The WINE (alcohol) thread

[Dave1967]

I've heard the Kirkland is good for the money. Will be at Costco tomorrow and check it out.

Get some MD 20/20 Red Grape or Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill

 

[kiddiedoc]

For Pinot Noir fans, Meiomi. You will not be disappointed.

An excellent choice, getting a little pricey due to popularity. Still good at $16-18.
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[orangebloodgmc]

La Vieille Ferme Rouge...in a box - Houston Cheap Eats | Examiner.com :question:

I've bought quite a few 750 ml bottles of this ... now will have to go for the box!

 

[Smallvol#1]

Default wine is the Stonehaus Davenport Red. This is the take-to-friends' houses etc. Never had anyone not like it, even the connissieurs enjoy it. Travel a lot and visit wineries whenever able. There is a Versailles Winery near Dayton, Ohio (were on a Lady Vol tourney trip first time) that has very good wines.

 

[Vols4us]

Having the Duck Commander Triple Threat red blend. Really complex good flavor, decent aroma, no aftertaste. Keeper. May not, but seems to have a higher percentage of Zin to go with the Cab and Merlot.

 

[volger]

I remember being just out of high school, drinking grape malt duck and thinking this must be pretty much what wine is like.

I drank that in HS in the 70's. Is that stuff even around?

 

[Vols4us]

Roscato's Rosa Dolce sweet red is the pick for the Italian dessert wine. Better than the Rosso and couple of bucks less at around $12. Just sweet enough to enhance a dessert and not overpower it. Has a Pinot Noir type taste. Would buy again.

 

[Coug]

Highly recommend a Vinturi wine aerator especially for the reds.

http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-...e=UTF8&qid=1401437619&sr=8-1&keywords=vinturi

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Highly recommend a Vinturi wine aerator especially for the reds.

Amazon.com: Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator: Kitchen & Dining

Will have to try one of these. I've seen that the bottle-mouth aerator we have does make a difference. :question:

 

[dreVol]

Jonata Todos. A Shiraz dominant, red blend. It's a little hard to find, but well worth the search.

 

[Dickel#12Vol]

For Merlot sippers,,, Radius is a good label for $10...

 

[Coug]

Check out what I just scored!!

I'm a huge fan of the 20 year so I'm excited to try this one.

 

[Vols4us]

Highly recommend a Vinturi wine aerator especially for the reds.

Amazon.com: Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator: Wine Accessory Sets: Kitchen & Dining

Thanks - will invest in this.

 

[Coug]

Thanks - will invest in this.

No problem, it's even dishwasher safe along with the rubber stand that comes with it.

 

[NeylandStadiumBum]

Does anyone know where in Knoxville I can find a split of Sauternes?

 

[majorvol]

My wife like's Stella Rosa Stella Black its a semi sweet at about $15 .

 

[Vols4us]

Bump.

I have developed a strong taste for Malbec, especially Argentina/Mendoza. Recommendations anyone? Trying to stay under $25.

FWIW. I still find 2010 Turning Leaf Pinot Noir in the Knoxville area for $8. Best value for PN on the market IMO.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Bump.

I have developed a strong taste for Malbec, especially Argentina/Mendoza. Recommendations anyone? Trying to stay under $25.

FWIW. I still find 2010 Turning Leaf Pinot Noir in the Knoxville area for $8. Best value for PN on the market IMO.

Good man! Malbec is no. 1 red wine for the healthy phenols and stuff, and pinot noir is #2.

Malbec is my go-to, but a cheaper version, Frontera in the 1.5 L. less than $10 for that size.

 

[dreVol]

Bump.

I have developed a strong taste for Malbec, especially Argentina/Mendoza. Recommendations anyone? Trying to stay under $25.

FWIW. I still find 2010 Turning Leaf Pinot Noir in the Knoxville area for $8. Best value for PN on the market IMO.

Can't go wrong with Alamos, in my opinion.

 

[Coug]

For Pinot Noir fans, Meiomi. You will not be disappointed.

Step up from the Meiomi and also a bit better is La Crema. Very good red wine.

I, like many others, first tried Roscato Rosso Dolce at Olive Garden. It's a very smooth, sweet, intro red wine. Still pretty cheap in the liquor stores.

Another great one is Belle Glos Pinot Noir.

 

[BigAl]

Bump.

I have developed a strong taste for Malbec, especially Argentina/Mendoza. Recommendations anyone? Trying to stay under $25.

Layer Cake Malbec is a good one. And if you go to Brazeiros in Knoxville, they have lots of Malbecs and (and other wines) from South America that you can try.

 

[bamacheats]

Layer Cake Malbec is a good one. And if you go to Brazeiros in Knoxville, they have lots of Malbecs and (and other wines) from South America that you can try.

Aren't Layer Cake labels $$$$?

Never mind, I'm thinking of Cakebread Cellars

 

[Orange Blazer]

Root 1 is a fav of my. $20 a bottle. It's a cab.

 

[BigAl]

Aren't Layer Cake labels $$$$?

Not that bad - 2012 Layer Cake Malbec is priced at $13.99 on wine.com right now.

 

[Vols4us]

Good man! Malbec is no. 1 red wine for the healthy phenols and stuff, and pinot noir is #2.

Malbec is my go-to, but a cheaper version, Frontera in the 1.5 L. less than $10 for that size.

Thanks! Love it. Developed a strong like for PN that naturally moved to Malbec. After having some I was hooked, but didn't know the more reasonably priced that had good flavor and finish.