Wine Drinkers?

[Edgar]

So this is like my new thing. I'm kinda over drinking beer its either hard booze or wine on the weekdays.

Had some Yellow Tail Shiraz last night, pretty good for being cheap.


Any other wine drinkers out there?

[exitspeed]

My wife and I are wine drinkers. We usually once a week get a nice bottle and share it over dinner. We like Gewurztraminer especially.

She had a nice collection going at one point...but she drank'em all. Hahhaha.

We've even thought of doing a cellar in our lower level.

[EvilRB]

Shiraz is usually my wine of choice but of course it all comes down to what your drinking it with. My Dad is a huge wine connoisseur so I've been lucky enough to be brought up with the finer points of it. One place that has really great deals is Costco. they have the points right with the description of the wine. Great place for even beginners to try different types.

[chmercer]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/lambrok/AtAngsFranzia.jpg

5 liters 10 dollars boyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Phlip]

www.bumwine.com


... never been much of a wine drinker, I enjoy my beer, and I enjoy my liquor

[RJF]

I've been on an Italian wine kick lately. This is some outstanding stuff, especially with a nice steak.

My favorite winery right now: http://www.la-spinetta.com/
My current favorite: http://www.la-spinetta.com/Wines/Page%201%20normal%20%20Pin%20ing.htm

Have also found some great Spanish wines lately....look for Juan Gil :bigok:

[chmercer]

www.bumwine.com


... never been much of a wine drinker, I enjoy my beer, and I enjoy my liquor

Ah yes. didnt mean to talk about franzia and then leave out ol' mad dog 2020

[Edgar]

Yea I saw those boxes at the store I was like WTF.

Shiraz is pretty good, a little stronger than the White Z I also drank last night.
Anything nice and sweet tasting?

[Farzam]

Wine tastes like butthole but I still drink it.

Someone brought over a bunch of EXPENSIVE ASS WINE to my apartment.

Seriously I drank at least $800 worth of wine to myself.

Then I got a girl to shave my entire hairy ass body and we played a bunch of circle of death...among other things.

It was a pretty good night.

[S14DB]

Aussie dog piss in a bottle. Suckers...

Shiraz is pretty good, a little stronger than the White Z I also drank last night.
Anything nice and sweet tasting?

http://www.bartlesandjaymes.com/

There you go pooftah!

[Farzam]

^I wouldn't be suprised, tastes like it.

[chmercer]

Yea I saw those boxes at the store I was like WTF.


dude, for real. you feel a little gay throwing that box up on the checkout counter, but it lasts a long time, and has more staying power than beer. <3

[Farzam]

Boxes of wine...

They do last.

And you'll be hammered.

[BustedS13]

Yea I saw those boxes at the store I was like WTF.

so you drive a 240sx but you're too good for box wine? :D

[fromxtor]

MD 20/20 and Cisco FTW!!

[azndoc]

I tried to drink at least one glass of red wine a night because it's suppose to be good for your heart. But I stopped that shit long time ago.

Now when I do drink wine it's usually white zen. by Barienger. Which is good. It's like fruit punch though.

[Brian]

ohhhhhh shit


http://www.petervella.com/images/wines/boxes/WGN.jpg

[McRussellPants]

Franzia Drift.





if you've never had any of it at all, people just seem to know.

[Vision Garage]

Never been a big fan of wine. Havent gotten use to the taste yet i guess. But then again not a beer drinker either. Its pretty much liquor for me. I get bottles of wine for free but i just give them away.

[1Via!]

I stick to beer. Beer is good.

But, my mothers side of the family are a bunch of blue blooded extremely well educated wine drinking liberals, and we drink a lot of wine when we get together. A lot.
I will drink red or white, I can enjoy either. If I were to choose a favorite, I think I enjoy Pinot Gris wines most.

And, bringing a box of wine to a party is usually a cheap panty dropper.

[Vision Garage]

hahaha. So you actually acquired a tongue for it huh. I couldnt even tell the differences for a million dollars.

