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  1. #101
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    Vina Malachar Rioja Crianza 2016

    70% tempranillo 30% grenache

    Another wine with a great nose and just ok on the palate.

    Very grape juicy. Perhaps a bit surprising given the 2016 vintage.
    Drinks very young for a label that claims 2 year aging in oak and six months in the bottle.

    Sounds a bit like you shoulda gotten the beer Advent calendar...

    [redacted] them and the horses they rode in on.

  2. #102
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    Feb 2007
    Chateau Tour de Mirambeau 2016

    A bordeaux.

    Smells a little vinegary.
    Very soft, floral, loads of tannins.

  3. #103
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    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."

  4. #104
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    Feb 2007
    A week of travel means a lot of mini wine bottles to catch up on from the wine advent calendar...

  5. #105
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    Feb 2007
    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.

  6. #106
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    Feb 2007
    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.

  7. #107
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    Feb 2007
    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.

  8. #108
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    Feb 2007
    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.

  9. #109
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    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!

  10. #110
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post
    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!
    My #1 recommendation: Taste, taste, and taste some more. And then get what you like and avoid what you don’t. Kinda like with beer.
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

  11. #111
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post
    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.

  12. #112
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tripping William View Post
    My #1 recommendation: Taste, taste, and taste some more. And then get what you like and avoid what you don’t. Kinda like with beer.
    This. It’s a personal experience and reaction. And you meet some nice folks at your local wine store tasting.

    Also depends whether you are looking to pair with a meal, or to enjoy on its own.

  13. #113
    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post

    Any recommendations?

    Cheers!
    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!

  14. #114
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    Quote Originally Posted by fidel View Post
    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!
    Copy and paste are your friends:

    rosé

    [redacted] them and the horses they rode in on.

  15. #115
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    Feb 2007
    Bloomberg’s opinion on some wines to try:

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...e-orange-fizzy

  16. #116
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    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."

  17. #117
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tripping William View Post
    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.


    [redacted] them and the horses they rode in on.

  18. #118
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post


    D’oh!
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

  19. #119
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    Feb 2007
    Bloomberg has some thoughts ahead of wine tariffs on wine to consider:

    https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/a...mpression=true

  20. #120
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    2012 The Tender Cabernet Sauvignon

    A Napa cab that has mellowed nicely. Was terrific with a beef stew.
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

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