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Traditional Catholic Faith => Health and Nutrition => Topic started by: Kephapaulos on April 21, 2024, 07:50:01 PM
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What wine recommendations do you have?
I wonder in particular what Gladius would recommend these days.
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This is an excellent wine for the price:
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https://www.beveragelovers.com/wines/Columbia-Crest-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Grand-Estates-w0582439oc?utm_source=Google+Shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInci29tfUhQMVlFB_AB13YwPKEAQYBiABEgJqMfD_BwE
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What wine recommendations do you have?
I wonder in particular what Gladius would recommend these days.
It all depends upon the situation: day, night, eating, just sipping, etc.
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Just for grins I searched for James Arthur Field Vineyards to see if they were still operating. In the 80's they made perfectly drinkable table wines simply labeled "red" and "white." They came in large screw-cap bottles, completely unassuming and inexpensive. If I recall correctly we paid about $4.99/1.5 liter bottle. It turns out that they are still in business and still priced at $4.99/1.5L. I have no idea if quality has fallen to hold that price. They certainly weren't exquisite, but the prices commanded by exquisite wines today are way out of line.
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What wine recommendations do you have?
What's your budget?
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Just for grins I searched for James Arthur Field Vineyards to see if they were still operating. In the 80's they made perfectly drinkable table wines simply labeled "red" and "white." They came in large screw-cap bottles, completely unassuming and inexpensive. If I recall correctly we paid about $4.99/1.5 liter bottle. It turns out that they are still in business and still priced at $4.99/1.5L. I have no idea if quality has fallen to hold that price. They certainly weren't exquisite, but the prices commanded by exquisite wines today are way out of line.
At that price, it sounds like rock gut. :laugh1:
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At that price, it sounds like rock gut. :laugh1:
In the 80's it certainly wasn't "rotgut." I can't say how it is now.
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It all depends upon the situation: day, night, eating, just sipping, etc.
Okay, in that case, how about for:
1) Day
2) Night
3) Eating
4) Sipping
5) A romantic outing
6) A feast day of the Church
7) Sunday
?
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What's your budget?
Let's say $5 to $50.
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I prefer sweet and low alcohol content, but I was surprised by a bottle of Ravage, though I can't remember what exact kind it was.
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Let's say $5 to $50.
I'm somewhat particular to red wines. And more specifically, Chilean wines. So this post will be exclusively Chilean wines (I'll make another post on U.S. wines).
In that price range, here is what I'd recommend trying:
Casillero del Diablo by Concha y Toro ~$10. This is a good all-around wine, but it should be breathed. Upon proper breathing, this $10/bottle wine turns into a $20/bottle wine. Also, not only is Concha y Toro the largest vineyard in Chile, it's the 3rd largest in the world, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find this in wine shops. I'm particular to their Carmenere.
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Primus The Blend ~$15 A Chilean Bordeaux Blend.
(https://images.vivino.com/thumbs/QngjAhhNQ5KkuKUPMA6TMg_pb_x960.png)
Cousiño-Macul Antiguas Reservas ~$20
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LaPostolle ~$20 - $75 Very unique vineyard in that the none of their wine goes through any pumps in that the building is built into the side of a hill wherein the grapes are brought to the top, and the entire process uses gravity to go from vat to bottling.
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Perez Cruz ~$20 This is a smaller vineyard located about 45 minutes outside of Santiago, Chile. I've never had a bad bottle from Perez Cruz.
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Marques de Casa Concha ~20 One of my personal favorites, primarily because it is easily found in a lot of wine shops. Also, the main vineyard is located on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile.
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BTW, I've toured/visited the vineyards where each of the above wines are made.
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Now... my recommendations of U.S. reds... most of which are in the $20/bottle price range.
I'll start off with one I recently discovered.
Steele Zinfandel ~$20 This is a great full-bodied Zinfandel.
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The Federalist Honest Red Blend ~$17
(https://www.federalistwines.com/sites/default/files/honest%20red%20blend_0.png)
Substance "CS" Cabernet Sauvignon ~$15
(https://www.astorwines.com/images/items/35589_hr.jpg)
Bogle Pinot Noir ~$10 Great all-around pinot.
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