RDP Official Wine Tasting/Recommendation Thread

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I have no idea what I was trying to say here. Just know that if I'm posting after midnight it's probably alcohol fueled and complete bullshit.

MiDos. lolz

 

[RVRKID]

Awesome! I've seen or heard of it before. Where did you get it? HappyGirlHappyWorld! Thnx for the tip!

It's 4 bottles of wine and I think $24 at Staters..

 

[Wicky]

My dog, Mr Wilson, did some wine tasting last Thursday night at the local Italian restaurant and brought home this fine, 88' Chianti. He polished off the entire bottle while watching Pitbulls and Paroles, and is now sawing some logs on the couch....I wish he would stick to beer...

 

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My dog, Mr Wilson, did some wine tasting last Thursday night at the local Italian restaurant and brought home this fine, 88' Chianti. He polished off the entire bottle while watching Pitbulls and Paroles, and is now sawing some logs on the couch....I wish he would stick to beer...
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lmao...

 

[Mandelon]

Trader Joes

Grifone, the Sangiovese or the Primitivo. $3.99 Great wine for the price.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Just picked up 2 quarters worth of wine club from Leoness. Been so busy, forgot about it...lol.

 

[Crazyhippy]

Trader Joe's has an ancient vine zinfandel that was phenomenal for $20.

Cab Franc and I get along really well. Flora springs in Napa make my favorite so far.

 

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Trader Joes

Grifone, the Sangiovese or the Primitivo. $3.99 Great wine for the price.

Nice! TY!

 

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Trader Joe's has an ancient vine zinfandel that was phenomenal for $20.

Cab Franc and I get along really well. Flora springs in Napa make my favorite so far.

No offense to Mr.BallerPantsPablo. This is the shit my BrokeDik ass is lookn for! Thanx!

 

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TroublemakerRedWine. Smooth! 5 stars on Amazon! Two thumbs up!

 

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Trader Joe's has an ancient vine zinfandel that was phenomenal for $20.

Cab Franc and I get along really well. Flora springs in Napa make my favorite so far.

Hits just keep coming! TY!

 

[Paul65k]

Where should I start.....:hmm




Actually I'm a huge fan of Red Blends.....Meritage for CA Wines and Bourdeaux for French.

On the CA side I really Like Paradigm, but tonight I'm actually sipping on a 14 Hands Cab from Washington......very nice for the price

No offense to Mr.BallerPantsPablo. This is the shit my BrokeDik ass is lookn for! Thanx!

You may have missed this as I didn't elaborate but................the 14 Hands Cab I was talking about here goes for about $6.99 a bottle..............90% of the time I'm drinking wine under $10 a bottle and there's no reason to spend big$$ (over $30 a bottle) unless it's a special occasion IMO.

One of the things I learned years ago is that a $10-20 bottle of wine today can easily be a $50 bottle of wine in a few years...............hence the need for good storage

As long as you're drinking what you like then it doesn't matter what it costs

 

[blacksockdown]

Great post! I meant no disrespect@all Just goofing on me. Not u.
IVery cool view on your wine drinking ways!

 

[Paul65k]

Great post! I meant no disrespect@all Just goofing on me. Not u.
IVery cool view on your wine drinking ways!

No actually I didn't take it that way at all........it's just that sometimes people think drinking wine is complicated.......just drink what you like and enjoy

 

[bajagrom]

They are getting replaced by Mascato in the market place, which is way to sweet for my taste. Chateaux st. Michelle makes a nice Washington Riesling.

The Mascato's are great for dessert wine. I love those too. Can't forget about your Ports & Grapa too.

The Rieslings have dropped off since they states with the Ros? wines.

 

[GRADS]

You may have missed this as I didn't elaborate but................the 14 Hands Cab I was talking about here goes for about $6.99 a bottle..............90% of the time I'm drinking wine under $10 a bottle and there's no reason to spend big$$ (over $30 a bottle) unless it's a special occasion IMO.

As long as you're drinking what you like then it doesn't matter what it costs

X2

 

[Crazyhippy]

No offense to Mr.BallerPantsPablo. This is the shit my BrokeDik ass is lookn for! Thanx!

Ignore the Flora Springs suggestion then...

What do you like? Cab? Merlot? Zin?

Whites are for sorority girls.

 

[Hugh Jascaulk]

No love for the Petite Sirahs, since they usually have the highest alcohol content?

 

[jonnyd]

One of my favorites is a zinfandel from A. Rafanelli in Healdsburg. It is a full bodied zin with really good plum and pepper flavors. The winery only sells to select restaurants and at the winery itself. If you ever go to Healdsburg make sure you do this wine tasting. It's appointment only and they usually only let you purchase a couple bottles at a time. It's about $25 a bottle.

