Author Topic: What's your favorite (kind of) wine? (Read 230710 times)

HP58 · « **Reply #240 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:08:26 PM »

Try Barkan Classics. Great QPR (Quality Price Ratio). Merlot Argaman is a favorite of mine. Anybody concurs?

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #241 on:** April 03, 2013, 01:42:52 PM »

my new favorite wine!
Baron Herzog Single Vineyard Oakville. It's new and limited, runs about $70
simply unbelievable!

jj1000 · « **Reply #242 on:** April 03, 2013, 02:22:37 PM »

Quote from: AJK on March 28, 2013, 08:54:22 AM

Many thanks.

So my contact just gave me info of stores that carry Dalton in where I think would be helpful to you...

TEANECKQueen Anne Wine & Spirit Emporium247 DeGraw AvenueTeaneck, NJ 07666201-692-1555FillerUp Kosher Wines174 West Englewood AveTeaneck,
NJ 07666(201) 862-1700Teaneck Wine Cellar166 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ
201-862-1700
MANHATTAN67 Wine & Spirits179 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-6767
Pour321 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-7687
Columbus Ave Wine and Spirits730 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10025
(212) 865-7070
Beacon Wine and Spirits2120 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-0028

springles · « **Reply #243 on:** April 03, 2013, 09:39:10 PM »

Quote from: steeeveknowsbest on April 03, 2013, 01:42:52 PM

my new favorite wine!
Baron Herzog Single Vineyard Oakville. It's new and limited, runs about $70
simply unbelievable!

Ive had it a few times and really like it as well, although I wouldnt call it my favorite wine. Its also going to get better over the next couple of years

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #244 on:** April 03, 2013, 10:41:08 PM »

so i hear,
What would you call your favorite?
(i'm comparing this to Mt. Veeder, clone6, generation 8, Yatir Forest, Chalk hill etc. and i find it superior, but if you like earthy frenchy wines or spicyer Spanish wines you wouldn't consider this the best)

springles · « **Reply #245 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:05:40 PM »

Quote from: steeeveknowsbest on April 03, 2013, 10:41:08 PM

so i hear,
What would you call your favorite?
(i'm comparing this to Mt. Veeder, clone6, generation 8, Yatir Forest, Chalk hill etc. and i find it superior, but if you like earthy frenchy wines or spicyer Spanish wines you wouldn't consider this the best)

I still prefer forest over any of the others mentioned and then gen 8 would be 2nd. Id put oakville in the next group with clone 6 and chalk hill. I personally didnt love mt veeder.
Of those not mentioned that off the top of my head Id put ahead of oakville would be castel grand vin, katzrin, elrom, ortal/avital slopes syrah, and hagafen prix melange
at the same level as oakville Id put ella valley vineyards choice, avnei choshen diamond, recanati special reserve.
I am sure I am leaving out some others as well.

Either way any of these wines are excellent and cant argue with anyone naming one of these as their favorite.

plainbachur · « **Reply #246 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:40:05 PM »

Yatir forest reserve 2009 can't beet it

ahecht37 · « **Reply #247 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:58:14 PM »

Quote from: plainbachur on April 03, 2013, 11:40:05 PM

Yatir forest reserve 2009 can't beet it

the forest 03 most definitely does

springles · « **Reply #248 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:59:09 PM »

Quote from: plainbachur on April 03, 2013, 11:40:05 PM

Yatir forest reserve 2009 can't beet it

except by the 03 and 06 forest? I think its a little early to really tell where the 09 falls in comparison with other vintages. I think Id also take a katzrin over forest

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #249 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:09:38 AM »

Quote from: springles on April 03, 2013, 11:05:40 PM

I still prefer forest over any of the others mentioned and then gen 8 would be 2nd. Id put oakville in the next group with clone 6 and chalk hill. I personally didnt love mt veeder.
Of those not mentioned that off the top of my head Id put ahead of oakville would be castel grand vin, katzrin, elrom, ortal/avital slopes syrah, and hagafen prix melange
at the same level as oakville Id put ella valley vineyards choice, avnei choshen diamond, recanati special reserve.
I am sure I am leaving out some others as well.

