Wine Asylum

Posted by Brom Bordoo on April 02, 2003 at 14:00:55

In Reply to: Looking for Recs for Easter Dinner Wines... posted by budrew on April 02, 2003 at 09:35:46:

While Pinot Noir certainly is drinkable with lamb, the classic match is Cabernet/Bordeaux. Certainly with your budget you don't want to try (because you won't succeed)to purchase a decent Pinot Noir. (If you absolutely insist, try Pepperwood Grove).

9 bucks, eh? You have to go higher - this is a holiday meal with guests. You can find Rodney Strong Sonoma Cab for 12.99. I have heard good things about Concha y Toro's Casiellero(sp.?) del Diablo for around $10. I advise against Bogle's Cab. Chateau St. Michelle makes a nice Cab for between $10-15. You can always buy Forest Glen - some like it, I don't.

Now the Chardonnay. For an aperitif? For those who don't like red wine? For your money buy an Aussie - Lindemann's or Wyndham's. The Wyndham's is oakier (and a little cheaper, throw the 2 bucks at the red wine).

• Rodney Strong 2000 Sonoma Valley Cab... - iclemo 09:50:48 04/26/03 (0)
• I can appreciate your comments.... - Budrew 14:17:26 04/02/03 (6)
  • Ok, a Rosemout Shiraz-Cab blend is about 8.99 - jj 20:31:31 04/03/03 (4)
    • Re: Ok, a Rosemout Shiraz-Cab blend is about 8.99 - rcrump 05:20:54 04/10/03 (2)
      • Now, now. - jj 20:15:49 04/10/03 (1)
        • LOL....Think that is what he said on Prop Heads (nt) - rcrump 23:07:16 04/10/03 (0)
    • The Rosemout Estate Shiraz is also nice. - Jerry P 08:22:54 04/04/03 (0)
  • Re: Well then - Brom 13:22:12 04/03/03 (0)

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