[CKAMC]

got to talk to my french buddy.

he came back not too long ago with a couple of bottle's.

5 glasses full to the rim later...wow!

Think he told me I drank over $50 worth of wine when I did that... will find out what it is

[Farzam]

I've drank somewhere between $600 and $800 of wine in a night.

I woke up in the morning with no hair on my body and 2 passed out bitches in my room.

And then I made my roomie clean up my bathroom.

[k's_silvia2.0]

I spend between $6-$8 in wine.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/ks_silvia/beer.jpg

[BustedS13]

I spend between $6-$8 in wine.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/ks_silvia/beer.jpg

ah yes. High Life heralds from the Champagne region of Milwaukee.

[chmercer]

yeah buddy

can anyone tell me why high life is cheaper than miller lite

i drink that based on price point only, but its hella better than keystone and such

[exitspeed]

Wow, this thread went from classy to ashy faster then a 2006 Ultima GTR720's 0-60.

[1Via!]

Hey no, dont be knockin the Highlife. Where else can you find 96oz of palatable beer for $3.29? Answer me that.

[RJF]

I get bottles of wine for free but i just give them away.

Any good stuff? I'll send you my address. :D

[S14DB]

Wow, this thread went from classy to ashy faster then a 2006 Ultima GTR720's 0-60.

When was this ever classy? None of the wines discussed cost over $15.

[BustedS13]

Wow, this thread went from classy to ashy faster then a 2006 Ultima GTR720's 0-60.

this thread was classy? we all drive low end nissans.

[A Spec Products]

I drink either Charles Shaw from Trader Joe's ("Two Buck Chuck")

or Yellow Tail is good

I pretty much just buy based on bottle and how it looks

I'm not an expert so if it fits my budget and gets the edge off, then cool

I like merlot and shiraz

[exitspeed]

When was this ever classy? None of the wines discussed cost over $15.

Speak for yourself. The wine I mentioned I usually spend $25-$50 one depending on the brand.

Most people that are wine lovers aren't going to bring up box wines. That's for kids that are just trying to get drunk.

Anyway, just thought it was going to be a discussion of some of the more finer points of wine.

Forgot I was on Zilvia for a sec. My bad. :duh: :-/

[S14DB]

"You paid to much!"

If you want to get drunk and have a good wine look into Port.

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

white z just hanging in the backround or i like merlot. i kike the "diamond collection" from copolla.

[ALTRNTV]

I drink Cabernet Sauvignon.

[chmercer]

if you arent looking to get drunk get an ice tea

the more expensive wine is, the more like shit it tastes

rich people like the worst shit

caviar, patte, snails, wine

wtf?

if they came up with some liquid that was like 15% abv and tasted exactly like cherry koolaid and cost 10 dollars for a huge jug id get that

box wine sangria is the closest thing to that that science has given me so far

[Edgar]

Yea the thread is about wine so go talk about beer somewhere else.

Charlie, dude I seriously drank like 5 bottles of Shiraz and was ok. If the boxes last longer im seriously going to go buy 2 and stick them in my fridge.

I want a dark nice cold wine right about now hummmmm this addiction is getting expensive.


snails are good.

i love oysters! does that make me rich?

[chmercer]

ive hit the yellowtail shiraz, its def my fav of that vitner

i think im going to start drinking rum

pirates are still cool right

[ThatGuy]

Pirates are definitely cool Mercer.

Rum is awesome. I can't stand wine.

[RJF]

the more expensive wine is, the more like shit it tastes


You evidently haven't had a good bottle of wine.

If you want to get drunk and have a good wine look into Port.

Drinking Port to get drunk is a waste. Port is something to savor and enjoy.

[S14DB]

Drinking Port to get drunk is a waste. Port is something to savor and enjoy.
And get drunk.

[RJF]

And get drunk.

Not good stuff.

