Any money Mike's winery makes goes to his charity... he doesn't profit personally. There are some excellent Ontario reds... but the whites are still brutal IMHO.samcan said:
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The joy and disdain for new wine drinkers is that there are so many too choose from. It can be confusing and overwhelming. For the new wine lover you should try different kinds from different countries. You will try some that you will love and of coures you will find some that you hate. Do not let tasting a wine that you do not like stop you from trying different ones. Over time you will enjoy the anticipation of trying new wines ; sort of like a first date.
Oh and don't forget you may get a stinker where the cork did not seal and the wine goes off. Take it back to LCBO and try another one. (The first clue to a bad wine will be a cork that is impossible to remove or once removed is hard and dry).
Don't forget that it will be your nose that will tell you more about the wine than your taste buds. To try a new wine follow these simple steps:
- pour a little wine into a glass
- swirl it around to let the oxygen mix with the wine and release it aromas and taste
- stick your nose into the glass and savour its aromas. Don't be shy stick your nose into the glass and take a long deep breath. There will be scents of different fruits and nuts varing with the type of wine. Try and describe.
- take a sip but do not swallow
- With the wine in your mouth breathe in through your mouth and treat yourself to the explotion on your tongue
- swallow the wine
- Do it again.
Guys, I know what you were thinking but I was talking about wine tasting.
Some of my new likes in wines:
- Pinot Noir from New Zealand
- Malbec from Argentina
- Argentinian wines in general. Very good value for the price.
The joy and disdain for new wine drinkers is that there are so many too choose from. It can be confusing and overwhelming. For the new wine lover you should try different kinds from different countries. You will try some that you will love and of coures you will find some that you hate. Do not let tasting a wine that you do not like stop you from trying different ones. Over time you will enjoy the anticipation of trying new wines ; sort of like a first date.
Oh and don't forget you may get a stinker where the cork did not seal and the wine goes off. Take it back to LCBO and try another one. (The first clue to a bad wine will be a cork that is impossible to remove or once removed is hard and dry).
Don't forget that it will be your nose that will tell you more about the wine than your taste buds. To try a new wine follow these simple steps:
- pour a little wine into a glass
- swirl it around to let the oxygen mix with the wine and release it aromas and taste
- stick your nose into the glass and savour its aromas. Don't be shy stick your nose into the glass and take a long deep breath. There will be scents of different fruits and nuts varing with the type of wine. Try and describe.
- take a sip but do not swallow
- With the wine in your mouth breathe in through your mouth and treat yourself to the explotion on your tongue
- swallow the wine
- Do it again.
Guys, I know what you were thinking but I was talking about wine tasting.
Some of my new likes in wines:
- Pinot Noir from New Zealand
- Malbec from Argentina
- Argentinian wines in general. Very good value for the price.
Wine
Is Portuguese Mateus still around? Ahh, a sparkling red rose, as I remember.
I'm not a wine guy, I'm a beer guy. lol
Is Portuguese Mateus still around? Ahh, a sparkling red rose, as I remember.
I'm not a wine guy, I'm a beer guy. lolAll Good.calloway said:Supafunguy... actually it was your spelling of "Pinot Noir" that I was teasing you about... but only because you gave "Incall" a hard time...
Shauna... here are a few of my personal favourites in the $20 and under range currently.
(Australia) Grant Burge 'Cameron Vale' Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 | VINTAGES 937276 | 750ml | $19.95
(Australia) D'arenberg 'The Laughing Magpie' Shiraz/Viognier 2004 | VINTAGES 936971 | 750ml | $26.95
(California) Ironstone Merlot 2003 | VINTAGES 704353 | 750ml | $16.95
(Canada) Mike Weir Cabernet Merlot - VINTAGES 109 | 750ml | $17.95
(South Africa) Obikwa Shiraz - LCBO 527499 | 750ml | $9.00 (great value for the price)
(USA) Ravenswood Zinfandel - VINTAGES 359257 | 750ml | $19.95
(Australia) Wolf Blass... almost all of their wines are excellent. My favourite... Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2000 | $89.95
My last set of Ravenswood was not as good as previous years
That is a great wine.Aloha said:
I have a Penfolds Cab-Shiraz that I like a lot.
If you want to keep track of your wine there is a donattion-ware service at
www.cellartracker.com
I find it handy to keep track of what I have and what is currently drinkable.
You obviously aren't an animal rights activist...STRWBRYWNE said:
http://billsblog.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/hachooooo.jpg
Just a simple guy who likes simple wines: Black Tower for white, don't like red wine, Asti Spumante or Kupferberg Gold for bubblies..........
Now wouldn't it be funny after all this harassment that you guys found out I'm actually 300 lbs and have a big fat ass?Aloha said:
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Hey Shauna,
was it that same $7 bottle of wine a "date" brought with you that you drank when you decided to do doubles with roxxy???
was it that same $7 bottle of wine a "date" brought with you that you drank when you decided to do doubles with roxxy???
Ooo... I've got one
Stoney Ridge 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir (Niagara Falls)
Recommended by that CBC wine critic.
http://www.stoneyridge.com/store/zone1/rs_2004_pinotnoir.html
Beyond the Australians, that's about the extent of my wine knowledge.
Stoney Ridge 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir (Niagara Falls)
Recommended by that CBC wine critic.
http://www.stoneyridge.com/store/zone1/rs_2004_pinotnoir.html
Beyond the Australians, that's about the extent of my wine knowledge.
After numerous dates and abundant sampling (of wine) I have found one of my favourites.
Tedeschi Amarone Classico 2001 this is an entry-level wine. Will try others in this line as well.
I have only had it about four times in the past 4 months. It is pricey. $38-$43/ bottle, I think
But I am still on the search for a few more fav’s
But thank you, to some of you who have taught me a few things in this wine adventure.
Tedeschi Amarone Classico 2001 this is an entry-level wine. Will try others in this line as well.
I have only had it about four times in the past 4 months. It is pricey. $38-$43/ bottle, I think
But I am still on the search for a few more fav’s
But thank you, to some of you who have taught me a few things in this wine adventure.
Best wine EVER!!
There are many things to consider in a great wine, taste is but only one. There is the ease of which the it can be opened. The bouquet of course. The packaging itself is a huge marketing consideration. Let's face it you need something eye catching in today's marketplace.
My preference is something that is warm, full bodied, yet is very refreshing. The bouquet is intoxicating and the packaging is one of the best on the market. It does however have a very unusual name, like some of these "new" wines out there. I find if I stare at it long enough I get mesmerized. Oh yes, I find that this fine wine has the ability to open itself!
I'm sure you've figured it out by now, of course I'm talking about the "Aloha Squirt".
There are many things to consider in a great wine, taste is but only one. There is the ease of which the it can be opened. The bouquet of course. The packaging itself is a huge marketing consideration. Let's face it you need something eye catching in today's marketplace.
My preference is something that is warm, full bodied, yet is very refreshing. The bouquet is intoxicating and the packaging is one of the best on the market. It does however have a very unusual name, like some of these "new" wines out there. I find if I stare at it long enough I get mesmerized. Oh yes, I find that this fine wine has the ability to open itself!
I'm sure you've figured it out by now, of course I'm talking about the "Aloha Squirt".
wine tastes sweeter after a good workout with a special lady
I have enjoyed a glass or 2 as a warm up get to know you...
but Peele island late harvest vidal is great after a long session with lots of daty... the mixture of both juices is intoxicating
I have enjoyed a glass or 2 as a warm up get to know you...
but Peele island late harvest vidal is great after a long session with lots of daty... the mixture of both juices is intoxicating
