Let's Talk Wine!

**maximusboomus** · 01-14-10, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by WileECyte

Originally Posted by Xavsnipe

Nice list Boomus...I haven't tried any of those...what we usually drink down here is Spanish and Argentinian wine mostly..so I'll look those up and have a taste.

Speaking of Spanish wines. We found a fairly inexpensive Spanish red wine we like quite a bit. Tapeña Tempranillo. It was like $9 on sale and it was actually really quite good.

We also have found some great Chilean wines as well. Caliterra makes several good wines. We've enjoyed their Sauvingnon Blanc as well as their Shiraz. Both are under $20 a bottle.

Can't get Tapeña Tempranillo here but I can get Caliterra... I'm going to grab a bottle today!

**Potemkine** · 01-14-10, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Xavsnipe

Nice list Boomus...I haven't tried any of those...what we usually drink down here is Spanish and Argentinian wine mostly..so I'll look those up and have a taste.

Argentinian wines do tend to be a bit on the heavier side. Then again, they are one of the prime areas to get a good, and I mean really good, piece of red meat. Its amazing though, how most people (in the world) thought that only the French, Spanish and Italians know how to produce wine. Once they taste a good merlot or cab from Cali, Texas or NY/NJ...its quite surprising.

I tend to prefer the medium weighted reds, smooth and fruitier/sweeter. My folks on the other hand prefer the heavier Cabernet Surveignons though.

**Xavsnipe** · 01-14-10, 02:32 PM

Don't forget the Chilean wines....

**BlueMaxox** · 01-14-10, 02:48 PM

I like the Merlots and the Cabs. Usually buy Kendall Jackson or Rutherford Hill for everyday drinking, however I try all of them. I have a bottle from Spain that was inexpensive and it was pretty good....just can't remember the name here at work. I have found that the Australian wines are pretty good as well. Very smooth. I have probably a 75 bottle collection with dates going back to 94.

**Potemkine** · 01-14-10, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by BlueMaxox

I like the Merlots and the Cabs. Usually buy Kendall Jackson or Rutherford Hill for everyday drinking, however I try all of them. I have a bottle from Spain that was inexpensive and it was pretty good....just can't remember the name here at work. I have found that the Australian wines are pretty good as well. Very smooth. I have probably a 75 bottle collection with dates going back to 94.

shit...'94? Hope your wine collection is in a cool, dark, dry location. I just may have to take a little trip over to your house sometime.

Xav...how are the Chilean wines? I really haven't heard much.

**Alundil** · 01-14-10, 02:57 PM

Pote -I've had some really good chilean wine.

**BlueMaxox** · 01-14-10, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Potemkine

Originally Posted by BlueMaxox

I like the Merlots and the Cabs. Usually buy Kendall Jackson or Rutherford Hill for everyday drinking, however I try all of them. I have a bottle from Spain that was inexpensive and it was pretty good....just can't remember the name here at work. I have found that the Australian wines are pretty good as well. Very smooth. I have probably a 75 bottle collection with dates going back to 94.

shit...'94? Hope your wine collection is in a cool, dark, dry location. I just may have to take a little trip over to your house sometime.

Xav...how are the Chilean wines? I really haven't heard much.

Po let me know when.....you will be welcomed. We can sit out on my deck and enjoy a cool breeze and a nice glass of merlot.

**Xavsnipe** · 01-14-10, 03:45 PM

Pote, go get some Casillero del Diablo, (Concha y Toro) wine....they're so good...but my favorite is Marques de Caceres (Spain)

**Hitch** · 01-14-10, 05:20 PM

Thank God that Strawberry Hill, Boone's Farm and MD 20/20 haven't made any lists yet! I thought they'd be the top 3 in all college kids' budget cellars!

They go fine w/spam on toast or left over Dominoes pizza! Wonderful bouquet and STRONG finish...real sorority panty removers!

Hitch

**Red_Lizard2** · 01-14-10, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rawr

I would suggest reading Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain then (you may get some good pointers from it).

just pip in that it is indeed a great book, for both food lovers and those looking to run/open a restaurant.

As for wines, haven't had any besides once or twice (and cheap nasty crap at that) but do love almost any sauce made with a red wine

EDIT: On tequilla, anyone ever tried Mescala(spelling?). Not a liquor person but parents like it and have a neighbor that usually brings some up from Mexico. Its supposed to be pretty strong and have a good smoky flavor. I pretty call it Mexican Moonshine but yea