Favorite Bottle of Wine

AznSAE · #1 12-11-2010, 03:40 PM

alright GCers i need some help. i have a few parties to go to this year and want to bring a nice bottle of wine. the problem is that i know nothing about wine or which is good/bad. what is everyone's favorite wine that will not cost an arm or leg?

christiangirl · #2 12-11-2010, 03:44 PM

Moscato will never do you wrong. It's a "cheap" wine but I've never met a person who didn't love it. It even comes in a sparkling kind though that's a little harder to find.

I think we have wine lovers thread somewhere, scroll through that one for ideas.

ETA: Yup. http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ght=wine+lover

Alumiyum · #3 12-11-2010, 03:49 PM

I'll second Christiangirl. I haven't met anyone who didn't like it either.

PiKA2001 · #4 12-11-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

I'll second Christiangirl. I haven't met anyone who didn't like it either.

I don't care for Moscato

. It's borderline dessert wine and a little too sweet for me. If I'm going to bring a bottle of wine over to a party, I stick with a basic, lighter wine. A $10-$20 dollar bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or a Pinot Noir should do the trick.

Here's some of my suggestions for a lighter red.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...roductID=25493

And my personal favorite.
http://www.citywinecellar.com/store/...ir-2008-750ml/

Alumiyum · #5 12-11-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I don't care for Moscato

. It's borderline dessert wine and a little too sweet for me. If I'm going to bring a bottle of wine over to a party, I stick with a basic, lighter wine. A $10-$20 dollar bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or a Pinot Noir should do the trick.

Here's some of my suggestions for a lighter red.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...roductID=25493

And my personal favorite.
http://www.citywinecellar.com/store/...ir-2008-750ml/

Really? I usually don't like sweet, but I actually liked Moscato haha...but fair enough, you're right it is sweet. Didn't think about that.

Chicago88 · #6 12-11-2010, 04:18 PM

a good red- pappillon or prisoner by orin swift. theyre zinfandel /cab/ petite verdot blends without the dry finish of a traditional zin. SO GOOD! even those who dont like red wine will like it.

PiKA2001 · #7 12-11-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicago88

a good red- pappillon or prisoner by orin swift. theyre zinfandel /cab/ petite verdot blends without the dry finish of a traditional zin. SO GOOD! even those who dont like red wine will like it.

EXCELLENT CHOICE! I LOVE Prisoner but it can get expensive if you buy it locally. I bought a bottle here a few months ago priced at $45.

Chicago88 · #8 12-11-2010, 04:27 PM

Prisoner is by far my fav. The local whole foods has it for 32 I believe but it can get a bit pricey at certain places.

AGDee · #9 12-11-2010, 05:56 PM

I don't know if this is available everywhere, but Grand Traverse Sweet Harvest or Fall Harvest Rieslings are my two favorites. Auto Moto Riesling is very similar and, I believe should be available nationally. They aren't expensive. They are sweet for whites, but not that sweet.

ThetaPrincess24 · #10 12-11-2010, 06:14 PM

Whatever you do, stay away from White Zinfandel. In my opinion, it screams novice/cheap.

IrishLake · #11 12-11-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

Whatever you do, stay away from White Zinfandel. In my opinion, it screams novice/cheap.

White Zin is the Natty Light of wine.

I'm a big traminette and reisling fan.

Still BLUTANG · #12 12-11-2010, 07:38 PM

i love our local wineries, so i try to take a bottle of Linganore's "Skipjack" as a hostess present if i can search it out.

in a quick bind, i'll take Ménage à Trois Red, its a blend that even my "oh i hate red wine" friends seem to like.

Munchkin03 · #13 12-13-2010, 05:30 PM

Do y'all get your wines from Target? Next up I'm going to hear someone extol the virtues of Yellow Tail. Blech. Ptooey.

Gusteau · #14 12-11-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishLake

White Zin is the Natty Light of wine.

LOL - this.

I'll second PiKA2001's recommendation of a Sauvignon Blanc. I'm not a huge fan of white wine, but if I'm drinking white is has to be a Sauvignon Blanc - not Chardonnay or Pinot Gris/Grigio, which seem to be more popular, but don't appeal to me at all.

ThetaPrincess24 · #15 12-11-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishLake

White Zin is the Natty Light of wine.

I'm a big traminette and reisling fan.

Me too! I prefer whites over reds. My favorites are the more fruity blends, especially made by the local wineries around here and in Tennessee. The blackberry wines are so tasty!!

Muscadine grapes make FANTASTIC tasting wine as well.