Duce Lewis 3 Posted January 24, 2010 My brother and I went to the Boston Wine Expo today We had a great time, tasting about 80 wines He's the real expert and the exhibitors quickly realize it It's a great learning experience Usually 1 wine stands above the rest Not this time, but we had outstanding wines from Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and the Loire Valley Chateau Neuf du Pape and Boisson were par excellance Not too many US producers, but maybe it's the economy We're closing the evening with some Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon ...Hic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted January 24, 2010 Sounds like a fun day Duce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabu 9 Posted January 24, 2010 My brother and I went to the Boston Wine Expo today We had a great time, tasting about 80 wines He's the real expert and the exhibitors quickly realize it It's a great learning experience Usually 1 wine stands above the rest Not this time, but we had outstanding wines from Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and the Loire Valley Chateau Neuf du Pape and Boisson were par excellance Not too many US producers, but maybe it's the economy We're closing the evening with some Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon ...Hic I'm lucky I live in wine heaven.. mid California coastal area, surrounded by some of the finest. Hic... :yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted January 24, 2010 I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes makes me feel mellow. Whiskeys too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear... la - la- la- I like Beer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted January 24, 2010 I'm lucky I live in wine heaven.. mid California coastal area, surrounded by some of the finest. Hic... Truly great region of the world I'm partial to Sonoma Cabs Has anyone checked out Costco's wine shop? They have Jordan Cab for $42 ...and Cloudy Bay Sauv Blanc for $19 Killer Wines at great prices Even their Kirkland Sparklings are pretty good! Would have checked out more but we had to zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConradB 0 Posted January 24, 2010 No auslese, or spatlese? Lieb Frau Milch nein?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted January 24, 2010 No auslese, or spatlese? Lieb Frau Milch nein?! Ja, Berenauslese and Trockenberenauslese And lots of pretty frauleins to pour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConradB 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Sehr gut Herr Duce! I must admit my favorite vineyard is Wilhelm Friedrick Gymnasium von Trier. Old vineyard back to something like 1543 or there abouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted January 24, 2010 Sehr gut Herr Duce! I must admit my favorite vineyard is Wilhelm Friedrick Gymnasium von Trier. Old vineyard back to something like 1543 or there abouts. Old is the way to go We had some Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel that was great Average age of the vines were 80 years Old vines produce less fruit, concentrating the flavor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest British_eh Posted January 25, 2010 Ah Duce, Surely you have heard of the Okanagan Valley, home of the twice winner for Best Chardonnay in the World? Delicious Pinot Gris, Syrah (Shiraz to some), Merlot, and Riesling. Yes, with one of the better wineries only 3 km away, I can almost stagger down for a 3rd bottle if needed The reds are getting better, but the clilmate suits whites. However, the absolute best place for purchasing wines is .......................the UK. Why you say? They get wines from everywhere, whereas if in France, you will only really get French wines. I have seen most European Nations, Okanagan, Niagra, Californian, Chilean, and Argentinian wines for sale in UK shops. Cheers, British_eh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
depalmer 0 Posted January 25, 2010 When I was stationed in Germany in the 70's in North Bavaria there was a white wine called Frankonia (Not a brand name but a type, like a Merlot is a type of red) Wine I drank any chance I could get. I have not found it anyplace in the US. My wife and I drank my last bottle 27 years ago. I guess the Germans are keeping it to themselves. Anyone know of a German Wine importer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duce Lewis 3 Posted January 25, 2010 Ah Duce, Surely you have heard of the Okanagan Valley, home of the twice winner for Best Chardonnay in the World? Delicious Pinot Gris, Syrah (Shiraz to some), Merlot, and Riesling. Yes, with one of the better wineries only 3 km away, I can almost stagger down for a 3rd bottle if needed The reds are getting better, but the clilmate suits whites. Can't say that I've heard of that region But I Googled it and found a winery list Cedar Creek and Tantalus sound familiar so maybe I have sampled a glass or 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
