The Wine Thread - Page 41

mosesbotbol · 05-18-2021, 06:49 AM

Catena is a good brand across the board. Been wanting to try their pinot for some time

CigarNut · 05-22-2021, 07:05 PM

Enjoying a nice VR Unicos with a 2013 JD Cab. Awesome cab and a pretty good cigar

Gabe215 · 07-02-2021, 11:29 AM

What’s a good sub $25 readily available very dry red to take out to dinner (Italian, prefer not an Italian wine tho haven’t had any that impressed me) full bodied, I normally drink either French Cotes du Rhone or CA/Washington Cabs. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

hammondc · 07-02-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

What’s a good sub $25 readily available very dry red to take out to dinner (Italian, prefer not an Italian wine tho haven’t had any that impressed me) full bodied, I normally drink either French Cotes du Rhone or CA/Washington Cabs. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Michel David Petit Syrah? I'd also suggest a Mourvedre/Monastrell.

Axeman · 07-02-2021, 11:06 PM

Where do you all get your wines?
I get mine mostly from wineries in the Carneros, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Just because I get enough good wines from my tasting visits to keep my cellar full.
We also subscribe to the Naked Wines Club, which is hit or miss sometimes but well worth it. We get to try wines from everywhere and some are on the "keep buying" list.
There are some very good port wines there too.
There are some good wines in the Gold Country here as well. We are going camping up there this coming week and are sure to bring some back. If I survive the dirt bike riding. F'n 40s year olds like to kick my ass.

mosesbotbol · 07-08-2021, 02:16 PM

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Where do you all get your wines?

First is the clearance bins at wine stores. Those are the best deals to be found. Torn label for discount? Yes please.

I frequent two local B&M's and sign up for their email first/only deals. They can sell a pallet of wine in a hour if priced right. I am one of those buyers.

Wine auctions. They're not what they use to be, but there are still deals to be had. Need to be one step ahead of wine trends so you are bidding on wines that aren't as competitive. Fair amount of research on price and quality needs to be considered. Many pay more in auction than just buying it at the store.

Online vendors. Handful of vendors I buy wine from and either ship right away or hold for cooler months to ship.

Private party. "I know a guy, who knows a guy who has some wine..." I am all ears and can keep my mouth shut on the details...

mmblz · 07-13-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeman

Where do you all get your wines?

Have recently discovered Wine Access which I like for the interesting selection and good prices.
You can get an initial discount if you use my referral:
http://share.wineaccess.com/v/julian_9

Also, wtso.com can have some interesting stuff.

KL Wines, Flickinger, wine.com, Vivino, NH liquor store, handful of winery clubs...

Chainsaw13 · 09-08-2021, 06:32 PM

Finishing a bottle of ‘18 Chateau du Pin, French Bordeaux. Paired well with my steak dinner, and a BBF after.

RevSmoke · 09-08-2021, 11:27 PM

Good wine? How is Winking Owl at Aldi for $2.90 a bottle?

SmokeyJoe · 09-08-2021, 11:57 PM

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Good wine? How is Winking Owl at Aldi for $2.90 a bottle?

Not the worst, but I recommend the Chianti which is only 4.99, and is DOCG! Best wine deal going.

Navydoc · 11-13-2021, 08:34 AM

If anyone is looking for hot Napa wineries to get on board with now before they go crazy check out Realm and Seven Apart....fantastic wines

mosesbotbol · 11-14-2021, 07:52 AM

If you are looking for deals on wine, sign up for Last Bottle Wines. I'd appreciate if you use the link here in the long shot someone here actually does sign up and buy a wine from them. I get a discount on a future purchase,.

I do order from them several times a year. Especially on their Champagne deals. Just order enough for the free shipping.

