I like to make my own version of everyday wine. I use Merlot and add oranges,strawberrys, apples, any fruit in season,also, a large sprigg of mint. I let sit at room temp for about 3 hrs. or so. squish the fruit thru a strainner. this is similiar to Sangria.
THis weekend im trying Reisling and adding red and black currants, also, im adding 1 orange and half lemon and lime. I just put it all together in a sterile huge pickle jar.
I have the very happy circumstance of being married to a man with a nose for both wine and chemistry; I generally sit back and let him choose. Over the years, a few have been memorable enough that I learned their names; Conundrum (a white varietal from California; it's expensive, but worth a splurge for a special occasion), most anything by Yellow Tail or Kendall Jackson, a neat white varietal from Oregon named "Evolution Number Nine" (similar to Conundrum, but "less so," and less expensive). My personal all-time favorite, so far, is Louis Jabot's Beaujolais Villages (am I spelling this correctly?); I stock up whenever there's a sale. We've also learned that many, many of the best wines come from tiny little vineyards in tucked-away places.
I say that Beaujolais Villages is my favorite "so far" because Rhino still hasn't agreed to send me any :( of his homemade, which is undoubtedly ambrosia.
The Ladyhopper has been either prego or nursing for the past 4 years, which means little wine for me.
Rosemount Shiraz is a favorite inexpensive wine we used to have quite often. We do have some bottles of Chateauneuf du Pape still sitting around from our trip to France (about 4 years ago....hmmm). The bottle I am looking forward to the most is of the domain name Chateau de la Gardine, 2000, probably not cheep here. I think it is about time we popped that sucker.
I think there are a lot of nice inexpensive Pinot Noirs around that have only been getting popular recently. They are nice subtle lighter reds that haven't always gotten the respect they deserve.
But alas, I have been out of the loop for a few years.
Nice trick.
Find a decent bottle of Sparkling Rose', like Moet Chandon. Get yourself some good chocolate. The good stuff, bittersweet. Let the chocolate melt in your mouth and down your throat. Mmmm good on it's own. BUT take a sip of the Rose' while you still have some chocolate at the back of your tounge. You'll get a real nice black cherry taste right there in the back of your throat and with the sparkling wine that flavor kind of sprays back up into your mouth. Ooh la la.
It is a fun desert thing to do and perhaps a little sassy for you dating singles or a special occasion for us wedded folk. Be careful though, you may end up wine-less for the next several years.
Yes, Australia has a 'wine glut' at the moment, the wines you mentioned can be bought for 2 bucks a bottle here. Aussie reds and New Zealand whites, very hard to beat !
ZShot beat me to the 'punch' with Lambruscos, mine and Selinas favorite and winter time every now and then we do a nice hot mulled wine.
I just saw this, so thought I better respond to Nika from Octoburrrr ...
Well, my "Ambrosia" is often mixed with red soda, and I have recently tried coke. Considering what I have in my vineyard, I'm probably at $8/bottle now, though that is no indication of quality. My 2006 wine is still in carboys in the basement. This year most got frozen with a warm early spring then a couple days with low 20's.
I don't think I would enjoy any wine I had to pay over $12 for ... my tastes are not that refined :)
Never vacation in a country that doesn’t produce it’s own wine”! I forgot who told me that, but I think it works?
Napoleon apparently enjoyed Gevry Chambertin by the glass. I don’t know if he paid more than $12 dollars a bottle though!
An interesting wine book to read is, Nazis, Wine & War. I forgot the name of the author, but a good book covering the deals made from before, during and after WWll. Also if you have a chance to visit Bordeaux during the bi-annual wine expo, you will meet the industry and have a great time doing it!
Bordeaux and Burgundy wines are really worlds apart, and I think difficult to compare. But like all wines in Europe you can spend a lot of time and money learning what you like!
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I like to make my own version of everyday wine. I use Merlot and add oranges,strawberrys, apples, any fruit in season,also, a large sprigg of mint. I let sit at room temp for about 3 hrs. or so. squish the fruit thru a strainner. this is similiar to Sangria.
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Ooohhhh, LikeAnEagle, that sounds good!!! I may try that this week-end.
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eagle that does sound good
thanks for the tip!
