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Re: Cheap Wine
« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2013, 12:41:56 AM »
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Try this, Princess- we used to drink stuff like this in the Army, it is DELICIOUS!!!!



The Blue Raspberry is fancy.

See, the French could learn a thing or two from us Americans... Blue Wine

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Re: Cheap Wine
« Reply #26 on: November 27, 2013, 08:12:52 AM »
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ALL of them are good, no harsh taste- all of them are sort of like TIKI LOUNGE drinks!!!

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red wine..
« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2013, 07:44:48 PM »
..turns out that i hate it..anyone know of a red wine that isnt dry and taste like leather?

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2013, 12:17:57 AM »
..turns out that i hate it..anyone know of a red wine that isnt dry and taste like leather?

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So you're saying you want something sweet, semi-sweet, or semi dry?  Maybe a Moscato or a Beaujolais which are somewhat light.  A port would be significantly heavier because it's fortified What was the variety you tried and didn't like?
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Re: red wine..
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2013, 02:23:04 AM »
you also need to taste something new at least 15 times to train your taste buds to appreciate it.... try pairing a wine with food that you really like (based on the wine)...

i thought you were an old man like me bench? it always surprises me when people haven't tried something as mundane as red wine before... i grew up in a french household and can remember having a bit of wine at least once a week from age 6 on (as far back as i can remember)... obviously not a lot then but we were always encouraged to have about a quarter cup with our big saturday night family dinner (to be able to toast)

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #30 on: December 05, 2013, 05:16:45 AM »
..turns out that i hate it..anyone know of a red wine that isnt dry and taste like leather?

bench

I hate red wine too, but here is one that isn't dry or taste like leather:

Riunite Lambrusco - Red



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"Riunite Lambrusco has a fairly simple taste, much sweeter than most red wines with weak tannins and flavors of cherry, berry, and perhaps a little plum. Red wines are typically served warmer, but Riunite Lambrusco is best served very cold. Be advised also that this wine is slightly carbonated, another difference from standard red wines."
http://wine-tasting-reviews.com/wine-reviews/red-wines/126-riunite-lambrusco.html

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #31 on: December 05, 2013, 09:01:44 AM »
..turns out that i hate it..anyone know of a red wine that isnt dry and taste like leather?

bench

Try a blend like Primal Roots or Apothic Red, both are really good IMO. BTW, I'm not sure if you know this but should always let your wine breath for at least 10 minutes before you start drinking it. Improves the flavor 10 fold. I have been made to like wine (wife says its heart healthy blah blah) but then after trying 10 different kids I finally found a couple I can honestly say I like. I also found that it really helps digestion especially if I eat something with Gluten.


http://wine.about.com/od/winebasic1/a/breathe.htm

Get one of these to help speed up the process.


http://wine.about.com/od/winegifts/gr/Wine-Soiree.htm

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #32 on: December 05, 2013, 11:12:49 AM »
SOME GREAT CAB'S UNDER 20$$
BOGLE
ESTANCIA
ANNABELLA
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RODNEY STRONG SONOMA.ALEXANDER VALLEY IS FEW BUCKS MORE
AVALON THERES 2 BOTH UNDER 20 AND REALLY GOOD.

BLENDS
MENOIS A TROI

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #33 on: December 05, 2013, 12:26:59 PM »
Try a blend like Primal Roots or Apothic Red, both are really good IMO. BTW, I'm not sure if you know this but should always let your wine breath for at least 10 minutes before you start drinking it. Improves the flavor 10 fold. I have been made to like wine (wife says its heart healthy blah blah) but then after trying 10 different kids I finally found a couple I can honestly say I like. I also found that it really helps digestion especially if I eat something with Gluten.


http://wine.about.com/od/winebasic1/a/breathe.htm

Get one of these to help speed up the process.


http://wine.about.com/od/winegifts/gr/Wine-Soiree.htm


Both of those are full-bodied, so I doubt he'd care for them either (maybe down the road as  the palate develops).  They'd go good with the wild game he slaughters and grills  ;D

Need to know what he had and didn't like to make any real suggestions.


SOME GREAT CAB'S UNDER 20$$
BOGLE
ESTANCIA
ANNABELLA
337
RODNEY STRONG SONOMA.ALEXANDER VALLEY IS FEW BUCKS MORE
AVALON THERES 2 BOTH UNDER 20 AND REALLY GOOD.

