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Now I know you all get in the pub drinking beer and G&Ts, but when it comes to choosing wine, what do you choose and why ?



I like RED wine ...not too dry...a Shiraz is good specially the sparkling one made by Harveys...very potent...phewww



Why do I like red wine...because I'm not too keen on chilled drink (only milk) and red wine has to be served at room temp.

ArnoldLayne wrote: I just love a good Red with a good meal


Any Red in particular ?

I'm quite partial to Californinian

depending on the meal, very dry white, or a beaujolis. and CHAMPAGNE!! bolly of course

lady cop wrote: depending on the meal, very dry white, or a beaujolis. and CHAMPAGNE!! bolly of course


You've not got a sweet tooth then LC ?

Bez wrote: You've not got a sweet tooth then LC ?no...dry or drier!

Well I'm off to have a glass of sweet red to celebrate passing my 800th post...night night

I don't care as long as there is a pretty picture on the box.:yh_dance



Joking...I rarely drink anything.

I drink vintage diet coke!:)

chonsigirl wrote: I drink vintage diet coke!:)
Ouch! That's hard core.

:wah: You know, I never liked the taste of wine even when I tried it-I guess I have to have something that tastes sweet to drink. I guess I will never make a gourmet.....................

Ah yes, one of my favorite subjects. I like reds and whites. I am partial to Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot in the red wines and Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in the whites. Australia, New Zealand and Napa Valley wines from California are the wine growing areas that I prefer.

During the mid 60's Napa Valley Wines were selected over French reds by all French judges at a International Wine Grading event. The French, in dis-belief, conducted the testing again, and Napa Valley wines came out on top once again. Europe no longer can claim wine quality dominance.

Hillbilly checking in here! I have taken to the red table wines....and have found the Carlo Rossi ones to be just fine for me...my sister drinks the really good ones and shares when we're together, but she refused a glass of mine last time she was here!! I laughed...

OMG I must say I love a cheap head ache wine..the sweeter the better! I do like a Merlot sometimes but normally I drink cheap wine - or a wine made here in Iowa called..Losana..YUMMY! but then again at 14$ a bottle its pretty cheap too~!HEE HEE:D

does "Wine in a Box" count?

or wine in a 12oz can? it's been around for decades. called Budweiser.

Well well! No, Bud does not count..and that's my final answer. Bud doesnt' count fer nuthin', not even beer!! Ha! Take that, almost-a-cop!

Wolverine wrote: does "Wine in a Box" count?

or wine in a 12oz can? it's been around for decades. called Budweiser.
Is there anything else? :wah:

Nuthrday wrote: Well well! No, Bud does not count..and that's my final answer. Bud doesnt' count fer nuthin', not even beer!! Ha! Take that, almost-a-cop!


ouch. that stung. that the best you can come up with? you said some much more interesting things last night when i was over.

Clint wrote: Is there anything else? :wah:


and THANK YOU Clint.

Well, well, again! That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it! Come over here and say that to my face, youngster! I have a cane and I'm not afraid to use it! And bring some of that good cheap wine with ya...

Nuthrday wrote: Well, well, again! That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it! Come over here and say that to my face, youngster! I have a cane and I'm not afraid to use it! And bring some of that good cheap wine with ya...


yeah wine in a box is kool-aid with pinapple juice that has fermented in a bottle for about a month.

and sorry Nuthr, you still aren't getting my Bud

Again...well, well...that's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it...come over here and insult me like that to my face--I have a cane and I'm not afraid to use it!...and no cookies nd Bud for you! Just cheap red wine, you, me and Patsy...ooh baby!

You see? My new computer is so upset it's not posting correctly...And it's not the cheap wine talking, but I did just eat some pineapple..wow! I don't drink box wine anyway...

Nuthrday wrote: You see? My new computer is so upset it's not posting correctly...And it's not the cheap wine talking, but I did just eat some pineapple..wow! I don't drink box wine anyway...


i eat things in boxes, but don't drink.

mominiowa wrote: OMG I must say I love a cheap head ache wine..the sweeter the better! I do like a Merlot sometimes but normally I drink cheap wine - or a wine made here in Iowa called..Losana..YUMMY! but then again at 14$ a bottle its pretty cheap too~!HEE HEE:D


Cheap wine's good. I only drink dearer stuff when it's on offer....sweet wine ..me too.

I like to try other peoples home made stuff...very interesting range of tastes. My Mum used to make parsnip wine ...it was great stuff.

Mmmmm, nothing better than a good wine, nice cheese and great company!

On a summers day, or for lunch, I like a crisp white - a sauvignon blanc or semillon sauvignon blanc. With a heavier meal, or in winter a big red - cabernet sauvignon or a spicy shiraz.

Mostly drink Aussie wines, though the Malborough region in New Zealand makes some great whites.

Happy drinking to you all!!

Lon wrote: Ah yes, one of my favorite subjects. I like reds and whites. I am partial to Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot in the red wines and Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in the whites. Australia, New Zealand and Napa Valley wines from California are the wine growing areas that I prefer.

During the mid 60's Napa Valley Wines were selected over French reds by all French judges at a International Wine Grading event. The French, in dis-belief, conducted the testing again, and Napa Valley wines came out on top once again. Europe no longer can claim wine quality dominance.


Sigh,,,, my father makes wine and the latest fave of his is a lovely australian shiraz I am hooked.

Merlot is another of my faves.

minks wrote: Sigh,,,, my father makes wine and the latest fave of his is a lovely australian shiraz I am hooked.

Merlot is another of my faves.


does your dad make speciality stuff...if so what 'flavour':yh_drool

Bez wrote: does your dad make speciality stuff...if so what 'flavour':yh_drool


Makes from Kits. That is about all I can tell ya.

I like a nice chilled white chardonnay....

or some nice champers..

Fresh Chick :-6

Fresh Chick wrote: I like a nice chilled white chardonnay....


I've taken quite a liking to this one of late:

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I have to admit to being a Lambrini girl!! (oh, the shame) :wah:



I just can't drink other wines, one glass and I'm legless!!

Betty Boo Lambrini!!!!!!!!

A nice red Shiraz....mmmmmm

I personally love a bottle of red Syrah. It's smooth and fruity.:-6

OLIN wrote:



I've taken quite a liking to this one of late:


Montana-------------A very good New Zealand winery. Look for a Villa Maria wine in the UK. It's also a Kiwi winery------compare it with Montana.

What wine will you be having with your Thanksgiving meal and your Christmas meal. We used to have Asti Spumante but I fancy something different this year.

Betty Boop wrote: I have to admit to being a Lambrini girl!! (oh, the shame) :wah:



I just can't drink other wines, one glass and I'm legless!!
It's not even wine! It's perry *lol*

Though it is nice with a vodka shot in it.

Bez wrote: What wine will you be having with your Thanksgiving meal and your Christmas meal. We used to have Asti Spumante but I fancy something different this year.
I always bring a bottle of wine to my mom and step-dad's house. My step-dad will drink wine from a box if it's there, and I've been trying to impose a more discerning taste on him. So far, no luck.

I like Kendall Jackson's chardonnay, and Ecco Domani's pinot grigio for whites. Both go nicely with turkey. I will have to live vicariously through Bullet this year, though, I hope he's in the mood for wine!

sherry wrote: It's not even wine! It's perry *lol*



Though it is nice with a vodka shot in it.


:wah: I know I'm sad!! Wine just goes straight to my head



I can cope with spirits, no problem it's just the wine!!!

Sutter Home white zinfandel. Every time!