. I bought a bottle haven't tried it yet __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

09-14-2012, 11:46 PM	#8
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: The Wine Thread drinking a local wine tonight it is a blend 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc 20% Petit Verdot a little pricey but has been very good __________________

09-16-2012, 01:02 PM	#9
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread VA wine is becoming quite the thing in some wine circles. I want to drink more of them. It's a good time to start investing in the best ones for long term aging. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-16-2012, 01:08 PM	#10
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Shared a bottle of a 2009 Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend last weekend at a cookout, really surprised how much I liked this one.

09-28-2012, 07:02 PM	#13
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread Starmont Merlot. 2009. Napa Valley. Damn good.

11-02-2012, 02:57 PM	#14
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: The Wine Thread I just got back from Costco where they had '09 Layer Cake Cabs on sale. So I bought a few bottles and cracked one open when I got home. For the price point, I never get tired of Layer Cake

11-04-2012, 06:49 AM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread If you like Malbec, look for a French Cahors. This is "the malbec" region of France. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-31-2012, 07:11 PM	#17
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread Merryvale 2010 Carneros Pinot Noir. Damned good.

12-31-2012, 07:23 PM	#18
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Layer Cake is good wine for the price Tyr

12-31-2012, 08:43 PM	#19
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: The Wine Thread Palmina 2006 = really good! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-31-2012, 09:00 PM	#20
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Moët brut. Ok wine, but pretty boring to me.