How many of you drink/enjoy wine? I was just curious to see because many people(mostly males) from our generation (at least in the states) prefer beer/liquor to any thing else. I happen to like wine over all, although I do enjoy beer as long as it's a good beer, not any light crap. Life is too short to drink cheap beer! I like imported beers (European) because of their depth, and body. An average German beer happens to be significantly stronger than the majority of American beer. Alot of european beers also tend to have a bolder taste as well which is good for pairing with foods, kind of like wine. As far as wine goes I like Red Bordeux's (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir) more than anything else. I enjoy other reds as well (Crianza, Sangiovese, Rioja, Chianti), but these Bordeux's I mentioned are the types I am most familiar with.

 

not too deep on the wine, my wife is but she spent several semester in oeneology class (I know I spelled that wrong but its the study of wine)

Me I'm more of a beer and champagne guy. For some reason I love da bubbles!!!!

 

im more of a white wine guy. white zinfandale is one of my favorites, smooth, light and sweet. not to mention very refreshing. but since ive been in the hospitality industry ive had the opportunity to taste many fine wines and rose champagnes(krug, cristal) and have come to like those as well, though i wouldnt buy them unless it was a SPECIAL occasion(go HEAT!) but at the moment port wines are my favorites. good to have a small cup right after dinner

 

I'm not really a wine drinker but my friends are. They introduced me to some of their favorites. I really like selaks. Heard of it? From new zealand. REally sweet ice wine. Gotta love that ish. MMMMM..goes good with some sour apple hookah!

 

Bordeaux lover here too... I like their earthiness and distinct flavors over monolithic californian cabs... (for some reason, a reasonably classified Bordeaux wines are cheaper than mediocre Califorian Cabs here in California... so go figure!!)

I like Left Bank wines better than Right Bank ones...

For sweet wines... Sauternes!!

 

i have two bottles of sauvignon i have yet to crack open. waiting for the perfect moment

 

What kind of Sauvignon?

Depending it may be better to drink them now than later. Not all wines are meant to be stored and drank later. I kept my port for a couple years and it didnt add anything.

Although I am looking to split an Opus One with someone

 

Its all about Ports.....especially one called Sandman 20% by volume...sweet red wines

But honestly wine is good if you are ready to go to sleep because that stuff...kicks my a$$ and puts me out

Thats why beer and liquor will always be your party drinks!!!

 

Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

 

i love a good wine.

 

I am not far enough along in my career to drink wine yet.

 

Having work in Napa for more than 2 years, I naturally develop a fondness for fine wine. I went on to wine tasting with some friends once in a while and it is indeed a very fun and interesting thing to do. We love to analyze the taste, flavor, texture and feel on the palate. It's a very subjective thing tho. Doesn't matter as long as it feel right in your mouth. Try Beringer tour next time you're in the area. They have a very nice estate and one of the oldest establisment. Del Dotto makes excellent full body red wine with complex layers of flavors. The cave tour is very educational. If you want free wine tasting, goto Shenendoah county. Check out Karmere's Haley red. Excellent Zinfandel that put a grin to your face. My favorite so far. I am about ready to go back there and get myself another dozen

 

We were in Napa last weekend, Napa Valley State Park - cheapest place to stay in Wine Country, hehehe.

Unfortunately, wine gives me a headache so i don't drink it much. I love good beer tho. I prefer Micro-Brewed specialties, English and German beers second and I won't even drink the big-brand American beers. We ate at Silverado Brewery in Calistoga, their motto on the glasses said "It takes a lot of GREAT beer to make good wine."

My current favorite is Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown.

 

red wine is aight. to much and its makes the fuji sleep like a baby

 

If anyone wants a great white dessert wine, I recommend V. Suttui's Muscato. It was really really good.

 

Muscat with a hint of orange and floral, couple with crisp finish and refreshing sweetness is really heavenly.

Try a Zinf late harvest or dessert wine by Beringer. THey are good!

Ferrari-Carano's Eldorado Gold is one of the better one in my book.

 

i love me some Beringer

 

im personally a corona man...

 

Its ok, youre young. Everyone your age drinks Mexican tap water.

 

^^^ lol