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posted by mrsleep @ 10:13 AM
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In Vino Veritas
I never want to be so old as to be afraid to try something new, or just do something ridiculous. Like fight for lost causes.
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I don't know much about wine, but... "Beer is proof that there IS a God, and that He loves us and wants us to be happy." Benjamin Franklin. (I may have mangled the quote, but it's something like that.)
I like sweet wine. My wife likes icky sour dry wine. Is there anything in the middle?
Not really. The only thing I could suggest would be a late harvest red wine. I think I have only seen this made from Zinfandel. I actually have a couple of cases I got from a fellow winemaker.
A late harvest wine will be full of flavor, like a port, but not as heavy, and it will have some residual sugar. Not so much it hits you over the head but enough to let you note there is some sweetness to it.
If you ever try this, I would suggest eating with a sharp cheese and French Bread.
There are also some dry white wines, that are very fruity, but clean and fresh. Pinot Grigio's.
Sauvignon Blanc's from New Zealand, have a diverse set of fruit, citrus flavors, but are dry. The fruit gives the impression of sweetness, while not really being sweet. You just have to taste it to understand.
Thanks! I'll have to print this out and stick it in my pocket so next time I'm oot and aboot I can pick up a bottle or two of something both my wife and I might enjoy for a change...
Delicato Shiraz is a pretty good bargain. I'll have to think it over. Trader Joes in Roseville has an interesting foreign selection, and every now and then has some good inexpensive wines from Sicily.
I've never acquired a taste for Scotch, but I always keep a fresh bottle of single malt for my brother when he comes over. Laiprohaig, Glenfiddich, Balvinnie are some varieties or close equivalents I have had in my pantry.
Mr Sleep, a friend has secured several bottles of Artadi, Vinas De Gain, 2003 for me in Barcelona, as you recommended on my site. They should arrive tomorrow, and they costed around 12 Euros. I'll do a comparison with my local 1 Euro wine and post it. Thanks for the ideas!
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Looking forward to the report.
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