Author Topic: The Wine Thread (Read 69454 times)

Railton · « **Reply #160 on:** March 31, 2018, 09:49:31 pm »

Quote from: mmret on March 31, 2018, 07:27:29 pm

Quote from: Railton on March 31, 2018, 05:35:21 pm
OK, this thread needs an update - Brian, I'm talking to you!
I'm Back to an old stand-by - Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Now, $5 off at the LCBO.
Railton

Funny I am halfwya through the same bottle.

It's a bit rich for my blood but I'll pick up a few extras at $5 off.

My current go-tos are the Montes Alpha Can Sauv and the Catena Malbec (the $20 not the $50 version).

Well done Grasshopper!
Railton

Gurgie · « **Reply #161 on:** March 31, 2018, 10:15:56 pm »

Having a little apres dinner, apres skiing vino. Some Chateau Timberlay, nice & smooth [emoji16]

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Railton · « **Reply #162 on:** April 06, 2018, 07:47:33 pm »

Let's try to keep the wine thread going eh chaps!
Let's go back to 2011..
https://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=85915.msg956900#msg956900

Time for an update on an old favorite! Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel 2015 A little lighter than I remember but very smooth.
Awarded a Gold Medal and a 90-point score at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
Railton

sailor723 · « **Reply #163 on:** April 06, 2018, 08:28:15 pm »

Had grilled NY Striploins tonight with a bottle of McManis California Cab Sav Still one of my "go to's" in the $20 range

Gurgie · « **Reply #164 on:** April 06, 2018, 08:32:49 pm »

Made pasta with a tomato based meat sauce for dinner, so went with a valpolicella ripasso to accompany it.

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HeliDriver · « **Reply #165 on:** April 06, 2018, 10:10:47 pm »

Bought a pizza at the grocery store and heated it up in the trailer.

We’re in the States, and would normally buy wine from where we’re traveling, but it’s such a crap shoot to find a California wine that we like. Neither of us are fans of hugely oaked fruit bombs, which seems pretty standard for California.

For that matter, I’m not crazy about Ripassos or Amarones, either, but my wife likes them.

We’ve had some Oregon Pinots that we liked, but those can be pricy. Anyway, my wife bought a nice Cotes du Rhône Villages: nothing exciting, but an enjoyable vin de table and went great with the grocery-store pizza.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #166 on:** April 07, 2018, 06:31:53 am »

Are those Riedel glasses ?

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #167 on:** April 07, 2018, 08:56:52 am »

Some my favourite red wines.

The Torres Tempranillo wine is no longer available, not sure why it shows $7.25 (clearance price?) but it was around $17 before. I sure miss it.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #168 on:** April 07, 2018, 11:49:28 am »

Quote from: Airbalancer on April 07, 2018, 06:31:53 am

Are those Riedel glasses ?

Yeah, I just can’t drink wine out of crappy plastic cups - even while camping.

The Riedel tumblers have been great for that. They come in a little cardboard box that is perfect for keeping them safe in the trailer cupboard while bouncing down the highway. I won’t give up my stemware at home, but these are great for the purpose.

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 07, 2018, 08:56:52 am

Some my favourite red wines.

The Torres Tempranillo wine is no longer available, not sure why it shows $7.25 (clearance price?) but it was around $17 before. I sure miss it.

I’ve liked all the Torres wines I’ve had. We used to buy the Sangre de Toro a lot, but seems the price has crept up to $15-17 recently. The Gran Coronas sometimes goes on sale for that price, so usually I wait for that sale.

For inexpensive wines, Campo Viejo Rioja can be had for $11-13 here and is a solid choice at the price.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #169 on:** May 06, 2018, 04:39:34 pm »

I typically only drink Red wine, but this was given to me by a friend back over Christmas. I just uncorked it today and holy heck am I ever blown away. An amazing White wine, and from NS too.

sailor723 · « **Reply #170 on:** May 06, 2018, 05:45:20 pm »

They make some nice stuff. We were there quite often when #2 daughter was at Acadia. They have a really nice outdoor patio restaurant with a great view of the valley

KD · « **Reply #171 on:** May 06, 2018, 10:32:06 pm »

^. I love the Valley and Luckett's is one of the nicer wineries location wise for sure. I always call it Pete"s.

There's a great road trip destination for the Jag Graeme. Fantastic place to just drive around and drink up the scenery, as well as the wine.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #172 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:48:04 pm »

More cheap-but-good Riojas today. Paid $11.70 per bottle, plus 45 Airmiles.

Noticed that they’ve changed the label since we last bought it. I guess it doesn’t matter, but I do much prefer the design of the old label.

Old label:

Railton · « **Reply #173 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:53:55 pm »

^^Interesting. None available at the LCBO currently although has a listing code for $11.45.
Would like to try it - 14%

Railton

HeliDriver · « **Reply #174 on:** May 18, 2018, 03:01:39 pm »

^^ That seems very reasonable. The usual MO here is to price stuff really high ($17.99 for that wine) but almost everything goes on “sale” eventually. Just a matter of waiting and stocking up when the price is reasonable.

It’s on sale here through the weekend, so if we like the 2015 as much as the older vintages, I’ll probably buy another half dozen.

Railton · « **Reply #175 on:** May 18, 2018, 03:07:06 pm »

Quote from: HeliDriver on May 18, 2018, 03:01:39 pm

^^ That seems very reasonable. The usual MO here is to price stuff really high ($17.99 for that wine) but almost everything goes on “sale” eventually. Just a matter of waiting and stocking up when the price is reasonable.

It’s on sale here through the weekend, so if we like the 2015 as much as the older vintages, I’ll probably buy another half dozen.

LCBO= Purchasing power.

I should say that the wine we had at the Infiniti show last night was outstanding. Also not available at the LCBO - not even a listing.
Railton

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #176 on:** May 18, 2018, 04:44:07 pm »

Sandbanks Dunes is my go to when i cant find my offbeat Aussie and NZ stuff like Temple Breuer or Mona Park

Weels · « **Reply #177 on:** May 19, 2018, 05:42:50 pm »

Quote from: Railton on March 31, 2018, 05:35:21 pm

OK, this thread needs an update - Brian, I'm talking to you!
Railton

Alrighty Ted.. yes - i've been slipping lately

I haven't had anything really noteworthy lately, but i bought this one a while ago, going to open it tonight.

1000 Stories Zinfandel. What caught my eye was the bourbon barrel aging. Could be great, could suck. We shall see.

This one clocks in at a whoppin' 15.5%. So, if you see some babbling incoherent posts from me later tonight you'll know why.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/1000-stories-bourbon-barrel-aged-zinfandel-2015/480244#.WwCZMdPwZBw

HeliDriver · « **Reply #178 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:35:57 pm »

Just opened a bottle of that Vina Zaco Rioja I posted about earlier. Ugh - thin, sweet and fruity, not at all the full-bodied, earthy Tempranillo I remembered. Guess they changed more than the label.

Railton · « **Reply #179 on:** May 23, 2018, 07:08:56 pm »

Quote from: HeliDriver on May 21, 2018, 08:35:57 pm

Just opened a bottle of that Vina Zaco Rioja I posted about earlier. Ugh - thin, sweet and fruity, not at all the full-bodied, earthy Tempranillo I remembered. Guess they changed more than the label.

That's a disappointment.
Railton