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[Anonymous-User]

Not sure if any of you know this, but I am a Sommelier and work in the Wine & Spirits industry besides freelancing. 

So...what is your favorite wine or spirit of choice? Get specific... brand, etc.

[florydev]

That is interesting.

Total wine idiot and dont' drink it a lot.  I like mostly red's, usually the dryer the better.

Last year sometime tried my first Moscoto and it struck me that it tastes exactly like how I want champagne to taste.  The one we have settled on is the Villa Joldana.   

[Anonymous-User]

Trader Js has a good one called Villa Alena. American moscatos have added sugar. Italian moscatos are so much better. 

[gilbert-phyllis]

Not knowledgeable about wine. I like pinot noir, some cabernet, pinot grigio, dry rose. In the winter, I like a Manhattan (made with rye). In the summer, I like gin & tonic (preferably with tonic mixed from syrup). I will happily choke down a dry martini or well-made margarita any time. Pale ale, red ale, or pilsner.

[Anonymous-User]

Manhattans and Old Fashioneds are on the uptrend again. 

Sounds like you keep a well-stocked liquor cabinet. I like that!  

[kat303]

Flor de Caña 7 year rum and Triibe Celtic Liqueur. Don't care much for wines,

[Anonymous-User]

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Kathy T wrote:

Flor de Caña 7 year rum and Triibe Celtic Liqueur. Don't care much for wines,

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Now we're talkin'. I may have to try to order Triibe. I've heard about it but never tried it - or seen it. 

Where did you find it?

[kat303]

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Cairenn R wrote:

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Kathy T wrote:

Flor de Caña 7 year rum and Triibe Celtic Liqueur. Don't care much for wines,

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Now we're talkin'. I may have to try to order Triibe. I've heard about it but never tried it - or seen it. 

Where did you find it?

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I'm located in the U.S. in sourtheast Florida. Down here, a store called Big Daddy's carries it. Also a local store, Crown Wine and Spirits carries it. (Haven't seen it in any of the Publix liquor stores.)  You might try calling a few of the local liquor stores in your area and if not, looks like you might have to order it. 

[colleenezzell]

I'm missing so much by not being able to enjoy a fine wine with dinner. I was born without the enzyme required to process alcohol and I get violently ill, even if I eat something cooked with alcohol. "They" say it cooks off, but I'm here to tell you it doesn't ALL cook off.

[Anonymous-User]

Sorry you have that issue. I actually don't drink wine too often. I'm always doing tastings, so it's one of things when you're in the business, you don't necessary indulge in the product at home. I built my wine rack, and there's not a bottle in it.   

[AveryO]

Whoa! 

I'm a wine-idiot too, but I drink it a lot. I've tried a port wine that was from Canada, which I really enjoyed. It was a little sweet, but still has that tangy taste. 

I'm all for fruity/berry/semi-sweet wines. So I'm bookmarking this thread, and will wait for any recommndations from anyone. 

[Anonymous-User]

Avery, 

You might want to explore Madeira. You can read about it here: 

https://winefolly.com/review/what-is-madeira-wine/

It ranges from very sweet to very dry. The island has a interesting history as well. 

[AveryO]

Ooh!! Thanks, Cairenn! 

[versailles]

Sileeeeence, mortals!

Who allowed this thread to exist?

There are only two categories of wine: French wine and insignificant wine. Period.

Everything having been settled, this topic can now be closed.

The 10 Most Beautiful Wine Châteaux in France

[purplepony]

I've loved wine for many years now. For the past several I've preferred the sparklings-mainly whites; occasionally roses.

My "go to" is Martini and Rossi Asti Spumante. Love the lightness/fruitiness and not overly sweet IMO.  Something else I love is the price!  I've come a long way from the rot gut I used to drink when I first began-lol!  

[Anonymous-User]

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Pat M wrote:

I've loved wine for many years now. For the past several I've preferred the sparklings-mainly whites; occasionally roses.

My "go to" is Martini and Rossi Asti Spumante. Love the lightness/fruitiness and not overly sweet IMO.  Something else I love is the price!  I've come a long way from the rot gut I used to drink when I first began-lol!  

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Ah, yes! Drinking from the bottom shelf! Boone Farms!!!

[purplepony]

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@Anonymous-User wrote:

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Pat M wrote:

I've loved wine for many years now. For the past several I've preferred the sparklings-mainly whites; occasionally roses.

My "go to" is Martini and Rossi Asti Spumante. Love the lightness/fruitiness and not overly sweet IMO.  Something else I love is the price!  I've come a long way from the rot gut I used to drink when I first began-lol!  

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Ah, yes! Drinking from the bottom shelf! Boone Farms!!!

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Yep, Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and Zapple Apple.  As I remember, they both had a bit of fruitiness but a huge amount of sweetness due to all of the sugar. 

Ahhh, to be young and foolish again. Not!

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[purplepony]

httpsRene K wrote@versailles wrote:

Sileeeeence, mortals!

Who allowed this thread to exist?

There are only two categories of wine: French wine and insignificant wine. Period.

Everything having been settled, this topic can now be closed.

The 10 Most Beautiful Wine Châteaux in France

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I feel compelled to assure that Italy receives at the very least a highly honorable mention:

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-10-best-wineries-in-italy/

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[Anonymous-User]

You are correct sir! 

And if anyone even mentions the words "white zinfandel" they will be banished from the thread!

[wendy_writes]

To disagree with Rene - Spain has glorious wines ranging from Cava to Riojas to Sherrys.

Trader Joe fans - they carry a Carinena, Monte Ducay Reserva, that sells for a few bucks under $10 and tastes like a $30 Spanish wine.

[purplepony]

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Cairenn R wrote:

You are correct sir! 

And if anyone even mentions the words "white zinfandel" they will be banished from the thread!

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I realize that it's all a matter of taste but nasty! nasty! My mother-in-law used to love white zinfandel. Thankfully I agreed with her taste in many areas but certainly not that one.

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[allpurposewriter]

Sober 30 plus years. When I drank, the bottom shelf was all I could reach. To me, the second sip of anything tasted good enough. 

[versailles]

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Anthony H wrote:

Sober 30 plus years. 

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Oh man, sorry to hear about your sobriety. That sucks! Sobriety is a hallucinatory state provoked by the lack of alcohol in the organism. It is no matter for laughter. People who don't suffer from it don't know the pain.

[Anonymous-User]

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Anthony H wrote:

Sober 30 plus years. When I drank, the bottom shelf was all I could reach. To me, the second sip of anything tasted good enough. 

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I'm sure it must have been very difficult for you, and I'm happy  you were able to get the help you needed. So many do not. 

[sergio-soria]

All I drink is water and milk, sometimes an isotonic beverage, but when I was little, like 8 years old I used to like the sweet muscats that came in bottles like these:

[Anonymous-User]

Love these! Thanks for sharing!

[vsalinitro]

Since I moved to New Zealand, I almost completely abandoned wine, discovered craft beers and started brewing myself.  At the moment I'm in my Sour beer phase.

[purplepony]

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Anthony H wrote:

Sober 30 plus years. When I drank, the bottom shelf was all I could reach. To me, the second sip of anything tasted good enough.

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Anthony, many congratulatiions to you!!! 

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[m_terrazas]

I'm sorry for Rene, but ... a good Rioja : robotwink:

[wendy_writes]

Ohhhh yes!