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I think we need a wine thread, GM that's all you

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[quote=Mattyk72;633764]I think we need a wine thread, GM that's all you[/quote]

We have one

[url]http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/23160-any-wine-fans-here.html?highlight=wine[/url]

maybe even two

[url]http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/9815-holiday-wine-shopping-guide.html?highlight=wine[/url]

Old man getting forgetful in your old age :)

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[quote=mlmdub130;633696]just out of curiosity what would make you want to spend around $75 on a bottle of wine?[/quote]

The fact that I didn't spend it on a DC Metro bus ad.

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Seriously though, because it's nice to have a bottle of [B][FONT=Verdana]not so cheap[/FONT][/B] wine for celebration in the event of a special occasion. I'm not going to drink it just for the sake of drinking it.[/FONT][/COLOR]

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[quote=GMScud;633722]I have TONS of recommendations. White or red? What do you like in a wine?[/quote]

I prefer red, my wife prefers white. Not too bitter, not too sweet, not too dry.

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[quote=SmootSmack;633785]We have one

[URL]http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/23160-any-wine-fans-here.html?highlight=wine[/URL]

maybe even two

[URL]http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/9815-holiday-wine-shopping-guide.html?highlight=wine[/URL]

Old man getting forgetful in your old age :)[/quote]

damn I even started them too... love the bumwine link lol

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Angry - if you are pairing with food, check out Chianti or Chianti Classico. Look for a black rooster on the neck label and you'll be set. I'm a fan of very dry reds (Bordeaux for example), but the Chianti isn't too terribly dry. My wife prefers whites (mostly Pinot Grigio) to reds, but she loves Chianti.

Here's a half way decent guide of wines from sweet to dry:
[url=http://www.wineintro.com/basics/sweetdry.html]Wine Sweet Dry Tasting Chart[/url]

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[quote=Angry;633799][B]The fact that I didn't spend it on a DC Metro bus ad.[/B]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Seriously though, because it's nice to have a bottle of [B][FONT=Verdana]not so cheap[/FONT][/B] wine for celebration in the event of a special occasion. I'm not going to drink it just for the sake of drinking it.[/FONT][/COLOR][/quote]
now thats funny

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[quote=Angry;633800]I prefer red, my wife prefers white. Not too bitter, not too sweet, not too dry.[/quote]


Well, for reds, you generally don't find too many sweet wines. I love Spanish reds, grenache and tempranillo specifically. If you want a delicious red wine that's in the range you're asking about, try Stag's Leap Petit Syrah. It's about $45 a bottle and is really excellent. Freemark Abbey makes a great Merlot that's about $40 a bottle that you'd probably love. For cabernet's, I love Axios. It's about $50 a bottle.

As far as white, if you're wife doesn't like fruity and prefers a more crisp wine, I really recommend an albarino or chenin blanc (those are the grape varietals, not brand names). Salneval makes a great albarino, and McKinley Springs (Washington state) makes a fantastic chenin blanc.

I would recommend visiting the Margruder's near Chevy Chase Circle. They have an outstanding wine selection, and a very knowledgeable staff. If you walk in there and tell them what you like in a wine and your price range, they'll do you right.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;633831]Angry - if you are pairing with food, check out Chianti or Chianti Classico. Look for a black rooster on the neck label and you'll be set. I'm a fan of very dry reds (Bordeaux for example), but the Chianti isn't too terribly dry. My wife prefers whites (mostly Pinot Grigio) to reds, but she loves Chianti.

Here's a half way decent guide of wines from sweet to dry:
[URL="http://www.wineintro.com/basics/sweetdry.html"]Wine Sweet Dry Tasting Chart[/URL][/quote]

I like Chianti as well. Not a big fan of Bordeaux's. I don't really dig on French reds that much. They're too barnyardy if you get what I mean. I do like a good Cote Du Rhone (typically a grenache-syrah-mourvedre blend) though.

If you like super dry reds it may not be for you, but Washington State is putting out some KILLER wine right now. The reds are typically more new-world style though- mostly fruit forward.

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Right now I am sipping on some Austrailian, Yellow Tail, Shiraz. It's nice, cheap, get drunk, wine and it tastes pretty good too. My Aunt turned me on to it.

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[quote=Angry;634031]Right now I am sipping on some Austrailian, Yellow Tail, Shiraz. It's nice, cheap, get drunk, wine and it tastes pretty good too. My Aunt turned me on to it.[/quote]

I really like Shiraz. Generally full-bodied and fruit forward. Australians definitely make the best Shiraz. Try Yangarra Shiraz sometime. For about $22 a bottle, it's really awesome. Australia also puts out some killer Sauvignon Blancs as well, which your wife would probably enjoy. Oyster Bay is a solid, reasonably priced Sauv Blanc. Yellow Tail is what it is. Get drunk wine. It's cheap but not total shit. I mean, once you've had 3 or 4 glasses your palate is shot anyway.

