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drat...this thread is gonna make me go out and buy a bunch of wine shortly :o Edit for content: What's a good region/vintage that's hitting the shelves currently/soon? I know 2008 Oregon pinot was fantastic (and I still have some, though I didn't buy as much as I would have liked), anything of similar quality that's out right now? Shooting Blanks fucked around with this message at 09:53 on Dec 17, 2011 |
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Walked posted:Anyone care to give me a rundown on Wine Tasting etiquette? First off, enjoy yourself, and anyone that makes you feel uncomfortable is a jerk. In general, you should try to preserve your palate (palette?) by working from lighter wines to heavier wines - there is no specific order, but if you ask whoever is pouring what you should try first, they'll be able to tell you. If you feel like your tastebuds are getting overwhelmed, take a sip of water, and either spit it out or swallow it. Crackers or bread between tastes can have the same effect. As far as rinsing your glass, if you stick to the same order as tasting, it'll have minimal effect (though if you're going to higher end wineries, I'd probably be more in favor of rinsing more often). Whether to spit or swallow is a decision best left up to you. If you're only going to be tasting a few wines that day, go ahead and consume. If you're hitting up multiple wineries, you're probably better of spitting - you don't want to get drunk if you're trying to appreciate the qualities of the wine, and spitting will make you more likely to cleanse your palate. I've gone on some tastings with 30+ wines in one day where I mostly consumed, and by the end if you asked me what any given bottling tasted like, all I could've told you is red or white.
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Dec 21, 2011 05:44
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Just opened a 2008 Belle Glos Pinot Noir, Las Alturas vineyard. Could easily have held onto it for a couple more years, and it definitely needed decanting, but it's pretty drat good. Wish I bought more of this.
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Dec 25, 2011 04:07
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nwin posted:So it sounds like the spouts are worth it as it does what decanting does, but quicker? My mom and her husband picked up a Vinturi a few months ago and have been using it pretty regularly - it improves most wines, and it hasn't made a single wine less pleasant to drink.
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Dec 28, 2011 04:37
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YES. Sorry to break rose chat, but for the first time in awhile I've found one of my favorite inexpensive Spanish reds locally, Volver. At $8.50/btl, I'll probably be buying a case or three when I get my next paycheck.
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Jan 11, 2012 00:53
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WhiteHowler posted:Apologies if this has been answered a million times, but I scanned back a few pages and didn't see it mentioned. There are a couple approaches you could take. There are DTC (Direct-To-Consumer) clubs that use a machine learning driven approach to figure out what you do and don't like. I haven't tried one and can't recommend as a result, but you can look at Firstleaf, Bright Cellars or any more of the dozens (if not hundreds) of options out there. That said, these are generally on a subscription model and I can't speak to their plans - they may require a monthly box, a quarterly box, I don't know. Investigate and figure out if you'll be ordering more than you can consume. One option I have used in the past, and was quite happy with, was Garagiste (https://www.garagiste.com). I don't really drink wine any more, but their model is not subscription based - it's a mailing list. You'll get a daily email with what they have on offer, they cellar it for you until you have a full case (or cases) to ship, and when the weather is right. You can request shipment at any time, and they'll do it. Buy as much or as little as you want, but it is a CYOA service. It's at least worth getting on their mailing list and seeing what they're selling these days, since there's no obligation.
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Isn't that a little hard to evaluate without seeing a bottle list? Otherwise, nice boxes.
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