Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 so do we want to start, for example, with merlot (just kidding)? 1 week do some from cali, next week from nw, 1 week from france, etc...... get er going....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Ok, I've kinda been avoiding the other thread because you guys are about 4 steps ahead of my untrained palet. But I do enjoy wine almost every day and not the Riunite's of this world. So if I were to get involved with this endeavor, I'd like it to be a learning experience as well as one for enjoyment. For that reason, I chose varietal even though I know that many of the really good wines are blends. So you may safely discount my vote if it goes against what most of you were thinking in starting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I vote again for doing it by varietal. (I also suggest that it might be interesting for novices to pick up a couple bottles of wine of different varieties made by the same producer so that they can get a feeling for how different grapes taste. Perhaps pick up a few bottles by, say, Gallo of Sonoma or Columbia Crest's Grand Estates for around $10 per bottle (or maybe even Columbia Crest's "Two Vines" series for around $7 bottle). You can pretty much find these wines anywhere. (I think Gallo of Sonoma has a wider variety of wine varietals, so maybe they would be a good place to start). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 honestly, i think it's a good way to go.... while i know a little, there is truly so much to learn, that i believe we do want an educational element to this and we are going to keep costs low ($20 or less)...ignore us if we get pompous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 So if I were to get involved with this endeavor, I'd like it to be a learning experience as well as one for enjoyment. For that reason, I chose varietal even though I know that many of the really good wines are blends. So you may safely discount my vote if it goes against what most of you were thinking in starting this. 1158605[/snapback] Kid, this was my whole idea behind suggesting the idea. I like wine, but I am a novice in really appreciating it. I figured this would be a good way for me to learn about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 i didn't vote as i see all as being pretty fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd prefer to do a little of both, like say an Oregon Pinot or an Australian Shiraz. I'm with KC about not knowing a whole bunch but drinking a lot of it. This should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) I actually know a fair bit about wine in a general sense. I just can't relate any of that to a specific winery, appellation or vintage. :doah: Edited November 18, 2005 by Kid Cid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 now it has me thinking....... maybe we should do 2 $10 bottles/week, so we can draw some immediate comparisons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) now it has me thinking....... maybe we should do 2 $10 bottles/week, so we can draw some immediate comparisons..... 1158795[/snapback] that was what I was hoping we would be doing. People might find this useful. I have one and it works quite well to keep normal wine in decent drinking shape for several days. Edited November 18, 2005 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 that was what I was hoping we would be doing. People might find this useful. I have one and it works quite well to keep normal wine in decent drinking shape for several days. 1158819[/snapback] i hzve one of those too.... very usefull.... i am used to doing flights of wine. so much fun (ah i miss a city) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 i am used to doing flights of wine. so much fun (ah i miss a city) 1158836[/snapback] Wine Snob to Wine noob translation please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 a flight of wine consists of 3, 4, 5 + glasses of different wine (typically about 3 oz vs a full glass- 5 oz). one might be: - piedmont, italy (where you have 4 different reds from there) - cabernet sauvignon (1 cal, 1 bordeaux, 1 nw, 1 australian) - a particular grape from a particular vintner (assending or decending years) etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 As far as the Boone's Farm varietals go, I'm partial to the apple vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 As far as the Boone's Farm varietals go, I'm partial to the apple vintage. 1159135[/snapback] My pallate appreciates the Strawberry Hill varietal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 My pallate appreciates the Strawberry Hill varietal. 1159209[/snapback] that works for me. I'm actually going to try and follow this a little and see where it leads me. But honestly, I like cheap wine that taste like fruit so I am probably of no value to a wine thread at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 that works for me. I'm actually going to try and follow this a little and see where it leads me. But honestly, I like cheap wine that taste like fruit so I am probably of no value to a wine thread at all. 1159615[/snapback] i'm sure we will cover some wines that will appeal to you at some point... feel free to lurk or participate....either way np. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 i'm going to hit the liquer store today and find 2 cheap pinots, 1 from wash or oregon, and 1 from cali.......... will report back in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 mofo... that movie has bumped the price of pinot up. selection in our range was limited..... really didn't get what i wanted, but here we go......... Napa Ridge (coastal vines) 2003- $10.99 Duck Pond 2004- $14.49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 that works for me. I'm actually going to try and follow this a little and see where it leads me. But honestly, I like cheap wine that taste like fruit so I am probably of no value to a wine thread at all. 1159615[/snapback] Skippy you may like the Late Havest Reislings, or just Reislings in general. They are pretty fruity. Also some dessert wines are nice and fruity the muscats are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Just checking in - Welcome everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I vote for doing this by varietal as well. It would be difficult to compare wines from a country. Can you imagine the possibilities coming out of Italy or France? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) I vote for varietal as well. Someone suggested that we do this on a Monday night, unfortunately Monday's won't work for me due to a standing dinner every week. If I could pick any night I would go with a Thursday with the exception this week and then I'd go with Wednesday. Edited November 21, 2005 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Napa Ridge (coastal vines) 2003- $10.99 Duck Pond 2004- $14.49 1160160[/snapback] Are these the wines of the week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) Are these the wines of the week? 1164584[/snapback] edit: revised to start with riesling this week. even though they are lesser wines, i think doing 2 at $10-15 provides a better tasting experience. pinots are pretty inflated right now. there was not a hugh selection in that range (plus i wanted to try to get a decent representation of cal vs nw). now the estancia pinot i had with my duck last night was pretty good Edited November 21, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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