Get ready for the 'new' white wines

CNN ^ | 4/05 | gordon anderson

[Dutch Boy]

I started a small wine cellar last November. Previously I preferred German whites because of my army service in Germany. Out of 68 bottles I own only one(1) bottle of German wine. I seem to have developed taste for reds, Bordeaux in particular. I'm not sure why. I didn't start out in that direction.

I also tried a few Pinots. Not too impressed. It seems to be a very over hyped wine. But I've also found that if you like a wine, drink it and who cares what anyone else thinks.

One of my favorite guilty pleasures is a simple Hungarian wine called Bulls Blood. Nothing fancy, just tasty. I also stumbled into vintage ports. A decanted vintage port in the correct glass followed by chips of frozen dark chocolate. It's toe curling good.

[CTOCS]

In my store the whites sell in this order:

1. Chard
2. Sauv Blanc
3. Pinot Grigio
4. Jo Reisling
5. Gewurztraminer
6. Pouilly Fuisse

[pissant]

Good grief. You came on a wine thread to tell me you hate wine? I guess I'll quit drinking it! ;o)

[pissant]

Well, you said the same thing when I

a) Made fun of PETA
b) Made fun of your pole dancing
c) Told you men and women can't be friends

I'll add this to the list! ;o)

[pissant]

We order wines shipped back home whenever we visit a good winery. Unfortunately, we're gettin low on stock. Time for a road trip!

[pissant]

You have a wine store?

[GoldCountryRedneck]

...Cali whites taste like cat pee .....

Having never tried cat pee m'self, I'll defer to your obviously experienced expertise.... (/sarcasm)

[trisham]

But I've also found that if you like a wine, drink it and who cares what anyone else thinks. One of my favorite guilty pleasures is a simple Hungarian wine called Bulls Blood. Nothing fancy, just tasty. I also stumbled into vintage ports. A decanted vintage port in the correct glass followed by chips of frozen dark chocolate. It's toe curling good.

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I agree. My attitude is: try everything, and drink what you like.

We just started drinking port as well. I've never tried it with chocolate, but it sounds great.

[trisham]

We order wines shipped back home whenever we visit a good winery. Unfortunately, we're gettin low on stock. Time for a road trip!

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I like that idea a lot. If we ever visit wine country in CA, I'd love to send back a few cases.

[pissant]

If ya head up to Washington State, I can steer you in some good directions for wine.

Was in Paso Robles, CA this past Sept. Lovely place for wine. ANd not crowded like Napa & Sonoma!

[trisham]

If ya head up to Washington State, I can steer you in some good directions for wine. Was in Paso Robles, CA this past Sept. Lovely place for wine. ANd not crowded like Napa & Sonoma!

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Thanks. I may take you up on that.

I didn't realize that there were any other areas of CA that had wineries until we started watching "Simply Wine" on the Fine Living channel, which is hosted by Master Sommelier Andrea Immer. It seems that our west coast is becoming a highly respected producer of fine wines. The climate there is very hospitable to the growing of grapes, unlike our weather here in the east.

I've always wanted to visit Washington state as well.

[pissant]

Very good wine here. Freepmail me if you plan to be out here!

[missyme]

I love Wine YUM YUM Wine Comas are so comforting!

[pissant]

You are making me thirsty!

[missyme]

I know Me too! I like Sparkling White Zinfadel

[pissant]

Not my cup of wine. I much prefer less sweet! But it fits your personality! ;o)

[teenyelliott]

you really don't know me, do you??*sniff sniff*

Of course I specifically came to your thread to b*tch at you. Would you expect anything less?

[pissant]

LOL. You are the best at it! Poor Carolina!

[missyme]

:) well do you like fesity wine, definetly I can't see you liking dry or sour wine

[pissant]

I thought you'd say smooth and sexy wine. :(