Another favorite is an unknown winery called Hendry in Napa. They sell about 90% of their grapes to Opus one. They retain some of the grapes and make a wonderful Cabarnet. I believe you can order from the winery itself. Sells for about $35 a bottle, but well worth the money.

A few years ago I found another good wine from Hall in Napa. I was invited to a friends house for a wine tasting/CigarBBQ.
Everyone was supposed to bring a wine under $40. There were plenty of good bottles, but the Hall Cabarnet ended up being the favorite of the night.

 

[Wicky]

Billet racing to the white courtesy phone please...

 

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Ignore the Flora Springs suggestion then...

What do you like? Cab? Merlot? Zin?

Whites are for sorority girls.

I tend lean toward Merlots.Too lazy to go bk an look.A chick brought over some nice cab Fri nite.It was awesome.School me on Zin.Not a big white fan.Except for Champagne.Good ones.Veuve Clicquot.Tops my list monetarily, while im saving for a boat.LOVE that shit!

 

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No love for the Petite Sirahs, since they usually have the highest alcohol content?

Another great post.I had no idea.Good to know! Speaking in general of wine alcohol content? Buzzed much faster.I like this.

 

[blacksockdown]

One of my favorites is a zinfandel from A. Rafanelli in Healdsburg. It is a full bodied zin with really good plum and pepper flavors. The winery only sells to select restaurants and at the winery itself. If you ever go to Healdsburg make sure you do this wine tasting. It's appointment only and they usually only let you purchase a couple bottles at a time. It's about $25 a bottle.

Another favorite is an unknown winery called Hendry in Napa. They sell about 90% of their grapes to Opus one. They retain some of the grapes and make a wonderful Cabarnet. I believe you can order from the winery itself. Sells for about $35 a bottle, but well worth the money.

A few years ago I found another good wine from Hall in Napa. I was invited to a friends house for a wine tasting/CigarBBQ.
Everyone was supposed to bring a wine under $40. There were plenty of good bottles, but the Hall Cabarnet ended up being the favorite of the night.

Good info! Thanx!

 

[millhouse961]

This is my place:
www.luckydoggwinery.com

Me and my business partner, Brent Melville, opened our tasting room last summer to an overwhelming response. Brent's family, Melville winery, has been doing this a long time so he has a great background in farming and wine making. Our 2013 Syrah just took a gold medal and best in class at 97 points in the L.A. international wine competition.

 

[454Rocket]

This is my place:
www.luckydoggwinery.com

Me and my business partner, Brent Melville, opened our tasting room last summer to an overwhelming response. Brent's family, Melville winery, has been doing this a long time so he has a great background in farming and wine making. Our 2013 Syrah just took a gold medal and best in class at 97 points in the L.A. international wine competition.

We'll see you next time we get up there!

 

[millhouse961]

We'll see you next time we get up there!

Reach out to me before heading out so I can roll out the red carpet for you!

 

[454Rocket]

Reach out to me before heading out so I can roll out the red carpet for you!

You're just saying that because I'm a sucker for anything from the Santa Rita Hills Will do!

 

[Patyacht]

Anyone know of any vineyards on the west coast that grow the muscadine grape and make muscadine wine. They say the grape can be grown in CA, Or and WA but I can't seem to fine any west coast vineyards that grow muscadine grapes.
The grape is native to the southeast and is very high in antioxidants. My wife has bad arthritis in her hands and a glass a day of a muscadine wine seems to help her a lot. So I order it out of North Carolina by the case.
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/Portals/10/Documents/MD%20News%20June%202008.pdf

 

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Bump for "TheRiddlerLot5 Napa County RedWine" Excelent! Oh 15% AV.!!
329 4 StarReviews!

 

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The King in this price point (20-30) so far is Side B RedBlend.. Imo

 

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This is my place:
www.luckydoggwinery.com

Me and my business partner, Brent Melville, opened our tasting room last summer to an overwhelming response. Brent's family, Melville winery, has been doing this a long time so he has a great background in farming and wine making. Our 2013 Syrah just took a gold medal and best in class at 97 points in the L.A. international wine competition.

How did I miss this? That's awesome!

 

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We'll see you next time we get up there!

MiDos!!

 

[blacksockdown]

Anyone know of any vineyards on the west coast that grow the muscadine grape and make muscadine wine. They say the grape can be grown in CA, Or and WA but I can't seem to fine any west coast vineyards that grow muscadine grapes.
The grape is native to the southeast and is very high in antioxidants. My wife has bad arthritis in her hands and a glass a day of a muscadine wine seems to help her a lot. So I order it out of North Carolina by the case.
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/Portals/10/Documents/MD%20News%20June%202008.pdf

Very sorry for your lovely wifeys pain. I'm feelin it. Dislocated hip in 83..DirtBike accident. Jus recently pain is daily from arthritic hip. GREAT info! Thnx!