BLENDS
MENOIS A TROI

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same here

btw ~ it's Menage à Trois  ;)


I hate red wine too, but here is one that isn't dry or taste like leather:

Riunite Lambrusco - Red



Palate
"Riunite Lambrusco has a fairly simple taste, much sweeter than most red wines with weak tannins and flavors of cherry, berry, and perhaps a little plum. Red wines are typically served warmer, but Riunite Lambrusco is best served very cold. Be advised also that this wine is slightly carbonated, another difference from standard red wines."
http://wine-tasting-reviews.com/wine-reviews/red-wines/126-riunite-lambrusco.html

No, no, no.



Seriously.


No.

 
ok,  m a y b e  if you're making a bowl of punch for a bridal shower or something.
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Re: red wine..
« Reply #34 on: December 05, 2013, 12:32:35 PM »
No, no, no.



Seriously.


No.

 
ok,  m a y b e  if you're making a bowl of punch for a bridal shower or something.


LOL.  Why?

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #35 on: December 05, 2013, 12:46:02 PM »
Both of those are full-bodied, so I doubt he'd care for them either (maybe down the road as  the palate develops).  They'd go good with the wild game he slaughters and grills  ;D

Need to know what he had and didn't like to make any real suggestions.

^
same here

btw ~ it's Menage à Trois  ;)


No, no, no.



Seriously.


No.

 
ok,  m a y b e  if you're making a bowl of punch for a bridal shower or something.

YOUR LUCKY I SPELLED IT EVEN THAT MUCH  LOL....NICE WINE FOR 9 TO 10 $$

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #36 on: December 05, 2013, 01:15:14 PM »
LOL.  Why?

Maybe it was a high school flashback  :-\
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Re: red wine..
« Reply #37 on: December 05, 2013, 01:43:31 PM »
Maybe it was a high school flashback  :-\

No, seriously.  Is Riunite Lambrusco not real Red Wine?  I always wondered, because it tastes so much better than any other red wine I've tasted.

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #38 on: December 05, 2013, 01:49:21 PM »
No, seriously.  Is Riunite Lambrusco not real Red Wine?  I always wondered, because it tastes so much better than any other red wine I've tasted.

It is.  They're trying to make a comeback and dispel the old "jug wine" stereotype.

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #39 on: December 08, 2013, 04:51:40 PM »
It is.  They're trying to make a comeback and dispel the old "jug wine" stereotype.



LOL

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #40 on: December 26, 2013, 01:30:15 AM »
..turns out that i hate it..anyone know of a red wine that isnt dry and taste like leather?

bench
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To me they all taste like leather. And I tried over 100 different red wines. Don't like rosé, white or champagne either. Only wine pallatable for me is non-alcoholic carbonated fruit and herb drinks, called children's wine.  :)

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #41 on: December 26, 2013, 03:39:50 AM »
I've tasted a red Greek wine that I hated because it was too weak and syrupy. Maybe that would be an option?

http://www.b-21.com/2010-Tsantali-Imiglykos-Red-Sweet/productinfo/-GTSIM10AE/#.UrwVP4WE7JY

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #42 on: December 26, 2013, 05:24:18 AM »
I had a stags leap cab on Christmas eve I brought to my in laws 'they loved it'for 50.00 they better lol...it is outstanding..

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #43 on: March 08, 2014, 03:38:21 PM »
This is what Chaos has been drinking lately.

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #44 on: March 10, 2014, 12:56:31 PM »
Apothic Red is a great blend wine. 

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #45 on: March 10, 2014, 12:58:17 PM »
Apothic Red is a great blend wine. 
been wanting to try that.336 for under 11.00 is nice cab made in lodi ,cali...

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #46 on: March 10, 2014, 01:10:57 PM »
Apothic Red is a great blend wine. 

our second favorite. If you like Apothic, betting you will REALLy like Primal Roots ...same price to boot

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #47 on: March 10, 2014, 07:37:45 PM »
been wanting to try that.336 for under 11.00 is nice cab made in lodi ,cali...

Goes for $8-$9 bucks around here.  It's a blend of cab, merlot, & zin (2012). 
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Re: red wine..
« Reply #48 on: March 13, 2014, 02:02:43 PM »
our second favorite. If you like Apothic, betting you will REALLy like Primal Roots ...same price to boot

Good call.  Primal Roots is my second favorite behind Apothic Red.

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Re: red wine..
« Reply #49 on: April 02, 2014, 11:24:13 AM »
Local grocery has had the Rex Goliath merlot 1.5L on sale for $11....pretty good stuff for that price range.