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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Nov 14, 2017 5:11:46 GMT
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Post by stickman38 on Nov 14, 2017 6:49:47 GMT
I haven't had a good wine in quite awhile. Might have to check this one out.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Nov 14, 2017 6:52:51 GMT
I haven't had a good wine in quite awhile. Might have to check this one out. let me know if you like it, i try to keep my wine purchases to under $15 a bottle. |
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Post by koskiewicz on Nov 14, 2017 18:08:48 GMT
...you cannot go wrong with a wine with the appellation "Cote-Du-Rhone. Another one that will always satisfy is a Chianti Classico as long as there is the characteristic black rooster somewhere on the label which guarantees authenticity...
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 14, 2017 20:28:40 GMT
I haven't had a good wine in quite awhile. Might have to check this one out. let me know if you like it, i try to keep my wine purchases to under $15 a bottle.
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Post by stickman38 on Nov 14, 2017 20:41:18 GMT
let me know if you like it, i try to keep my wine purchases to under $15 a bottle.
Zolot, what kind of tasting notes are you getting? I've seen this wine on the shelves in my area but never picked it up. Does it actually taste like cake? |
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 14, 2017 20:57:09 GMT
stickman38: lol NO, it doesn't taste like cake. That's just the label. They also put out Zinfandel, Malbec, Shiraz and maybe some others. But, they all have the Layer Cake label (and the picture of the cake on the front).
This Cab was very good, as far as sub-15 dollar Cali Cabs go. A bit "fruit forward" as they say (read: slightly sweet, but not overly so). Good tannins and medium/medium full body. Sure, there are more "heavy hitters" to be found amongst Cali Cabs, but you pay for them! This one's a very good bargain, IMO.
BTW, this one comes with a screw cap - i.e. not corked. So it's pretty convenient to take as a gift or bring to a dinner party.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Nov 14, 2017 20:58:56 GMT
stickman38 : lol NO, it doesn't taste like cake. That's just the label. They also put out Zinfandel, Malbec, Shiraz and maybe some others. But, they all have the Layer Cake label (and the picture of the cake on the front).
This Cab was very good, as far as sub-15 dollar Cali Cabs go. A bit "fruit forward" as they say (read: slightly sweet, but not overly so). Good tannins and medium/medium full body. Sure, there are more "heavy hitters" to be found amongst Cali Cabs, but you pay for them! This one's a very good bargain, IMO.
BTW, this one comes with a screw cap - i.e. not corked. So it's pretty convenient to take as a gift or bring to a dinner party. thx! i'll look for it. |
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Post by stickman38 on Nov 14, 2017 21:08:58 GMT
stickman38 : lol NO, it doesn't taste like cake. That's just the label. They also put out Zinfandel, Malbec, Shiraz and maybe some others. But, they all have the Layer Cake label (and the picture of the cake on the front).
This Cab was very good, as far as sub-15 dollar Cali Cabs go. A bit "fruit forward" as they say (read: slightly sweet, but not overly so). Good tannins and medium/medium full body. Sure, there are more "heavy hitters" to be found amongst Cali Cabs, but you pay for them! This one's a very good bargain, IMO.
BTW, this one comes with a screw cap - i.e. not corked. So it's pretty convenient to take as a gift or bring to a dinner party. Damn shame, I'd probably buy it if it tasted like cake.  |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Nov 14, 2017 23:06:26 GMT
let me know if you like it, i try to keep my wine purchases to under $15 a bottle.
this is a great white white value. awesome for a summer bbq!  sandiegowine.net/Berger-2016-Gruner-Veltliner-Berger-16-Gruner-Veltline/ |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 25, 2018 22:40:13 GMT
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Post by koskiewicz on Sept 25, 2018 22:53:33 GMT
"Gnarly Head" zinfandel is also an inexpensive excellent wine...!!!
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Post by stickman38 on Sept 25, 2018 22:56:12 GMT
Came across a really good cheap wine the other day.... Gallo Family Pinot Noir At $5-$6 for a four pack or bottle, it's hard to believe this is REALLY a Pinot Noir but after taste testing it, I gotta say "yeah, it's the real deal". www.gallofamily.com/wines/pinot-noir.php |
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Post by koskiewicz on Sept 26, 2018 1:09:28 GMT
Gallo has always made very good quality inexpensive wines...
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Post by stickman38 on Sept 26, 2018 1:47:22 GMT
Gallo has always made very good quality inexpensive wines...
Yep, I believe this is actually the first one I've tried from their lineup. After tasting this one, I am definitely going to try their Merlot and Cabernet Sav.
Are their whites any good?
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 27, 2018 0:10:27 GMT
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Post by koskiewicz on Oct 5, 2018 17:56:02 GMT
I've never tried Gallo white wines. When it comes to white wine, I tend to go for the more expensive Pouilly Fuisse or Corton Charlemagne from France but these can be a burden on your pocketbook.
Another great white from France is Condrieu, wich is made from the scarce Voignier grape. And another expensive one but oh so very good.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Oct 5, 2018 18:04:21 GMT
I can't claim to be a connoisseur, but I could swear that wine is supposed to only ever be consumed in liquid form.
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