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Good wines - both pricey and cheap
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:23 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:23 am
I love craft beer. I love bourbon. I have an appreciation for each and am able to pick out subtle nuances for each. However, i can not do this for wine. I know what doesn't taste terrible and what i like, but i want to be able to pick out the nuances the way i can with beer and bourbon. So what are your favorite wines of all price ranges, by style. I have a few that I like and try to get, but for the most part, i don't venture further than that. I stay away from the point system, because i probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway. I do have a basic understanding of the regions, i've watched a few wine documentaries.
Flavors i enjoy in wine: oak, dark chocolate, blackberry/blueberry esque, medium to low acidity
Coppola Rosso blend- $10-14 range - So far, this is my favorite wine. It's a red blend. It's good, and it's one of the few wines i can drink a bottle of by myself. I don't know what it is about this wine, but it's fantastic, to me.
Biltmore Cabernet/Pinot Noir - I think i like these more for nostalgia. My wife and I took a vacation to Asheville, NC a couple years ago, and we had a blast. We spent a day at the Biltmore and did their wine and chocolate tasting and this really got me wanting to try more wine. You really can pick out subtle differences when pairing with good chocolate.
Meiomi Pinot Noir - My wife likes this wine alot, and it's not bad. I think, however, these are one of those wines that if i had a really good pinot, i'd realize that Meiomi wasn't that great.
Cloudline Pinot Noir - this was good, and recommended by the wine guy at Alexanders, but i did find it very light.
Twenty Bench Cabernet - through recommendation of a friend, i usually buy a bottle here and there. It's enjoyable.
I've also looked up natural wine and that really intrigues me. I brew my own beer, and have really delved deep into wild yeast/bacteria. From what i understand, natural wine is made the same way. Any suggestions for a good natural wine?
Flavors i enjoy in wine: oak, dark chocolate, blackberry/blueberry esque, medium to low acidity
Coppola Rosso blend- $10-14 range - So far, this is my favorite wine. It's a red blend. It's good, and it's one of the few wines i can drink a bottle of by myself. I don't know what it is about this wine, but it's fantastic, to me.
Biltmore Cabernet/Pinot Noir - I think i like these more for nostalgia. My wife and I took a vacation to Asheville, NC a couple years ago, and we had a blast. We spent a day at the Biltmore and did their wine and chocolate tasting and this really got me wanting to try more wine. You really can pick out subtle differences when pairing with good chocolate.
Meiomi Pinot Noir - My wife likes this wine alot, and it's not bad. I think, however, these are one of those wines that if i had a really good pinot, i'd realize that Meiomi wasn't that great.
Cloudline Pinot Noir - this was good, and recommended by the wine guy at Alexanders, but i did find it very light.
Twenty Bench Cabernet - through recommendation of a friend, i usually buy a bottle here and there. It's enjoyable.
I've also looked up natural wine and that really intrigues me. I brew my own beer, and have really delved deep into wild yeast/bacteria. From what i understand, natural wine is made the same way. Any suggestions for a good natural wine?
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 9:38 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:31 am to BugAC
Syrah/Shiraz is my #1. The first blend you list is 26% Syrah and 24% Petite Syrah, so it sounds like we like the same wines.
My favorite mid range wine is a red blend called Angels and Cowboys Proprietary Red. I normally like red blends that are Syrah/Shiraz/Grenache heavy, and this one actually doesn't contain any of those but its so darn good. Normally about ~$22, but it was on sale for $16 at my local store last week.
For really bargain wine, the Bogle Petite Syrah ($8-$10) is really good.
Also love the Michael David Petite Petit.
My favorite mid range wine is a red blend called Angels and Cowboys Proprietary Red. I normally like red blends that are Syrah/Shiraz/Grenache heavy, and this one actually doesn't contain any of those but its so darn good. Normally about ~$22, but it was on sale for $16 at my local store last week.
For really bargain wine, the Bogle Petite Syrah ($8-$10) is really good.
Also love the Michael David Petite Petit.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:32 am to BugAC
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Flavors i enjoy in wine: oak, dark chocolate, blackberry/blueberry esque, medium to low acidity
Sounds like you want cab/merlot. If you want pricey good stuff, go to your best bottle shop and start going through the Bordeaux section, reds obviously. These will be a stark contrast to the domestic stuff you’re drinking, but you’ll really get to appreciate the grape much more. Chateau de Carles Fronsac is about $20 and exactly what you’re looking for. Blueberry and Blackberry flavors, and aged in new oak barrels.
If you want over the top berry bombs, Orin Swift is your line. Papillon is my favorite. Great new world red blend.
A cheaper one would be the cab from smith and hook. Great bottle in the $18 range.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 9:38 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:34 am to BugAC
Aum Cellars
We met Pete last year when we went to Napa. A great guy making great wines that are affordable.
We met Pete last year when we went to Napa. A great guy making great wines that are affordable.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 10:01 am to BugAC
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Meiomi Pinot Noir - My wife likes this wine alot, and it's not bad. I think, however, these are one of those wines that if i had a really good pinot, i'd realize that Meiomi wasn't that great.
If you like that, try J Pinot Noir. They have a blend at that price point ($20). If you want to spend more and get a real quality Pinot, they have you covered. We love them so much, we joined their wine club while we were out there. Warning, it will ruin your taste for cheaper Pinot.
Alexander Valley Vineyards has a bunch different offerings in that $20 range. Their Chardonnay is only ~ $11, and its great.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 10:04 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 12:28 pm to BugAC
Eloquent wine is the cheaper Belle Gros binaural Pinot Noir.
But are great buts it’s about a 40-50 dollar difference a bottle.
My favorite under 20 dollars is Chinon “Rive Gauche” Rouge, M. Plouzeau.
It’s made with Cabernet Franc. You can get it in the French wines section at Martin’s.
Bold flavors, acidic. Pairs great with food.
But are great buts it’s about a 40-50 dollar difference a bottle.
My favorite under 20 dollars is Chinon “Rive Gauche” Rouge, M. Plouzeau.
It’s made with Cabernet Franc. You can get it in the French wines section at Martin’s.
Bold flavors, acidic. Pairs great with food.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 2:12 pm to BugAC
We (wife and I) like red Zins from Napa. We like some Cabs as well but prefer the Zins.
Rombauer Zin. There are three or four variations all are excellent. Runs about $30 bottle.
Rombauer Cab. $50 bottle.
Cheaper Napa Zins we like are Red Tractor and Beaver Creek. Both at the $15 range.
Rombauer Zin. There are three or four variations all are excellent. Runs about $30 bottle.
Rombauer Cab. $50 bottle.
Cheaper Napa Zins we like are Red Tractor and Beaver Creek. Both at the $15 range.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:27 pm to BugAC
Smoking Loon cab sav is surprisingly not bad at $6 per bottle.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:48 pm to BugAC
My new daily drinker is Apothic Crush. It is pretty delicious for $10
Posted on 12/10/18 at 4:35 pm to BugAC
Might wanna try a bottle of LA Crema. Sounds like we have the same taste in wine. A good bottle for around $20
Posted on 12/11/18 at 11:57 am to BugAC
Philip Carter's chardonnay. If PA ever decides to fully leave the prohibition era, I will have cases of it shipped to me monthly.
The Winery at St. Michael's makes a really awesome chocolate zinfandel. I don't care for sweeter wines usually, but this tastes like you're drinking a dark chocolate covered strawberry.
The Winery at St. Michael's makes a really awesome chocolate zinfandel. I don't care for sweeter wines usually, but this tastes like you're drinking a dark chocolate covered strawberry.
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