I am planning a bus trip to some wineries and I am looking for game & food suggestions.
The trip is to The Shawangunk Wine Trail in theShawangunk Mountains -Hudson River Valley NY.
have a favorite inexpensive wine to share that you know is good? My recent purchase was Castle Rock Red Zinfandel (not that pink swill), and Castle Rock Chardonnay, & Cabernat…..this wine is excellent! Great vineyard in California…….any other good suggestions? ANd THanks! i.e. Inexpensive on these was 9.99 to 11.99 by the way……this company also sells very expensive wines.
I am wine lover and love to learn about wine all the time. I recently went to Traverse City, MI & visited 4 wineries. Those 4 wineries all had the same wine tastings. I was looking for more of a variety. Is there only certain times of the year that particular varietals are grown? Or does MI just not have the soil to grow, say, a petit syrah??
I am getting married in Mexico and need to choose wine for the reception. We can buy a decent selection of wine down there, and I have an opportunity to take some down from here.
Okay, so how to choose the wine? Our reception meal will likely be a choice of fish or chicken. While it won’t be American-style “Mexican food” it will certainly be influenced by Mexican flavors – maybe Snapper Vera Cruz. So, it will be a little spicier and bolder than a typical chicken or fish dish. I won’t know exactly what the meal selection will be until after I can get the wine sent down there.
Please don’t offer the “Red with meat, white with chicken & fish” formula. I know sometimes a Chardonnay can overpower a meal, so I was thinking a Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc, but haven’t hit on a winner. For red, maybe a Pinot Noir or Red Zin?
I have asked at a couple wine stores, but thought I’d see if I could get any good tips here. I’ve looked online, but it’s
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I looked online but can’t find as much help as I thought.
Any ideas?
Should I keep this wine refrigerator?
I just bought an Oster 12 bottle wine "cellar" on Ebay for . It was listed as "new". When it came it was all banged up & the drip tray was cracked to the point that it won’t be useful. But it was 1/2 the retail price. My first thought was to send it back. But what a hassle! So my question is what do you think? Are the problems with this unit inconsequential? Or are they serious enuf that I shouldn’t mess with this thing?
It is dented @ the top left rear metal cage, behind the electrical elements. And it’s also kicked in at the bottom. As I said, the drip tray is badly cracked.
So what do you think? Spend the $ to send it back? I think the seller will reimburse me 1/2 of that if he keeps his word. But he hasn’t returned any of my emails in a long time - even tho he asked me to email him photos of the damage.
Most importantly, is this thing a safety hazard?
It’s hot & my wines are in need of shelter. What do you think? Get another one? Or "Just Chill"?
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Update - Not only is the seller not returning my e-mails, but he is no longer registered with Ebay.
Oh well. Hope the darn thing works
My wife & I socialize with another couple whose company we do enjoy. She (of the other couple) & I, however, sometimes butt heads on silly things, such as this. My contention is that the wine was a gift and its the host’s choice; hers is that it may be a gift, but it should be served immediately. Further, if it isn’t served, it should be saved until the next time the same two couples are together again. I believe this is exceptionally far-fetched and that the recipient has the choice of when to serve it and who to serve it to.
Hello. I am considering going to culinary school but I was told by someone who used to attend it that you have to taste wine. I don’t drink alchohol because of my religion & my health. Can anyone offer me some advice? Is wine tasting a requirement for studying culinary arts? Thanks.
Looking for a wedding location in wine country that is not astronomically priced- hoping to spend approx. ,000 on the event total. Does anyone know of any vacation rentals/B&B’s that could hold the event for this budget? (July/Aug. wedding, 100-125 guests).
Hello. I am considering going to culinary school but I was told by someone who used to attend it that you have to taste wine. I don’t drink alchohol because of my religion & my health. Can anyone offer me some advice? Is wine tasting a requirement for studying culinary arts? Thanks.
question cont’d.. prefer to use the wine & liquor information touch screen kiosk that the store owner just had installed(should it be easy to use and have pertinent information to offer about each brand that is in the store ?) –OR– would you prefer to take it upon yourself to peruse the isle rows of bottles/labels on the shelf instead , picking up various bottles to try and read the labels?