Em Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Could not find a thread specifically dedicated to wine and all things associated with it. So let's put our heads together and come up with our favorites, the food we enjoy with them and keep each other updated on new and exciting finds! I love wine, but I am a novice and have much to learn to fully appreciate and recognize a good one. I know what tastes good and what I like. But it's kind of hard to pick new stuff I like so I keep on staying on the safe side and buying the same stuff. So please share and educate. (Hello Azat! Where is our favorite wine connoisseur?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Me first. I recently had the following fine. It was amazing and for a very special occasion. But it wouldn't be bad to enjoy a glass or two once in a while. It was rich and very decadent. And I tasted the berry flavor (cherries to be exact). I'm learning. Yayyyy! It's Opus One (2001) from Napa Valley. Edited March 6, 2008 by Em124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 It was rich and very decadent You mean "HE" or "IT"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 You mean "HE" or "IT"? Lol. No she wasn't rich. We just had occasion to celebrate! But I like your brand of humor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 And I like this very much. Fairly priced and sometimes available at BevMo. Conn Creek Cabarnet (Napa ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Matching Wine with Food By Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator editor at large ............. The old rule about white wine with fish and red wine with meat made perfect sense in the days when white wines were light and fruity and red wines were tannic and weighty. But today, when most California Chardonnays are heavier and fuller-bodied than most California Pinot Noirs and even some Cabernets, color coding does not always work. Red wines as a category are distinct from whites in two main ways: tannins--many red wines have them, few white wines do--and flavors. White and red wines share many common flavors; both can be spicy, buttery, leathery, earthy or floral. But the apple, pear and citrus flavors in many white wines seldom show up in reds, and the currant, cherry and stone fruit flavors of red grapes usually do not appear in whites. In the wine-and-food matching game, these flavor differences come under the heading of subtleties. You can make better wine choices by focusing on a wine's size and weight. Like human beings, wines come in all dimensions. To match them with food, it's useful to know where they fit in a spectrum, with the lightest wines at one end and fuller-bodied wines toward the other end. ................... http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Wine_Bas...1199,17,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=12860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 thks Harut. I did search but I never do find anything when I search. can u combine? I will edit. thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Shiraz, known as syrah in France, Chile, Argentina and most parts of the United States, is a type of grape. This grape, used to make wine, has a deep purple color. Shiraz is a unique wine, and has one of the highest serving temperatures of them all, 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The name Shiraz is taken from the city of Shiraz, Iran, where it is said that the process of wine making originated 7,000 years ago. According to some historic accounts, Guy De'Sterimberg brought Shiraz to southern France after visiting Iran during the crusades. Eventually, he became a hermit and created a vineyard on a hill near his home in the Rhone River Valley. This wine became known as the Hermitage. Many times, Shiraz is blended with other grape varieties, like Merlot, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lately, some Austrailian producers have begun adding nerly 4 percent Viognier to their wine, which adds apricot tones to the scent and flavor of the wine. Because it's such a small percentage, the producer doesn't have to declare on the label that the wine is a blend. Under American wine laws, either Shiraz or Syrah may appear on the bottle's label, though few American wineries choose to follow the New World style and label them Syrah. While increasing amounts of the grape are being grown in Washington state, California still has the stronghold in America. Introduced in 1985 to the state of Washington by the Woodinville, Washington Columbia Winery, the area is also blending Shiraz with Grenache, Viognier and Cinsault. In very warm regions, the shiraz grape usually isn't strong enough to stand on its own in a bottle. In more mountainous areas, however, wineries tend to produce more varietal based wines. This is why many of these wines that come out of Napa Valley, CA tend to be blends. Note: This is my favorite wine!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Azat Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Me first. I recently had the following fine. It was amazing and for a very special occasion. But it wouldn't be bad to enjoy a glass or two once in a while. It was rich and very decadent. And I tasted the berry flavor (cherries to be exact). I'm learning. Yayyyy! It's Opus One (2001) from Napa Valley. yaiks. Opus One and a 2001 at that. You should have invited me to that party. 