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11-12-2003, 02:52 PM
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All that research is great, but it sounds like a common hangover to me... Here is what I would do...
Take the current amount you are drinking, and cut it in half. Works every time.
Big fan of chiante and shiraz. White wine tastes too much like candy...
My favorite brand is Franzia...
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11-12-2003, 03:28 PM
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The thing is, I don't drink that much. Maybe a glass or two, and I always end up with a headache...
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11-12-2003, 03:55 PM
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I have no problem admitting I like soda pop wines: Arbor Mist, etc...
BUT, I would like to learn to love higher quality wines! LOL
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11-12-2003, 04:31 PM
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Mmm, Sangria.  It's considered a wine, I think...I've only had it on the rocks, but my mom will get it frozen at certain restaurants, so as soon as I turn 21, I'll be trying it that way too!
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11-12-2003, 05:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Cardinal026
Mmm, Sangria. It's considered a wine, I think...I've only had it on the rocks, but my mom will get it frozen at certain restaurants, so as soon as I turn 21, I'll be trying it that way too!
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Hold on... are you sure you are not referring to Margarita's???
Sangria is supposed to be served room temp, w/ fruit. It is red wine from Spain w/ certain citrus fruits/spices added to it. Maybe you are thinking of a Sangria flavored Margarita... I lived in Spain for a short time, this is what I learned.
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11-12-2003, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by krazy
Maybe you are thinking of a Sangria flavored Margarita...
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That sounds delish! I've had sangria and margaritas, but never together... do you have a recipe?
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11-12-2003, 06:22 PM
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Not now, but I can find a good one from the Sangria homeland if you give me a few days...
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11-12-2003, 06:30 PM
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Why not do yor own wine tasting?
Couple of ways to do it:
Do only 5 wines at a time.
Taste like wines, Chards, Cabernets, Merloits or what every. Each vineyard has a differnt taste no matter which grape it is from.
Taste different types of wines:
Start with a Dry White, then a Dry red, next a Blush, then a Sparkling Dry, and lastly a Desert wine, very sweet. This gives you a gamut of what basic tastes are. Go from dry to sweeter as if you start with a Sweeter wine, it will cover the taste of the rest as is a heavier wine and will cover the others of which can be delicate.
Only give a small sip and then an unsalted cracker to clean the palate.
Have a note pad with remarks or just discuss each taste by the drinkers.
After the judgements are made, then the party is on! 
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11-12-2003, 06:34 PM
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Hey man, Not a bad idea for friday night.... printing post by earp...
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11-12-2003, 06:56 PM
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Krazy thanks and be my guest!
Never put ice in a wine!  It changes the Character of the wine.
A Sangaria, what a special treat.
Snow skiing, always had a bota bag with a semi sweet white wine on the slopes and then to the room for some kick back and sangria.
What most people do not realize, you can ferment almost anything to alcohol.
Wine can come from any Fruit grown!
Does anyone remember Boones Farm? It was an apple based wine with flavoring! Did not care for the Apple, but oh god the strawberry was fantastic. Drank enuff of that to flpat NY City!
Then for you who were a little older Chateau Ls Ripple! Vintage ed about a month ago!
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11-12-2003, 06:58 PM
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Wine...I prefer Pinot Noir, Syrah, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, in that order.
I actually enjoy the Pepperwood Estates Pinot Noir, and I have very fond memories of the one of the few whites I drink, the Rodney Strong Charlotte's Home Savignon Blanc, 2000. Being in California, I have been fortunate to find pretty good wines in the $6-15 price range.
I'll have to look at my wine "collection" and see what some of my other favorites are. From a champagne or sparking wine side, I just don't have much experience. I do have one bottle at home I particularly enjoy, but the name escapes me. I do know that I prefer extra dry to brut though, and Ballatore got me through college.
Funniest thing: Sometimes I like to see how many times I can "repurpose" a wine I receive as a house gift from a dinner party. I would bet that some wines I've received have been a guest in two-three other dinner parties!
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11-12-2003, 07:07 PM
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My fave wine right now is a chewy Red Zin
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11-12-2003, 08:02 PM
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We learn something new every day...
Tom knows as much about wine as he does wepons.
Although the though tof Tom gettign hammerd on Strawberry Hill is too much. Him, and the 15 year olds.
LOL, Tom, I think Every girl here got hammered her first time on Strawberry Hill. Was the ESSENTIAL chick high school wine.
Ya know I love ya tho....
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11-12-2003, 08:05 PM
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I hear a lot of these year's crop in France is going to be amazing. I haven't even tasted it yet but the blazing summer is supposed to bring out incredible taste in the French wines. I think Italy too but I'm not positive about that.
-Rudey
--Oh i really want charlie trotter's steak and red wine right now.
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11-13-2003, 01:59 AM
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LOL Tom - bringing up Boone's Farm!! I remember a certain "illegal" party back when I was about 17 when the ole Boone's Farm Apple was being passed around.
We felt very sophisticated and somewhat evil!! 
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