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      01-03-2020, 05:46 PM   #419
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The best wine is the one you enjoy.
This plus who you are enjoying with.
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Name a pro who says anything as absurd as that. Just because you can’t tell the difference between a more expensive bottle and a cheap one, doesn’t mean there isn’t - particularly if you plan to cellar them.
Let me rephrase that, regular people cant tell much difference. I read bunch of articles etc, people doing blind tests of expensive and cheap wine, and most have no clue which is better. There are bunch of YouTube on this too, usually no one recommends expensive wine.

I drink wine at home and beer at bars. Lately I find that beer has much more taste. I've conducted many blind wine tests as well....same results as everyone else ))

Drinking wine right now had few double IPAs at lunch
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Let me rephrase that, regular people cant tell much difference. I read bunch of articles etc, people doing blind tests of expensive and cheap wine, and most have no clue which is better. There are bunch of YouTube on this too, usually no one recommends expensive wine.

I drink wine at home and beer at bars. Lately I find that beer has much more taste. I've conducted many blind wine tests as well....same results as everyone else ))

Drinking wine right now had few double IPAs at lunch
Yes, I’d agree that your average person is often fooled in blind tastings, but aficionados and professionals get it right more often than not. Watch Som if you want to see what’s involved in the master sommelier test. People are naturally influenced by seeing the label and having expectations based on the winery/reputation/cost.
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Don't have an expensive taste or a very refined palate, but I have been enjoying Apothic Inferno recently. Good stuff. Semi sweet red, very subtle dryness, slight whiskey barrel / smokey taste. Love it.
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Drinking wine right now had few double IPAs at lunch
That would explain the picture size and orientation...


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Bottle is empty, and I feel pretty good! Also probably explains the orientation of the picture...
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Simple rule for cooking with wine, dont cook with a wine you would not drink!

I luv making short ribs and I use a Chianti as I luv italian reds vs french.
A basic Ruffino chianti works great, paired with a Reserve or Gold label is perfecto!
While living with a mate years ago we returned from the pub on a sunday arfternoon drunk as usual. We proceeded to roast a joint of beef swimming in Penfolds Club Port. The gravy was very rich but the meat was to die for!
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I tried this one over the weekend. I normally don't drink Merlot, but someone recommended it. He said the Sommelier at a steak house recommended it and he didn't even realize it wasn't a Cabernet. I enjoyed it.

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^it’s good stuff, also from the Caymus family.

I tried a “Barbaresco” for the first time over the weekend. It’s nice but super, super light - it almost looked diluted. I wonder if they’re all like this
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^it’s good stuff, also from the Caymus family.

I tried a “Barbaresco” for the first time over the weekend. It’s nice but super, super light - it almost looked diluted. I wonder if they’re all like this
Of course it's from the Caymus family.... Damn, I love their stuff. At least it's not as expensive as Caymus.
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We enjoy pretty much everything that Frank Family Vineyards puts out.
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I drink more wine, specifically cabernet, than whisky but just a glass with dinner everyday.

Almost exclusively Cab from Napa regions.

We are hosting a get together party this weekend and a friend is bringing a Silver Oak Cab 2015. Can't wait to try it.

Tried Cab from Chile few years back rachat de credit info. Not too impressed, but I guess people who like lighter (or water down) red (such as Frances) would appreciate it more than those of us who like our Napa Cab to be on the thick side.

The most expensive Cab I have had thus far is Opus. Personally, I do not think it should worth the price but I did not pay for it lol
Me anyway, I prefer the blood red and with a little touch of black.
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^it’s good stuff, also from the Caymus family.

I tried a “Barbaresco” for the first time over the weekend. It’s nice but super, super light - it almost looked diluted. I wonder if they’re all like this

Yes, they all look like that. And they're all good.
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La Crema Pinot Noir. Cheap and yummy.
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La Crema Pinot Noir. Cheap and yummy.
Their Chardonnay is solid for the price point, too.

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I tried this one over the weekend. I normally don't drink Merlot, but someone recommended it. He said the Sommelier at a steak house recommended it and he didn't even realize it wasn't a Cabernet. I enjoyed it.

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Grabbing a bottle today for the date tonight. Thanks for the suggestion!! This thread saves me quite a bit of time in research!!
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I (pre)ordered a few bottles of 2015 Valdicava Brunello this weekend. 2015 and 2016 are reportedly outstanding vintages for Brunello.
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I like Franzia and find the subtle hints of plastic and regret quite pleasing to the palate.
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Has anyone tried bidding and buying wines from online auctions?
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