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dicksbro is going Normal?

Not a real big wine drinker but occasionally I get a craving and pick up a bottle. I've found that most reds are simply too dry for me so I tend to favor white. My favorite is a gwertztraminer (sp?) from an Oregon winery, it's going to drive me nuts if I don't come up with the name of it.

I also enjoy a good port every now and then. Tried one by Fetzer that was really pretty good.

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Originally Posted by osuche

Reds are generally classified by (1) the type of grape, and (2) the amount of tannins present in a particular blend. Something is tannic if you get that bitter taste on the rear of your tongue when you drink it. :) Some people like this taste, others don't (I'm in the like category, but Mr Osuche isn't). Generally, the lighter/less tannic reds are better with light meals and the heavier reds are better with heavily spiced foods (think steak, Indian food, spicy Italian)

Common American varietals (in order of heaviness, less tannic -> more)
Syrah/Shiraz (although most American Syrah is a blend of grapes and not 100% Syrah)
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel (Red)

I've been to many wine tastings, but not in a few years, but have never tried a Shiraz. Been really wanting to open a bottle I got for Christmas but keep hedging on it because most of the reds I try I just really don't care for all that much. Usually a Cab or Merlot.

The one I've got is a 2004 Monterra from out in your area. Shall I give it a go or just bring it to a friend who lives in California that I know likes wines? ;)

And how was the white merlot?

you guys need to track down a good Pinot!
Walter Schug makes some of the best on the planet.
www.schugwinery.com
A young lady asked him once, "what is the difference between a good Cab and a good Pinot?"
his reply, "a good Cab will knock your socks off,,, a good pinot will slip them off!"

Sorry for reviving this thread but I kinda need some info and I didn't want to start a new thread.

Anyway, I haven't been to a tasting (YET!!!) because my new job keeps me busy enough that any time I'm not working, I'm resting. Basically, the extent of my wine knowledge is what I can find at the local grocery store. So far I've tried about a half dozen different types of reds and I find that I like the Pinot Noir the best. I agree with the previous poster, it will definitely slip your socks off.

Basically, I'm a wimp when it comes to alcohol. I just can't drink hard liquor and I can barely stand the stronger red wines. But a Cavit Pinot Noir is about the best that I've tried.

Basically, what are some other wines or name brands of Pinot Noir that are worth the money? Thanks

wanderingsoul,

If you want something less robust without going to the whites, see if you can lay your hands on a white shiraz. This is the same as a red shiraz, but without the skins left in the brew, making the wine softer, lighter and smoother. It's becoming a favourite of mine.

Excellent taste. I just opened my first bottle of white shiraz this past weekend. Delish.

seeing as how it's friday, I think I'll go out and see if I can find a bottle. Thanks for the tip!