I have a bottle of 1985 Taylor's, that I received as a gift about 10 years ago. Its valuation has climbed to $100+ and shouldn't really be opened until 2012 at the earliest. Now that's being saved for a very special ocassion.

http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/35171.jpg

[BustedS13]

more finer

Forgot I was on Zilvia for a sec. My bad. :duh: :-/

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[bleach8484]

I didnt really get into wine until I started culinary school. Still not really a conosuer, but I have aquired a few bottles.

I deff like Pinot Noirs the best, Followed closely by Borduaex's. I have a bottle of Cakebread Cellars Chardonay stashed away for a special occasion, Thats probobly th emost expensive bottle ive purchased.

As for the price, I think you can find many great bottles for less than 25$


PS: I always keep High Life on stock!

[chmercer]

You evidently haven't had a good bottle of wine.



Drinking Port to get drunk is a waste. Port is something to savor and enjoy.

it was Brunello di Montalcino something or other 1995

god, talk about ass

savor and enjoy huh

you're probably the type of person to say beer tastes good

bag of m&ms tastes good
fritos tastes good
dr pepper tastes good

alcohol always tastes bad

[S14DB]

Not good stuff.

I have a bottle of 1985 Taylor's, that I received as a gift about 10 years ago. Its valuation has climbed to $100+ and shouldn't really be opened until 2012 at the earliest. Now that's being saved for a very special ocassion.

http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/35171.jpg

they don't add aguardente for nothing.. :o

[tbowzer]

if you arent looking to get drunk get an ice tea

the more expensive wine is, the more like shit it tastes

rich people like the worst shit

caviar, patte, snails, wine

wtf?

if they came up with some liquid that was like 15% abv and tasted exactly like cherry koolaid and cost 10 dollars for a huge jug id get that

box wine sangria is the closest thing to that that science has given me so far

You sound like a dumbass bro. cmon now, if you've only dranken cheap box wines then you dont know the difference. Dont get me wrong im all about the drunkness per dollar value but sometimes you gotta have a classy drink for a classy girl. Anyways you can't judge a good bottle v mad bottle based on price figures. There are some good $5 bottles and some good $100 bottles same goes with the bad...its all about the palette of your taste budz.. haha SEARIDGE in the house.

[exitspeed]

You evidently haven't had a good bottle of wine.



Drinking Port to get drunk is a waste. Port is something to savor and enjoy.

Thank you. At least you, I, and Edgar are on the same page.

Look, wine isn't about trying to get drunk and have sex with jailbait *cough* Charlie *cough* for everyone.

Some of us are on a more grown folks tip.

I'm far from a rich person that likes the worst shit. But when I go to a wine tasting, I'm not just there to "get drunk". That's like going to a drift event and only caring how much smoke the tires make.

And BTW, this thread shouldn't be a debate. It's about people who appreciate wine and would like to discuss.

[Enjin]

Ive gone through the phase where you want to drink to get drunk... good beers are a great detour from your frat house beer.

the best wine Ive had is the st. supery napa valley sauvignon blanc. I like a little bit of fruitiness to the wine... Im still young and have undeveloped, unrich taste buds :-P

really tho, a bottle of $10 wine is better to me than some of the more expensive :bigok: go get your winetaste on!

[exitspeed]

Ive gone through the phase where you want to drink to get drunk... good beers are a great detour from your frat house beer.

the best wine Ive had is the st. supery napa valley sauvignon blanc. I like a little bit of fruitiness to the wine... Im still young and have undeveloped, unrich taste buds :-P

really tho, a bottle of $10 wine is better to me than some of the more expensive :bigok: go get your winetaste on!

I do too. I'm not a red wine fan as much as my wife is.

Indeed $10 is good the majority of the time. But when I go out and buy some awesome steaks from the butcher, and plan a nice meal at home, I usually like to splurge. With steak though only a red wine will do.

I prefer a more fruity wine, but with Champagne I prefer one that is more dry.

[bleach8484]

What I do to try new wine is either go to wine tastings, or when im out at a restraunt, I remember the names of what wines are on the menu, Then go to the store are find them drastically cheaper.

