What Wine Are You Drinking Today?

[Smithy]

7 hours ago, gulfporter said:

A hearty Tempranillo from Baja México.  Loved the label content saying it pairs well with a Torta Ahogada (the official sandwich of Jalisco).  I had it with Moroccan Chicken.  

 

 

 

Thanks for showing us some Mexican wines. I'm only a few miles from the border, but currently overscheduled so not planning to cross the border any time soon. When I next do, I'll take a list of wines to look for in their shops!

[weinoo]

Not all drank last night...

 

 

The Nathan K NY State Riesling (on the right) is nice and dry and delicious...http://www.nkendallwines.com/wines

 

Albariños are some of our favorite wines - we had sushi the other night, and this was quite nice with it...https://chambersstwines.com/products/pedralonga-2023-serea-albarino

 

The Domaine Cady's are lovely as well...https://www.wineauthorities.com/winemakers/cady-domaine/

 

All the above wines, as are most of the white wines we drink, sourced from Chambers Street.

[Dave the Cook]

On 2/20/2025 at 1:02 AM, Smithy said:

As for what I'm drinking today (and the day before, and the day before, and for some days to come yet)...well, it's pretty pedestrian.

 

Bota also boxes a dry riesling that's well-regarded by peeps who usually review much more expensive wines.

On 3/8/2025 at 11:23 PM, Smithy said:

My earlier discovery, and I've been a fan of theirs now for over two years, is Arabella Wines out of South Africa.

 

We belong to Naked Wines, too, and are also fans of Arabella.  One wine of theirs that we have yet to try but is in my basket, is their pinotage. This is a grape that's not found much outside of RSA. We tried another pinotage at a wine tasting a few weeks ago. If you can get a sample, try it with one of those Superburgers you like, especially if you can grill it outdoors.

[Smithy]

33 minutes ago, Dave the Cook said:

Bota also boxes a dry riesling that's well-regarded by peeps who usually review much more expensive wines.

 

We belong to Naked Wines, too, and are also fans of Arabella.  One wine of theirs that we have yet to try but is in my basket, is their pinotage. This is a grape that's not found much outside of RSA. We tried another pinotage at a wine tasting a few weeks ago. If you can get a sample, try it with one of those Superburgers you like, especially if you can grill it outdoors.

 

Thanks. I've tried pinotage a few times, and even brought home a bottle or two from a South African winery some years ago. I've decided I don't like it. I know that I can get a refund through Naked Wines if I don't like a wine, but it feels abusive (to them, not to me) to try something I almost certainly won't like.

 

However! Have you ever tried Arabella's shiraz/voignier blend? Now there's a combination I'd never have expected to try, much less like. It was one of those mystery gifts. I like it very much.

[weinoo]

2 hours ago, Dave the Cook said:

Bota also boxes a dry riesling that's well-regarded by peeps who usually review much more expensive wines.

 

Not exactly a glowing review, but a good value...https://www.wineenthusiast.com/buying-guide/bota-box-2013-riesling-other/#:~:text=When you buy something through,flavors like sugared honeydew melon.