What kind of WINE did you drink last night? (1 Viewer)

[snogger]

So, like most I don't have extra laying around to purchase a nice Wine storage cooler( couple g's for the real good ones)..

Considering I should be producing 30 to 50 bottles a year I had to figure out a way to store them.

My In-Laws have a fridge they use to use to hold a Keg (Yes, we live in Wisconsin ) so they said I could have it.

Great, but how the heck do I convert it to a Wine cooler??

Well, low and behold there are a bunch of ideas out there.

I found a site called WineStat

They produce a temperature controller you plug the fridge into to regulate the temperature.

As the front page shows, put the Wine rack in the fridge, plug the fridge into the regulator and plug the regulator into the wall. Simple as that.

Of course this will only hold me for a year or two before I'll need to look bigger, but for now this will be perfect and low cost.

 

[5Rings]

Fogdog 2009 Pinot.

Quite possibly the best wine I've ever had.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Cape Rock Rose

made from 100% Muscat de Frontignan

GB my sister's South African boyfriend.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Lastnight was 2009 Turley Old Vine Zin. As JTG would say, :boozy:

 

[Jules Winnfield]

2006 Casanova de Neri Brunello Tenuta Nuova

 

[Bob Sacamano]

'07 Robert Sinskey POV

 

[Dr. Awesome]

How's your wine coming along snogger?

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Tonight will be some Mossback Pinot Noir and Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc

 

[Third]

2009 Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc.

SB has become our go to White lately, and Cupcake is a nice, low-budget bottle. $12.95/bottle.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Finally, a post for the civilized fantasy football meathead. Thank goodness.

For the record, I had a $2 bottle of wine last night that my fiance picked up from Trader Joe's. It tasted like it was aged in someone's crack.

Edited to add: This thread gets 10 replies tops.

:applause:

 

[cosjobs]

2009 Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc.SB has become our go to White lately, and Cupcake is a nice, low-budget bottle. $12.95/bottle.

We've been drinking a ton of SB, also.You can get Kim Crwaford now for 12-13 and Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc for 9-13. Both sold for over 15 last year are fantastic values.

 

[Ray Karpis]

More love for Cupcake. Having the Riesling tonight. The Red Velvet is also pretty nice at $7.99 / bottle. Best value wine out there.

 

[jamny]

So, I'm going to be broiling a honey-citrus glazed salmon tonight. I was planning on pairing it with a Pinot Noir but am I pushing it with the honey-citrus glaze? I have a great Pinot Grigio (Livio Felluga) in the fridge and am thinking of just going with that instead.

 

[Osaurus]

2009 Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc.SB has become our go to White lately, and Cupcake is a nice, low-budget bottle. $12.95/bottle.

We've been drinking a ton of SB, also.You can get Kim Crwaford now for 12-13 and Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc for 9-13. Both sold for over 15 last year are fantastic values.

Big fan of Whitehaven SB. I recently discovered Sea Glass SB too. Not as good as Whitehaven, but not bad at all.

 

[snogger]

How's your wine coming along snogger?

Sorry missed this post.. doing good.. Did the last racking a few weeks back, will be bottling early March.Took a few as I was racking and found the flavor getting there.. The acidity has dropped and the fruit flavors have risen.My plan is to drink one of the bottles right away when I bottle and let the rest mature for a couple months.

 

[soothsayer]

More love for Cupcake. Having the Riesling tonight. The Red Velvet is also pretty nice at $7.99 / bottle. Best value wine out there.

Agree - for the money it's tough to beat the Red Velvet. Very drinkable with most things IMO.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

It's National Open That Bottle Day!

 

[phrozen]

Went to the wine store this afternoon and stocked up on a mixed case. Bought 3 bottles of Apothic Red. It is reasonably priced (anywhere from 9.99 - 12.99 depending on market) and has really big fruit and a smooth taste. For the money it is a great everyday wine.

