Discovered a lovely sweet wine tonight!

[PrincessBandit]

Oooooh ooooooh yaaaaarrrrrmmmmmy!!!

Villa Jolanda Moscato Rose - I am a fan of sweet desert wines and we decided to try this one out. Soooo nice I sent my husband back for the last 2 bottles at the supermarket.

We are actually not big wine drinkers generally, but I do love sweet bubbles; could almost drink it like fizzy drink. And then end up completely wasted.

I'm all set for a night in with a couple of glasses, watching series 2 of The Tudors on dvd. (I know, I'm just tooooo wild!)

[p.dath]

And here I was thinking you were about to complain about something (wine).:laugh:

[PrincessBandit]

What? Me wine? I mean whine? Never!

Love the tee-shirt that reads "would you like some cheese with that whine?" (or some such haha)

[Coldrider]

Desert wines are wayyyyyyyyy to sweet for me. Merlot or Shiraz and yar talking.......er rambling happy talk

[Skyryder]

Desert wines are wayyyyyyyyy to sweet for me. Merlot or Shiraz and yar talking.......er rambling happy talk


Yep. Ya got taste along with style. I'm organising dinner with Old Rider on another thread that's if he''ll still have me. Wanna come?

Skyryder

[Coldrider]

Yep. Ya got taste along with style. I'm organising dinner with Old Rider on another thread that's if he''ll still have me. Wanna come?

SkyryderCould I turn down some decent piss?

[Fatt Max]

Ooooohhh I say,

3 bottles of desert wine, a comfy sofa and a rampant Henry VIII wenching like there is no tomorrow......I know where this is going to end up....:hug:

[<G>]

I like sweet wine too, I'm a Browns Brothers fan - Cienna, Zibibo, Dolcetto & Syrah, Moscato Rosa.

but generally prefer beer :)

[Coldrider]

I like sweet wine too, I'm a Browns Brothers fan - Cienna, Zibibo, Dolcetto & Syrah, Moscato Rosa.

but generally prefer beer :)
Syrah, yummy...........

[freedom]

Hi, I like a hearty beer such as Epic Pale Ales. Anything with a truck load of hops. Getting into my wines now also and suggest www.lovewine.co.nz which is a great place to discuss wine or learn more. Aussie Reds, NZ whites! :)

[Stirts]

Gewurztraminer ftw!!!

I have been tasting my way through the various brands of this lovely aromatic-full-body-verging-on-dessert-wine, Oyster Bay is currenly leading!!

[slofox]

Oyster Bay is currenly leading!!

ERRrrrmmmmm...I see. Best you be getting in touch with me young lady to have your edumacation sorted!!

[Mom]

What? Me wine? I mean whine? Never!

Love the tee-shirt that reads "would you like some cheese with that whine?" (or some such haha)


I want one of those shirts :yes:

Gewurztraminer ftw!!!

I have been tasting my way through the various brands of this lovely aromatic-full-body-verging-on-dessert-wine, Oyster Bay is currenly leading!!

Not for me thanks, I am a sav blanc drinker here, I will go Chardonay with some, I dont like the Marlborough style that much though. Pinot now :drool:

[Stirts]

ERRrrrmmmmm...I see. Best you be getting in touch with me young lady to have your edumacation sorted!!

When I say leading, it is the best I have sampled so far.......I am a mere noob in the wine tasting world, what would you recommend I try next Good Sir?


Pinot now :drool:
Oooooer yes yes, Pinot Gris is a yum yum too.

Disclaimer:
The booze hag like characteristics expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the true characteristics of the booze hag...I mean author.

[Mom]

Disclaimer:
The booze hag like characteristics expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the true characteristics of the booze hag...I mean author.

This author seconds the above disclaimer with the rider that wino is actually a term of endearment, not an insult :yes:

Bout time you got your botty up here anyway, we can compare notes, and attempt to find the yummiest of the yum wines and let the boys laugh at us :2thumbsup

[Stirts]

Bout time you got your botty up here anyway, we can compare notes, and attempt to find the yummiest of the yum wines and let the boys laugh at us :2thumbsup

A wino evening is most certainly what this botty needs :2thumbsup

[Mom]

A wino evening is most certainly what this botty needs :2thumbsup

You name the weekend.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hi, I like a hearty beer such as Epic Pale Ales. Anything with a truck load of hops. Getting into my wines now also and suggest www.lovewine.co.nz which is a great place to discuss wine or learn more. Aussie Reds, NZ whites! :)

NZ Pinot Noir. Specifically Central Otago. Yeah baby.

