Wine talk
04-18-2021, 11:37 AM
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One note of caution when buying California wines...Be aware of smoke taint. Last year, 2020, was especially bad and many vineyards produced very little, or no quality wine at all. The Anderson Valley was spared, for the most part, because of the coastal influence and no major fires in the area, but Sonoma and Napa were hit hard. Stick to whites that have the skins removed in the wine making process.
I see that France is having a devastating year with late frost.
I see that France is having a devastating year with late frost.
04-19-2021, 04:10 PM
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We live in the Finger Lakes - home to scads of wineries. Stumbled upon our favorite about 25 years ago. Hermann Wiemer Vineyards. Excellent, German style rieslings. Second favorite would probably be Dr. Frank's. There are many, many wineries and craft breweries, also a couple of distilleries. I'd still rather spend $ at the quilt shops - we have a few Mennonite shops where I can buy beautiful LQS fabrics at great prices!
04-20-2021, 10:26 AM
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We live in the Finger Lakes - home to scads of wineries. Stumbled upon our favorite about 25 years ago. Hermann Wiemer Vineyards. Excellent, German style rieslings. Second favorite would probably be Dr. Frank's. There are many, many wineries and craft breweries, also a couple of distilleries. I'd still rather spend $ at the quilt shops - we have a few Mennonite shops where I can buy beautiful LQS fabrics at great prices!
I hear ya about spending money on wine. I don't drink as much wine as I used to. My dau brings it over occasionally, so I don't buy it much anymore. Plus, my body just can't handle too much wine at once. It sucks getting old.
04-20-2021, 10:31 AM
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I am glad that you can get a variety @tropit . We do see some Californian wines here, I do like a red Zinfandel, and I think that is a Californian grape, but not sure. I am always on the look out for a new one to try, but within a budget too, of course.
When I went walking in Andalucia a few years ago, the wine was delicious, we always enjoyed a 'Tinto', which I think is one part red wine and 2 parts fizzy drink (sprite, lemonade, or similar), at the end of a walk, it was so refreshing. However, it could equally have been the place, the time, the company, the country etc. Tried to recreate it back home with no success
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When I went walking in Andalucia a few years ago, the wine was delicious, we always enjoyed a 'Tinto', which I think is one part red wine and 2 parts fizzy drink (sprite, lemonade, or similar), at the end of a walk, it was so refreshing. However, it could equally have been the place, the time, the company, the country etc. Tried to recreate it back home with no success
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04-20-2021, 11:37 AM
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I like all wine except for Chardonnay. My favorite at this point in time is Petit Verdot from Wit Cellars. Other than that, my preferred wines to drink are the red blend from 14 Hands, and the white blend from 14 Hands.
04-20-2021, 06:03 PM
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