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WINE!!!!!

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anne:
As promised we shall talk wine :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Silent Water- I'll definitely check out that Campfiorin sangiovese. How could I fail to list Sangio up there with Zin as my FAV?????? Have not have a good one in a while. I'll check BevMo if I can, and get one for thankgiving.

In-Canada- Yes! I have had the Lindemans Bin 50, and I liked it, especially for the price.

Bosco- I agree, Chile makes some very nice reds. I cannot remember what variety it was, but I was hooked on a 1997 or 99 chilean red for a while, as it was tasty and I could afford it without guilty as a student and intern. ( I was in school till I was 27, so no underage jokes)

PG Rider- I realize in hindsight that I have made my family sound like drunken derelics. They're just drunken at night, not in the day, and they are not derelics. I'd hate to give them a bad rep. I'm from a big Irish family- what can I say.

Galen- Dont know if Viansa wines are in stores.....their website does not indicate it, but if you want to try La Nebbia blind, you can order it:
ftp://http://secure.viansa.com/Viansa/Catalog/ProductIndex.aspx?catalogName=Viansa+Catalog&departmentName=1+Wines&categoryName=Reds
And a hot tub is a GREAT reason to have a wine tasting party! You can only taste so much before they are all the same, so you can take spa breaks! And after you've tasted enough, and discovered your favorite, out to the tub it goes! :D

bosco0633:



Finished bottle last night in the tub.  It was delicious.  not to dark due to the light tannins and it was good flavour.  I found it dry but hint of fruit to sweeten it a tad.

galen:
I'm Irish also Anne. Not good huh? I'm going to get a couple of bottles today for my wifes family tomorrow. They like MD20/20. If you know what I mean. So why waste, buying an expensive bottle.  ;D

Silent Water:
YAY!  Fellow winos! ;D

It was years before I knew what good wine tasted like. Growing up in my house, wine came in a box - or had a picture of a duck on the bottle.  
It wasn't until I met my wife that I discovered some white wines that I liked. (Inniskillin Chard was my first, I think.)  Took me years longer to appreciate reds - couldn't get past that room temperature thing for a long time - but now they're at the top of my list.
Going home on holidays is funny though.  I've learned to bring my own wine (and enough for anyone who cares to share) because that box of Baby Duck is still sitting on the kitchen counter every Christmas!  For all I know it is the same box. :-[

I'm forever experimenting at the store now.  I'll go in to buy a bottle or two of our favourites and almost always pick up an inexpensive bottle of something new.  I've found some surprisingly good bottles of wine for $8 or less!  The most recent was a Chilean Cabernet by Calama.  They make a passable Merlot too!  The best use for these wines, IMO, is as "backup wine".  You know, when the evening turns from dinner party to "hey, let's open another bottle of wine" party?  Crack these open when everyone's already laughing and they'll love it - guaranteed!
Sorry. That was rather long-winded.

Anne, please tell me about Zinfandels 'cuz I've always made the association with white Zin and avoided them thinking that they were too sweet. Sounds like I might be missing out if you put them up there with Sangiovese. Which one should I start with? :-/

Bosco, I've tried the Gato Negro and remember liking it very much.  It's funny how I go through phases.  A few years ago, I swore by the Chilean reds, then discovered the Australian grapes and I'm experimenting with the Italian wines now (most of which are heavy by comparisson).  I will revisit the Gato this weekend.  Thanks for the idea! ;)

Campsalot:
Rieslings for me, preferably German.  I buy all of my wine from a wine broker who carries wine from all over the world. I love reds however they are usually always so dry.  I did have one from Germany called Spatlese ( I think) that was incredibly good.

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