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Feb 22, 2012 7:05 PM
Anyone a wine snob? I am not. However I do enjoy a bottle of red wine a couple times a month. Usually Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Chianti.

Tonight I am drinking this. Not bad but very subtle compared to other cabernets.

http://www.snooth.com/wine/louis-martini-sonoma-cabernet-sauvignon-2009/
Feb 22, 2012 7:05pm
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Feb 22, 2012 7:11 PM



Feb 22, 2012 7:11pm
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Fab1b

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Feb 22, 2012 7:12 PM
Big time red fan! Chianti, Malbecs, Cabs. Like em dry not sweet. Picked up a nice vintage Malbec last weekend.
Feb 22, 2012 7:12pm
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Feb 22, 2012 7:15 PM
Feb 22, 2012 7:15pm
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Feb 22, 2012 7:17 PM
The Franzia nice
Feb 22, 2012 7:17pm
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Curly J

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Feb 22, 2012 7:19 PM
This Guy knows wine --->
Feb 22, 2012 7:19pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Feb 22, 2012 7:20 PM
I prefer Champipple.
Feb 22, 2012 7:20pm
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Feb 22, 2012 7:36 PM
I prefer a nice glass of scotch.
Feb 22, 2012 7:36pm
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Feb 22, 2012 7:37 PM
Curly J;1093133 wrote:This Guy knows wine --->

Lol...reps
Feb 22, 2012 7:37pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:10 PM
I knew that pic was coming too when the thread opened
Feb 22, 2012 8:10pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:12 PM
Always a good time on Friday or Saturday at Maize Valley Farm </SPAN>:laugh:

http://www.maizevalleywinery.com/hanky-panky-wine


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Feb 22, 2012 8:12pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:21 PM
Big wine fan. The gf works at one of the premier wine/cheese shops in Chicago so we usually get good stuff. Highly recommend pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley, specifically I can think of Elk Cove.

Also, although from California, Talbott pinot is a-ma-zing
Feb 22, 2012 8:21pm
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LJ

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Feb 22, 2012 8:21 PM
I am a snob in the fact that I really only casually drink wine from the Eastern Lake Erie region. My favorites are the Marquette and the Noiret from Winery of Ellicotville.
Feb 22, 2012 8:21pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:30 PM
Did a tour and tasting up around Niagara-on-the-Lake last summer, now all I like is their wines. I recommend Hillebrand Estates if you're ever up there.

Their ice wines are to die for as well.
Feb 22, 2012 8:30pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:34 PM
Speaking of northern wines, I'm interested to see what comes out of Michigan in the next 10-15 years. They're starting to cultivate new varieties for the area, get the vines going. Could be some surprises (in a good way).
Feb 22, 2012 8:34pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:34 PM
ts1227;1093179 wrote:Did a tour and tasting up around Niagara-on-the-Lake last summer, now all I like is their wines. I recommend Hillebrand Estates if you're ever up there.

Their ice wines are to die for as well.
We typically never make it that far NE. Will definitely check that out next time we are up there,
Feb 22, 2012 8:34pm
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OneBuckeye

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Feb 22, 2012 8:35 PM
Had a couple Oregon Noirs, very dynamic wines.
Feb 22, 2012 8:35pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:36 PM
stroups;1093185 wrote:
It definitely takes a while to learn WTF you like and what everything is.
Feb 22, 2012 8:36pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:39 PM
LJ;1093184 wrote:We typically never make it that far NE. Will definitely check that out next time we are up there,
Just take the QEW up past Niagara Falls, and get off at the exit that heads toward N-O-T-L. There's wineries out the ass up there, most right on the main drag.
Feb 22, 2012 8:39pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:39 PM
<<<< Guilty. We're particularly fond on Oregon Pinot Noirs and Cab Sauves.

That said, we keep a jug or two of Carlo Rossi chianti around the house for everyday consumption - even the French ain't guzzling a 1945 Mouton-Rothschild Pauillac with their meat loaf on Tuesday nights.

And I absolutely loved Sun Country Strawberry Coolers.. :p
Feb 22, 2012 8:39pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:43 PM
BTW, for those who do like Ice wine, the wineries up in Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake counties have an Ice Wine Festival the first 3 Saturdays in March from 12-5.

http://consumer.discoverohio.com/searchdetails.aspx?detail=67435
Ninth Annual Ice Wine Festival
Saturday, March 3rd, 10[SUP]th[/SUP], 17[SUP]th[/SUP] *Noon- 5pm
Join Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards & St. Joseph Vineyards for Ohio’s 9th Annual Ice Wine Festival, a progressive tasting of the ice wine produced in the Grand River Valley. Our neighbor winery up the road, South River Vineyard will also be serving their icewine.
Patrons will visit each of the participating wineries and sample their Ice Wine along with a complimentary appetizer. Many of the wineries will also have a featured event including ice carving, jewelry shows, dog sledding demonstrations and much more. Cost is $6 per person at each winery, which includes an Ice Wine cordial glass, wine samples, appetizer and special events. Bring in a (non-expired, please) canned food item and receive $1 off to help support our local food banks.

Appetizer menu and events include:

Debonne Vineyards
Appetizer ~ Adams Reserve Sharp Cheddar served with homemade peach jam and crushed walnuts.
Events ~ Ice carving at 2 P.M.
Sled dog demonstration
Ice Wine Martini bar (small additional fee)
Winter Glow Progressive dinner (each Friday evening)

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante
Appetizer ~ Peach Vidal mascarpone with vanilla crisp

Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant
Appetizer ~ Homemade warm peach cobbler.
Events ~ Ice carving at Noon
Ice Wine marshmallow roast all day (small additional fee)
Wine Jelly Samples and Sales by Gatherings (all day)
Winter Glow Progressive dinner (each Friday evening)

Laurello Vineyards
Appetizer ~ Homemade orange cranberry Biscotti
Event ~ Beach glass jewelery and pottery

St. Joseph Vineyards
Appetizer ~ Golden pound cake with warm Maple syrup
Events ~ Art work featuring Jeff Suntala; Krzys family Maple syrup demonstration.
Feb 22, 2012 8:43pm
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Feb 22, 2012 8:45 PM
Big fan of Italian and German whites.
Feb 22, 2012 8:45pm
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Feb 22, 2012 9:14 PM
My wife and I went to the Caduceus Cellars tasting room in Jerome, AZ last night. It is the winery owned by Maynard James Keenan. Everything we tried was fantastic, we ended up shipping two bottles back to Ohio.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caduceus_Cellars
Feb 22, 2012 9:14pm
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Feb 22, 2012 9:19 PM
The only wine I'd say I enjoy/know anymore about compared to other is Malbec. Outside of that I'm not much of a wine fan, IMO they always taste better the more glasses you have.
Feb 22, 2012 9:19pm