The best Red wine.

Chris in London said:
Barolo.


Only this.
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I've lived in San Francisco most of my life. I've been to the Napa, Sonoma, Alexander and Anderson Valleys many, many times. I've visited wineries all over the world. One of my best friends is a consultant to this industry and has introduced me to a huge number of wines, both cheap and expensive. I count at least ten winemakers as friends (it's a big thing out here). I went to the International Pinot Noir Festival in Oregon last year with one of them. I love wine, and I've been been exposed to hundreds if not thousands of wines. I am a west coast of the USA snob. I have a glass of Pinot in front of me at this very moment as I wait for a flight at LAX.

And you know what?

You are 100% correct. :)
 
I've given this some thought, I spent 3 or 4 weeks travelling around Europe a few years back, the standout red I had for a reasonable price was a Luc Pirlet Cabernet Sauvignon cotes du Rhone 2010, I looked into buying it online when I got back, the problem I have with that is a never meet your heros thing, had it in a nice restaurant with a fantastic meal about 20 miles from the vineyard and I don't want to spoil the memory
 
I got into red wine when I was in Argentina in 2004, their Malbecs go perfectly with their steaks, couldn't get enough of either.
I've tried all sorts of reds since but you can't beat a good Argentine Malbec with a good pink Rib Eye!
What you'll notice is a lot of red wine snobs will look down their noses at Malbecs due to their popularity, it's no surprise that they do so well in blind taste tests though.
It's like the Craft Beer brigade. Yes, there are some fantastic beers out there from some brilliant brewers but there's a lot of shite too. However, if it's not produced by
one of the larger international beverage companies some will always rave about them and their certified organic pale ale. The emperor’s new clothes if you like.
I got into red wine when I was in Argentina in 2004, their Malbecs go perfectly with their steaks, couldn't get enough of either.
 
bluegirl74 said:
It's not a valid question which the OP poses in my view. Everyone's tastes are different, as evidenced by the replies to date.

My advice would be to try different grape varieties in the first instance, find one you like. Then try wines made from that grape from different regions until you find one you really like. Also, try different vintages as this will also affect the quality and taste. When you find one you like, buy as much of it as you can afford.

Or, go to a wine merchants and do all of the above in one afternoon then place an order.

Or, go to a Three Wine Men (Google it) and try loads of wines all in one place.

Or, join a wine club and try different wines every month or quarter.

I like wine :-)
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If you like wine, try these bad boys bluegirl. Have been a member for a couple of years and rarely buy from anyone else.

www.thewinesociety.com
 
FogBlueInSanFran said:
I've lived in San Francisco most of my life. I've been to the Napa, Sonoma, Alexander and Anderson Valleys many, many times. I've visited wineries all over the world. One of my best friends is a consultant to this industry and has introduced me to a huge number of wines, both cheap and expensive. I count at least ten winemakers as friends (it's a big thing out here). I went to the International Pinot Noir Festival in Oregon last year with one of them. I love wine, and I've been been exposed to hundreds if not thousands of wines. I am a west coast of the USA snob. I have a glass of Pinot in front of me at this very moment as I wait for a flight at LAX.

And you know what?

You are 100% correct. :)
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King of wines, wine of kings.

I raise a glass to you my friend.
 
A bit middle class this thread. What's wrong with just shopping by alcohol % - thanks for the heads up @andyhinch.
I like wine but have reached the conclusion there are better ways to get shit faced that don't make you so ill the next day. When alls said and done one its basically ale for birds.
 
blue_paul said:
I got into red wine when I was in Argentina in 2004, their Malbecs go perfectly with their steaks, couldn't get enough of either.
I've tried all sorts of reds since but you can't beat a good Argentine Malbec with a good pink Rib Eye!
What you'll notice is a lot of red wine snobs will look down their noses at Malbecs due to their popularity, it's no surprise that they do so well in blind taste tests though.
It's like the Craft Beer brigade. Yes, there are some fantastic beers out there from some brilliant brewers but there's a lot of shite too. However, if it's not produced by
one of the larger international beverage companies some will always rave about them and their certified organic pale ale. The emperor’s new clothes if you like.
I got into red wine when I was in Argentina in 2004, their Malbecs go perfectly with their steaks, couldn't get enough of either.
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Just when did you get into red wine?? :-)
 
Helmet Cole said:
A bit middle class this thread. What's wrong with just shopping by alcohol % - thanks for the heads up @andyhinch.
I like wine but have reached the conclusion there are better ways to get shit faced that don't make you so ill the next day. When alls said and done one its basically ale for birds.
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I've always enjoyed wine, just don't feel the need to spend a fortune on it, it doesn't tend to disagree with me as long as I stay within a 3 bottle limit
 
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