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[quote=GMScud;634033]I really like Shiraz. Generally full-bodied and fruit forward. Australians definitely make the best Shiraz. Try Yangarra Shiraz sometime. For about $22 a bottle, it's really awesome. Australia also puts out some killer Sauvignon Blancs as well, which your wife would probably enjoy. Oyster Bay is a solid, reasonably priced Sauv Blanc. Yellow Tail is what it is. Get drunk wine. It's cheap but not total shit. [B]I mean, once you've had 3 or 4 glasses your palate is shot anyway[/B].[/quote]

Yeah I noticed that a bottle ago. That and my lips are going numb, it's almost like drinking shine.

So, how about I called my best friend over to play some Modern Warefare 2. He told me that he had to check with the vagina in his life and he would call me back and let me know. Never called back and the initial call was at 6:30. I cannot wait until they are officially married so that he can ignore her wishes from time to time. Seriously though, I just wish he had at least called to say that he couldn't do it. I might just go on a "black op" mission tonight, steal her purse, and place his balls back in his pants.

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[quote=Angry;634034]Yeah I noticed that a bottle ago. That and my lips are going numb, it's almost like drinking shine.

So, how about I called my best friend over to play some Modern Warefare 2. He told me that he had to check with the vagina in his life and he would call me back and let me know. Never called back and the initial call was at 6:30. I cannot wait until they are officially married so that he can ignore her wishes from time to time. Seriously though, I just wish he had at least called to say that he couldn't do it. I might just go on a "black op" mission tonight, steal her purse, and place his balls back in his pants.[/quote]

A bottle ago!! LOL!

Seriously though, he could have at least text you. The vagina in my life doesn't really care what I do, as long as I communicate, and I'm the same way. If she wants to party all night with her girlfriends I could care less, I just want to know she's ok.

Anyway, I'm on my second stiff scotch.

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I would never admit to being on anything stiff! LOL!

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[quote=Angry;633799]The fact that I didn't spend it on a DC Metro bus ad.

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Seriously though, because it's nice to have a bottle of [B][FONT=Verdana]not so cheap[/FONT][/B] wine for celebration in the event of a special occasion. I'm not going to drink it just for the sake of drinking it.[/FONT][/COLOR][/quote]

your gonna bust my balls here too????? i thought this was safe grounds. i think i mnetioned it before but not sure, but one of my favorite beers is out right now it, clipper city's brewery's heavy seas "below decks" it's a barely wine and it's deliscious 10% alc/vol it's pretty smooth for the % it's sold in four packs for a reason really. i love this stuff, anyone ever tried it?

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/898/25756]Heavy Seas - Below Decks (Barley Wine Style Ale) - Clipper City Brewery - BeerAdvocate[/url]

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Just got back from my fiancee's boss' Xmas party. Pretty good time. It was definitely nice to get out of the house after that Gator game. Ugh. I had 4 or 5 miller lite's and a shot of Patron while we watched the Texas-Neb game. Now I'm home and just cracked another beer. It's been a painful day.

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[quote=Angry;634031]Right now I am sipping on some Austrailian, Yellow Tail, Shiraz. It's nice, cheap, get drunk, wine and it tastes pretty good too. My Aunt turned me on to it.[/quote]
I am definitely not a Yellow Tail fan.

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My Boy had a B-Day Party last night, I had two shot's of Vodka, before I left the house, a shot of Patron, when I got to the club and 4 beer's, and the D.J. bought all of us a shot..... so I was nice and blasted, holla'd at few females..... I got say, Today was a Good Day!!!

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[quote=Angry;634031]Right now I am sipping on some Austrailian, Yellow Tail, Shiraz. It's nice, cheap, get drunk, wine and it tastes pretty good too. My Aunt turned me on to it.[/quote]
Along the same token is The Little Penguin line. A decent, well-priced Aussie line. For the most part, they fall between $6-8/bottle, and I've seen them on sale for $5. My wife likes their Pinot Grigio and their Merlot. Their Cab isn't too bad, not terribly dry. They have a decent shiraz as well.

Head to NoVa and hit up a Trader Joe's down there. They have a good selection of different wines, and they are very reasonably priced (started at $3-4/bottle). You can spend $10-$15 on a few bottles to try and not be out too much if you pick up something you don't like.

[quote=GMScud;634023]I like Chianti as well. Not a big fan of Bordeaux's. I don't really dig on French reds that much. They're too barnyardy if you get what I mean. I do like a good Cote Du Rhone (typically a grenache-syrah-mourvedre blend) though.[/quote]
I do know what you mean by barnyardy. The drier Reds tends to have a oaky, earthy taste to them. I grew up having Sunday dinners at my Grandparents, both of whom are French (my Mom and Uncle were the first generation of their family born outside of France), and had my share of Bordeaux and Cabs growing up (watered down of course). So I tend to gravitate towards the stuff I knew from growing up. It also helps that my Uncle didn't shy away from those wines either and we usually have a bottle or 3 when we go to his house for dinner.