Either way any of these wines are excellent and cant argue with anyone naming one of these as their favorite.

we clearly have different tastes, of the wines listed above i would rate them, oakville, forest, veeder, gen 8,elrom, clone 6, chalk hill avnei choshen diamond,castel,katzrin. Never had ortal/avital slopes syrah, and hagafen prix melange and i didn't particularly like The Recanti SR or the Ella Valley VC... but i certainly agree that these are all amazing wines!

AJK · « **Reply #250 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:23:56 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on April 03, 2013, 02:22:37 PM

So my contact just gave me info of stores that carry Dalton in where I think would be helpful to you...

TEANECKQueen Anne Wine & Spirit Emporium247 DeGraw AvenueTeaneck, NJ 07666201-692-1555FillerUp Kosher Wines174 West Englewood AveTeaneck,
NJ 07666(201) 862-1700Teaneck Wine Cellar166 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ
201-862-1700
MANHATTAN67 Wine & Spirits179 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-6767
Pour321 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-7687
Columbus Ave Wine and Spirits730 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10025
(212) 865-7070
Beacon Wine and Spirits2120 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-0028

Fantastic. Thanks.

This is who I am · « **Reply #251 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:19:20 AM »

So I have a family member going to the Herzog Winery, I know they have a few bottles you can only get in the winery... Any suggestions ... TIA

jj1000 · « **Reply #252 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:37:01 AM »

Quote from: This is who I am on July 26, 2013, 10:19:20 AM

So I have a family member going to the Herzog Winery, I know they have a few bottles you can only get in the winery... Any suggestions ... TIA

I tried their 8 wine tasting selection and was sadly disappointed.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #253 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:42:15 AM »

Quote from: This is who I am on July 26, 2013, 10:19:20 AM

So I have a family member going to the Herzog Winery, I know they have a few bottles you can only get in the winery... Any suggestions ... TIA

I was there beginning of July and really liked the Meritage (not sure if they only have it there) and the Eagles Landing. The Eagles Landing i believe is the "personal" line by the vintner. You can also sign up for the wine club which will get you some exclusive bottles.

ETA: On their top tier of the wine club, one of the bottles in the next shipment is a ~5x month aged wine which you can only get as part of the club...

This is who I am · « **Reply #254 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:09:45 PM »

How much do they go for? And can you only sign up for the club at the Winery?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #255 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:13:56 PM »

Quote from: This is who I am on July 26, 2013, 01:09:45 PM

How much do they go for? And can you only sign up for the club at the Winery?

At the winery, if you are or become a member, you can get an additional 30% off + 10% at the restaurant. I think you can call up the winery and join over the phone.
I paid ~$55 for the two bottles (Meritage and Eagles Landing). When you sign up for the club, they charge you when they ship the bottles. I think the top tier was $115 for (4) "high end" bottles every quarter. You can cancel whenever you want.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #256 on:** July 26, 2013, 04:43:36 PM »

Quote from: AJK on April 04, 2013, 01:23:56 PM

Fantastic. Thanks.

Best wine selection in Manhattan AFAIK is on 86th between Broadway and West End. They carry Dalton too.

wayfe · « **Reply #257 on:** August 06, 2013, 09:24:20 PM »

Another vote for the Barkan Reserve Pinotage (was it 2005?)- dry, yet not too heavy, with hints of exotic flavors uncommon in a dry red.

Best all around is Herzog Zinfandel- and strangely enough I like the cheaper one more than the reserve...

HP58 · « **Reply #258 on:** August 06, 2013, 09:46:45 PM »

Quote from: wayfe on August 06, 2013, 09:24:20 PM

Best all around is Herzog Zinfandel- and strangely enough I like the cheaper one more than the reserve...

+1. Best value wine I've ever tasted!

peacenlove613 · « **Reply #259 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:33:03 PM »

A friend bought me a bottle of katzrin. Right before I opened it I realized its an 08 which was a shmitah year in Israel. Am I allowed to drink it in America?

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