The QuadraphonicQuad Wine Thread
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Oh, my. Malbec is the pride and joy of Argentina. Similar to Cabernet, maybe ever so slightly not as bold in some cases.
While Cabernet can sometimes crawl towards dark fruit (plummy).....Malbec never goes there. High quality Malbec is superior, and if you like Cabernet, you will LOVE a quality Malbec.
JediJoker
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Eh... Not necessarily, just in the same way that a love for Cabernet Sauvignon does not guarantee pleasant experiences with good Merlot. Red Bordeaux grapes (Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carménère) are hit-or-miss for most people when dominant in a wine.
jhw59
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I've ordered plenty of wine from WTSO.com They ship everywhere CONUS I believe. Good pricing, variety and CS.
Never had Port in my life, but this seriously has me intrigued. Sure, expensive, but compared to normal prices...seems a steal. I may pick up a bottle this weekend for the holidays. What you think wine lovers??
And, I'm a dope. Until I read up on Port an hour ago, I didn't realize it was wine fortified with Brandy. Man, that's crazy shit right there.wine fortified with Brandy? what's not to love!
I have only had cheap brandy which isn't much different from grape mad dog. A well done port however brings added body and character to the wine.
I say go for it but if the price seems high, go find a local wine bar or resteraunt where you can sample a glass to see of you dig it first.
I say go for it but if the price seems high, go find a local wine bar or resteraunt where you can sample a glass to see of you dig it first.
I was intrigued about port for the same reason @fredblue said. Pre-pandemic I spent about 2 years on a port & sherry exploration. . Too many bottles later I found nothing I liked or would want to return to. My older daughter usually hosts a wine tasting party between Xmas & NY's. One time I brought a port, another time a sherry . The only samples that gained negative numbers in the scoring.
Your experience (hopefully) will be quite different. I encourage you to try & certainly look forward to your results. I'll say it took about 10 years researching & sampling to acquire a taste for my real weakness, sake. About the only thing useful I might add is start cheaper. An inexpensive Bordeaux still gives hint what a good one offers, yes?
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I mean, $70 isn't much at all in the big scheme of things. I don't plan on drinking a gallon of it. More for the experience. Didn't I just spend almost $250 on Who box? I think so. lol
I'm having a few glasses of Josh Cellars Legacy Blend. Pretty good. The blurb says;
This rich velvety red blend bursts with flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and toasted cedar and scents of dark fruit and pepper. I'm not sure I notice the toasted cedar or pepper. But I'm a rookie.
Regardless, it's smooth and tasty. It was on sale at our goofy County Market for $11.99, normally $16.99 I guess.
This rich velvety red blend bursts with flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and toasted cedar and scents of dark fruit and pepper. I'm not sure I notice the toasted cedar or pepper. But I'm a rookie.
Regardless, it's smooth and tasty. It was on sale at our goofy County Market for $11.99, normally $16.99 I guess.
jhw59
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Vintage port generally needs years to really show its stuff. I've got a few 94s(great vintage) that are still developing. Try a late bottled vintage or LBV for drinking now. If you get into it, subscribe to the newsletter by Roy Hersh.
JediJoker
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Or, an aged tawny port.
I really was....and then you toss the word port in there...and well, you know.
