Favorite Wines

[nikkianddean]

My absolute favorite wine is Honig cabernet. It tastes like butta!!!

 

On the cheaper side I like the yellow tail merlot/cabernet blend. I think I drink wine that is on the more expensive side...Well I used to. I had to give up wine for BL3.

 

I would love to hear mor ideas on affordable wines, although that could get me in trouble

[Alyssa]

My absolute favorite white wine on the planet is Mer Soleil - it is a Chardonnay from CA - it is SO GOOD!!!!!!!!

 

Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2004

 

winemaker's notes:

Initial aromas of the ripe apple/pear/grape combination inherent in Chardonnay quickly evolve into rich scents of mango, pineapple, lemon, butterscotch and subtle smoke. Explosive flavors—tropical fruits and spices with a balancing layer of zesty citrus from the mid-palate on through to the extended finish. Seems to fill every corner of the mouth.

[Christi]

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Originally Posted by foxytv I get the Piper in a split quite often when we're out and I want some bubbles!

piper was the first champagne I ever tried and my Mom's favorite, so we always had it during the holidays...YUM...makes we want to pop open a bottle!

[JaimeLynne]

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Originally Posted by Alyssa My absolute favorite white wine on the planet is Mer Soleil - it is a Chardonnay from CA - it is SO GOOD!!!!!!!! Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2004 winemaker's notes: Initial aromas of the ripe apple/pear/grape combination inherent in Chardonnay quickly evolve into rich scents of mango, pineapple, lemon, butterscotch and subtle smoke. Explosive flavors—tropical fruits and spices with a balancing layer of zesty citrus from the mid-palate on through to the extended finish. Seems to fill every corner of the mouth.

Yummm, that does sound good

[NewOrleansbride]

I rarely drink white wine (it's too sweet for me), but my favorite cheap Merlots and Cabernets are Bogle and Smoking Loon. You can't beat the price and I think they are great tasting! And Coppola makes a fantastic wine all around.

 

I'm a big fan of California wines (can you tell ). I used to be huge on Australian and South African wines, but before I knew it I was buying mostly all CA wines.

[foxytv]

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Originally Posted by Alyssa My absolute favorite white wine on the planet is Mer Soleil - it is a Chardonnay from CA - it is SO GOOD!!!!!!!! Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2004 winemaker's notes: Initial aromas of the ripe apple/pear/grape combination inherent in Chardonnay quickly evolve into rich scents of mango, pineapple, lemon, butterscotch and subtle smoke. Explosive flavors—tropical fruits and spices with a balancing layer of zesty citrus from the mid-palate on through to the extended finish. Seems to fill every corner of the mouth.

If you want to splurge (although it's not much more) try the Mer Soleil SILVER.

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Originally Posted by NewOrleansbride I rarely drink white wine (it's too sweet for me), but my favorite cheap Merlots and Cabernets are Bogle and Smoking Loon. You can't beat the price and I think they are great tasting! And Coppola makes a fantastic wine all around. I'm a big fan of California wines (can you tell ). I used to be huge on Australian and South African wines, but before I knew it I was buying mostly all CA wines.

Only certain white wines are sweet, like Rieslings, etc. There are lots and lots and lots of dry white wines (try a Viognier or an oaked Chardonnay) that won't have the super-fruity or floral aromas, just in case you want to try some more whites! I used to only drink reds, but since I started selling wine for a living, I have obviously learned a lot more and been able to find whites that I love.

There are even dry, non-sweet rieslings. Try an Alsace riesling, most of those are on the f=drier side. There is also one called Kuhl Dry that you might like as a "starter" white if you don't like 'em sweet.

[NewOrleansbride]

I'll drink white wine and I enjoy it... just not as much as reds (especially Merlot). I progressed (not sure that the right word?) from loving pinot noirs, to cabernets, to merlots. I've been stuck on merlot for a long time.

[becks]

My very favorite is a David Bruce Pinot Noir. I buy cases of it every time my local shop has a special. It's a terrible habit, but someone needs to do it...

[Carolyn]

I'm not a big white wine person but my two favorite Red wines

 

Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 04,05,06 ( $20.00 a bottle)and any montepulciano italian red wine. ( never over $ 15.00 a bottle).

 

I do have many more but another few good cheap wine is Barefoot Cabernet, Steap Leap Carbernet, Rutherford Hill Carbernet & merlot.

[starchild]

The most outstanding wine I've had in my life was a Barolo that I cannot remember the name of and I've never seen it again

 

BV wine is consistently good and inexpensive Beaulieu Vineyard

 

Castello di Monsanto makes a great Chianti. (Chianti & pasta w/red sauce...yum!)

 

I love the Pinot Noir by Kynsi Winery here on the central coast.

 

Can you tell I like red wine?

 

 

(And my favorite champagne is Perrier Jouet like Christi mentioned...mmmmm)