What wine are you drinking? Winter/Spring 2010

Last night was Early Times BiB bottled in '93. I swear it would give lot B a serious challenge.

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Originally Posted by sailor22

Last night was Early Times BiB bottled in '93. I swear it would give lot B a serious challenge.

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Uh-oh. Forum Confusion.

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Originally Posted by CorvallisCracker

Uh-oh. Forum Confusion.

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It frequently happens when one drinks substantial amounts of bourbon, or, um, wine.:lol:

For me, it is Stella Maris, by the Northstar winery in Columbia Valley, WA.

It's mostly Merlot, with a portion of Cabernet Sauvignon mixed-on. I picked it up on clearance at the PA state store for $24 a bottle.

Velvety texture, rife with black raspberry and plum tasting notes, and a hint of spice in the nose.

Not as sweet as most CA Merlots-- definitely drier, and lighter. It would be perfect with a rare grilled Filet Mignon.

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Originally Posted by smokinjoe

Me, too. $15 is really stretching it for me. Most of mine are in the under $10 range. Self-proclaimed unsofisticated wine palate here. And, I have no intention of gettin' 'phisticated. :D I really did enjoy a Mark West Pinot Noir last weekend. $9.

My MIL may have the cheapo record. She rips through the Foxhorn Chardonnay 1.5's like water. She doesn't get out much, so I get it for her by the multi-case. Her usual order is 6 cases (6 1.5's/case). Total Wines has had at $4.79/1.5, though they're up slighltly as of late. There goes the inheritance. :lol:

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Much of a cab drinker ever?

When it comes to wine, I'm a firm believer in one of the informal rules around here regarding whiskey. If you like it, you like it. Whether it's Foxhorn, $3 Chuck or Boone's Farm.

On a similar note, this afternoon I'm enjoying some Remvi White Retsina from INO. Light & fresh, not too spectacular, but very refreshing. And then there's the pine resin finish. :grin: Fun every now and then, but I couldn't drink this on a regular basis.

recently released 2008 The Prisoner by Orin Swift--a blend from Napa, mostly Zinfandel.

Spring Mountain Cabernet 2005 just arrived---excellent. they also make a good Sauvignon Blanc.

Rombauer Cabernet--tried it at a Binny's California tasting. in the $30 range, but worth it.

Just some Alpha King tonight while watching my hockey team return to proper form. :grin: Go Hawks!!!!

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Originally Posted by Lost Pollito

Just some Alpha King tonight while watching my hockey team return to proper form. :grin: Go Hawks!!!!

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Joe, you are from KY.
The Red Wings should be your hockey team.
RT. 23 goes from KY to MI.
We have the biggest KY Heritage Organization in the country.

Just funnin' ya dude.
I think the Hawks and Wings are on a collision course in the playoffs.

Back on topic, wine I'm not drinking is Ripple with a pack of Kool-Aid poured in.
It killed PigPen.

Drinking some Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon.

They both are gonna have to go through the LA Kings:grin: