Starting to like wine...the Red version

replicant_argent · 02-19-2010, 06:02 PM

The best advice I think is Drink What You Like, Like What You Drink.

In my opinion, I look at the old CS "No Snobs" treatise and realize it has many uses.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to have a "Madagascar Vanilla" palate to simply enjoy what you are drawn to, and you don't have to have the aspirations to be an Amateur Sommelier either. People have been enjoying some very rustic and unrefined wines in odd corners of the world without worrying too much about whether something is "right" or "wrong" or High-brow or Low-brow.

Experiment, try many different varietals in your comfortable price range, and you will find your niche.

But what do I know... I have the palate of a goat...

TheRiddick · 02-19-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

In my opinion, I look at the old CS "No Snobs" treatise and realize it has many uses.

Actually, I know a good number of locals who will ONLY drink Cab. Not sure if that qualifies them as snobs or not, but they won't even taste anything that doesn't say Cab on a label.

I'd rather drink beer, and I do, than drink all sorts of "animal labels" wines, if that's snobish, then be it. Meaning drinking less, but better quality (we ALL do that with cigars, no?). But something also tells me that I drink way more adventurous/interesting wines, in general, since I do not discriminate by grape, region or label, I may simply prefer some to others depending on company and food that day.

Mugen910 · 02-19-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

The best advice I think is Drink What You Like, Like What You Drink.

But but but...how will I know what I should like if no one gives me options

02-19-2010, 08:31 PM

Well seeing as we seem to have the same pallets in other matters

Find the St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel

It is my absolute favourite red that is a medium value (not too expensive) non vintage.

Although California grown (Sonoma Valley) it is done in the old world style of Zinfandels and is really really good. It tastes of ripe black cherries and has a nice toasty oak taste. It finishes long and smooth and is not strong on tanins. This has been my house wine for some time.

rlmedic · 02-19-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

But but but...how will I know what I should like if no one gives me options

Are you looking for wine to drink with dinner or enjoy a glass with a cigar?

02-19-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Starting to like wine...the Red version The best advice I think is Drink What You Like, Like What You Drink. In my opinion, I look at the old CS "No Snobs" treatise and realize it has many uses. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to have a "Madagascar Vanilla" palate to simply enjoy what you are drawn to, and you don't have to have the aspirations to be an Amateur Sommelier either. People have been enjoying some very rustic and unrefined wines in odd corners of the world without worrying too much about whether something is "right" or "wrong" or High-brow or Low-brow. Experiment, try many different varietals in your comfortable price range, and you will find your niche. But what do I know... I have the palate of a goat... __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

02-19-2010, 08:31 PM	#4
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Starting to like wine...the Red version Well seeing as we seem to have the same pallets in other matters Find the St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel It is my absolute favourite red that is a medium value (not too expensive) non vintage. Although California grown (Sonoma Valley) it is done in the old world style of Zinfandels and is really really good. It tastes of ripe black cherries and has a nice toasty oak taste. It finishes long and smooth and is not strong on tanins. This has been my house wine for some time.