Chateau Tour de Mirambeau 2016
A bordeaux.
Smells a little vinegary.
Very soft, floral, loads of tannins.
Chateau Tour de Mirambeau 2016
A bordeaux.
Smells a little vinegary.
Very soft, floral, loads of tannins.
2014 Winston & Co. Sauvignon Blanc
From New Zealand. Really good acidity. Bright citrus flavors, mostly in the neighborhood of grapefruit. Went really well with sauteed sausage/peppers/onions.
"Amazing what a minute can do."
A week of travel means a lot of mini wine bottles to catch up on from the wine advent calendar...
Starting with 2017 Saracosa Toscana red
Earthy nose.
A dry finish which starts a bit sweet.
Grape juice-y with a tannic end.
Had hoped for better, pretty basic for an almost 3 year old red.
2018 Los Hermanos Manzanos Rosado
Floral and lime nose, a little minerality.
Tastes like peach, with a bit of rose petal at the finish.
Was sort of expecting this to be sweet and terrible.
Actually a decent sip.
2018 Black Duck Durif from New South Wales
Trimboli Family Reserve
Cherry and plum boozy nose.
A little bit of cherry and cigar box, oaky finish.
Another pleasant surprise.
Don Cayetano Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A bit of Welch’s grape juice and smoke nose.
Pretty basic cab; I’d choose the $9/bottle of grocery store Avalon over this any day.
I'm glad this thread has new life.
I was never much of a wine drinker until earlier this year, so I'm a bit of a novice.
I have found that I am mostly in to dry wines. Sauvignon blanc tend to be my favorite white, but I've also enjoyed a lot of the un-oaked or stainless steel aged chardonnays - not a huge fan of the buttery characteristics of the oak aged. I have found pino grigio to be hit or miss, but usually forgettable. For the reds, I'm a fan of pino noir and cabernet sauvignon.
I know the general rule of sweet/dry is to look for anything over 13% (at least that is what I have read/been told). I'm sometimes hesitant to by a new variety and most of my "exploring" is at tastings.
Any recommendations?
Cheers!
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon (the low end one is quite nice around $9/bottle)
Gazela Vino Verde (a white)
Fire Road Sauvignon Blanc
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Four Graces Pinot Noir (a bit dear at around $20/bottle)
I’ll echo TrippinWilliam. No substitute for trying and figuring out what you like.
I'm glad this thread is up as well!
I am an old world guy, meaning style and not necessarily terroir. If you like dry, recommendations would be to try some Rose's (no idea how to Tilda the e). They are making wonderful Rose everywhere these days, but they are famously from Provence.
I am a fan of Alsace Rieslings, which are a very dry version of what the German's make sweet.
Try some Italians if you like Reds...a good Chianti is always welcome with food!
Bloomberg’s opinion on some wines to try:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...e-orange-fizzy
2016 Explorador Portuguese Red Blend
Three grapes: Syrah and two that I didn’t recognize (and can’t recall). Really juicy, with a hint of vanilla. A good pizza beer.
"Amazing what a minute can do."
Bloomberg has some thoughts ahead of wine tariffs on wine to consider:
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/a...mpression=true
2012 The Tender Cabernet Sauvignon
A Napa cab that has mellowed nicely. Was terrific with a beef stew.
"Amazing what a minute can do."