 

[southeastjerome]

Didn't know it was "open that bottle" day, but nonetheless I opened a 2007 Sea Smoke "Southing" Pinot Noir.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Didn't know it was "open that bottle" day, but nonetheless I opened a 2007 Sea Smoke "Southing" Pinot Noir.

Also knew nothing about this but it inspired me to pair a 2006 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec with some lamb shanks.

 

[matuski]

Justin 2002 Isosceles

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

So I went with a 2005 Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Bought it a couple years back for $2.25. It was priced incorrectly in a discount bin. It was very tannic at opening but three hours later, it was excellent.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Justin 2002 Isosceles

I have a couple bottles of the 08 in storage from my central coast tour a few years ago. Not sure how long I should wait, but I'm patient.I just got into Malbec's late last fall a few years behind the fad I guess.

I just bought six of these (9.99 only 13 left), highly recommended right now, but plan to store a couple.

Of course, Malbecs got me into Argentinian wines, and I'm very happy to report Zolo Torrentes has broken one of my sister's addiction to the hated Santa Marg Pinot Gris.

A friend tells me the best Malbecs still come from France and recommended Trapet Ox Pinot Auxerrois. I found a few 07s for 14.99 but have yet to try them.

 

[roadkill1292]

A Bergwein from Mt. Nittany Winery which is located on a hillside just outside of State College, Pa. It was very easy to kill a bottle of this, especially while munching on some wasabi almonds.

 

[cosjobs]

So I went with a 2005 Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Bought it a couple years back for $2.25. It was priced incorrectly in a discount bin. It was very tannic at opening but three hours later, it was excellent.

Wow, that's an incredible deal on a first rate cab. Hope you got more than one.

 

[cosjobs]

03' Clos de pape chateaux nuf du pape

How was it? I'm a huge fan of chateauneuf du pape, but I've found the 03s wildly erratic.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Justin 2002 Isosceles

I have a couple bottles of the 08 in storage from my central coast tour a few years ago. Not sure how long I should wait, but I'm patient.I just got into Malbec's late last fall a few years behind the fad I guess.

I just bought six of these (9.99 only 13 left), highly recommended right now, but plan to store a couple.

Of course, Malbecs got me into Argentinian wines, and I'm very happy to report Zolo Torrentes has broken one of my sister's addiction to the hated Santa Marg Pinot Gris.

A friend tells me the best Malbecs still come from France and recommended Trapet Ox Pinot Auxerrois. I found a few 07s for 14.99 but have yet to try them.

4-5 more years

 

[joker]

2004 Krafuss Pinot Noir

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

So I went with a 2005 Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Bought it a couple years back for $2.25. It was priced incorrectly in a discount bin. It was very tannic at opening but three hours later, it was excellent.

Wow, that's an incredible deal on a first rate cab. Hope you got more than one.

I wish.Scored many good deals (a dozen 2003 York Creek Estate Cabernet Sauvignon splits for $12 each, 1/2 dozen Grgich Hills Estate Grown Chardonnay magnums for $45) but that was a one off.

 

[snogger]

Had a glass of my own wine yesterday!

I ended up with 7+ bottles of wine from the grapes I harvested last fall.

This was a BIG learning experience this year but overall I think for a learning batch the taste is pretty good.

Here is the post I just added to my Blog.

If interested, the link in my Sig is my blog from day one of planting the vines in 2009 to yesterday's bottling.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Justin 2002 Isosceles

I have a couple bottles of the 08 in storage from my central coast tour a few years ago. Not sure how long I should wait, but I'm patient.I just got into Malbec's late last fall a few years behind the fad I guess.

I just bought six of these (9.99 only 13 left), highly recommended right now, but plan to store a couple.

Of course, Malbecs got me into Argentinian wines, and I'm very happy to report Zolo Torrentes has broken one of my sister's addiction to the hated Santa Marg Pinot Gris.

A friend tells me the best Malbecs still come from France and recommended Trapet Ox Pinot Auxerrois. I found a few 07s for 14.99 but have yet to try them.