Usually if they serve them at a restraunt they are pretty good. Trader Joes really is a good place to fine a nice 12-20$ bottle

[Edgar]

Well yea i'm kinda over the whole drink to get drunk thing

kinda

I use to drink Steel Reserve 211 for goodness sake.
A soul by the name of Matt Petty has made me come to the believe that beer is nasty and he is right, I hate being bloded. Drink a nice bottle of wine, chilling listening to some jazz and hell I love MARTINIS!!!!!
its the way to go.

I want a fine wine. So shut up people and drink a wine glass and I toast to all of you

[exitspeed]

this thread was classy? we all drive low end nissans.

Just cause I drive a 240 doesn't mean I can't appreciate other nice things in life. I just got done with a $40k kitchen remodel complete granite counter tops, maple cabinets, porcelain tile floors, etc. I cook on All-Clad MC2, and use Wusthof knives. Stuff that most 240 owners don't give a shit about.

Not bragging, just simply the truth.

[golfer17]

I have come to really like sweet red's. There are a couple of good priced local ones that i really like. Canadian River (made in slaughterville, OK. around $9/bottle) and Tidal School (made in drummond, OK. around $11/bottle). Imo, i cant see any reason to pay any more than that for a bottle of wine, however, i have not tried a more expensive sweet red yet (and hopefully i never do because you'll never miss or crave what you havent tried, right?).

[Edgar]

Just cause I drive a 240 doesn't mean I can't appreciate other nice things in life. I just got done with a $40k kitchen remodel complete granite counter tops, maple cabinets, porcelain tile floors, etc. I cook on All-Clad MC2, and use Wusthof knives. Stuff that most 240 owners don't give a shit about.

Not bragging, just simply the truth.

we drive shitty cars to do other cool things duhhh

[1Via!]

Americans like sugary stuff, and cant take concentrations of tannins. Or, they havent really been exposed to a wide selection of wines. Hence why chmercer likes the cheap shit. Not that the cheap shit is always bad.


http://www.bumwine.com/bumwine/cisco_flavors.jpg lol j/k

mmmmm, colors.

[chmercer]

banana red uh huhhhhh

[Agamemnon]

http://www.robarnieanddawn.com/robwinerombaurer.jpg
Rombauer Chardonnay
A fantastic $30 wine that drinks like a $70-$100 wine. Smooth finish that goes well just about anything.

Anyone else like full bodied wines that are strong in tannins?

[Edgar]

Ive seen that shit before. I was thinking about buying it but I was like fuck that I need to get some sensors for my tranny.

Next month ill move and talk to you guys about real Rum drinking

[txrxs]

http://www.thisnext.com/media/160x160/9243B349-manly!-orange.jpg
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[bleach8484]

Just cause I drive a 240 doesn't mean I can't appreciate other nice things in life. I just got done with a $40k kitchen remodel complete granite counter tops, maple cabinets, porcelain tile floors, etc. I cook on All-Clad MC2, and use Wusthof knives. Stuff that most 240 owners don't give a shit about.

Not bragging, just simply the truth.



So did you go with a viking or wolf range? :) I didnt spring for All Clad, but i have the Calphalon Tri Ply stainless and Global knives. Its nice to have the good stuff

[Wykydtron]

When I'm out and about, usually I get passed wine in a bag. I found that white wine is the best... YES it's Franzia <3

oh 1987, w00t

[steve shadows]

pino noir or cianti

[exitspeed]

So did you go with a viking or wolf range? :) I didnt spring for All Clad, but i have the Calphalon Tri Ply stainless and Global knives. Its nice to have the good stuff

No, not in this house. We wouldn't see out money out of them. We went with the better Frigidaire SS line. We're going to build out next house, and we planning on viking and Subzero. Hopefully my friend still works for Subzero then. Yea, it is nice to have that stuff.

Last night the wife and I went out for a nice diner and shared a bottle of 2004 Marques de Casa Concha Merlot ($45). It was outstanding. Definatly worth it.