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Post by Ass_E9 on Oct 15, 2020 15:41:29 GMT
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Post by Catman on Oct 15, 2020 17:34:49 GMT
No.
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Oct 15, 2020 18:08:18 GMT
No, I don't like wine. Red wine always gave me a headache. I'm not a drinker, I used to enjoy a small beer with pizza or sausage and a daquiri once in a while for a social drink or a vodka gimlet. I haven't had an alcoholic drink in 6 years .
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Oct 15, 2020 20:06:51 GMT
Yeah, a bit. I can ALWAYS tell red wine from white wine just by looking at it. Even rosé very rarely fools me!
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Oct 24, 2020 17:52:44 GMT
Ass_E9: why, of course. I even have a wine named after me.
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Post by divtal on Oct 24, 2020 18:06:38 GMT
Not by a long shot. However, I do enjoy wine, and wine tastings/pairings. Before lock-down, some friends and I were attending monthly wine seminars. Ass_E9, I think that photo of Donald Pleasence holding a glass of wine is from one of my favorite episodes of Columbo.I'll have to check out Zolo wines.
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Post by Feologild Oakes on Oct 24, 2020 18:28:03 GMT
No
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Post by goz on Oct 25, 2020 0:33:29 GMT
NO, I am not however one of my sons in law is a sommelier!
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Post by maya55555 on Oct 26, 2020 4:51:08 GMT
Yes.
Point of fact whenever we would be fine dining, I was always given the wine book and I would pair up the wines for our guests.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Oct 26, 2020 17:03:43 GMT
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Post by NJtoTX on Oct 26, 2020 17:11:51 GMT
Not at all. I do like a cold Pinot once in a while. Room temperature red tastes off to me.
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Post by divtal on Oct 26, 2020 18:55:56 GMT
A lot of people like red wines to be cooled. I heard an interview with a gentleman who said that the "room temperature red" rule goes back centuries, when frequent wine drinking was pretty much the privilege of the very well-to-do. That time also pre-dates central heating. And, some of those chateaux, villas and castles could get pretty cold, and room temperature was different from today.
I can't say how accurate that is, but it makes sense.
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Post by sjg on Oct 26, 2020 19:38:43 GMT
Oh yes, i love wine and indulge in it far too much. I don't really have a favourite and i haven't really found one i don't like. I prefer red but will happily drink white or rose. Having said that i'm not keen on sweet or desert wines. Most of my film watching is done while sipping a deep red so i tend to get through quite a bit
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Post by goz on Oct 26, 2020 20:38:31 GMT
A lot of people like red wines to be cooled. I heard an interview with a gentleman who said that the "room temperature red" rule goes back centuries, when frequent wine drinking was pretty much the privilege of the very well-to-do. That time also pre-dates central heating. And, some of those chateaux, villas and castles could get pretty cold, and room temperature was different from today. I can't say how accurate that is, but it makes sense. I agree Div. Here in Australia we have been bound by the historical cultural norms of Europe Britain and their very different climate. I would also say the same for beer. It is a running joke here that the Brit drink 'warm' beer and Aussies only drink it really cold out of the fridge or chilled keg. Here there are many light reds that we serve chilled as we do rose and whites, and we always search for cool places to store our more full bodied reds. I think we, as a rule drink them too warm.
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Post by Jayman on Oct 26, 2020 20:43:24 GMT
I drink it if I"m at a wedding or something. Other than that I am all about beer
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Post by maya55555 on Oct 27, 2020 22:15:35 GMT
A lot of people like red wines to be cooled. I heard an interview with a gentleman who said that the "room temperature red" rule goes back centuries, when frequent wine drinking was pretty much the privilege of the very well-to-do. That time also pre-dates central heating. And, some of those chateaux, villas and castles could get pretty cold, and room temperature was different from today. I can't say how accurate that is, but it makes sense. I agree Div. Here in Australia we have been bound by the historical cultural norms of Europe Britain and their very different climate. I would also say the same for beer. It is a running joke here that the Brit drink 'warm' beer and Aussies only drink it really cold out of the fridge or chilled keg. Here there are many light reds that we serve chilled as we do rose and whites, and we always search for cool places to store our more full bodied reds. I think we, as a rule drink them too warm. Your reds should be served between 45F-65F Degrees. Merlot will give you more of a temperature margin as that grape can be grown in a warmer climate. Never serve full bodied reds at a cold temperature, 35-40 F, as it affects the flavors. Always let your red wines breathe or oxidize a bit.
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Oct 27, 2020 23:55:16 GMT
I agree Div. Here in Australia we have been bound by the historical cultural norms of Europe Britain and their very different climate. I would also say the same for beer. It is a running joke here that the Brit drink 'warm' beer and Aussies only drink it really cold out of the fridge or chilled keg. Here there are many light reds that we serve chilled as we do rose and whites, and we always search for cool places to store our more full bodied reds. I think we, as a rule drink them too warm. Your reds should be served between 45F-65F Degrees. Merlot will give you more of a temperature margin as that grape can be grown in a warmer climate. Never serve full bodied reds at a cold temperature, 35-40 F, as it affects the flavors. Always let your red wines breathe or oxidize a bit. Agree. I like big reds (mainly Cabs, and some Merlots) and I would never drink them chilled. Room temp helps unlock flavors - as does holding the wine glass with your palm cupped on the bottom for a while: your body heat will unlock even more flavors.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Dec 2, 2020 2:59:31 GMT
A lot of people like red wines to be cooled. I heard an interview with a gentleman who said that the "room temperature red" rule goes back centuries, when frequent wine drinking was pretty much the privilege of the very well-to-do. That time also pre-dates central heating. And, some of those chateaux, villas and castles could get pretty cold, and room temperature was different from today. I can't say how accurate that is, but it makes sense. I agree Div. Here in Australia we have been bound by the historical cultural norms of Europe Britain and their very different climate. I would also say the same for beer. It is a running joke here that the Brit drink 'warm' beer and Aussies only drink it really cold out of the fridge or chilled keg. Here there are many light reds that we serve chilled as we do rose and whites, and we always search for cool places to store our more full bodied reds. I think we, as a rule drink them too warm. Gotta support Aussy wine to get back at the Chinamen! 🍇
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Dec 2, 2020 3:00:53 GMT
When cooking a roast mainly these days. A nice red from Chile 🇨🇱.
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Post by goz on Dec 2, 2020 3:13:44 GMT
I agree Div. Here in Australia we have been bound by the historical cultural norms of Europe Britain and their very different climate. I would also say the same for beer. It is a running joke here that the Brit drink 'warm' beer and Aussies only drink it really cold out of the fridge or chilled keg. Here there are many light reds that we serve chilled as we do rose and whites, and we always search for cool places to store our more full bodied reds. I think we, as a rule drink them too warm. Gotta support Aussy wine to get back at the Chinamen! 🍇 Please do, and it would really be to your benefit as our wines are really great. Thankyou. Let's call them 'Democracy Wines'!
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