Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMe thinks I'll be sampling some Valpolicella very soon 😀 I've discovered my tastes run toward the Rhone-style reds (i.e. Chateauneuf de Pape) and flinty, minerally whites (most real Chablis).
One more pass, Dizzy. Absolutely appreciate big wines (flinty dry French Bordeaux, Chablis and old earthy reds) with hearty
meats and complex meals. There's one wine, however, which is a little sister wine which I keep coming back to... Valpolicella,
(Bolla, black and red label). So wonderful with Caesar salad, provimi veal parmigiana and angel hair pasta (table for two).
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Remember not too long ago when you wanted a glass of red wine, you would ask for Burgundy, and for white, Chablis? Things have definitely changed for the better 🙂
Originally posted by PonderableMy dad likes the German style whites, too, though I'm not a big fan. The place that seems to get the best reviews in NY for those wines is Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars. I did try an Alsace Gewurtraminer once that was excellent; Hugel, I think.
Actually I drink mostly German wines, being a German. But wines from all over the world seem to be cheaper than home-growns. I had a very good Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, but the store only ahad a limited supply 🙂
Originally posted by Raven69Maybe you'll get an idea from all these posts I've put up now, LOL. What I was really hoping for was just to hear from others what wines they've enjoyed that they considered great values (high quality/low cost).
Maybe it will be easier to make recommendation if you tell us what kind of wine you like? Sweet, sharp, etc? 🙂
Originally posted by dizzyfingersWell, personally, I am rather partial to sweet wines, so I really like Ice Wine...although 'tis quite expensive here.
Maybe you'll get an idea from all these posts I've put up now, LOL. What I was really hoping for was just to hear from others what wines they've enjoyed that they considered great values (high quality/low cost).
Originally posted by dizzyfingersExactly what my weekly column - in the IVV Club Forum? - is about.... 😉
Maybe you'll get an idea from all these posts I've put up now, LOL. What I was really hoping for was just to hear from others what wines they've enjoyed that they considered great values (high quality/low cost).
Originally posted by dizzyfingersi dig that cheapy blackberry merlot is is fun to chug. it is not really a sipping wine .it is so good not dry in the least ,....and cafe zenfindel i forget the brand name but it is also a robust chugable wine....what?
A friendly, grandfatherly 😉 type recently brought up wine a couple of times in recent posts. So let's talk wine! I have oenophilic tendencies myself, having caught the bug while waiting tables to pay back some college loans a few years ago (I'm sure it was just a few years ago, wasn't it?). I buy mine by the bottle, not the case, due to budget constrai ...[text shortened]... mmendation in this 'Value' category? Stick with things you've actually tried, please.