Good to hear about the Torrontes.SM Pinot Grigio is the most overrated wine in the world

 

[Jules Winnfield]

2004 Krafuss Pinot Noir

My favorite Italian Pinot Nero.Alois Lageder has wonderful wines

 

[17seconds]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

 

[phrozen]

Had a bottle of 2004 Shafer Merlot last night. Decanted for a couple of hours before drinking. Opened very nicely.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

 

[cosjobs]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Get the CSM Eroica. Its made in conjuction with the famous German Dr. Losen. Top shelf stuff. Used to be $20 a bottle, but been seeing it lately in the 15 range.

 

[phrozen]

picked up a bottle of 2009 Ridge Geyserville, 2010 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz, and a 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Sirah

 

[17seconds]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Get the CSM Eroica. Its made in conjuction with the famous German Dr. Losen. Top shelf stuff. Used to be $20 a bottle, but been seeing it lately in the 15 range.

I've had it. Like it.

 

[17seconds]

picked up a bottle of 2009 Ridge Geyserville, 2010 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz, and a 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Sirah

Haven't had the 2010 but The Boxer is a crazy over the top fruit bomb wine.Tasted the 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Syrah at the winery last year. Don't remember it being a standout, but in general liked the tasting.BTW, prefer 2008 Napa over 2009 in every wine I've tasted. Most '09s aren't ready.

 

[17seconds]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

Keep meaning to do that but have only had German and US. Haven't found affordable Alsace yet. Need to look harder. I think it's because I'm a red drinker and just want something decent with Riesling. I don't give it the detailed attention I do with reds.

 

[phrozen]

picked up a bottle of 2009 Ridge Geyserville, 2010 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz, and a 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Sirah

Haven't had the 2010 but The Boxer is a crazy over the top fruit bomb wine.Tasted the 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Syrah at the winery last year. Don't remember it being a standout, but in general liked the tasting.BTW, prefer 2008 Napa over 2009 in every wine I've tasted. Most '09s aren't ready.

I haven't had the 2010 yet either. Was a big fan of the 2009. I'm interested in the Frog's Leap as well - It is one I always see at my local wine shop but have never picked it up before.

 

[17seconds]

picked up a bottle of 2009 Ridge Geyserville, 2010 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz, and a 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Sirah

Haven't had the 2010 but The Boxer is a crazy over the top fruit bomb wine.Tasted the 2008 Frog's Leap Petite Syrah at the winery last year. Don't remember it being a standout, but in general liked the tasting.BTW, prefer 2008 Napa over 2009 in every wine I've tasted. Most '09s aren't ready.

I haven't had the 2010 yet either. Was a big fan of the 2009. I'm interested in the Frog's Leap as well - It is one I always see at my local wine shop but have never picked it up before.

If you are ever in Napa it's a nice tasting. It's out on a porch facing a garden with your own sommelier and some good munchies. No appt needed. Very chill.

 

[GDogg]

 

[Chaos Commish]

More lamb. More Malbec. 07 Zolo tonight.

I think I'm done with my Malbec kick until what's aging is opened in a few years. I'm missing the minerality, earthiness, leather and cigar smoke edges I seek in deep red purple wines. These Malbecs in general have been fruity, mostly plum, approachable, simple, a little jammy but not sweet, not dry and easy on the finish, not necessarily in a good way. I think this Zolo pairs best with chili dogs with melted velveeta. Probably a good starter wine for someone who doesn't think she like reds.

 

[cosjobs]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

Agreed. I've also had some really nice Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc form there.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

Agreed. I've also had some really nice Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc form there.

Marcel Deiss anything!

 

[jamny]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

Agreed. I've also had some really nice Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc form there.

