Favorite Wine?

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » December 20, 2006 12:12 pm

Nothing but the best for me:

Indiana Jolly Mon · Post by **Indiana Jolly Mon** » December 20, 2006 12:16 pm

I think a lot of people start with white zin, but later realize it is a starter wine. I would echo the sentiments of trying a reisling next if you like sweeter wines that are not dry. Progress from there maybe to a pinot grigio and see what you like. The people at good wine stores will guide if you tell them what you like and what you want to try. As far as reds, I suggest starting with merlot, not as dry and a good way to break in.
Enjoy it along the way, the whole wine process is amazing with the subtleties that make differences. But I must echo what Penny said, step away from the white zin soon!

PartofthePhlock · Post by **PartofthePhlock** » December 20, 2006 12:18 pm

Coconuts wrote:If you like those, you'll probably like any of the Oliver Soft wines (they have red, white or rose). I'm from Indiana and I've driven past the winery about 1000 times, but I have seen it at Meijier's here in Michigan, so they may have it in TN as well. They're very sweet. Their mead is outstanding as well (actually, most of their wines are really good, but the Softs are just the wines that are everywhere).

Coconuts,

You are so correct Oliver Winery is EXCELLENT!!! Their Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are excellent wines As is their Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and Cardonel. All are dry wines with the exception of the Gewurztraminer. Excellent Vino.

Jacobs Creek also has a very tasty Shiraz.

A visit to the winery in the spring is quite the treat with all the lovely tulips and spring flowers blooming.

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » December 20, 2006 12:29 pm

I have two favs - Sterling cabernet sauvignon and Santa Margarita pinot. But trying a variety of wines (not all at the same time) is a learning experience and lots of fun, too!

OMG - I just remembered having "Purple Jesus" in college. You know the one - everybody at the party brings something and you pour it all in a large garbage bag lined trash container. Oh the memories!!!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » December 20, 2006 12:59 pm

Indiana Jolly Mon wrote:I think a lot of people start with white zin, but later realize it is a starter wine. I would echo the sentiments of trying a reisling next if you like sweeter wines that are not dry. Progress from there maybe to a pinot grigio and see what you like. The people at good wine stores will guide if you tell them what you like and what you want to try. As far as reds, I suggest starting with merlot, not as dry and a good way to break in.
Enjoy it along the way, the whole wine process is amazing with the subtleties that make differences. But I must echo what Penny said, step away from the white zin soon!

dry wine... just add water?

Crzy · Post by **Crzy** » December 20, 2006 1:13 pm

I like sweeter wines.... my personal favorite is the homeade blueberry wine that Mike's mom makes.. its yummy.. and STRONG!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » December 20, 2006 1:14 pm

rednekkPH wrote:Nothing but the best for me:

yum!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » December 20, 2006 1:15 pm

springparrot wrote:
rednekkPH wrote:Nothing but the best for me:

yum!!!

Ok. The image of Molly and Frankie kickin' it with a bottle of Boones Farm is gonna make me fall outta my chair.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » December 20, 2006 1:17 pm

buffettbride wrote:
springparrot wrote:
rednekkPH wrote:Nothing but the best for me:

yum!!!

Ok. The image of Molly and Frankie kickin' it with a bottle of Boones Farm is gonna make me fall outta my chair.

What's the problem Mal???

If I'm drinking wine it probably would be Boone's Farm---I'm not a wine drinker-----ick!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » December 20, 2006 1:20 pm

springparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
springparrot wrote:
rednekkPH wrote:Nothing but the best for me:

yum!!!

Ok. The image of Molly and Frankie kickin' it with a bottle of Boones Farm is gonna make me fall outta my chair.
What's the problem Mal???

If I'm drinking wine it probably would be Boone's Farm---I'm not a wine drinker-----ick!

Its not the Boone's Farm part that is funny as much as the Frankie and Molly part.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » December 20, 2006 2:27 pm

I don't like wine.....I like kool-aid, with alcohol...
Does anybody remember TJ Swann......Mellow Days & Easy Nights....

comemonday · Post by **comemonday** » December 20, 2006 2:28 pm

Stags' Leap-- both the white and the merlot; I didn't really like wine til I tried that!

shakerofsalt · Post by **shakerofsalt** » December 20, 2006 2:42 pm

If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

captenuta · Post by **captenuta** » December 20, 2006 2:44 pm

Favorite wine: Dad why can't I use the car?

live2ski · Post by **live2ski** » December 20, 2006 3:24 pm

shakerofsalt wrote:If you like the Moscato d Asti (I have a case in my wine fridge), you would like Ice Wine. Wineries around Lake Erie (Mon Ami, Firelands, Pelee Island, Heineman) and Niagara On The Lake make it. There are probably other wineries that make it, but these are the only ones I have been able to find. The moscato is MUCH cheaper than the Ice Wines, though.

The conditions that enable the production of Ice Wine do not occur every year. Thus, the price tag $$$

carolinagirl · Post by **carolinagirl** » December 20, 2006 4:03 pm

Wino you know wrote:I like just about any kind of Merlot, but I usually stay away from red wine because it gives me SEVERE headaches.

Try white Merlot... It's like White Zin, only not sweet and fizzy.

It's my new fav...

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » December 20, 2006 4:19 pm

Man does not live on scotch alone and beer was making me too hefty at my advanced age, so I started drinking a lot (Mrs says a very very alot) of reds in the last two years. My tummy is staying away and my cholesterol is actually down a bit too. The one thing I have found, is you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy wine. I have found some wonderful Merlots, Cabernets, Shiraz and Pinot Noir from the bottom shelves. Unfortunately, once in a while, you hit a real dog, but thems the breaks.

Two years ago I was supposed to take over the sales for the following place, till the guys wife saw what he had budgeted for "sales". You will probably scoff at "Iowa Wine" which is traditionally very sweet from local berries. But Tabor Wines has won something like 170 national and International medals in the last five years. Their lines of "non sweet" wines are very well done

http://www.taborwines.com/

Bubbaphan · Post by **Bubbaphan** » December 20, 2006 4:45 pm

Red wines burn my esophagus or whatever that tubey thing is...
I usually drink white zin...if drinking wine at all.

cocotel · Post by **cocotel** » December 20, 2006 4:55 pm

Alamos is a great Cabernet that can be found for about $9-$11 a bottle.

Corvo red is also another favorite of mine

live2ski · Post by **live2ski** » December 20, 2006 4:56 pm

If you want a decent red for a good price, look toward the Chilean wines.