ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 03:53 AM

Hi All...

I did a search & didnt find a specific thread on wine. We have quite a lot of wine lovers here & I thought a thread simply about Wine would be a fine idea.

Let's share what we like or love & coincidentally, what we don't like or love. Doesn't matter about price point. I'm not an expert about the specifics of wine, I just know what tastes good & what doesn't. If you want to expand on why you like the wine, do so, will be interesting to read.

This was my choice last night. http://www.menageatroiswines.com

I like this one because isn't so heavy you have to have it with a meal. Reasonably priced as well.

sekesq · 6 November 2014, 03:57 AM

Cool idea Judy...

I love the Cameron Hughes lot series - especially the Chardonnays! Always worth a trip to Costco!!!

SearChart · 6 November 2014, 04:07 AM

I usually get a $4 bottle of merlot, good enough for through the week.

Dr. Robert · 6 November 2014, 04:10 AM

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me.

Snow-Dweller · 6 November 2014, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me.

Mr. Guigal's Côtes du Rhônes are excellent...do you know his Parallel 45?

68camaro · 10 July 2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me.

back in 90's my wife and I scored two cases of their 1990 vintage and to this day we considered it our favorite wine ever.

Chuck

Dr. Robert · 14 March 2016, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me.

Still my fav!

Baco Noir · 14 March 2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Still my fav!

Yup, E Guigal Cotes du Rhone is probably one of the most consistent value priced wines on the market and a house staple here.

Silvio Mosiello · 6 November 2014, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Hi All...

I did a search & didnt find a specific thread on wine. We have quite a lot of wine lovers here & I thought a thread simply about Wine would be a fine idea.

Let's share what we like or love & coincidentally, what we don't like or love. Doesn't matter about price point. I'm not an expert about the specifics of wine, I just know what tastes good & what doesn't. If you want to expand on why you like the wine, do so, will be interesting to read.

This was my choice last night. http://www.menageatroiswines.com

I like this one because isn't so heavy you have to have it with a meal. Reasonably priced as well.

Judy thats the only wine I buy! A friend recommended it to me a while back. Its so good yet inexpensive that Ive had no desire to drink anything else. Its also fun telling your friends your going to have a menage a trois that night

Sent from my Motorola Razor

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

Judy thats the only wine I buy! A friend recommended it to me a while back. Its so good yet inexpensive that Ive had no desire to drink anything else. Its also fun telling your friends your going to have a menage a trois that night

Sent from my Motorola Razor

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 04:12 AM

Stephanie..anytime we discuss booze around here, is a good idea. LOL

Bas...what kind??

SearChart · 6 November 2014, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Stephanie..anytime we discuss booze around here, is a good idea. LOL

Bas...what kind??

Well I don't know, mostly wine from California

I like wine but don't know much about it. As long as it's red and not sweet it's good for me

SeanotheDead · 29 May 2018, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Well I don't know, mostly wine from California

I like wine but don't know much about it. As long as it's red and not sweet it's good for me

Agreed. I moved from California to Texas after living there for 25 years. I still mostly drink wine from California. They’re hard to beat and you can find plenty of ones of all different kinds for affordable prices.

GerardoG · 6 November 2014, 04:12 AM

Great idea Judy!!!! Boy, where to start?!??!?!

GerardoG · 6 November 2014, 04:20 AM

A nice surprise is this Nebbiolo for Cetto (Mexico); it is a beautiful everyday wine with classic Nebbiolo taste; and price wise (under $12us), pretty good.

GerardoG · 6 November 2014, 04:32 AM

I first tried this Sauvignon at Pappadeaux, and was surprised with how easily it pairs with seafood (for a non-fruity option). Here with a home made tuna steak with caper sauce...

SDRider · 13 June 2017, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I first tried this Sauvignon at Pappadeaux, and was surprised with how easily it pairs with seafood (for a non-fruity option). Here with a home made tuna steak with caper sauce...

Recipe please? I have some tuna in my freezer I need to use soon.

raky · 6 November 2014, 05:00 AM

I really enjoyed a Malbec from Dona Paula Estate from 2011. I would probably say that it is one of the more memorable bottles I've had. Generally I am a fan of blends (Judy, your choice is pretty good given the price point) and Pinot Noirs.

Snow-Dweller · 6 November 2014, 05:00 AM

Judy, speaking as a wine lover who is in the bar and restaurant business, all I can say is what a fabulous initiative. Almost as fabulous as the name of your favorite wine!

