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Zigbeenuthouse Beer, Wine, Liquor thread
#13
I don't like white wine other than Moscato. I'm not some wine expert like Cincy though.
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#14
(02-07-2019, 01:44 AM)maizegoblue Wrote: I don't like white wine other than Moscato. I'm not some wine expert like Cincy though.

Well as someone who has sold wine as a sales rep, my pretentious wine advice to you is...
Make your own rules and like what you like, but don't be afraid of branching out and trying new things. Ya never know!

I've had $30 bottles that I've enjoyed more than $150 bottles (never bought any of the latter.)
Plenty of fantastic stuff from $10-$20 that can hit the spot and help figure out your palate.
I have bought two fancy (for me) bottles in the past few months - one on close-out from Meijer.
No more fancy bottles (for me) until I share some of what I already have, which is a total of seven bottles in my cellar (i.e. the wine rack on top of my refrigerator.)

Meijer had this for $53:
DUCKHORN
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Score: 92
Release Price $75
Country California
Region Napa
Issue Sep 30, 2017
Tasting Note
This is marked by a strong herb and oak mixture and framed by a lively burst of red currant, red licorice, dusty, cedary oak and licorice notes. Drink now through 2030. 36,400 cases made.
–JL


CARLISLE
Zinfandel Russian River Valley Papera Ranch 2016

Score: 96
Release Price $47
Country California
Region Sonoma
Issue Mar 31, 2019
Tasting Note
A stunning wine, jammed with fruit and personality yet retains a sense of refinement. Aromas of blackberry and violet open to complex cherry and licorice notes and a hint of garrigue. Tannins are broad but polished. Drink now through 2027. 1,005 cases made.
–TF
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#15
Here are two bottles that I loved in that sweet $10-$20 range:
BODEGAS BRECA
Garnacha Aragón Old Vines 2015

Score: 92
Release Price $16
Country Spain
Region Spain
Issue Oct 15, 2018
Top 100: 2018, Rank: 29
Tasting Note
Round, smooth and dense, this red shows harmony and balance. Plum and blackberry flavors mingle with black olive, toast and mineral notes, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity, leaving a lovely floral finish. Drink now through 2027. 20,000 cases made.
–TM

CLINE
Zinfandel Contra Costa County Ancient Vines 2016

Score: 91
Release Price $15
Country California
Region Bay Area/Central Coast
Issue Jun 30, 2018
Top 100: 2018, Rank: 40
Designation Best Values
Tasting Note
Lively and supple, with floral raspberry and fresh pepper aromas and sleekly appealing cherry and licorice flavors that glide lightly along the finish. Drink now through 2022. 50,000 cases made.
–TF
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#16
Thanks for the advice Neal. Expensive wine doesn't do much for me, same thing with expensive cigars. I used to put creamer in my coffee... then they had that stupid powder creamer at work which is nasty. I said screw it and started drinking it black so it always tasted the same/similar. I rarely drink coffee/pop/caffeine... I want the rush/up when it's needed. Not the I need to drink half a pot of coffee to get going.
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#17
(02-07-2019, 02:20 AM)maizegoblue Wrote: Thanks for the advice Neal. Expensive wine doesn't do much for me, same thing with expensive cigars. I used to put creamer in my coffee... then they had that stupid powder creamer at work which is nasty. I said screw it and started drinking it black so it always tasted the same/similar. I rarely drink coffee/pop/caffeine... I want the rush/up when it's needed. Not the I need to drink half a pot of coffee to get going.

My friend was/is a big cigar fan. Never tried one.
He'd be like "This cigar was $20!"
I'm like "Great, it smells terrible and it's cold outside...finish that ***** up ASAP!"

Reminds me of this article (hat-tip to calling cigars "***** candles"):
https://jezebel.com/cigars-are-puke-1766816269
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#18
Thanks for the wine posts Neal.

What's everyone having this evening?  I'm having a nice Eliot Ness before finishing my last Uncle Rusty Imperial Ale from Columbus Brewery.  Nightcap will be Sierra Nevada Torpedo EXTRA IPA.

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#19
I'm off tonight but will be going out tomorrow night to do a little beer drinking.  There is an Upland Brewing tap take over nearby and I might do that.  But some Fullers ESB is sounding good so I might hit my Irish pub instead.  Too many choices around here.
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#20
As I look over the Wine Spectator ratings, there are a lot of good values to be had in the Cosco label "Kirkland Signature."
I'm not a member at Cosco, but I'll lift a few WS ratings for your review.
P.S. I'm really curious where they get their juices from...but, I'm sure that's a secret (that somebody knows.)
KIRKLAND SIGNATURE
Malbec Mendoza 2017

Score: 89
Release Price $7
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Issue Nov 30, 2018
Designation Best Values
Tasting Note
Vibrant floral notes accent the lithe raspberry and cherry flavors. Fresh acidity powers the minerally finish, which feature hints of white pepper. Drink now through 2021. 225,000 cases made.
–KM

KIRKLAND SIGNATURE
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017

Score: 88
Release Price $13
Country California
Region Sonoma
Issue Feb 28, 2019
Tasting Note
Offers a rich, floral aroma, with notes of savory spice to the fresh and crunchy red fruit flavors. Beef bouillon details show on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 23,686 cases made.
–KM
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#21
A beefiness to a pinot noir's finish is quite unusual from my experience... but, I'd try it (if I was a Costco member.)
I previously liked being a guest of a Costco member for their cheap and delicious hot dogs!
Now, I'd make a beeline for their 2017 vintages of pinot noir, malbec and their rose (review not listed, 87pts.)
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#22
I hate wine ratings, hate'em. Drink what you like, not what someone else may have liked, depending on his palate.

If you don't like wine much, don't drink it (much). It's no mark of culture or superiority to enjoy wine. I almost never drink what I don't taste first, though that has changed a bit since the move because i don't go to the tasting every Friday night like I used to. Fortunately, wine prices here are around 60% of what they were in Cincy.

I opened a bottle last night of Regusci merlot 2015 that I got at the winery (they don't retail any more). We had filet mignon and it seemed like a time to step it up a bit. I enjoy the Stag's Leap style a lot from American wines. It was good, the wife liked it a lot. She tends to like American wines more than French wines, but doesn't know that much about them because the way the French talk about wine is so different from us.

She trusts me though. I am having pretty good luck with Kirkland brand wines, they offer a slew of them now, and I'd say 80% are quite good for the money, but if you find one you like it may not be there next visit. These are largely overruns.
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#23
Great night at my local sports pub drinking too much beer and watching basketball.  Nothing new to report.  Drank nothing tonight but that great locally brewed Monnick IPA I mentioned before.  Unfortunately you have no access to it unless you live here.  Thank God its only a half mile home.  Life is good.   Cool
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#24
(02-09-2019, 09:49 PM)Hightop77 Wrote: Great night at my local sports pub drinking too much beer and watching basketball.  Nothing new to report.  Drank nothing tonight but that great locally brewed Monnick IPA I mentioned before.  Unfortunately you have no access to it unless you live here.  Thank God its only a half mile home.  Life is good.   Cool

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