| Evergreen |
After noticing that there haven't been any Wine & Cooking threads on this site, I thought I'd round out the discussions by inquiring as to the favorite wines of Pilot owners (we can talk about more than just cars, can't we?).
Do any Pilot owners out there enjoy wines?
I personally prefer red wine. My favorite at the moment is the Rosemont Shiraz, from Australia. It's a good value (usually around $12 a bottle in NYC) and a consistent product, much like the Pilot. It's also very versatile and can be served with lots of different kinds of foods.
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| kompers |
Red
I prefer red myself. And I also like the Australian wines. I have tried that Rosemont Shiraz and it is very good. I also like the Greg Norman wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent! |
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| toomanycars |
| Penfold's bin 128 |
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| gopilot |
Bin#444 Australia is very good too, a little more expensive.. Not sure if you get B.C. wine in the states, but you should try a wine by "Grey Monk, Latitude fifty, white. Really good wine..
I love wine and Honda's!
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| toomanycars |
More Info
1999 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz Coonawarra
The use of the French Oak rather than American is obvious here. Nice berry and spice nose but not displaying any of the Coonawarra capsicum, although the 128 doesn't usually show this all that much. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced with more spice with medium-fine tannin backbone before a good long finish. This is the pick of the 1999 Penfolds for me, and for others who were also tasting. |
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| Evergreen |
I'm a bit suprised that all the responses so far have discussed Australian Reds. I have always enjoyed Aussie wines, and they are somewhat popular, but I thought that there's a whole world of wines out there to discuss, and I didn't expect such a strong showing. Anyway, I have tried penfolds before and I'm going to make a point of getting the 99 bin 128.
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| mikmax1 |
| I'm sipping Lindemins Bin#45 Cabernet right now. |
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| banningjr |
Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley California
2001 SAUVIGNON BLANC (or any other year)
Fantastic Semi-dry around $20/ bottle.
http://www.cakebread.com/ |
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| davemac |
Cool thread Evergreen,
No particular favorite... just had a nice 98 Sterling Cab with dinner, to wind down after a long week. Thinking about heading to basement for a Silverado Merlot. |
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| havasu |
Beringer's White Zinfandel.
Hmmm... Good idea. Be right back. |
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| redrok03 |
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Originally posted by havasu
Beringer's White Zinfandel.
Hmmm... Good idea. Be right back.
Our favorite too. Just had a bottle last night. |
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| homergreg |
I've been watching this thread for 3 days and still haven't seen my favorite wine so forgive me in advance, but here's mine:
"My gas tank sloshes too much in parking lots" ;)
Again forgive me to anyone who hates their gas tank sloshing, and forgive me to any wine lovers for taking the thread OT, but that's my favorite "wine." |
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| Evergreen |
quote:
"My gas tank sloshes too much in parking lots"
Can I "whine" about bad jokes?
;)
Evergreen |
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| shepilot |
Very pleased to see a wine thread. Thanks Evergreen:29:
Has anyone tried Charles Shaw cabernet sauvignon? I've yet to try it. Trader Joes sells it for for $1.99. Yes, that is 199 cents. Cheaper than a gourmet coffee. Even for cooking that's a bargain.
current favorites are -
2000 Raymond Napa Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2002 Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
2000 Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel
2000 Cline Zinfandel
1999 Clos Du Val Napa Valley Cabernet
2000 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Blue Label Merlot
1998 Domaine Carneros by Tattinger Brut Cuvée Sparkling Wine
Anything by Navarro |
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| gopilot |
quote:
Originally posted by homergreg
I've been watching this thread for 3 days and still haven't seen my favorite wine so forgive me in advance, but here's mine:
"My gas tank sloshes too much in parking lots" ;)
Again forgive me to anyone who hates their gas tank sloshing, and forgive me to any wine lovers for taking the thread OT, but that's my favorite "wine."
That one put a grin on my face..
