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General Discussions => Spunk => Topic started by: skalnbyc on August 12, 2006, 04:56:04 pm
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Chamard in Clinton is popular, and Jonathan Edwards buys and imports some fine grapes from California and stores it in north stronigton in barrels and also grows his own up there.
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If I was more science-minded, and equipped with a PHD in organic chemistry, my career ambitions would probably include winemaking. Wine production definitely has been on the rise over the last decade.
A bunch of wineries have recently sprouted up on the Southcoast of Mass/R.I., between New Bedford and Newport. Are there any vintners in CT?
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Love Australian Shiraz.
:that: We have tried TONS and I\'ve only disliked one!!!!
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i LOVE wine. so many that are so good. i taste them everyday ususally all day at work and have visited some of the vineyards. Love a nice Tuscany or Chianti. Love Australian Shiraz.. i know Walsh can vouch for me on the Shingleback from Australia. French, Cali, Spanish, you name it. theres a wine for everybody. I am always impressed with the amount of character and subtle flavors a bottle of grapes can have.
Frogs Leap/ Silver Oak and Stags Leap are some of the vineyards ive been to, but am really tryin to go back out there very soon
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Kewl!!!
geek!!;)
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Kewl!!!
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Red wines, esp. shiraz, are the bomb!!!!
I\'ll bring one of those Del Dotto Cave Port Shiraz treats next time I\'m at Hotel TKA!!
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Red wines, esp. shiraz, are the bomb!!!!
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wine being an aquired taste is something I have yet to really aquire.
I usually opt for beer, too. I think a wine tasting excursion really helps one acquire a taste/appreciation.
Yeah, this was kind of a random thread. I\'ve just had too many good wines lately that I felt compelled to share my experiences with the crew.
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wine being an aquired taste is something I have yet to really aquire.
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red wine gives me an unbelievable hangover and white wine? I\'d rather drink beer/alcohol. :shrug:
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:drool: Mmmmm wine!!!!
for some reason and I can\'t put my finger on it, I have this appetite for some wine.
my parents drink a lot of wines and Wallingford actually has a small winery. I don\'t know too much about wine except that if you drink enough red wine it\'ll stain your teeth.
wine being an aquired taste is something I have yet to really aquire.
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:drool: Mmmmm wine!!!!
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Despite being a member of a fanbase comprised largely of dank beer and headies consumers, I figured I\'d give this thread a shot.
Living in one of the best wine-growing regions, I have taken many adventures in many of California\'s wine regions, and they can be found all over the state. I don\'t drink much wine, though an afternoon of tasting really gives me an appreciation of the many offerings at one\'s disposal.
Livermore Valley, right on the side of the Oakland Hills, is one of the best wine destinations. As it dwarfed by nearby wine counties of Napa and Sonoma, the crowds and traffic snarls are few and the vinters are very friendly/unpretentious. Another favorite reason to visit are the free samples offered by most of the vineyards with tasting rooms. Most of the wineries are clustered together within a few square miles, though there are a few nestled in the nearby hills (complete with vines growing up the steep hillsides).
My Livermore Valley pick: Fenestra Winery. With 20+ bottles lined up on a table, it\'s one of the tastiest free buzzes in the valley. For those with a low tolerance, drinking all 20+ of the free samples can make this place a one-stop wine destination. Additionally, good wines by the bottle start at a thrifty $9.
Napa and Sonoma: These counties sit alongside each other, and are a couple of the world\'s most famous wine epicenters. The local economy and scenery revolve completely around the industry. While touring the area, it seems there is nothing else to do other than drink wine and shop for gourmet food/cooking supplies. There are so many places to choose from, making pre-trip research a necessity to guide the tour. It\'s a really beautiful area to visit, though the drawbacks are crowds and the pretentious wineries with expensive wines and tasting fees. My friends and I talked a lot of **** about all the wine **** on our last trip there a few weekends ago.
Places to go:
Darioush: This place is a museum of-sorts, founded by a wealthy man who grew up in Iran\'s Shiraz region, a wine-growing region until the Islamic revolution. At $20 for a sample of 3 wines, we decided to skip the tasting here, and merely marveled at all the creative talent (hence $$) that went into the design. Almost all of the building materials (stone columns) were imported from the Middle East.
Del Dotto Caves: A really cool destination, housed entirely under ground. There is a system of wine caves where all the of the winemaking and storage barrels lie. Best offerings are the Port Shiraz and Port Cabernet Sauvignon. I picked up both, though the $75 each per bottle is a bit outrageous (but they\'re amazing) :biggrin: .
Chateau Boswell: By appointment only (meaning call ahead and see if you can drop in). Probably my favorite stop on "wine tour". The young dude running the show is unpretentious and knowledgable. Some amazing wines, particularly the buttery chardonnay and lineup of cabs. Production of most wines is limited to only a few hundred cases, allowing the utmost control of the craft.