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THis weekend im trying Reisling and adding red and black currants, also, im adding 1 orange and half lemon and lime. I just put it all together in a sterile huge pickle jar.
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I have the very happy circumstance of being married to a man with a nose for both wine and chemistry; I generally sit back and let him choose. Over the years, a few have been memorable enough that I learned their names; Conundrum (a white varietal from California; it's expensive, but worth a splurge for a special occasion), most anything by Yellow Tail or Kendall Jackson, a neat white varietal from Oregon named "Evolution Number Nine" (similar to Conundrum, but "less so," and less expensive). My personal all-time favorite, so far, is Louis Jabot's Beaujolais Villages (am I spelling this correctly?); I stock up whenever there's a sale. We've also learned that many, many of the best wines come from tiny little vineyards in tucked-away places.
I say that Beaujolais Villages is my favorite "so far" because Rhino still hasn't agreed to send me any :( of his homemade, which is undoubtedly ambrosia.
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Ah, wine. I miss it.
The Ladyhopper has been either prego or nursing for the past 4 years, which means little wine for me.
Rosemount Shiraz is a favorite inexpensive wine we used to have quite often. We do have some bottles of Chateauneuf du Pape still sitting around from our trip to France (about 4 years ago....hmmm). The bottle I am looking forward to the most is of the domain name Chateau de la Gardine, 2000, probably not cheep here. I think it is about time we popped that sucker.
I think there are a lot of nice inexpensive Pinot Noirs around that have only been getting popular recently. They are nice subtle lighter reds that haven't always gotten the respect they deserve.
But alas, I have been out of the loop for a few years.
Nice trick.
Find a decent bottle of Sparkling Rose', like Moet Chandon. Get yourself some good chocolate. The good stuff, bittersweet. Let the chocolate melt in your mouth and down your throat. Mmmm good on it's own. BUT take a sip of the Rose' while you still have some chocolate at the back of your tounge. You'll get a real nice black cherry taste right there in the back of your throat and with the sparkling wine that flavor kind of sprays back up into your mouth. Ooh la la.
It is a fun desert thing to do and perhaps a little sassy for you dating singles or a special occasion for us wedded folk. Be careful though, you may end up wine-less for the next several years.
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Yes, Australia has a 'wine glut' at the moment, the wines you mentioned can be bought for 2 bucks a bottle here. Aussie reds and New Zealand whites, very hard to beat !
ZShot beat me to the 'punch' with Lambruscos, mine and Selinas favorite and winter time every now and then we do a nice hot mulled wine.
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Oh and if red wine is too strong for you, mix it with coca cola, nice...
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ChasUFarley
I've discovered some pretty good - certainly drinkable - wine for under $7 -
Not bad - not great - but it's not Blue Nun...
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notinKansasanymore
Rhino - I'm just teasing you - no pressure.
May your grapes live long and prosper.
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satori001
This is still a good thread. I've been coming back to it now and then. Any new contributions? How about $25 and under, the next level up?
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I just saw this, so thought I better respond to Nika from Octoburrrr ...
Well, my "Ambrosia" is often mixed with red soda, and I have recently tried coke. Considering what I have in my vineyard, I'm probably at $8/bottle now, though that is no indication of quality.
My 2006 wine is still in carboys in the basement. This year most got frozen with a warm early spring then a couple days with low 20's.
I don't think I would enjoy any wine I had to pay over $12 for ... my tastes are not that refined :)
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Never vacation in a country that doesn’t produce it’s own wine”! I forgot who told me that, but I think it works?
Napoleon apparently enjoyed Gevry Chambertin by the glass. I don’t know if he paid more than $12 dollars a bottle though!
An interesting wine book to read is, Nazis, Wine & War. I forgot the name of the author, but a good book covering the deals made from before, during and after WWll. Also if you have a chance to visit Bordeaux during the bi-annual wine expo, you will meet the industry and have a great time doing it!
Bordeaux and Burgundy wines are really worlds apart, and I think difficult to compare. But like all wines in Europe you can spend a lot of time and money learning what you like!
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I have NO idea if this is a good wine or not, but there's one that makes me snicker every time I pass by it on the shelf at the grocery store...
The label has a cute play-on-words:
Screw Cappa Nappa
Yes, it's wine with a screw-top... but it's too funny!
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