What's your favourite wine?
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depending on your tastes, I feel like a lot of people go through a similar journey on being turned off by the big tannins in highly rated reds and the overly oaked chardonnay whites. So usually, people consider "starter wines" as things like slightly sweet Rieslings, especially ones from Alsace, Mosel, and Rhine valleys. They'll usually be slightly lower an ABV, like 11-12% since they have higher residual sugar that arent totally fermented out. Gentil Hugel is a good one that I'd never scoff at and is widely available.
Those wines you picked up are likely also good choices as I feel that most widely distributed and affordable bottles tend to be a bit more fruit forward and pairs well with things or are also mellow enough to be enjoyed on their own.
If none of your stores do tastings, look for one nearby or even an online service that can put together a mixed case for you. Bright cellars is one I've heard recommended by a couple of friends if you can't find a local shop.
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Guys, if you can buy Georgian wine in your country, then I strongly advise you to try Kindzmarauli. Very delicate taste. Full-bodied and semi-sweet wine. Perfect with grilled meats and cheeses.
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@endo very nice.
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@Alex hah! That’s what we brought to the party.
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In the first glass - taste, aroma, subtlety, astringency. And then I take it and just pour it)))
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Nice^
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Colder months here so big reds it is at the moment
Really spoiled for choice in the state I live
Adelaide hills
The barossa
McLaren vale
Coonawarra regions
Everything from the big multinationals to the 1 vinyard 1 type of wine per vintage type places
Over the past month have had
A Rockford basket press
Wynns coonawarra cab sauv
Mike press Pinot noir
Tomfoolery sun of a gun
Tonight’s tipple with dinner will be this
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Also a bit of a Ridge fan, although these need a little longer. Had to cut back, due to pickling my liver over the last 30 years! Still enjoy a glass now and then.
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Another nice one..
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Weekend glass
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I realize I can’t pick out a favorite.
But three wines that I really enjoy currently are:
Hofgut Falkenstein Spätlese feinherbst “Meyer Nepal”. Falkenstein is old school Mosel riesling. Very high acidity. This one is perfectly balanced by the residual sugar, making it a very fresh and crisp wine. The color is very light but the flavor is intense.
Kelly Fox Mirabai. Oregon. Her entry level pinot noir. Fruit driven, light almost shiny red wine, fresh fruit and acidity, no tannins. Surprisingly intense given its color, a very drinkable wine.
Conterno Gattinara. Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte - I love nebbiolo, and this is a fairly light version from a serious producer. Obviously tannic, but with a fresh fruit as well. Smells of strawberry. I think it will age very well.
I drink a lot more white than red, so it’s a bit strange that two reds make it on the list, but then again, a lot of wine drinking doesn’t make sense.
