In vino veritas

So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.

What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.

What suggestions do you have in the following categories:

• Table wines for around $8.
• Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
• Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.

Think about Malbecs . . . I think you'll find they make a great wine for a variety of meals plust a very good stand-along.

Flyer

This thread should be able to help you out;
http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?...highlight=wine

Enjoy your Holiday.

Thanks! I missed that searching.

On the 'I don't give a fuck' level - I'm sitting here looking at a bottle of wine I recently got given by a client; Caymus Vineyards 2009 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

The receipt for it was in the bag it came in - $150 - and given the price and the lovely wine he ordered at dinner (don't remember the name of that one), I'm expecting it to taste sensational when I share it with friends later today.

Enjoy your new drinking life!

always been a shiraz girl.

So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.

What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.

What suggestions do you have in the following categories:

• Table wines for around $8.
• Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
• Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.

Originally Posted by Doc Holliday

$8.00 bottle - YellowTail, not bad for cheap wine
$14 - $24 Robert Mondavi Reserve, a second choice may be Woodbridge also by Robert Mondavi

The receipt for it was in the bag it came in - $150 - a... Originally Posted by Leah Ireland

Did that strike you as a bit odd?

So, I just started drinking wine for the first time in like nine years, back when I was 21-22 and thought I was a classy smart ass. Then, I started in on whiskey, and beer to be social. But, now I'm back to wine. And I forgot whatever little I knew about it.

What I do know is I like a slightly dry red. Cabs mostly.

What suggestions do you have in the following categories:

• Table wines for around $8.
• Better wines and vintage years around $14-$24
• Then the 'I Don't Give a Fuck' it's an occasion level.

Originally Posted by Doc Holliday

Not a Cab, but my personal favorite is LeCrema Chardonnay. It's about $20.

Bogle makes a great wine & they make everything. They are around $10 a bottle. I like their Petite Syrah & Chardonnay.

All these that I mentioned can be found at Trader Joes, Target, Walmart, & Whole Foods.

always been a shiraz girl. Originally Posted by giannikass23@gmail.com

Greg Norman makes a great shiraz. I think it runs around $15 a bottle.

Did that strike you as a bit odd? Originally Posted by JDNorthface

Hey, things happen.

Evie - yes I really like Bogle too!

The Caymus was sensational by the way, much enjoyed by myself and friends on Thanksgiving Day. Reason to be thankful - great clients (with a great taste in wine...).

Greg Norman makes a great shiraz. I think it runs around $15 a bottle. Originally Posted by evietaylor

+1

My go to wines

White - dry and refreshing, not oaky or buttery

King Estate Pinot Gris ~ $13
Tabali Sauv Blanc ~ $13
Honig Sauv Blanc ~ $15
Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc ~ $16
Kim Crawford unoaked chard ~ $18
Whitehaven Sauv Blanc ~ $18
Bonnie Dune Le Cigar Blanc (blend) ~ $20




Reds-dry and not too sweet

Monte Antico Toscana ~ $12-18
Angeline Pinot Noir (russian river valley) ~ $16
Luigi Bosca Reserva Cab Sauv (Argentina) ~ $20
Stags leap petite syrah ~ $20


Special occasion all phenomenal

Joseph Phelps Cab ~ 50
Caymus Nappa Valley ~ $60
Silver Oak Alexander valley ~ $80
Silver Oak Napa valley ~ $115
Far Niente Oakville ~ $140
Joseph Phelps Insignia ~ $150
Opus One ~ $180+

Pricing is dependent on where you are but what I can usually find it for locally

Now you have some homework to do!

Quintessa and Cakebread for the upper brands, Kendall Jackson, J, and Sebastiani for low to mid range. All make fab pinots and whites. I got some great wines from the Biltmore Estate years ago, and need to go back.

http://www.biltmore.com/our_wine/

When things aren't so good......................reac h for the Ripple!

For a special occasion, a well-aged Amarone, properly decanted, with a chunk of parmesan Reggiano, or with braised wild boar if you are into game.