PS
Hope u find this wine quickly!

 

[millhouse961]

How did I miss this? That's awesome!

Just finished this today if any of you want to see how we look before coming over for a (free) taste. you can also order all our wines on the website

[video=youtube;v5L9hK7bDFQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5L9hK7bDFQ[/video]

 

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Just finished this today if any of you want to see how we look before coming over for a (free) taste. you can also order all our wines on the website

[video=youtube;v5L9hK7bDFQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5L9hK7bDFQ[/video]

OhShit. U said the "F" word! White/Rice. lol

 

[Paul65k]

One of my favorites is a zinfandel from A. Rafanelli in Healdsburg. It is a full bodied zin with really good plum and pepper flavors. The winery only sells to select restaurants and at the winery itself. If you ever go to Healdsburg make sure you do this wine tasting. It's appointment only and they usually only let you purchase a couple bottles at a time. It's about $25 a bottle.

Another favorite is an unknown winery called Hendry in Napa. They sell about 90% of their grapes to Opus one. They retain some of the grapes and make a wonderful Cabarnet. I believe you can order from the winery itself. Sells for about $35 a bottle, but well worth the money.

A few years ago I found another good wine from Hall in Napa. I was invited to a friends house for a wine tasting/CigarBBQ.
Everyone was supposed to bring a wine under $40. There were plenty of good bottles, but the Hall Cabarnet ended up being the favorite of the night.

Now here's someone who knows what they are talking about:thumbsup:thumbsup

Katherine Hall is one of my favorites and the Zins from the Alexander Valley are awesome.............a friend of mine actually started a winery (started is a little misleading as he's 4th generation Healdsburg wine growers) taking on the family name Passalacqua Just down the road from the Dry Creek General Store, he makes some of the best old vine Zins that I have had........only sell at the winery, through their wine club and directly to a few of the better restaurants in the area. A visit to their winery is a must when in the area.........Ask for Jason when you're there, he's a great guy!!:cool

 

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Now here's someone who knows what they are talking about:thumbsup:thumbsup

Katherine Hall is one of my favorites and the Zins from the Alexander Valley are awesome.............a friend of mine actually started a winery (started is a little misleading as he's 4th generation Healdsburg wine growers) taking on the family name Passalacqua Just down the road from the Dry Creek General Store, he makes some of the best old vine Zins that I have had........only sell at the winery, through their wine club and directly to a few of the better restaurants in the area. A visit to their winery is a must when in the area.........Ask for Jason when you're there, he's a great guy!!:cool

Such great info! Thnx. B Side Cab for the rookie today. I really find all u seasoned expert opinions and inside info very interesting. MuchApprecited!

 

[blacksockdown]

Reinforcements have arrived. BlackStallionEstateWineryNapaValley Cab 2011.
http://m.wine.com/catalog/details?productid=128468

 

[blacksockdown]

StagsLeap 2011 Cab.Given to me as gratuity! Very good wine.Much appreciated gesture on clients part.However. I would take Duckhorn for 10.00 less if I ever became baller enuf to afford either one.

 

[454Rocket]

Bringing this thread back.

We stopped by our new Total Wine in Long Beach yesterday. Stocked up on whites and Roses for next weekend. We grabbed a few from Tavel which I've actually never had but they should obviously know what's up with Rose... If ya'll know your French AOC's Also a Pouilly-Fuisse and a few other Roses from Provence

Stopping by Millhouse's tasting room this weekend!

 

[Mr. C]

i have to say I'm more into reds but this one for around 10 bucks was pretty tasty.

 

[454Rocket]

 

[Mr. C]

Where is dogg winery?

 

[millhouse961]

Where is dogg winery?

Thats my place; 1607 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA

 

[454Rocket]

Thats my place; 1607 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA

It's Lucky Dogg... like Snoop Dogg :eek

 

[Mr. C]

Any suggestions for wineries in Lodi. Gonna be heading back from Chico Saturday.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

You guys wana hit a dozen or so wineries in one days tasting, let me know. We have a couple few good wineries here in Paso. ;-)

 

[Hammer]

You guys wana hit a dozen or so wineries in one days tasting, let me know. We have a couple few good wineries here in Paso. ;-)

Hey stranger! How's the baby?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Hey stranger! How's the baby?

She's awesome! She loves living up here. Being out on the boat is her favorite thing. Its pretty awesome since were about 2 mins from the launch ramp.


(For those that are concerned, we were beached in this pic so we took her vest off or her)

 

[Hammer]

She's awesome! She loves living up here. Being out on the boat is her favorite thing. Its pretty awesome since were about 2 mins from the launch ramp.

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(For those that are concerned, we were beached in this pic so we took her vest off or her)

Great to hear bud! I see you haven't forgotten about the wrath people get regarding life jackets around here. Lol