If you are a wine connoisseur,let me know your choice of great wine?

Question

Have you ever visited ,National Wine Research Centre,Adelaide,to taste the finest wines of the world?

Answer 1

Ah, my friend, I see you are an Aussie. How is everything in the land of Oz? Might this be a trick question? I suspect you already know that one of the very best emerging wines is Shiraz and the best is produced right there where you are. I've been kind of on a Shiraz kick lately myself. An excellent wine and can be found here in California starting at only $5 per 750 ml bottle. Australia also produces some fine whites, however, I think the Kiwis edge you out on the Sauvignon Blanc.

My other favorites are Zinfandel (red, of course), Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

My favorite areas are Napa/Sonoma California, Oregon, Washington State, Oz, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina.

I would love to visit the National Wine Research center but for me that would be a bit of an expensive trip.

Cheers, mate.

Answer 2

Not sure if I could call myself a connoisseur, but at least a great lover of wine. My favorites are the great whites from burgundy (e.g. Montrachet, 1er Cru Meursault, etc) but a good one would cost min. $50 and upwards of several hundred dollars (or more). Try anything by Ramonet (a maker) but especially one that is a Premier Cru or a Grand Cru.

I am afraid I have never visit Australia, but would love to come to Adelaide and try the wine there some time.

Answer 3

I own a winery so I've got to weigh in on this one...

From the Barossa Valley - Marquis Phillips Integrity for $100-$300 depending on the year (especially their first year which got 99pts from Parker). My favorite bargain is Lindeman's Bin 65 chardonnay for $5.

From Europe - 2000 Lafite-Rotheschild (about $500 now) or anything from Pichon-Lalande. Yes, the 82s were excellent but 2000 was better and 2005 is better yet. My favorite bargain is Christian Mieux for around $8. There are plenty of Spanish wines with 90-92 points for under $15.

US - Kistler chardonnays (most around $100) or any chardonnay using grapes from Dutton or Durrell vineyards. Harlan Estate (any year) runs around $300-500 depending on the year. Harlan "The Maiden" is also very good for only $150 a bottle. My favorite bargain is Clos du Bois Merlot at around $12.

Answer 4

Well, I believe you were not seeking wine at $500.00 a pop so I'll put in my two cents. I lived in wine country for many years and toured and tasted at every winery withing 200 miles...and then some.
Just about anything from Mondavi is good (even tho he just sold the place...name and all).
Concannon Burgundy (now owned by Paul Masson)
Wente Fume Blanc
St. Michelle whites from Washington State are nice.
My favorite at the moment is Spatleze ...a German White and all brands are good.
I am known to have an "expensive palate" but would never pay a fortune to drink any of it...hell, they are just grapes!

Personnally....and having done the wine scene...it is overrated. The language is all "effete"....it is just GRAPES... grown, picked, crushed, blended, bottled and aged. It is a whole industury where TOO many "talk it up" trying to compete and out do the French...but remember... that food, wine, relaxation and avoiding taxes is an art form with the French.... and we will never have that way of life. The French scoff at us for being on the gerbil wheel careerwise and otherwise. Enjoy!

Answer 5

The German Hochs put all wine to shame, especially ones from the State owned estates that set the standards for the German wine industry. Try to find a Hochenheimer Domdecany in a spatlese or better. Don't chill them for more that two minutes, you'll bury the subtle flavors.

Answer 6

I was a founder for a local wine appreciation society. The wines I love aren't everyone's favorites but I love German Rieslings and Gerwurtztraminers. As for reds, I love Beaujolais and Burgundy wines. In addition, I love Proseccos.

Answer 7

I worked for Wolf Blass for years, when youre asking for a great wine what do you want it for, i mean;
what are you having it with
are you indoors or out doors
what are your tastes
do you feel like something light or something with a bit more of a kick

every wine is made for a certain situation.....so if your asking for a suggestion let me know the above and i'll recommend one for you.

Answer 8

Drink Wine from Eastern Washington!
I prefer a Merlot from Columbia Crest! :)

http://www.columbia-crest.com/

Answer 9

Nope, but fell in love with Icewine (red) from innisklin... Mosenland or Schmidt Schonne Riesling and also an inexpensive bottle of Renuite Lambrusco (perfect with salmon)!

Answer 10

A trough full of 20/20 goes well with grass