I've had my first couple of bottles of Gewurztraminer recently and I really liked them. I haven't had as much luck yet with Reislings (not that I hated them)but maybe I should be looking at a drier style. Late last year, my wife and I decided to try and eat healthier. With that came more seafood and with that came more whites. We've always been big red wine drinkers and would just have some Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay on hand for occasions when a white was preffered. Some sparkling for sitting outside in the summer. I can handle some Sauvignon Blanc but my wife hates them. We judge them on how much they taste like cat piss. I've found Gavi to be pretty good although they sometimes are kinda bland. Might as well get a Pinot Grigio.But it has been fun verturing into the world of whites, especially when I'm trying to pair them with seafood. Looking forward to the summer when I'll be grilling and smoking more fish and maybe try and pair some of the heartier fish with some reds. Pinot Noir?Glad to see this thread pop up again.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Had Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling the other night. It is REALLY dry. Riesling is about the only white my wife and I drink. We like them on the dryer side but this one was too dry for my taste. The regular Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a nice cheap white.

Do some research and seek out Riesling from the Alsace region of France if you prefer some drier Rieslings. There are affordable Rieslings to be had.You should find some minerality and luscious fruit (which many people mistake for sweetness.)That should help you enjoy these beautiful wines without the Sahara dryness you don't like.My favorite wine region in the world for white wine!

Agreed. I've also had some really nice Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc form there.

I've had my first couple of bottles of Gewurztraminer recently and I really liked them. I haven't had as much luck yet with Reislings (not that I hated them)but maybe I should be looking at a drier style. Late last year, my wife and I decided to try and eat healthier. With that came more seafood and with that came more whites. We've always been big red wine drinkers and would just have some Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay on hand for occasions when a white was preffered. Some sparkling for sitting outside in the summer. I can handle some Sauvignon Blanc but my wife hates them. We judge them on how much they taste like cat piss. I've found Gavi to be pretty good although they sometimes are kinda bland. Might as well get a Pinot Grigio.But it has been fun verturing into the world of whites, especially when I'm trying to pair them with seafood. Looking forward to the summer when I'll be grilling and smoking more fish and maybe try and pair some of the heartier fish with some reds. Pinot Noir?Glad to see this thread pop up again.

Smoked Fish is a nice pairing with Chardonnay, especially new world style or a Burgundy would work. Dry Riesling would be a nice pairing also be it from the Alsatian or Mosel.Certain fish when smoked would work with the GewurztraminerSmoked Trout and Sancerre are great together as are Dry RieslingsSmoked Salmon would go with a new world Chardonnay (also a nice Single Malt Scotch!)One of my favorite wines to get people into when they want to just chill outside is Gruner Veltliner. It is the ultimate wine for any vegetarian and their dishes but I think it is just so darn delicious to enjoy while sitting on the patio. A red that I enjoy while sitting around is a tasty Zweigelt. They are tasty, fresh, and go with a wide variety of foods. Mole Sauce, Adobo, Tandoori, and I love to serve them at the Turkey day dinner as the go to red.Both of these wines are from Austria and my go to label is done by Berger. One liter bottles done with a crown cap so you get about 8 ounces more wine and these bottles are not expensive. Just really great quaffers with no pretension in them at all!

 

[Ray Karpis]

Had a 2009 Sean Minor 4 Bears Pinot Noir (Sonoma, Carneros) last night. Pretty decent wine for the price. I'm trying to get my wife to branch out and drink more red, and I'm finding that Pinot Noir is a good choice for her.

Looking forward to a 2008 Benziger Family Sonoma Valley Cab I picked up earlier this week.

 

[Ray Karpis]

Had a glass of my own wine yesterday!

I ended up with 7+ bottles of wine from the grapes I harvested last fall.

This was a BIG learning experience this year but overall I think for a learning batch the taste is pretty good.

Here is the post I just added to my Blog.

If interested, the link in my Sig is my blog from day one of planting the vines in 2009 to yesterday's bottling.

Just read through your blog and watched some of the videos. Great stuff, man!So how long are you going to let the first batch age in the bottle?

Very impressed with the entire venture...nice work!