What's your favourite wine?
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@seawolf I won’t quite go that far on other Pinot regions (some continentals have been good, fewer California), but WV is not only my runaway favorite region for the grape but my favorite red short of brunellos, pauillacs, and the like.
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@mclaincausey WV and pinot noir are a match made in heaven. Big and bold are usually not descriptors associated with pinot noir, unless they come from WV.
I'm a big Paso Robles wine nerd, and I usually seek out bottles from the region because they're usually big and bold, but the winemaking skill is incredible there, and I have found so many great wineries.
This one is from a boutique winery called McPrice Myers, and their wines are consistently big, and the blends are always interesting and gorgeous. This is a GSM that I opened this weekend, and it was lovely.
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…you guys are killing me with the WV and talk of wine. I had to double check as I didn’t know that West Virginia was now into wine production…
"I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)
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Here something tasty from my hometown in the Rheingau Region of Germany. Some of the better Rieslings grow here (the good ones not exported much).
Apologies for the crappy photo
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@seawolf We are as I had to reread the posts and figure out the context. Originally from WV(state) and you guys had thrown me for quite a loop
It’s good that you guys keep me on my toes…
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@goosehd That's good. lol
I think I read somewhere once that wine is produced in all 50 states, which isn't great. I've had wines from Massachusetts (where I'm originally from) and they're awful. Virginia (where I lived for a good chunk of time) had a couple of decent bottles. The Norton grape does particularly well there, but not much else.
Just googled because I was curious, and Alaskan wineries buy juice from other states and make the wine in Alaska. That might be alright.
I live squarely in a state with some of the best wine regions in the world, and there's always something new to try, and it's widely available all over. I'm always shocked when I travel back to the east coast and restaurant menus have one or two bottles from CA and the rest is old world wine. Here, it's the opposite. And most of my wine knowledge comes from experience drinking California wine, so I'm kind of lost when it comes to the old world bottles.
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Best wine I ever had pictured below. Might be the meat (wagu) and the place (Tokyo). In any case, a great dinner.
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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.
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^ Looks and sounds great.
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Hey guys looking to get into wine not sure what to try any recommendations for a beginner?
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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 €10si tacuisses
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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.
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@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.
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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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