2001 was considere to be one of the best years for CA reds. Let me post a bit later. I love wine but have to get to work for some emergency crap now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) May a person, who hates alcohol and everything that smells like alcohol (starting from alcohol swabs to dirty wine glasses), participate in this thread??? I’ll comment on eat (desert) and be marry part… I bought a chocolate fountain, and Belgium milk chocolate fondue from “Sephra” is just right for it…It is delicious…tastes great with strawberries, berries, crackers and sliced bananas… http://www.sephrafountains.com/chocolate-f...ge/darkcard.jpg Edited March 11, 2008 by ANI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ehhhhhhhhhhh Ani jan. this is strike 2 against you. First you dont like anything that has alcohol smell(how the heck do you have fun in life) then you say you bought milk chocolate. Ba hima inch anenk... So I have a new favorite chocolatier in LA. Its owned by the husband and wife team who run Sona(http://www.sonarestaurant.com/) restaurant called Boulela(http://www.boulela.com/) to say its amazing is an understatement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Asa eli asa Azat jan. She rolls her eyes at my dark chocolate obsession and she wont drink with us. Thouh about 7 yrs ao..when we were quite underae, Ani , my sis and I drank a bottle and half of tequila. We have it on video. Then she went and ot married and lost all taste and zest for life. Ehhh the ood old days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Can anyone uess wic letter on my keyboard is stuck / not workin? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ehhhhhhhhhhh Ani jan. this is strike 2 against you. First you dont like anything that has alcohol smell(how the heck do you have fun in life) then you say you bought milk chocolate. Ba hima inch anenk... So I have a new favorite chocolatier in LA. Its owned by the husband and wife team who run Sona(http://www.sonarestaurant.com/) restaurant called Boulela(http://www.boulela.com/) to say its amazing is an understatement (fun)I have a BioPsych test in the morning...Haaaate it... I should be studying now... Alcohol tastes "darrrr@", "ktsu", "ttu"...i have to wash that taste with a softdrink...people make fun of me...thats why i prefer the soft drink by itself... Dark chocolate is "darrr@"...why would people like something "darr@"??? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Can anyone uess wic letter on my keyboard is stuck / not workin? lol g and h ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 (fun)I have a BioPsych test in the morning...Haaaate it... I should be studying now... Alcohol tastes "darrrr@", "ktsu", "ttu"...i have to wash that taste with a softdrink...people make fun of me...thats why i prefer the soft drink by itself... Dark chocolate is "darrr@"...why would people like something "darr@"??? ... This is so funny,, i don't want to make you feel bad Ani jan, but you are the first person whom I know who doens't like dark chocolate,,, yuummmm i looooovveeee dark chocolate,, as soon as i put it in my mouth its like ,, have you seen that commercial on TV about the Dove chocolate , just like that.....loool melts and you can taste the bitternes and also he sweetness all together,, maybe it sounds weird but that's how i am,,,,,,i dont know i always get into a great mood as soon as i eat a chocolate.... and that fountain that you bought... i think thats the best thing ever,,,, great purchase.. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 This is so funny,, i don't want to make you feel bad Ani jan, but you are the first person whom I know who doens't like dark chocolate,,, yuummmm i looooovveeee dark chocolate,, as soon as i put it in my mouth its like ,, have you seen that commercial on TV about the Dove chocolate , just like that.....loool melts and you can taste the bitternes and also he sweetness all together,, maybe it sounds weird but that's how i am,,,,,,i dont know i always get into a great mood as soon as i eat a chocolate.... and that fountain that you bought... i think thats the best thing ever,,,, great purchase.. .... No, you dont make me feel bad, and it doesnt sound weird at all...i know many people who like dark chocolate... But i am a boring person like that, i like milk and even white chocolate ...and unfortunately it doesnt do anything to my mood Eva jan... Btw i see your avatar "ramashka" Does it work??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) No, you dont make me feel bad, and it doesnt sound weird at all...i know many people who like dark chocolate... But i am a boring person like that, i like milk and even white chocolate ...and unfortunately it doesnt do anything to my mood Eva jan... Btw i see your avatar "ramashka" Does it work??? you not a boring person,, vor asum en chashakin @nker chka,, miguze aystex el en asum,,, some people like white chocolate ,,, if they didn't they the candy shops (lool) wouldn't sell them,, anyway,, about the "ramashka" ,,, i hope so.. we'll see.......... Edited March 11, 2008 by Eva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 what is it between women and chocolate!! i'm so happy i was born man, never touched that stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 what is it between women and chocolate!! i'm so happy i was born man, never touched that stuff you dont like chocolate?????????????????????????????????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 what is it between women and chocolate!! i'm so happy i was born man, never touched that stuff I love chocolate too yum yum. Why is it that you don't like chocolate Keri jan? It's OK... us women love it and you can watch us eat. Btw; I love milk chocolate too, but I love it with almonds or plain milk chocolate, I don't care for dark chocolate either. I love to put a good piece of chocolate in between a piece of european bread and eat it that way... yum yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 But i am a boring person like that, i like milk and even white chocolate .. Milk chocolate? Hershey's comes to mind! And white chocolate? Ay ay ay! Nothing beats dark chocolate, especially dark chocolate with cherry liquor! Yum! ... No, but honestly, I can't tell the difference between milk chocolate or white chocolate if I were to taste them with my eyes closed! Can you Ani? But you are definitely not a boring person! I can attest to that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 i'm so happy i was born man, never touched that stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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