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Yes, that is good info. I don't have a wine fridge so what I do is store a bottle in the fridge about an hour before, or I keep it in there and let it warm standing for a bit before serving. I'm gong to invest in a wine fridge I just need the right size.

I buy all my wine at Trader Joe's. The regular stores are too expensive.

If you've seen the movie Bottle Shock, you might want to read the non-Hollywood version true story of how the U.S. beat France in a blind taste test during the 1970's:

Judgment of Paris (wine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is also a book on amazon by George Taber who covered it in the 70's:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Judgment-Paris-California-Historic-Revolutionized/dp/0743297326"]Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine: George M Taber: 9780743297325: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]
 
Interesting. I tend to open the wine and did not finish it so i put it back in the refridgator. Eh.
 
seen the film , not bad, even better go see "The Vitner's Luck" made by New Zealand filmamker, one of the most memorable film, it gives a whole new meaning to the taste "to die for"...excellent film imo

people says theres better, well I havent seen "blood into wine" i will soon...
Sideways was crap...

also was told a great tasting scene in midnight paris, that id have to get soon...
Cheers
ps Frisky, no no drink all the wine for no longer than 3 days, or 4 no more...

and cask wines are for cooking, not drinking...
 
I will definitely check out that film.

I agree, Sideways wasn't good. I think people like it for what it presents, but it doesn't present it in the right way, IMO. Bottle Shock is a feel good film and that is partially why I like it. I have to say it is not the real story so you need get the book for the truth, but it is romantic. And, I think that is what wine is all about.

I drink left over wine that has been in the fridge. To be honest, in some cases it taste better.

I don't buy many bottles over say $13 except for Trader Joe's, Della Valpolicella, not to be confused with Ripasso. It usually prices for $60+ a bottle, but TJ has it for $19 and I love this wine because of it's process.

To be clear, I'm still learning wine. It is a daunting task to be sure and since I am reasonable with money I need to find expensive means.

American Wine has come a long way, but producers from all countries are making great wine. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up wines from any country today.

Grummer said:
seen the film , not bad, even better go see "The Vitner's Luck" made by New Zealand filmamker, one of the most memorable film, it gives a whole new meaning to the taste "to die for"...excellent film imo

people says theres better, well I havent seen "blood into wine" i will soon...
Sideways was crap...

also was told a great tasting scene in midnight paris, that id have to get soon...
Cheers
ps Frisky, no no drink all the wine for no longer than 3 days, or 4 no more...

and cask wines are for cooking, not drinking...
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californian zinfandels and pinot noirs (i dont know which on pinot noirs, but i do know NZ' wines)
Germans makes the best Reisilings (white)
French makes best bourdeux (which is from there) heavy red
italians -well i havent got to like any italian reds that much...
argentinas makes good reds, whites are so and son, maybe few really good whites (but i dont know which)..
Japan makes sake wine (fermented rice) has to be done right, get to try it at a posj japanese resturent is the best way to do it.
Ridge zinfandel from california is good
yes sometimes left over wines are better after couple days even 4 das but after that...it quickly goes off
guess its depends on the acidity and tannins and what not

Rose' is popular in NZ as summer wines, very nice

basically a half red half white...sorta
or paled reds...

i know more, but other infos is useless to you , as I knore regional and names bests for NZ wines, ...
bottleshock was about the Chardonnay, and its one of my favourite grapes
 
I agree on all, but the best heavy reds. Italy and U.S. do make good reds. I'm not discounting the French and perhaps this week I will try another heavy red from France.

I think the French make good wine, but their laws are restrictive. They cannot blend wine without a different label, perhaps rightly so. Here in the U.S., there are different type of wines designated Merlot or Chardonnay while in France this is illegal. However, you get a broad taste here.

New Zealand, yes, top notch for savage white.



Grummer said:
californian zinfandels and pinot noirs (i dont know which on pinot noirs, but i do know NZ' wines)
Germans makes the best Reisilings (white)
French makes best bourdeux (which is from there) heavy red
italians -well i havent got to like any italian reds that much...
argentinas makes good reds, whites are so and son, maybe few really good whites (but i dont know which)..
Japan makes sake wine (fermented rice) has to be done right, get to try it at a posj japanese resturent is the best way to do it.
Ridge zinfandel from california is good
yes sometimes left over wines are better after couple days even 4 das but after that...it quickly goes off
guess its depends on the acidity and tannins and what not

Rose' is popular in NZ as summer wines, very nice

basically a half red half white...sorta
or paled reds...

i know more, but other infos is useless to you , as I knore regional and names bests for NZ wines, ...
bottleshock was about the Chardonnay, and its one of my favourite grapes
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