What's your favourite wine?

[seawolf]

Okay friends, I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine, and I’m feeling chatty, so here goes:

This is a bottle from Oso Libre in Paso Robles, CA. Oso Libre is easily my favorite winery in Paso. They use a lot of French and Italian varietals, and make wonderful big wines in a very Paso style. The wines are expertly crafted; sometimes with a kiss of oak when necessary, and are delivered in a big, juicy package that’s always balanced. Their young bottles drink well, and the older bottles drink even better. You can really get a sense of the winemaker’s skill with this blend.

This bottle is a cab/primitivo blend, and it’s phenomenal. Full-bodied is with a lingering spicy finish that tastes like more.

Highly recommended.

[ROman]

^ Looks and sounds great.

[Weiserbud]

Hey guys looking to get into wine not sure what to try any recommendations for a beginner?

[endo]

white or red? US, Europe or where are you?
EU based I would say a good start could be white: Pinot Gris, and red: Primitivo
but thats personal preference, you need to find your taste
and, wine is a craft work, don't buy in a supermarket, go to a wine shop or even better to a winemaker
don't buy under €10

[pechelman]

If you can, ask around if any local wine shops do weekly tasting events. If you can attend a couple you'll quickly hone in on what you like and can then start exploring those types more. Maybe obvious to some, but treat it like any other beverage; it can be enjoyed alone or not and usually will vary on what you want based on that and the season. Most people wouldn't want a petit syrah on a ripping hot summer day nor would they want vinho verde in the dead of winter, but vice versa they might be ideal.

[Weiserbud]

@endo I’m in the us. I tend to get overwhelmed by the amount of options and living in the suburbs I don’t have much wine shops around me. I just bought couple different red wines at liquor store. Went with a Merlot and Pinot noir going to try them out with the wife tonight. Thanks for your input.

[pechelman]

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.

[Giles]

Is this a thing:

Specifically......

A prestigious chateau makes more wine than it can sell. But they don’t want to discount as it devalues the label. So they sell under these ‘trade exclusive’ labels through very specific channels

[Walery Smirnoff]

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.

[endo]

my favourite? Always the one in my glass

[ROman]

@endo very nice.

[Tago Mago]

@endo just like my favourite beer is Freibier!

[goosehd]

[endo]

wow, that looks good

[mclaincausey]

Vive Le France!

[Alex]

@mclaincausey Second from left would be my pick

[mclaincausey]

@Alex hah! That’s what we brought to the party.

[Walery Smirnoff]

In the first glass - taste, aroma, subtlety, astringency. And then I take it and just pour it)))

[goosehd]

[ROman]

Nice^