[slofox]

When I say leading, it is the best I have sampled so far.......I am a mere noob in the wine tasting world, what would you recommend I try next Good Sir?


Oooooer yes yes, Pinot Gris is a yum yum too.

Disclaimer:
The booze hag like characteristics expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the true characteristics of the booze hag...I mean author.

See if you can find some Askerne 2007 Gewurtz. Or Johanneshof from Marlborough - any year, its always good. Or go to Vinoptima if you can afford it for one of NZ's best.
Then there are the "real" ones from Alsace. Try Gisselbrecht if you can find it, or Lucien Albrecht, or Gustave Lorentz or Domaine Schlumberger....
The Alsace versions have a different back palate to most of the kiwi versions - more citric, less phenolic, which I prefer. But the variety of style is HUGE!

Incidentally, I have a saying about Pinot Gris. Borrowed from John Cleese when he applied it to American Beer...."It's like making love in a canoe...fucking close to water..." :whistle:

I think Pinot Gris can be just like that...although there are a few around now that have some flavour...

[Pedrostt500]

I,ve taken to the Trout Valley Label of late, particurly the Riesling, Savee Sea 06 sauvignon blank is worth getting, its a side lable for another label, though at the moment cant remeber wich one, Hunters Hill label is a second label to Wolf Blass, worth getting.
Pak n Save Petone has some very good wine buys, worth keeping an eye open while shopping.
I tried the Monteths Cider the other day good fresh flavour, though I thought it was a bit exspensive.

[SMOKEU]

Fuck wine, even the smell of it makes me want to spew up. Horrible shit it is indeed.

[Dirty_Harri]

I like sweet wine too, I'm a Browns Brothers fan - Cienna, Zibibo, Dolcetto & Syrah, Moscato Rosa.

but generally prefer beer :)

Dessert wine is goood!

But I have to say I'm a beer gal too, I always find myself having to get up in the night for water after consuming sizable portions of wine :)

[PrincessBandit]

Dessert wine is goood!



Yes!! Although my brother calls me a peasant, I like sweet bubbles.

Quite a few "posh" wines (with big $ to match) I find too dry, and it's like sipping nail polish remover!

[Cheshire Cat]

Bloody Girls *shakes head*

[Oakie]

Gewurztraminer ftw!!!

I have been tasting my way through the various brands of this lovely aromatic-full-body-verging-on-dessert-wine, Oyster Bay is currenly leading!!

Try the Te Whare Ra gewurtztraminer. You'll not be dissapointed. I can also recommend my favourite wine too in that case. Main Divide reisling. Absolutely gorgeous!

[Skyryder]

So who drinks Cold Duck these days??


Skyryder

[Coldrider]

So who drinks Cold Duck these days??


SkyryderDoh don't mention cold duck, everyone has had it , no one will admit it. Might go & see if I can find a bottle this arvo now.

[slofox]

Main Divide reisling. Absolutely gorgeous!

Biggest selling Riesling I have. One of my customers once described it thus..."tastes like summer". I would have to agree.

[Stirts]

Try the Te Whare Ra gewurtztraminer. You'll not be dissapointed.

Will add to my list!!! At $29 - ish a bottle? If I am dissapointed can I bash you?


I can also recommend my favourite wine too in that case. Main Divide reisling. Absolutely gorgeous!


Biggest selling Riesling I have. One of my customers once described it thus..."tastes like summer". I would have to agree.

Have promptly added this to my list also. Do I have to wait for summer?

[slofox]

Do I have to wait for summer?

No........

[Oakie]

Will add to my list!!! At $29 - ish a bottle? If I am dissapointed can I bash you?

Well if you bash me with the half empty bottle which I can then finish, yeah, bash away!
I think the name on the label is 'Te Whare Ra' - 'Duke of Marlborough' gewurtzraminer. Used to be anyway. We visited Te Whare Ra last year and tasted some of their other offerings. All good.

[Stirts]

I think the name on the label is 'Te Whare Ra' - 'Duke of Marlborough' gewurtzraminer. Used to be anyway. We visited Te Whare Ra last year and tasted some of their other offerings. All good.

Label is still 'Te Whare Ra' ... I have checked online shopping already :D

[Coldrider]

Got sold a bottle of Tologa Bay merlot tonight, quite smooth, not bad discounted to $10.99 as the dude was in the supermarket.
A wee bargain.