What do you like in wine . . .

[Rebel Rose]

I'm struggling with a braising recipe tonight that I, personally, feel would benefit from the addition of some star anise or clove.

But no, Dan hates that stuff, among other barky spices.

Here's our list of things we would give a "plus" to if it were in wine aroma or flavor, but that Dan would never allow to pass his lips:

Cloves

Cinnamon

Cola

Star anise

Cardamom

Nutmeg

What's on your list?

[David McDuff]

As I would happily imbibe all of the spices on your list, I must state the somewhat obvious: barnyard, baby!

[KatieLoeb]

As I would happily imbibe all of the spices on your list, I must state the somewhat obvious: barnyard, baby!

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David:

You beat me to it!! I was going to say barnyard or "horse blanket" or "gaminess" or any of those other lovely descriptors that are spot on but inappropriate "tableside" language.

[Nishla]

I really like tropical sauvignon blancs, but often when I smell these the first thing that comes to mind is armpits or cat pee

[Rebel Rose]

Oh dear, I forgot to specify that I meant things one would actually have in one's pantry.

But no matter! Carry on, and if you seek inspiration, there's our 2005 discussion on nasty things, Terrible terms.

(You might want to specify whether or not you have these items in your pantry on a regular basis.)

[David McDuff]

Oh dear, I forgot to specify that I meant things one would actually have in one's pantry.   

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Um... not to be a pain, Mary, but why would I have something in my pantry that I wouldn't want to eat??? In all seriousness though, I am having a terribly hard time coming up with anything that is both a possible pantry item and a desirable scent/taste in wine that I wouldn't be open to eating.

[djsexyb]

cat pee, as well as wet stones and such...i cant think of a culinary situation where i would be eating anything that tasted like wet stones... bardyard-y flavors are in the same boat too.

Edited October 11, 2006 by djsexyb (log)

[Andre]

If I bring in some ripe Egyptian Guava home, my beloved wife will not hesitate to change the lock.

Quite appealing in a fruity Sauvignon Blance though.

[Rebel Rose]

I just thought of a few more to add to my first list.

Dan frequently recognizes aromas of chocolate and coffee in some reds, which he finds very appropriate and pleasant in wine. But he seldom, almost never, consumes either.

I like the aroma of tea, especially in zinfandel, but hate to drink the stuff!

[Peter Green]

One of my friends, for a homemade wine contest, doctored some grape juice with the suggested flavours, and came in second.

Of the less appealing ingredients, he crumbled in the butt end of a used cigarette, a piece of potting soil, and added a drop of gasoline.

None of those are high on my ingredient list.

[Brad Ballinger]

If limited to what might be in a pantry that I appreciate in wine, but would (prefer) not pass my lips. . . coconut, lychee.

From the pantry, what I don't like in wine nor across my lips. . . bell pepper, dill.

[djsexyb]

If limited to what might be in a pantry that I appreciate in wine, but would (prefer) not pass my lips. . .  coconut, lychee.

From the pantry, what I don't like in wine nor across my lips. . .  bell pepper, dill.

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wow, brad those are some wierd ones.. i would have figured you for a real culinarian. to each his own...

Heres an update for my list...TAR