By the way...I mainly drink Pinot Noirs from Burgundy.

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 05:20 AM

Gerardo..I'm going to say this once & will apply to the dozens of posts you make here...Gorgeous scenery. Gorgeous food, & excellent choice of beverages.

Clive, I didnt know you were in the wine biz.

When I toured France, I was in Burgundy. Beautiful scenery & amazing wine. I was only 23 at the time & had no idea what I was drinking. It was more quantity versus quality. I was on a tour with 36 Australians, 2 Americans, 2 fellow Canadians, Belgian bus driver & English tour guide. To say it was an enlightening 3 weeks is putting it mildly.

I think I've evolved in the past 25 yrs. lol

My favourite wine is Cabernet Sauvingnon. Although lately I'm finding myself trying more blends. Searching for something lighter.

Yes...Menage A Trois wine is a cheap thrill.

GerardoG · 6 November 2014, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Gerardo..I'm going to say this once & will apply to the dozens of posts you make here...Gorgeous scenery. Gorgeous food, & excellent choice of beverages.

Clive, I didnt know you were in the wine biz.

When I toured France, I was in Burgundy. Beautiful scenery & amazing wine. I was only 23 at the time & had no idea what I was drinking. It was more quantity versus quality. I was on a tour with 36 Australians, 2 Americans, 2 fellow Canadians, Belgian bus driver & English tour guide. To say it was an enlightening 3 weeks is putting it mildly.

I think I've evolved in the past 25 yrs. lol

My favourite wine is Cabernet Sauvingnon. Although lately I'm finding myself trying more blends. Searching for something lighter.

Yes...Menage A Trois wine is a cheap thrill.

Thank you! I will try the MAT for sure. I do enjoy pretty much all variety of grapes, it depends on meal and company.

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 05:25 AM

Here's one I shared with my SIL on Sunday night. Also light & great on it's own. My SIL & brother were in Vegas last week & she said this was on sale for $8. Excellent for that price!
.
http://www.apothic.com/index.php
.

nsxnext · 15 November 2014, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Here's one I shared with my SIL on Sunday night. Also light & great on it's own. My SIL & brother were in Vegas last week & she said this was on sale for $8. Excellent for that price!
.
http://www.apothic.com/index.php
.

If you like the red you definitely need to try the Dark Red. It's tough to find. I was able to pick up 6 bottles yesterday from my local wine and spirits store.

jatco · 9 March 2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Here's one I shared with my SIL on Sunday night. Also light & great on it's own. My SIL & brother were in Vegas last week & she said this was on sale for $8. Excellent for that price!
.
http://www.apothic.com/index.php
.

..Just came upon this thread while looking through stuff..and Wow, some great wines shown here...
Love the Cateau Neuf's.. 1st time I experienced that was early in our marriage while visiting in Denmark, when my father-in-law broke open a bottle of 1986. Thought I died and went to heaven..!! -
Was collecting wine labels for a looong time and have some great memories....
.
The Apothic Dark is, very very good, IMO.., better than its regular Red. Their white is one of my wife's favorites....

The Joker · 6 November 2014, 07:43 AM

Judy, I'll have half a bottle of Blue Nun, please.

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 02:41 PM

[QUOTE=The Joker;5382054]Judy, I'll have half a bottle of Blue Nun, please.

This brings back memories from my early drinking teen years. I didnt know they still made it. Guess they're doing ok. Love the description. I suppose if I wanted to have sandy tasting wine, this would be the one.

PS...if you drank a full bottle might improve your golf game.

G8RDPM · 6 November 2014, 12:29 PM

Judy,you nurses are a crazy group!
I'll find some wine pics tomorrow!
I think Ken will show us some amazing stuff!

vitalsignsrn · 6 November 2014, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Judy,you nurses are a crazy group!
I'll find some wine pics tomorrow!
I think Ken will show us some amazing stuff!

We nurses walk on the wild side.

Ok, we're often spotted in the pubs around the hospital after out shifts having a few from time to time.

Don't get me started on how dirty we can get.

The Caymus looks like a lovely wine. Will look it up.

Alex, sweet car & I like the family pack of 12 you bought. LOL

Rock · 6 November 2014, 12:45 PM

I've been a wine aficionado all my adult life (45yrs) and consider myself fortunate to live in a country that makes wine as good as anywhere in the world.
There is no style or variety that I dislike and I consider it my sacred duty to consume a representative sample of the best on offer although somewhat restricted by price.
(I won't pay silly money just because something has a big reputation)
The sheer variety that is available these days is staggering compared to 40 years ago and I struggle just to make a decision when I step into my local wine-barn.
I will start by posting a picture of Australia's best red wine Penfold's Grange Hermitage.
Unfortunately out of my price range these days at $650. on release, but I have enjoyed my share in the past, appropriately aged for 20yrs or so.

