- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Wine: What are you drinking?
Posted on 9/4/20 at 12:58 am to VABuckeye
Posted on 9/4/20 at 12:58 am to VABuckeye
I’ve actually wanted to get into Nebiollo but honestly I know very little about it is Liam wine labeling and names. I have no idea where to even begin to look for a decent affordable bottle to start.
I know Way more about France than Italy.
What’s an affordable Nebbiolo? And what does “affordable” mean for that grape?
I know Way more about France than Italy.
What’s an affordable Nebbiolo? And what does “affordable” mean for that grape?
This post was edited on 9/4/20 at 9:34 am
1
Posted on 9/4/20 at 9:26 am to VABuckeye
quote:
Chianti Classico is a very specific region in Tuscany. To bear the black rooster the wine much be from that region and must be made have a minimum amount of Sangiovese. I believe it’s 70-80%.
It's important to note Chianti and Chianti Classico are separate DOCGs. Chianti DOCG is a minimum of 70% sangiovese and allow a maximum 10% of indigenous white grapes Malvania and Trebbiano. Chianti Classico DOCG requires a minimum of 80% sangiovese with the remaining max 20% being cab, merlot, colorino, and canaiolo Nero and white grapes are not allowed.
While the borders of Chianti Classico DOCG lie within the boundaries of Chianti DOCG, it is its own separate DOCG.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 9:53 am to SammyTiger
Start with something like this. Fantastic wine made to be drunk after release. Runs around $20 a bottle so doesn't break the bank. Then you can work your way into the Barolo's and Barbaresco's. The Vietti on the left although the wine on the right is fantastic.
This post was edited on 9/4/20 at 9:56 am
Posted on 9/4/20 at 9:56 am to VABuckeye
I appreciate the advice and Recommendations. As I said, I’ve been trying to break into Italian wine for a while but really don’t know much about it.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 9:58 am to VABuckeye
That Vietti is really good for like $25ish.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:07 am to TH03
Winebuyer.com currently has it on sale for $19.99 a bottle. I may have to put an order in for a case. Great bottle of wine to have laying around to open.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:24 am to SammyTiger
quote:
I appreciate the advice and Recommendations. As I said, I’ve been trying to break into Italian wine for a while but really don’t know much about it.
Are you in new orleans?
Go see Jim at Independent Caveau or Erin at Swirl off Esplanade. They carry a bunch of old world small producers and will talk your head off about them. Jim especially.
Grab a few bottles of Sicilian wine while you're there. Theyre gaining in popularity and are popping up on menus all over town. And there is a tie to New Orleans with the huge Sicilian influence
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:28 am to GynoSandberg
I am In the NOLA area, so I’ll have to check them out. I Had never heard of The Independent but it looks super cool.
I actually Had a really good Nero d’Avola not to long ago.
I actually Had a really good Nero d’Avola not to long ago.
This post was edited on 9/4/20 at 10:32 am
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:43 am to SammyTiger
quote:
. I Had never heard of The Independent but it looks super cool.
Odd location but it’s a gem of a place, and Jim is almost too nice. I went in there once and I had mentioned to him my wife was pregnant and couldn’t eat some of the unpasteurized cheese he had. Next time I went in, he had ordered a cheese I had inquired about without me even asking. On top of that he personally delivered a case of assorted wines to my house at the start of covid. This is why I avoid the Total Wines and even Martin’s and shop local, support the small businesses, ya know?
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:49 am to VABuckeye
quote:Would you say that most of the wine on the shelf at your average store is not meant to be opened yet?
Fantastic wine made to be drunk after release.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 10:55 am to bayoubengals88
quote:
Would you say that most of the wine on the shelf at your average store is not meant to be opened yet?
At your average grocery store, most of it is made to drink now. The average store will be like 80-90% domestic stuff under $30 and even their international set of Gascon, Louis Jadot, Alamos, etc is ready to drink now.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 11:03 am to bayoubengals88
quote:
Would you say that most of the wine on the shelf at your average store is not meant to be opened yet?
No. The vast majority of wine sold is made to be drunk when it is bottled. I just happen to like the stuff that gets better with age which is probably only about 10% of all wine produced.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 11:35 am to GynoSandberg
To me what’s exciting about wine is how people can take 1 species of grape and depending on the variety/location/winemaking process make so many different tasting wines.
So I like To go to every wine shop I can To see what they have. I live Close to total wine and it’s relatively new in Metairie so I’m not gonna stop going hit there are things I go But from Martin’s and I am Definitely gonna go check out this Independent place.
So I like To go to every wine shop I can To see what they have. I live Close to total wine and it’s relatively new in Metairie so I’m not gonna stop going hit there are things I go But from Martin’s and I am Definitely gonna go check out this Independent place.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 11:41 am to SammyTiger
quote:
1 species of grape and depending on the variety/location/winemaking process make so many different tasting wines.
Definitely one of the best parts about wine. Hell just go pick up a Beaujolais from each village to see how different gamay can be - as an aside I think this is one of the best wines for the climate and cuisine of south Louisiana. Takes a chill nicely and plays well with spicy foods.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 11:58 am to BlackenedOut
quote:
Hell just go pick up a Beaujolais from each village to see how different gamay can be - as an aside I think this is one of the best wines for the climate and cuisine of south Louisiana. Takes a chill nicely and plays well with spicy foods.
quote:
Wine expert Karen MacNeil has described Beaujolais as "the only white wine that happens to be red".
hmmmm....
Posted on 9/4/20 at 12:44 pm to BlackenedOut
quote:
as an aside I think this is one of the best wines for the climate and cuisine of south Louisiana. Takes a chill nicely and plays well with spicy foods.
I would have to agree
Ive been drinking on this all summer
i think the same can be said for grenache. The Morgon and this have been my go to chilled summer reds by the pool
Posted on 9/4/20 at 1:19 pm to GynoSandberg
Beaujolais is so versatile, and it's something I know will be a crowd pleaser and something I'll enjoy (and is affordable).
Posted on 9/4/20 at 1:20 pm to SammyTiger
quote:
To me what’s exciting about wine is how people can take 1 species of grape and depending on the variety/location/winemaking process make so many different tasting wines.
Hell, you could keep everything the same except the day you started picking the grapes, and the wine would be different. You can get a Sauvignon Blanc that's super tart and crisp or a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc that is like pure honey.
Posted on 9/4/20 at 3:29 pm to TH03
What’s everyone drinking tonight?
Posted on 9/4/20 at 3:49 pm to bayoubengals88
I feel like I don't have the bankroll to post in this thread after the last few pages 
Page 20 of 41
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News