What Wine Are You Drinking Today?

[weinoo]

6 hours ago, liuzhou said:

this is Chilean.

Really?  Does it say that on the label?

[Duvel]

18 minutes ago, weinoo said:

Really?  Does it say that on the label?

Only in China 😎

[liuzhou]

22 minutes ago, weinoo said:

Really?  Does it say that on the label?

 

Yes. On the rear label. In Spanish, English, and Chinese.

 

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produced and Bottled in Chile

 

Til Til, Macul, Santiago, Chile

 

 

[weinoo]

Interesting:

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Australia’s most widely exported wine brand Yellow Tail has unveiled a range specifically for the Chinese market but made in Chile to avoid China’s draconian tariffs on Australian wines.  

The wine, owned by Casella Family Brands  is being sourced from one of Chile’s biggest producers, Santa Carolina, and the range is to be named Yellow Tail World Series.  

 

 

So Yellow Tail basically slaps their label on Santa Carolina wines.

[gulfporter]

My first white malbec.  Very refreshing, tart.  Nice in this hot weather.  

 

 

[gulfporter]

My local grocery had this marked down to $2.99 so I took a chance on it.  It's quite fruity which I like in this heat (105 today in Tucson!).

 

 

[gulfporter]

I'm a sucker for a funny or unique label.  Never had this variety before and must say it is excellent!  From Spain bought near my home in Mexico.  Mexico and Spain (and much of EU) have a very good import agreement; I pay way less here than in US for Spanish wines.  OTH, US wines carry a big premium here.  Luckily I prefer Spanish, Chilean, Argentine, Italian and MXN wines 🍷🍷

 

 

[liuzhou]

Nyetimber, England's premier sparkling white wine. A  blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

 

 

Edited November 13, 2024 by liuzhou (log)

[gulfporter]

Mexican wines used to be out of my price range.  But as vineyards have grown and bottling has increased, many are now in my comfort zone price-wise.  The current exchange rate helps, too.  

 

This very drinkable Sangiovese from Dolores Hidalgo in the state of Guanajuato. It was 265 pesos.  Dolores Hidalgo has always been famous for its talavera and is where I bought my first set of dishes in 2008 and where I bought a talavera toilet in 2017.

 

 

[MaryIsobel]

5 hours ago, gulfporter said:

Mexican wines used to be out of my price range.  But as vineyards have grown and bottling has increased, many are now in my comfort zone price-wise.  The current exchange rate helps, too.  

 

This very drinkable Sangiovese from Dolores Hidalgo in the state of Guanajuato. It was 265 pesos.  Dolores Hidalgo has always been famous for its talavera and is where I bought my first set of dishes in 2008 and where I bought a talavera toilet in 2017.

 

 

Good to know. As much as love Mexico, I do miss my white wine when I'm there. I have tried some Spanish wine from Chedraui, but last year sent my sisters a picture of a bottle of wine with one drink out of it and told them that "this is how bad the wine is - I have had this bottle for a week!" Funny but Mexico is one vacation where I drink very little.

 

[gulfporter]

For white wines I stick with Chile though if I see a vino verde from Portugal I grab it.  Good taste, even better memories.

[gulfporter]

I saw this Portuguese vinho verde today, and I grabbed it.

 

 

[gulfporter]

Starting to get a complex here as the only one opening a new bottle every other day.  

 

I stepped up my Wine Game due to mi esposo's fractured femur in late December; he is only 30% weight-bearing at the 2 month mark so all meals are at home, though many via delivery or carryout.   What we are saving on restaurant wine prices I am adding to my liquor store budget.  Cheers!  😀🍷

 

This is a South African Pinotage.  Strong but with fruity tones, plum in particular.  

 

 

 

[Smithy]

On 2/12/2025 at 3:52 PM, gulfporter said:

Starting to get a complex here as the only one opening a new bottle every other day.  

 

I stepped up my Wine Game due to mi esposo's fractured femur in late December; he is only 30% weight-bearing at the 2 month mark so all meals are at home, though many via delivery or carryout.   What we are saving on restaurant wine prices I am adding to my liquor store budget.  Cheers!  😀🍷

 

This is a South African Pinotage.  Strong but with fruity tones, plum in particular.  

 

 

 

 

Sorry you're feeling alone! I'm enjoying your posts but confess that lately I've been going with boxed wines. I just got a new shipment of bottles, though, so I'll try to join in.

 

I remember liking Pinotage just long enough to buy a couple of bottles, then regretting it. It has a rather distinctive flavor, but now I don't remember details. Can you say more about that? Are you noticing it?

[gulfporter]

I had it 'straight' last night, not with a meal.  I judge wines by how they go with food.  Tonight's Valentine's dinner is a delivery of paella, so I'll drink the pinotage with it. 

 

I have had this wine in the past (I remembered the name/label).  I shop at a small liquor store near my home in Ajijic.  Mexicans' interest in wines is on the rise, but this store is 75% tequilas and other hard liquors.  This is true of all nearby liquor stores.  Years ago it was 95% liquors to wine.  Many only stocked 1 red, 1 white behind the cash register.  

 

Specific wines come and go but kudos to the owners for always having a nice mix of EU, South American, Mexican and others (this pinotage is South African).  

[gulfporter]

For the record, the pinotage paired very well with the paella which in addition to seafood contained chicken and Mexican chorizo).

 

The paella was delivered from one of our favorite chefs here.  His father is French (immigrated here after his classical training in France) and his mother is Mexican.  He worked side by side with his father at a Country Club here.  When the pandemic closed the dining room, his father and mother retired back in France.  

 

The son began cooking out of his home while restaurants were closed.  After the pandemic he decided he preferred being at-home with his wife and young kids.  

 

He has an interesting concept that works for us  

 

He publishes his menu for the entire upcoming week at his FB page.  He normally has 2 meals per day.  Some favorites are repeated often (his French dishes are our faves), and he'll also offer up some new ones.  I've been following him for 2+ years and never saw paella before this week.   

 

His portions are huge; we share one dish when we order; prices reasonable, the paella was 260 pesos, under $13 USD including all taxes (though we tip the deliverer).  He's always been on time with deliveries.  

 

 

[MaryIsobel]

3 hours ago, gulfporter said:

For the record, the pinotage paired very well with the paella which in addition to seafood contained chicken and Mexican chorizo).

 

The paella was delivered from one of our favorite chefs here.  His father is French (immigrated here after his classical training in France) and his mother is Mexican.  He worked side by side with his father at a Country Club here.  When the pandemic closed the dining room, his father and mother retired back in France.  

 

The son began cooking out of his home while restaurants were closed.  After the pandemic he decided he preferred being at-home with his wife and young kids.  

 

He has an interesting concept that works for us  

 

He publishes his menu for the entire upcoming week at his FB page.  He normally has 2 meals per day.  Some favorites are repeated often (his French dishes are our faves), and he'll also offer up some new ones.  I've been following him for 2+ years and never saw paella before this week.   

 

His portions are huge; we share one dish when we order; prices reasonable, the paella was 260 pesos, under $13 USD including all taxes (though we tip the deliverer).  He's always been on time with deliveries.  

 

 

What a great service to have available to you!

[gulfporter]

Tempranillo is my go-to red in Mexico as they are easy to come by and run between 200-300 pesos.  

 

This one is from Toledo, one of the first cities we visited in Spain back in the 1980s.  Almost drove down a flight of stairs thinking the road continued on. 

 

Yes it's a tourist town, but like most tourist towns, once the day trippers leave, it's magical.  

 

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 07:04 PM by gulfporter
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