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Share Your Favorite Wines Here
There's a 5-year old thread kind-of, sort-of on the same topic, but rather than bump it, I'm starting new. Call it a cleansing of the palate.
In the past 10 years, I've realized that wine can actually be fun. It's no longer the passtime of wine snobs, and anyone with a mouth and a nose is qualified to render a judgement. I thought I would share a few of my favorites that I've discovered over the years and ask for opinions or other suggestions - sort of like some of our music threads.
Castellano di Amoroso Pinot Grigio - I am really into this one right now. You can only buy it directly from the winery (which means that they can ship it to you regardless of where you are, provided that's not Utah). I am not a fan of sweet or buttery wines, and this one is very crisp, especially when it's served cold.
Cakebreak Cabernet - I admit it's dropped in value as the price has risen, but it's still a damn good cab. It used to be a great buy when you could get it for $15/bottle in a store, but it was "discovered" and now everyone wants it. Nice mellow finish.
Overture - Opus One's off-brand. Basically these are the extras that they have left over. And it's about half the price and it's pretty much the same taste.
Fortitude Cabernet - this may actually be a meritage - I don't have a bottle with me here - but's shockingly affordable and quite good.
So what are your favorites? Why? Are they easily available or do you need to know someone to get a bottle or two?
And please, no wine coolers. I know you're a high school sophomore girl at heart, but that's out of bounds.
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