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Any wine connoisseurs here?

41,172 2,080 November 28, 2016 at 04:36 PM
Just wondering...I'm not at all. But I enjoy visiting the dozens and dozens of wineries and vineyards within an hour or so of my home in Winston-Salem, NC. I don't really appreciate fine wine, but the Yadkin Valley here is gorgeous. And some of them grow Multipulciano* grapes.


I don't really care for Multipulciano. It's a red wine. But I love saying it. laugh out loud
As a bonus, we visited Multipulciano during our trip to Europe this past summer. (ibt "look at me!...etc").

Also, I happen to be drinking the last of a box of Oak Leaf wine from Walmart. It's my favorite cheap wine.
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Bareborn
11-28-2016 at 04:58 PM.
11-28-2016 at 04:58 PM.
i like layer cake, good cabronet. cabs are my fav followed by red blends. im a $10- $20 fan
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emelvee
11-28-2016 at 05:00 PM.
11-28-2016 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from Bareborn :
i like layer cake, good cabronet. cabs are my fav followed by red blends. im a $10- $20 fan
Huh


And I pretty much stick with a Pinot Grigio or a Reisling, regardless of what I'm eating.
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Bareborn
11-28-2016 at 05:03 PM.
11-28-2016 at 05:03 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
Huh


And I pretty much stick with a Pinot Grigio or a Reisling, regardless of what I'm eating.

cabernet , spell check
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Ms.arteest
11-28-2016 at 08:22 PM.
11-28-2016 at 08:22 PM.
Cabs and malbecs here. Very dry, kind of peppery, never sweet.
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The Llama
11-28-2016 at 08:40 PM.
11-28-2016 at 08:40 PM.
https://youtu.be/lYUFx_Ltjn8?t=11
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Zoe Moon
11-28-2016 at 10:06 PM.
11-28-2016 at 10:06 PM.
I can't drink anymore, don't want to mix alcohol with my meds but DH and I have the same preferences in wine.

These days he's drinking


Iter (Pinot)

Most of the Passo Robles reds are good.

One of our favs was always Clayhouse red blend, DH still drinks it.

If we wanted to splash out on a more expensive wine for a special occasion it's always Justin Iscoceles or the Justin Justification, they're usually in the $50 to $75 range but are worth it.

Of course when I asked DH what wines he has now, he started listing, "Well, my knees ache, they also pop sometimes, my neck is a bit sore..." Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
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VorlonFrog
11-29-2016 at 07:08 AM.
11-29-2016 at 07:08 AM.
Picked up a double-bottle of Chilean cabernet/merlot blend at Sam's Club yesterday, for about $8. Mostly, I use it for cooking, and occasionally to sip.
Other than cooking, I'd recommend a Kendall-Jackson or Firestone vineyards wine for reasonable price and excellent quality.
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cav
11-29-2016 at 07:09 AM.
11-29-2016 at 07:09 AM.
there's a lot of whine connoisseurs here.
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idkist
11-29-2016 at 07:14 AM.
11-29-2016 at 07:14 AM.
Before the mass acceptance and availability of beer alternatives (Ciders/"Hard" soda/etc...) I would only really drink wine. White I enjoy a semi-dry Riesling. Red I enjoy a Malbec.
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11-29-2016 at 07:42 AM.
11-29-2016 at 07:42 AM.
I'm more of a beer and whiskey connoisseur.
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FHRITP
11-29-2016 at 08:49 AM.
11-29-2016 at 08:49 AM.
only thing worse than wine connoisseurs are vegans and cross fitters. those people are deplorable.
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Iaaaiws
11-29-2016 at 11:26 AM.
11-29-2016 at 11:26 AM.
I like an early 80s vintage Boones Farm Country Kwencher and a couple of Little Debbie Nutty Bars. yummy



For the most part any wine that isn't in a bottle with a screw-off cap or if it has been poured into a glass it is way out of my league. laugh out loud


I wish they still made Country Kwencher
I miss far too many things from the 80s Sadwalk
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Eggly_McBagelface
11-29-2016 at 11:51 AM.
11-29-2016 at 11:51 AM.
Quote from emelvee :



And I pretty much stick with a Pinot Grigio or a Reisling, regardless of what I'm eating.
What food pairs with Reisling??

Quote from cav :
there's a lot of whine connoisseurs here.
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Eggly_McBagelface
11-29-2016 at 11:56 AM.
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Quote from FHRITP :
only thing worse than wine connoisseurs are vegans and cross fitters. those people are deplorable.
Partial truth. The whole thing is bunk, they gave a bunch of professional wine tasters the same wine and each one gave widely varied reviews. Its all subjective. You like what you like, but your experience wont necessarily translate to the dipshit sitting across from you.

Most good wines can be had for <$20.

That said, my wife and I enjoy wines from the Tuscany region of Italy and a good Chateauneuf.

http://i.imgur.com/Bxi3IPu.jpg

mmmmm...
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