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Saturday night, drank Peroni at my favorite Italian place, then I had my first experience with [URL="http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/home/56.php"]Goose Island[/URL] beer out of Chicago. Their IPA is just ok, certainly have had better. Then had Mimosas and Bud Light while tailgating at the game yesterday.

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A local spot I frequent has Goose Island on tap, haven't tried it yet though.

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The yellowtail Shiraz-Cabernet blend (purple bottle) is pretty good if your looking for a solid night of cheap drinking. I recently got one of those boxes of Red wine, the supposed award winner or whatever...

Not too shabby.

I had "Le Crema" Pinot Noir recently, and its friggin scrumptious.

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Saw this in Monday Morning QB, on ESPN.com

[url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703683804574533840282653628.html]Why Wine Ratings Are Badly Flawed - WSJ.com[/url]

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[quote=RobH4413;636164]The yellowtail Shiraz-Cabernet blend (purple bottle) is pretty good if your looking for a solid night of cheap drinking. I recently got one of those boxes of Red wine, the supposed award winner or whatever...

Not too shabby.

I had "Le Crema" Pinot Noir recently, and its friggin scrumptious.[/quote]

La Crema has some really solid wines. We carry a few of them.

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[quote=RobH4413;636164]The yellowtail Shiraz-Cabernet blend (purple bottle) is pretty good if your looking for a solid night of cheap drinking. I recently got one of those boxes of Red wine, the supposed award winner or whatever...

Not too shabby.

I had "Le Crema" Pinot Noir recently, and its friggin scrumptious.[/quote]

One of my favs for sure. Good inexpensive choice.

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Let's talk cocktails, I've been lovin' me some Manhattans lately, what are some of your favorites?

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^ Thank you the wine talk was putting me to sleep.

I love JD and diet coke! If I am looking just for a quick buzz for the evening that is where I am going. Sometimes beer just takes to long and my gut hurts after too many.

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nothing beats a burbon(beam) and ginger in my book, although i do love tequilla with lemonade, preferable crystal light, that way you don't have all the sugar from a margarita it's not just a summer drink either it's a year rounder for me :drink

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I love a 7&7 or a gin & tonic. Thank god the weekend is here I could really use a drink right about now.

Got turned on to Pimm's cup down in New Orleans last spring, yum.

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[quote=Mattyk72;638186]I love a 7&7 or a [B]gin[/B] & tonic. Thank god the weekend is here I could really use a drink right about now.

Got turned on to Pimm's cup down in New Orleans last spring, yum.[/quote]


Yuck! I don't drink pine cones!

Now Abouslot Citeron and Tonic with a lemon, yummy!

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long island iced tea. but usually just a beer guy. that's only for when i want to get good and hammered

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Anyone else drink crown and ginger? If I want to get "right" pretty quick, I will have a couple of those.

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I keep waking up after 5.5-7 hours

finishing up a drink that I left out and hoping that I can go back to sleep

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[quote=mredskins;638189]Yuck! I don't drink pine cones!

Now Abouslot Citeron and Tonic with a lemon, yummy![/quote]

HAHAHA. I'm the same way. I think it's the juniper berries that is the prominent flavor in gin. On gamedays (like I am right now) I usually buy a twenty pack of Bud Light and begin drinking as soon as I wake up. I am feeling fiiiiiiiiine right now and it's only 9:30 am.

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[quote=mredskins;638153]^ Thank you the wine talk was putting me to sleep.

[I][B]I love JD and diet coke![/B][/I] If I am looking just for a quick buzz for the evening that is where I am going. Sometimes beer just takes to long and my gut hurts after too many.[/quote]

My favorite drink by FAR. Lately though, the price difference and taste between Beam and JD is just too great to ignore. JD is obviously better, but you can save like ten bucks for the pizza (deep dish!) you will inevitably order when you drink the Beam.

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I've always preferred Beam to JD, but to each their own. While similar, JD and Beam are 2 different cats, and both certainly have their place. If you get a chance, check out Wild Turkey American Honey.

In College, I definitely did a lot of VO/7/CC (whichever was on sale) and 7 or Ginger. Nowadays I lean toward Crown or Jameson and Ginger.

I've always been a Rum guy. Definitely my fave is Sailor Jerry. Spiced like Captain Morgan (which is a go-to when at the bar), but has a different, wilder bite to it. Or a dark and stormy with Myers Dark and Ginger Beer.

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Man, I LIKE rum, but because of it being sugar cane I get SO sick on it if I drink a lot of it. One night I got wasted in the middle of the week on rum and played basketball the next day and people said they could smell it coming out of me. :(

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Right now my pussy is playing with my extension.


Before you start name calling; my cat is playing with an extension cord.

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my fucking cat has been attackin my x-mas tree since we put it up saturday i'm ready to kill the little shit

pretty sweet tree though burgandy and gold lights and ornaments