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| KyleD17 |
Has anyone treated their taste buds to a bottle of Brunello? If not, and you're a fan of reds, give it a taste. They can, however, get a bit pricey (but well worth it). Brunello wines come from the area around a small town called Montalcino in the Tuscan region of Italy.
Another really good red, from the same type of grapes, but a younger vine, is a Rosso di Montalcino (Banfi makes this one; it's REALLY good). Basically, any red wine with Montalcino on the label is going to made from these "baby Brunello" grapes and will delight you.
Cin, cin!
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| smurtzy |
Orsetto Casal Thaulero 1997
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Affectionatley known as "Bear Wine"
They changed the label in 2000, looks like a city of some sort - still Bear Wine to me :12: |
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| Harddrv |
<<is definatley a wino..I love good wine!
White, red I don't care..the juice of the grape is some good stuff. Ya'll shoukd check out a lil winery in Texas called Messna Hoff. Great wine and lot of fun!
http://www.messinahof.com/
Enjoy life..eat great food and taste great wines!!
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| colorider |
I buy the cheap-o box wines (Franzia). Chillable Red is my favorite. :cool:
I know - I have NO taste!!
YMMV |
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| Harddrv |
| Box wine?? Never tried it :( To me cheap is $7.00 or under a bottle. And I have fround some really good wines for under 7 bucks!!:7: |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by Harddrv
Box wine?? Never tried it :( To me cheap is $7.00 or under a bottle. And I have fround some relly good wines for under 7 bucks!!:7:
Maybe I'm not so cheap after all!!! :8:
I've been paying $7.99 for my stuff - on sale of course!!!:2:
5 liter box - can't go wrong!! |
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| catbert |
I'm a fan of white wines mostly. My husband and I visited a little winery when we went to San Francisco back in 1998 and got in their club. It was a little winery called Viansa. Pretty good.
Since then we've had two kids, and end up getting cheaper stuff most of the time. I have found a North Carolina wine that is really good. Duplin. It's in the grocery store at about $7 per bottle. They use muscadine and scuppernong grapes. I like it because its "local", kind of sweet, and has nice pictures of Hatteras on the labels. (Really, it is a good wine!) |
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| sfhondapilot |
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Originally posted by shepilot
Very pleased to see a wine thread. Thanks Evergreen:29:
Has anyone tried Charles Shaw cabernet sauvignon? I've yet to try it. Trader Joes sells it for for $1.99. Yes, that is 199 cents. Cheaper than a gourmet coffee. Even for cooking that's a bargain.
Yup. The two buck Chuck isn't bad and a great buy at $2.
Haven't tried the Chardonnay. The Merlot is a bit too sweet but the Cabernet is excellent (for the price). |
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| a2Pilot |
We prefer reds as well.
Yellowtail Shiraz and Merlot are both excellent. It's an Australian vineyard. They can be had on sale around here for about $6 a bottle. If you like Rosemont, you will like Yellowtail.
Rosenblum Zinfandel is another favorite red. (California) It's about $18 a bottle, but worth every penny. A literal feast of the senses!
When we drink white, we usually go with Cavit Pinot Grigio. It's light, but flavorful.
Rosemont, Blackstone, Pepper Wood Grove, Rancho Zabaco. All bottles currently in our rack. Good stuff!
Cheers!:D |
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| Harddrv |
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Originally posted by a2Pilot
We prefer reds as well.
Yellowtail Shiraz and Merlot are both excellent. It's an Australian vineyard. They can be had on sale around here for about $6 a bottle. If you like Rosemont, you will like Yellowtail.
Rosenblum Zinfandel is another favorite red. (California) It's about $18 a bottle, but worth every penny. A literal feast of the senses!
When we drink white, we usually go with Cavit Pinot Grigio. It's light, but flavorful.
Rosemont, Blackstone, Pepper Wood Grove, Rancho Zabaco. All bottles currently in our rack. Good stuff!
Cheers!:D
I luv a good Pinot Grigio. But for you red wine lovers..if you can find this, you will have a gem on your hands:
Lenorio delos Llancos Gran Reserva 1994.
Made in Spain..Awesome!! |
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