G8RDPM · 6 November 2014, 12:58 PM

My last incoming! Went to the vineyard last summer!

6 November 2014, 03:53 AM	#1
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Simply...The Wine Thread Hi All... I did a search & didnt find a specific thread on wine. We have quite a lot of wine lovers here & I thought a thread simply about Wine would be a fine idea. Let's share what we like or love & coincidentally, what we don't like or love. Doesn't matter about price point. I'm not an expert about the specifics of wine, I just know what tastes good & what doesn't. If you want to expand on why you like the wine, do so, will be interesting to read. This was my choice last night. http://www.menageatroiswines.com I like this one because isn't so heavy you have to have it with a meal. Reasonably priced as well.

6 November 2014, 04:10 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,234	E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 November 2014, 05:00 AM	#19
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,271	Judy, speaking as a wine lover who is in the bar and restaurant business, all I can say is what a fabulous initiative. Almost as fabulous as the name of your favorite wine! By the way...I mainly drink Pinot Noirs from Burgundy. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

6 November 2014, 12:45 PM	#29
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,655	I've been a wine aficionado all my adult life (45yrs) and consider myself fortunate to live in a country that makes wine as good as anywhere in the world. There is no style or variety that I dislike and I consider it my sacred duty to consume a representative sample of the best on offer although somewhat restricted by price. (I won't pay silly money just because something has a big reputation) The sheer variety that is available these days is staggering compared to 40 years ago and I struggle just to make a decision when I step into my local wine-barn. I will start by posting a picture of Australia's best red wine Penfold's Grange Hermitage. Unfortunately out of my price range these days at $650. on release, but I have enjoyed my share in the past, appropriately aged for 20yrs or so. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

6 November 2014, 03:57 AM	#2
sekesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Stephanie Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ TOG, OP34 white Posts: 192	Cool idea Judy... I love the Cameron Hughes lot series - especially the Chardonnays! Always worth a trip to Costco!!!

6 November 2014, 04:12 AM	#11
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Stephanie..anytime we discuss booze around here, is a good idea. LOL Bas...what kind??

6 November 2014, 04:12 AM	#14
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Great idea Judy!!!! Boy, where to start?!??!?!

6 November 2014, 05:00 AM	#18
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	I really enjoyed a Malbec from Dona Paula Estate from 2011. I would probably say that it is one of the more memorable bottles I've had. Generally I am a fan of blends (Judy, your choice is pretty good given the price point) and Pinot Noirs.

6 November 2014, 05:20 AM	#20
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Gerardo..I'm going to say this once & will apply to the dozens of posts you make here...Gorgeous scenery. Gorgeous food, & excellent choice of beverages. Clive, I didnt know you were in the wine biz. When I toured France, I was in Burgundy. Beautiful scenery & amazing wine. I was only 23 at the time & had no idea what I was drinking. It was more quantity versus quality. I was on a tour with 36 Australians, 2 Americans, 2 fellow Canadians, Belgian bus driver & English tour guide. To say it was an enlightening 3 weeks is putting it mildly. I think I've evolved in the past 25 yrs. lol My favourite wine is Cabernet Sauvingnon. Although lately I'm finding myself trying more blends. Searching for something lighter. Yes...Menage A Trois wine is a cheap thrill.

6 November 2014, 05:25 AM	#22
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Here's one I shared with my SIL on Sunday night. Also light & great on it's own. My SIL & brother were in Vegas last week & she said this was on sale for $8. Excellent for that price! . http://www.apothic.com/index.php .

6 November 2014, 07:43 AM	#25
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Judy, I'll have half a bottle of Blue Nun, please.

6 November 2014, 02:41 PM	#26
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	[QUOTE=The Joker;5382054]Judy, I'll have half a bottle of Blue Nun, please. This brings back memories from my early drinking teen years. I didnt know they still made it. Guess they're doing ok. Love the description. I suppose if I wanted to have sandy tasting wine, this would be the one. PS...if you drank a full bottle might improve your golf game.

6 November 2014, 12:29 PM	#27
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Judy,you nurses are a crazy group! I'll find some wine pics tomorrow! I think Ken will show us some amazing stuff!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)