Wine Thread

[Alexandra242628]

I'm looking for new wine choices under $20 a bottle. What are your favorites?

[ramirami]

do you have Trader Joe's down there....
they have some good cheap wines....

[Alexandra242628]

No Trader Joe's here. It isn't so much the pricing as the brand. I'm bored w/ my brands and since there are so many, I know I'm missing out.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by Alexandra242628
No Trader Joe's here. It isn't so much the pricing as the brand. I'm bored w/ my brands and since there are so many, I know I'm missing out.

I have found thi splace to have a great selection at a great prices.

http://www.wineaccess.com/splash/totalwine/

What kind do you like?

[Alexandra242628]

I enjoy Chard, Pino Grigio, Sauv. Blanc., and Cabs. I tend to like more woods-y (is that a word?) then fruity flavors. I'll take a look at the site. Thanks!

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by Alexandra242628
I enjoy Chard, Pino Grigio, Sauv. Blanc., and Cabs. I tend to like more woods-y (is that a word?) then fruity flavors. I'll take a look at the site. Thanks!

Oaky, or smoky flavors?

Stumbled on a great Chard. Farallon 2002/2003,

Under $8, and incredibly smooth.

Good with a meal, but even better to sip while watching Fox News!

[ramirami]

Originally posted by N_Jay


even better to sip while watching Fox News!

let me guess... you have to be drunk to watch that stuff???

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by ramirami


let me guess... you have to be drunk to watch that stuff???

If you are just going to get drunk, then all you need is cheap beer (like a CNN viewer).

Wine is to be enjoyed.

[ramirami]

whenever I go to NAPA valley I go to http://www.vsattui.com/

they have some good wines...

I will also remember names of some smaller wineries and let you know...most ship wines from their websites

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by ramirami
whenever I go to NAPA valley I go to http://www.vsattui.com/

they have some good wines...

I will also remember names of some smaller wineries and let you know...most ship wines from their websites

Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. (J/K)

You really should try Sonoma.

[Bullpup]

It costs a little more than the price range you are looking for but Ridge ATP list. Great wines and you will get a lot of lesser known veriatals. A.Raffanelli is another one that is more expensive but a great winery to have. If you can, get on the mailing list.

[ramirami]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. (J/K)

You really should try Sonoma.

I do both... they not that far apart... just a few miles... mentioning the more fanous place gets the point across..montecino.monerey(sp?) also have good wineries in the N. Cal region

[robrecht]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. (J/K)

You really should try Sonoma.

At the Smothers Brothers' winery in Sonoma they sell T-shirts that say:

Sonoma is for wine,
NAPA makes auto parts.

[jay]

Everyone should include Monticello and Thomas Jefferson's wine cellar in their tour of Virginia Wineries.

Might as well toss in a visit to Old Dominion Brewery while you're at it.

Then you need a chaser of Virginia Gentleman Bourbon.

ROADTRIP!




Just be sure to have a designated driver.

[robrecht]

Originally posted by jay
Then you need a chaser of Virginia Gentleman Bourbon.

ROADTRIP!




Just be sure to have a designated driver.

I'm in! Since my wife doesn't drink, I always have a desginated driver as long as we take the Pilot and not the custom Ferrari but since we've had kids we never go out anyway so guess I'm not in after all.