Those of you that have been around for a while know that one of my other passions is good wine.
My wine of the day, this evening, is from Italy.
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Farnese - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010
A pleasant wine with a hint of cherry.
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Those of you that have been around for a while know that one of my other passions is good wine.
My wine of the day, this evening, is from Italy.
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Farnese - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010
A pleasant wine with a hint of cherry.
Another Italian
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Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2009
A soft, fresh and fruity wine. Perfect for sipping when I want to relax with a good book and some classical music.
Just what the Doctor ordered. :)
Nice!! I too am a wine guy!! Last night was an '05 betts & scholl Black Betty!!
Lately (as in for the past ten years now) I've been into Malbecs. Does anyone here know how they age? I had bought some 2002 stuff when my son was born (in 2002) and I've been holding it for his 18th birthday. I'm wondering what to expect.
What country is your malbec from? And what producer?
Malbec? As Benjamin said, which country and maker?
I would bet it is either French or Argentinian.
Argentina had a very good season in 2002, so it might hold up well.
It is Argentinian, and 2002. I found a wine shipping box with a styrofoam insert that holds three bottles. I placed them in there and have kept them in a cool place for the past ten or so years. They may have gotten heated up in the few times I've moved (sitting in a truck or storage unit for no more than a week once), but mostly they've been on their side in a dark closet.
What vineyard is it from?
To answer that I'd have to go dig them out of the closet. I know that it was a very inexpensive wine that was being sold at Trader Joes. Out of the bottle it was almost undrinkable, but if it breathed for about an hour it was marvelous. Is that any indication of it's ageability?
You are not giving me much info here.
Why was it "almost undrinkable"? It tasted cork? sulfides? acid?
As I answered before
"Argentina had a very good season in 2002, so it might hold up well."
but a 2002 Argentinian Malbec should be drinkable out of the bottle if it is stored right.
I'm more skeptical when you say that
"They may have gotten heated up in the few times I've moved"
If you want a wine from 2002 that you want to be sure is good when you open it buy a few bottles from other producers that have been stored differently.
Just in order to not put all your eggs in one basket.
Today's wine.
From Chile
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Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon D. O. Valle De Colchagua 2004
Very smooth and soft.
I have really gotten into wine ever since my honeymoon to Tuscany a couple years ago. Ever since then I have been a huge Chianti fan (more Ruffino, less Classico). Have some future plans to move to a plot of land in Umbria that has some wine grapes growing, and some olive trees... and make some of my own. Looking forward to hearing some more of your wines. Ill have to post some up too.
I am a big wine fan myself. I love a nice Shiraz.
My favourite is the wolfblass Shiraz grey label. Goes great with my favourite meats. Lamb and rabbit!
My wife spent plenty of time in Spain and also got me hooked on sangria lol.
By far, my favorite is Spier's Private Reserve Pinotage.
Has anyone here tried this delectable desert wine? It's made from grapes that are picked when they are frozen. There is sn artificial ice wine made from grapes that are frozen after picking, nice but not as smooth. There's also one made from apples that are frozen on the tree. Mighty fine.
These wines may mot be for everyone, but they are good
They are a very tasty wine.
A very popular one from around here is inniskilin.
I tried the Viking Landing from Inniskillin Icewines, a few years ago,
to coffee and a fruit dessert. It was quite nice.
I see pictures of wine and Italian wine as well.
I too am into wine as it is part of my job. I taste wine on a daily basis. Of course, I have to do it: it is my job! ;-)
Great thread!
A little bit more unusual wine.
La Valette - vin rouge
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From Marsovin Winery (Malta) made from local, Maltese, grapes.
Quite round and pleasant. Good to meat or by itself.
A little extra for todays supper.
The whole family is gathered, and enjoying some fine foods and a Tignanello, my favorite Italian:)
Maybe I can learn someting on this thread...
I like a nice wine, mostly fruity but not to sweet... My wife likes the "OVER THE TOP" sweet wines...
We have several vinyards in Iowa and I have tried a few, some good... SOME bad...
An Italian
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Rupicolo.
Great to a good beef.
I love Maltese wine.
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This one might be my favorite,
Delicata Cabernet Sauvignon
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A nice, round Italian Merlot
Mezzacorona 2004
The first time I tasted it was in the restaurant Huset on the Norwegian Island of Svalbard back in 1999.
A few years later I was visiting Barcelona, and I asked the waitress what local wine she would recommend
to go with a good steak. It has been amongst my favorites since then.
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Torres – Sangre de Toro. Soft, full bodied and not to many tannins.
Not really a wine of the day,Just got this double mag out of storage,going to let her settle till Christmas day when she will be served with my wifes Beef wellington.
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the only thing i notice was that yours was a 2008. now thay sell 2010. hope its a good year to.
This is the other 2 i got. witch i know taste great
Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron 2006
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Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2010
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I did not realize we had a wine thread. Here is today's wine, to accompany duck breast:
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Pardon the phone pic :)
Oh btw; I cannot recommend this wine highly enough. It might be my favourite wine of all times.
From my old home state, Washington,
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Chateau Ste. Michelle - Syrah
In my opinion; an excellent wine choice to the turkey.
Greg Norman 2010 Cabernet Merlot. Paired well with buttery tender Prime Rib.
Sorry, couldn't find a decent picture :(
I didn't know this thread existed. Glad I caught this one.
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Reine Pedauque Bourgogne Pinot Noire.
I served it to a surf and turf dinner. :D
Two nice ones for today. Looks like the wife landed a sweet new job. A nice Cremant de Loire from one of the best winemakers on the planet and a Cheval Blanc with dinner.