I know we have some pretty well cultured individuals on this board. I think it'd be kinda useful if everyone here posted up their fav. wine. I'm talkin like good wine... not 2buck chuck or boxed Franzia lol... So I'll start this off. This should help out some of the bros on dates
My fav local wine is Santa Barbara Syrah 2001... it's an amazing wine for the price
I haven't tried any real wine in a fancy restaurant b/c I am intimidated by the whole process. The wine list, then the different types, then sometimes you pick the years, then you have to decide if what wine you've ordered "matches" your entree or whatever.
I don't know the name of it, but there is this awesome wine I always get at the Olive Garden. It's a blush. Ahh *brain fart*
I love wine.
Something every home should have:wine rack
Wyndham Bin 555, Shiraz not expesive really but good very good IMO.
Philippe de Rothschild Merlot nice full body red. I also like the Chardony for my choice of white wine.
Bonny Doon Muscat Essencia Vin De Glasciere, actually, but so great that I long for my vacation in the Berkshires every summer. I consume quantities there of. It's about as close, or better in my opinion, to one the great Sauternes as you can get.
To ask what is the best wine, or favorites, you have to narrow that down: for what kind of mood? Time of day? What season is it? who are the guests? are you eating? what are you eating? at home? bringing as a present (see my post on port)?do you WANT to get a little loopy or are you in it just for a glass or two? What else are you planning on drinking later?
Its like saying whats your favorite food.... you dont have the same favorites after a rippin session in the gym as you would dressed in a tux. I would certainly have different choices based on all that stuff...
My favourites:
Italy:
Cannonau di Sardegna made by Contini
Rosso di Montalcino by Argiano
Barbaresco by La Piazzina
Brunello di Montalcino
Australia:
Grant Burge Shiraz
Jacobs Creek (good price)
Lindeman's and Lehman's
Chile:
All of Concha Y Toro
USA:
Hess Collection
Mondavi