ltdiver 3 #1 June 6, 2003 Attended a friend's house warming last weekend where the favorite activity was the wine tasting. ). This wine tasting fun will occur monthy, with different varieties being the guest of honor. Since I'm new to the wine tasting event, I need some help here. 1) Next month is African wines. Any suggestions for me to take? 2) What is your overall favorite wine? (Looking to start my own collection with nothing but the best)... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 June 6, 2003 oh stop with the front you guys each took turns with a bottle of taquila! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #3 June 6, 2003 red wine from Chile. i am not terribly sophisticated in my wine taste, but chilean red wine is yummy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 June 6, 2003 Quoteoh stop with the front you guys each took turns with a bottle of taquila! What, huh? I'm currently sipping a variety I found last week. A 2000 Francis Coppola Rosso. REALLY good! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #5 June 6, 2003 Hmmm, was at the Wilson Creek Winery again and tried this white cabernet sauvignon. It was great. I left there with 2 bottles of WCS and 2 bottles of Almond sparkling wine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 June 6, 2003 QuoteHmmm, was at the Wilson Creek Winery again and tried this white cabernet sauvignon. It was great. I left there with 2 bottles of WCS and 2 bottles of Almond sparkling wine. Hmmmm.....wanna come to a wine tasting party?? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #7 June 6, 2003 I've been drinking a lot of Aussie wine lately, because its cheap & it tastes good. Yellowtail: Shiraz and Chardonnay Yangarra Park Chardonnay. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyz 0 #8 June 6, 2003 My FAv is Silver Oaks,very good wine for that special someone or thing,it runs about $125.00 to 170.00 a bottle!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #9 June 6, 2003 QuoteQuoteHmmm, was at the Wilson Creek Winery again and tried this white cabernet sauvignon. It was great. I left there with 2 bottles of WCS and 2 bottles of Almond sparkling wine. Hmmmm.....wanna come to a wine tasting party?? ltdiver Okay, but I'll have to fake it.... ya know, swirl the stuff around the glass, stuff yer nose into the glass, and drink with my pinky in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 June 6, 2003 Oh, btw, if you could also post -where- you've found these wonderful wines, it would help my search as well. I found the 2000 Frances Coppola Rosso at Trader Joe's. It's only $10 a bottle and for the price is a really great find! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #11 June 6, 2003 QuoteOh, btw, if you could also post -where- you've found these wonderful wines, it would help my search as well. I found the 2000 Frances Coppola Rosso at Trader Joe's. It's only $10 a bottle and for the price is a really great find! ltdiver Hey the Trader Joe's specials are great! Their Italian wine section is awesome! I actually prefer the cheaper stuff to the $40-$100+ stuff. $10 can get me just as buzzed as $100. and it tastes the same! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 June 6, 2003 QuoteI actually prefer the cheaper stuff to the $40-$100+ stuff. $10 can get me just as buzzed as $100. and it tastes the same! Currently on my 4th glass of the Coppola tonight. I'm a bit buzzed here myself! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #13 June 6, 2003 Wild Horse Vineyards merlot. AKA "liquid panty remover." Located near the central California coast, that have some awesome juice. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #14 June 6, 2003 I like wines that come in a wet, liquid form... As long as the label doesnt say "Boones Farm". No really, I like a good Valpolicella, Merlot, Cab... german whites are yummy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 June 6, 2003 QuoteWild Horse Vineyards merlot. AKA "liquid panty remover." Located near the central California coast, that have some awesome juice. oh shit LOLI swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #16 June 6, 2003 I found a great red here in North GA from Habersham Winery called Scarlett. Unfortunately they aren't allowed to ship it I think I have one bottle left that I'll bring you when I come out in a few weeks (if I can keep my hands off it). HUM...maybe we can hit a winery or three while I'm there. Shark you interrested? Anyone else out there wanta play? Just know I will not be the designated driver unless you want to wind up in Mexico cause I get VERY confused out there...nothing is in straight lines. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 June 6, 2003 "Cripple" . You know, Cream Ripple, just like Fred Sanford used to drink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 June 6, 2003 You have got to get yo sef a bottle of Mad Dogg 20/20 and bottle of Thunderbird. If you really want to impress them get a bottle of Cisco too"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #19 June 6, 2003 QuoteI like wines that come in a wet, liquid form... LOL~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #20 June 6, 2003 Didn't really care much for wine until I went to Europe for 2 weeks. That was all they had to drink! Luv light sweet wine....usually a blush. I'm game to try anything though...........gotta luv them wines! They make me break out in emotional outbursts too...hehe I can giggle for quite some time.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #21 June 6, 2003 Tecumseh has a bunch of wineries not too far from Perris. It's close enough that even you should be able to find your way back to the DZ As for myself, the darker, heavier, oaky vintages are my favorites. Something with lots of body that just screams "WINE WINE WINE." I've never been a fan of whites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #22 June 6, 2003 QuoteTecumseh has a bunch of wineries not too far from Perris. It's close enough that even you should be able to find your way back to the DZ Don't you mean Temecula? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #23 June 6, 2003 S. African wineries, of late, are best at producing Pinotage varietals. Usually <$20 a bottle - so very reasonable for the taste, enjoyment value. Trader Joe's have great selections for the $8-$17/bottle range. Otherwise I would hunt in some of your "wine" stores for the stuff on the dusty shelves...usually the best place for very good finds that have been sitting around a while. Some wine sellers will even "haggle" a little to get it off their shelves - so don't be afraid to offer $15 for a $20 bottle....or so on. Good luck - and I only wish I could come too! I have 3 very nice bottles of Pinot Noir hand-carried from New Zealand (Marlborough) that would go great with EVERYTHING!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #24 June 6, 2003 Uh, yeah. What she said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #25 June 6, 2003 Rabbit ridge zinfandel, not to be confused with white zin, its a wonderfull tastefull red wine, and for an extra $30 you can get the Rabit ridge special reserve, yummmmm Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
