Best Wine

[Bambi]

Again, not sure this is best directed in a cooking thread, but hey I drink whilst I cook and there is no food and drink thread, so what the hell. Are you a proper critic, or do you go for the £3 special offer? And is there any difference in your opinion? Name your favourites here...

For me, I love a good bottle of Red:
- Chateauneuf de Pape tends to be nice and fruity and rich - perfect for a roast dinner, or for afters with cheese and wine.
- Malbec - Big fan of Argentinian wine after spending a good time there and in the wine regions (it is sooo cheap over there).

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Oh, and I do not know much about wine, I haven't found price makes that much of a difference. Had some very expensive wines at friends' parents houses/Law Dinners and hated it, and had some cheap wines that taste amazing. I do find the temperature and letting it breathe does help improve the taste. What is your experience?

 

[DamageINC]

I use white wine and beer in cooking, but that's about it. I absolutely hate drinking it (wine that is), but I'm not a fan of drinking and hardly ever do it. The last beer i had was months ago.

 

[Bambi]

I also told myself this, but I have given alcohol up for lent, and have subsequently realised that I drink more often than I thought. When the football (soccer) is on, might have a cheeky beer, or the rugby (currently six nations), or any sporting occasion. Then there is going out with friends, maybe every other week. Soon mounts up. I don't drink much, but it is more than expected.

 

[Finch]

I was at my best friends house like 3 months ago and his hostmum had this really really expensive wine.
I mean like really expensive prolly around 500 bucks. I tried it an I couldn't even swallow it as it just tasted like platypus semen and I really don't give a fk about wine... If it comes to food and drinks I'd rather spent that money on some really good dining in a fancy restaurant than buying a bottle of old grape juice

 

[Link]

You see, I'd love to tell you all about the best wine I've ever had but i'm underage soooooo, I can't.

Cheers!

~Link

 

[Trasgu]

A good old red Spanish Rioja. You bitches are not allowed to talk about wines. Only Spanish, French and maybe Italians can.

 

[Bambi]

The French are oh so arrogant with their pricey rubbish, English Sparkling Wines and Prosecco beat Champagne hands down. Riojas can be tasty but I put my money with some Argentinian Malbec. The one French wine I do like is a good Chateauneuf du Pape.

But I am teetotal at the moment so , no pain no gain!

 

[Sodalover]

Buy cheap wine, put it in an expensive bottle to fool yourself and any so call wine connoisseur.

 

[TheDude]

I recently had McManis Pinot Noir and Cab and thought they were both outstanding. Especially the cabernet .

I am also not a huge fan of wine. The mcmanis I liked though. It's growing on me (wine).

I think the McManis is like 12 bux a bottle. I can't really justify spending more than that on a bottle of wine.

 

[Storky]

I recently had McManis Pinot Noir and Cab and thought they were both outstanding. Especially the cabernet .

I am also not a huge fan of wine. The mcmanis I liked though. It's growing on me (wine).

I think the McManis is like 12 bux a bottle. I can't really justify spending more than that on a bottle of wine.

My girlfriend likes wine so that means I like wine.

We (she) drinks 100% Rosé, mostly White Zinfadel or Barefoot.

 

[mmnz]

i went to a party and these people had this home made chocolate wine, it was weird but kinda good

 

[TheDude]

Only chocolate wine I've ever had was really bad. Tasted like slimfast with alcohol....

 

[BuckRogers]

chococlate wine?? Bleagh!!

@Storky - you Sir, are a bad man - I am suspecting your motives! 'She likes wine, I like wine.....'

 

[Storky]

chococlate wine?? Bleagh!!

@Storky - you Sir, are a bad man - I am suspecting your motives! 'She likes wine, I like wine.....'

haha basically means whatever she likes i have to like too.

you can never win an arguement with a woman

 

[TheDude]

True dat mofo

 

[WaLLy]

Whenever I buy/drink wine, it's from the local winery.
Stella Rosa Moscato D'Asti

It's really good!

 

[Infinity17]

wines from my era include boones farm and maddog 20/20

 

[BuckRogers]

No such thing as 'the best wine' lol: beauty is in the eye of the beholder - find some you like and stick em on your own personal list but dont expect the whole world to agree with you! lol Mrs Buck digs Rose - wouldnt touch it with a barge pole personally!

Most Orvieto Classicos rock my world on the white front (dry and crisp) and I luuuuv Bordeaux for my reds Preferably Grand Bordeaux! - (fruity , earthy)

@WaLLy - you is well lucky mate, to have a local winery! We have some in the uk, mostly south west - make pretty good sparkling wines, but all tend to be a bit pricey!

 

[WaLLy]

@WaLLy - you is well lucky mate, to have a local winery! We have some in the uk, mostly south west - make pretty good sparkling wines, but all tend to be a bit pricey!

We don't buy wine that often either . I'm not a big fan of alcoholic drinks. But when I do, I tend to drink the hard stuff; Grey Goose.