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Ej
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 03:25 pm EST : |   |
Greg please let me know if you buy a bottle and I will fly over and bring the Waterford glasses. A good Zinfandel at a great price I like. I will look for your suggestion. Where do you buy it at?
Sue if you like Fetzer Sundial or Kendall Jackson then Toasted Head Chardonay will come in your budget at 8.95 a bottle at Sams club.
Lucy you must taste a port at the end of the day sitting in your garden. You will love it.
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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Greg
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 05:35 pm EST : | |
We can get marietta here locally in ND. It is a very fruity zin that has a good body and dark color. Some of my other favorite CA red zins are by Cline. There is another to die for zin by Karly (Napa) called Warrior Fires Zinfandel - I believe made from old vine zinfandel. Of course, Kunde and Dry Creek both make outstanding red wines.
Greg, ND Zone 4
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Susanq
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 05:48 pm EST : | |
I've never seen Toasted Head at our Sam's Clubs in Wisconsin but next time I go, I'll definitely ask for it. Thanks, EJ. Another great chardonnay we buy when we entertain is Planeta. Speaking of wine glasses, does anyone use Riedel crystal? They're the best in my estimation! So far we own the Bordeaux glasses (wonderful for drinking most red wines) the Montrachet chardonnay glasses and the port glasses. These glasses can make any wine taste its best.
http://www.riedelcrystal.com/index.htm
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Ej
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 06:06 pm EST : | |
Susan you are right about the glass making the wine taste better. I prefer a thin smooth glass for Chardonay and a heavy leaded cut crystal for my ports.
Greg you gave me may zins to try out. I don't think you have given some of the California chardonays a chance. Like anywhere else there is good and bad. Some of the good are, Anderson's Conn Valley Chardonay, Byron Chardonay, Justin Vinyards anything along with Fess Parker.
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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Carolyn
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 06:32 pm EST : | |
I am not a wine buff at all. I hate reds. Like a few of the whites but hate Chardonnay. We know quite a wine conoisseur and he drives to the Mountain here especially to purchase The Mt. Tamborine Vineyards Brush Turkey Port. Says it's the best in the world.
I like fortified wines and sparkling whites.
We have been almost to every Winery across South Australia and also the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.
I've been to the Penfolds Winery Greg.
I will post some wine photos later.
Oh I just remembered a red which I do like and it's quite cheap. It's a red Lambrusco with a bit of spritz made in New South Wales. It cost only around $6 per bottle.
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Carolyn
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 02:48 am EST : | |
I am back again. The first one I won't tell you what we paid for it but we have had it for several years now.
The next are Cellar Door Sales only
And the next port is very nice
Carolyn Qld.Aust
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Greg
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 05:24 am EST : | |
Carolyn, you have me salivating.
EJ, Ok, I guess if you like chardonnay in the CA style, there are a few good ones. I have tried many. I just don't care for the over-oaked whites. But, I will admit, it all depends on what food you are eating. There are some times when a nice buttery oaky chardonnay is the perfect accompaniment. For example, perfect with smoked fish. But I think if you want white wines that are crisp with fresh forward fruit, you need cooler climates. I tasted some white wines from Alsace recently that were truly outstanding. And I have three cases from Northern Michigan that are also extraordinary.
Oh, another wonderful red wine producer from Napa (they are right on the Silverado Trail) is Rombauer. Unfortunately, they are a bit more pricey, but excellent. Hess estate Cabs are quite good.
If you like Pinot Noir, the best I have ever had is Steele. I had it in a local restaurant here. I think they are from Lake County in CA.
Greg, ND Zone 4
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Ej
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 02:15 pm EST : | |
Carolyn please report back when you pop the corks.
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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Lulubelle
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 03:25 pm EST : | |
Oh my all this talk of wine has me longing to visit some wine valleys. In the year 2000, we vacationed in Southern California, and spent a day touring the Temecula WIne Valley, just north of San DIego. Don't remember the name of the winery, but I quite enjoyed a nice "Almond" champagne that one of the wineries produced. Yes, EJ, I will definitely try some port one day, after a gratifying day in the garden!
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Ej
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 03:36 pm EST : | |
Lucy that was probably Wilson Creek Winery. They have a popular Almond Champagne. While Temecula is worth the visit for the scenery, their wines lag behind Napa, Central Coast and Santa Barbara area.
When tasting port for the first time have a piece of fine chocolate at hand. Close your eyes and take a bite of chocolate. Now a sip of port. Hmmmmmmmmm.......
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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Lulubelle
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 04:16 pm EST : | |
It WAS Wilson Creek, Ej. Now that you mention it, I remember the name. I enjoyed Temecula, wine valley and Old Town. I do, someday, hope to see Napa Valley and the others. We'll see what the future has in store for me.
And port is more of a dessert wine???? Like our Canadian Ice Wine? Have you ever tried that???? I have not tasted port so I cannot compared the two, but as soon as I do, I will be able to make the comparison.
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Ej
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 04:41 pm EST : | |
Ice wine is white, heavy, SWEET, and you drink it cold. I like ice wines or white late harvest on hot days.
With port you drink at room temp. 68 degrees is good. It's sweetness is less than ice wines so it makes a good drink to have with dessert. I would suggest a chocolate hazel nut souffle
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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Greg
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 05:15 pm EST : | |
I heard it once stated . . .
Port goes terrific with chocolate, carmel, and nuts. So it is the perfect wine to accompany a Snicker's Bar.
They were right!
Greg, ND Zone 4
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Susanq
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 05:25 pm EST : | |
Greg wrote on Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - 07:15 pm:the perfect wine to accompany a Snicker's Bar.
I'm enjoying my glass of port with M&Ms right now! Tastes great!
SusanQ - Zone 4b-5b Wisconsin |
Lulubelle
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2003 - 01:52 am EST : | |
This is all starting to sound really good....the snickers bar, m & m's, but the best......the chocolate hazelnut souffle. Anyone who knows me can tell you, I can skip through a meal and go right to dessert. I have a reputation for that. So, I guess I will enjoy port! Thank you for the education!
Lulubelle, zone 5, Quebec |
Kniphofia
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| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 11:47 am EST : | |
How did I miss this thread!
I like port too, although I haven't had any for quite a few years. Must try some again. I love Ej's suggestion of drinking it in the garden :) I like sherry very much too.
I love red wine. I like Penfolds, Hardys and Rosemount, mostly the Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernets. I'll have to treat myself for Christmas!
Sue Central Maine Zone 4 |
Ej
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| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 03:47 pm EST : | |
You could treat me to a bottle of Penfolds grange. At over $200 per bottle you would have a lot of friends.
Ej So.Cal. Zone 10a
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