Last Bottle Wines Sign-up

mmblz · 11-15-2021, 12:03 PM

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If anyone is looking for hot Napa wineries to get on board with now before they go crazy check out Realm and Seven Apart....fantastic wines

Good to hear from someone. I got on the Seven Apart list but the price point was hard to take based on a "we say it's good"

GreekGodX · 11-16-2021, 02:09 PM

Had a couple bottles with a friend last night. 2014 Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett and 2013 Quintarelli Rosso Ca’ del Merlo. Both really good. The Quintarelli took some time to open up. Lots of structure.

mosesbotbol · 11-18-2021, 12:18 PM

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Had a couple bottles with a friend last night. 2014 Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett and 2013 Quintarelli Rosso Ca’ del Merlo. Both really good. The Quintarelli took some time to open up. Lots of structure.

Quintarelli is a top notch blue chip wine producer.

Navydoc · 11-20-2021, 07:56 AM

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Good to hear from someone. I got on the Seven Apart list but the price point was hard to take based on a "we say it's good"

The Seven Apart latest release "The Summit" sold out in an hour. Very small batch like two barrels

mmblz · 11-25-2021, 07:39 PM

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The Seven Apart latest release "The Summit" sold out in an hour. Very small batch like two barrels

Ordered some expedition …

With turkey tonight:

(Renato Ratti Barolo 1999)

Before that,
CHÂTEAU D'ESCLANS, Rosé, "Garrus", 2016

Navydoc · 11-28-2021, 11:24 AM

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Ordered some expedition …

You won't be sorry....phenom vino

Gabe215 · 11-28-2021, 09:08 PM

It’s been a while since I’ve had either Tawny or Ruby, every time this happens after I take my first sip I ask myself “why did I ever stop drinking this regularly!”

mosesbotbol · 11-29-2021, 02:33 PM

^^ Both solid picks for the money ^^ Six Grapes can age for decades if you want it to.

05-18-2021, 06:49 AM	#801
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05-22-2021, 07:05 PM	#802
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07-02-2021, 11:29 AM	#803
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread What’s a good sub $25 readily available very dry red to take out to dinner (Italian, prefer not an Italian wine tho haven’t had any that impressed me) full bodied, I normally drink either French Cotes du Rhone or CA/Washington Cabs. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! Last edited by Gabe215; 07-02-2021 at 11:31 AM. Reason: Clarify

07-02-2021, 11:06 PM	#805
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: The Wine Thread Where do you all get your wines? I get mine mostly from wineries in the Carneros, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Just because I get enough good wines from my tasting visits to keep my cellar full. We also subscribe to the Naked Wines Club, which is hit or miss sometimes but well worth it. We get to try wines from everywhere and some are on the "keep buying" list. There are some very good port wines there too. There are some good wines in the Gold Country here as well. We are going camping up there this coming week and are sure to bring some back. If I survive the dirt bike riding. F'n 40s year olds like to kick my ass.

09-08-2021, 06:32 PM	#808
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: The Wine Thread Finishing a bottle of ‘18 Chateau du Pin, French Bordeaux. Paired well with my steak dinner, and a BBF after. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-08-2021, 11:27 PM	#809
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: The Wine Thread Good wine? How is Winking Owl at Aldi for $2.90 a bottle? __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

11-13-2021, 08:34 AM	#811
Navydoc Roll Tide!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 170 Trading: (0)	Re: The Wine Thread If anyone is looking for hot Napa wineries to get on board with now before they go crazy check out Realm and Seven Apart....fantastic wines

11-14-2021, 07:52 AM	#812
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 are looking for deals on wine, sign up for Last Bottle Wines. I'd appreciate if you use the link here in the long shot someone here actually does sign up and buy a wine from them. I get a discount on a future purchase,. I do order from them several times a year. Especially on their Champagne deals. Just order enough for the free shipping. Last Bottle Wines Sign-up __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-16-2021, 02:09 PM	#814
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: The Wine Thread Had a couple bottles with a friend last night. 2014 Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett and 2013 Quintarelli Rosso Ca’ del Merlo. Both really good. The Quintarelli took some time to open up. Lots of structure. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

11-28-2021, 09:08 PM	#819
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread It’s been a while since I’ve had either Tawny or Ruby, every time this happens after I take my first sip I ask myself “why did I ever stop drinking this regularly!”

11-29-2021, 02:33 PM	#820
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread ^^ Both solid picks for the money ^^ Six Grapes can age for decades if you want it to. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's