Posted by elixirbeth on 2007-06-01 05:52:24
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She is your friend, so it may be awkward to talk about money with her, but definitely try to offer compensation of some kind. Even if she refuses, you could always get her a gift certificate to a wine store/spa/whatever she's into. If Tonya will keep those cats, I say leave them there until you can get into your new place.
Posted by elixirbeth on 2005-08-14 07:28:30
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no no no... you could probably go to your local wine store and be as in specific as "gimme green wine" and they would know what you were asking for.
actually, i bought a spanish white last night for 10 $ and im really looking forward to popping it open tonight with my old man. its not very fruity, and super crisp... so i think it will be perfect with what we're having for dinner. our wine store has tastings every evening... granted, THEY pick the bottles, but its still a treat. whats especially nice is that they usually pick bargain wines-- inexpensive but tasty. see if your wine&spirits store does the same, you could get more ideas there.
Posted by jean on 2004-10-19 13:44:42
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mmm wine.
i love barolos and tuscan chardonnays, but have also been experimenting with a few smaller label wines from southern italy (sardinia etal) because of the great values. in terms of french wines, i'm very fond of most sanceres. it's a white wine with grassy and citrus undertones that just floats my boat! from new zealand, i like the some of the bolder syrahs. i often forget the labels, but when i go to the wine store, i remember where they are located! i also ask the people who work at the wine store a lot of questions. they are usually really good at recommending stuff.
Posted by bratgirl on 2004-10-19 22:00:19
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One of my all time fav's is Chateau St. George - it is Saint Emillion and is just plain yummy.
I also have a love affair with a Sangiovese and a Rioja.
While I prefer reds, I experimented with several whites this summer...particularily some non-oaky chardonnay's and fabulous $3 bottle of greek table wine (whose name faded with the evening).
I also second asking the people in the wine store.
Posted by breewell on 2004-10-19 23:21:45
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I third asking the people in the wine store, also, you could chat up someone in a wine bar. My friends own a wine bar in the West Village, and I always go in and tell them what I'm in the mood for and they let me try a few before I pick a glass (okay, I am friends with them, but they let anyone have sips not just me). Their wine is heavy on the Italian vintages (the main owner is a soap actor in Rome and was born in Sardinia) but they are pretty knowledgable all around. I don't want to muck up the site with ads but if you want to go to a lovely little wine (and beer) bar/cafe (maybe a good spot for a stitch and bitch/tasting?) and you are in NYC let me know. ;-)
Bree
Posted by elixirbeth on 2006-07-18 09:29:22
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**hijack**
I miss ElfChick
Sorry. :)
DUDE. I forgot about her!
Can I recommend a few wines? This time of year I get really into Roses and Vinho Verdes. My mother and I went to 'Ino (tiny wine bar in the Village) last week and had the most FABULOUS Rose. If you've been there than you know what a fantastic and affordable wine list they have. While I can't remember the name of the Rose, I can tell you without a doubt that it was BEAUTIFUL. Crisp and dry with lots of red fruit... I can't stop thinking about it! I'm sure if you went to a decent wine store and told them that you were looking for a dry Rose they would be more than able to point you in the right direction (I recommend something Spanish or Italian).
As for the Vinho Verdes, they are a green wine varietal from Portugal. They are crisp and lightly sweet with undertones ranging from citrus to grass to asparagus to apple. The added bonus to these wines is that they are generally very affordable.
I think that either of these types of wines would go swimmingly with the foods you are planning for your summer get-together.
Posted by uproar on 2005-04-03 03:06:42
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For whites, I really like Reislings. I found a really yummy $10 bottle by going into Whole Foods and asking the wine guy for a recommendation.
One of my friends is a total wine guy and manages a restaurant/bar/wine store and my boyfriend and I went to a free wine tasting there a few weeks back. After we tried a few wines, he brought out this red wine made by a company called Three Thieves. It was packaged in a jug, like moonshine or something, but it was SOOO good. And I'm typically more fond of white wines than red. Apparently this same company makes a white wine that they package in a juice box. My friend said all of the wines they make are really good, but they do this sort of tongue-in-cheek packaging to try to make it less pretentious, as of course a lot of self proclaimed wine connoisseurs will only approve of expensive wines, even though price often has nothing to do with taste or quality.
