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  • Which wines do you like?

    My favourites are:
    Red: a good Australian Shiraz for a robust wine
    A Gamay, such as a Moulin-à-Vent for a lighter wine
    A Pinot Noir, such as some from Washington State or a Gevrey Chambertin for in-between (or an Italian Barbera)

    Rosé: very few, but I do like the Oeil de Perdrix de Montmollin (Auvernier, canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland), which is also a Pinot Noir. I have also had an excellent rosé from the Loire Valley, also Pinot Noir.

    White: For cheese dishes or even as an apéritif, there is little to beat a Swiss Chasselas, preferably from La Côte, such as a Mont-sur-Rolle (floral character).
    To accompany fish, it needs something a little less light. A good Graves is OK, but a Pouilly-Fuissé is better.

    As I live on a viticultural island, I must say there are not many really good wines, but a few passable ones. The Mavro grape, unique here, gives a good, full-bodied red wine, especially if blended with Grenache. Most of the commercial products from the big wineries (Keo, Sodap, etc.) are relatively mediocre - but drinkable - except, perhaps from their more pricy, low-volume specialities. This list would not be complete without mentioning Commandaria. This is a very sweet, thick, heavy, dessert wine (far too sweet for my palate) of excellent quality, unique to this island. It has been vinified here since the 11th century, originally by the Order of Commanders of St. John (hence the name), out on a jolly crusade.
    Brian (the devil incarnate)

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    i liek bordoux.. red and white.. 1997 and 1998 vintage... there are some californian brands that i like but cant remeber their name.... lebanese win used to be good pre 1990... but anything after that especialy thae last two years have been shit.... i am talking about the main ones "Ksara and Kefraya... the others where never good any way like Wardeh, Chatou Musar and others.......

    havent ried any of the stufe you mentiond.. although now you have encouraged me to go out and look for some... i dont like rose or sweet wine.... just red and white....
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    • #3
      I just bought two bottles of Omaka Springs Reserve Pinot Noir. Nice wine for $16.
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      • #4
        I haven't found a wine I don't like yet. Like Whisky Wine you've got to hide when I'm around.
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        • #5
          Ve have three distinct viticultural regions here, however due to small volumes, our vines haven't become big itnernational brands. Nontheless, there are quite a few excelent small series private producers.



          The south-west mediterranean coastal region is more famous for its red wines, while the north-west region bordering Panonian depression (Hungary) is more white wine oriented. The south-east hilly region is known for Cvicek - local blended wine, light, with accentuated acid and lower alcochol.


          I very much like Merlot Bagueri.

          merlot

          I also like Cabernet Sauvignon.

          I prefer red wines, however I sometimes fancy white wines with pasta, deserts and fruit.

          grey pinot and Chardonnay come to mind.
          Last edited by UtwigMU; 19 April 2003, 11:08.

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          • #6
            I like Bordeaux and some of the sweeter German white wines.

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            • #7
              Mad Dog 20/20

              Orange Jubilee flavour

              Ok, not really one that I like, but it's one that I like to dare people to drink
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              • #8
                Well, Codeweaver's wine is quite nice, and winex of course.
                ...oh, THOSE wines
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                • #9
                  heh, most wines I have experienced has a smell that can kill and a taste that will finish the job
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                  • #10
                    I like most wines especially the Rhines and Reislings, but of late I've become addicted to the non-alcoholic Spumontes by a Michigan winery: St. Julian.

                    They make several variants from Wild Berry, Cherry and other fruits to grape variants and even sparkling ciders. Good stuff, especially when very cold, and very inexpensive.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Which wines do you like?

                      Originally posted by Brian Ellis
                      ...Red: a good Australian Shiraz for a robust wine...
                      Yellow Tail: best wine you'll ever find @ $10
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                        • #13
                          Best I've had to date: Bon Pasteur 1994 (Pomerol). Got another 6 in the fridge.
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                          • #14
                            I've been trying a few argentinian malbecs recently - really quite nice
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                            • #15
                              I recetnly had a very nice Deloche 2000, and I must say that despite it's relativly young age, it was supprisingly good. The nose was great, it lingered nicely on the pallet, and it had some great legs :evil: a nice smooth yet bold red to go great with a nice london broil.

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