In term taste,quality,price
2007-11-30 01:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by rayman83 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
In term of overall factors, French Bordeaux are among the best wines in the world. It is well known for tradition - has been making top quality wines since 1700's and the quality remains highest in the world - often rated highest in every publication. In addition, with the quality came longevity, and French Bordeaux have outlived many other wines as well as the wine collectors - wine lovers today still can enjoy the wonderful Lafite 1945 or 1957. It is also known to keep up with the changes of time - keep on reinventing themselves and improving. Bordeaux, like all other French wines, are designed to pair well with food and cheese. As a result, while Californian wines may have beaten French Bordeaux in 1976 Paris tasting, these were done without adequate food-wine pairing. If you pair wine with food, well aged and cellared French Bordeaux often come out better than the in-your-face Californian reds. While the price of French Bordeaux are high, part of the reason is because of the weak US Dollar/strong Euro and partly because of the demand. If you think of the top Californian cult wines - Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Colgin - or even the top California reds such as Insignia or Special Select, their prices are as high as the French counterparts. Further, the price of older Bordeaux tend to increase, while the price of Californian wines can be unpredictable.
As a result, while I love my Californian red wines, i still think French Bordeaux - especially the first and top second growth wines - are the best wines in the world, hands down.
2007-11-30 09:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pure quality it is hard to go past a Chateau y'Quem (if you like desert wine) but at AUD$350 for a half bottle it doesn't represent great value.
What's your taste? A big gutsy Shiraz (Hermitage)? How about Penfold's Grange. AUD$400 for current vintage, drinking 2019~2025.
Sparkling wine? Veuve Cliquot 'La Grande Dame' is a reasonable (AUD$200) premium bubbly.
White wine? Almost any Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's Marlborough region. Some for as little as AUD$15.
I hear they make some wine in Italy too. I'd only use that stuff for cooking though.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-30 09:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by the_mint_sux 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
France is a country, not a wine.
The best wine in the world is the wine you like the best. Many countries including the US, Chile, South Africa and Australia in addition to France, Germany and Italy make some really good wines. Now comes the challenge. You will have to spend much time tasting until you find the one you like best. They don't have to be expensive either. That's also the best part.
Start with some whites and work your way to the heavier reds. I like reds better, but there are some great chardonnays and pinot grigios among the whites. My personal favorites are the cabernets and zinfandels of Kendall Jackson and Trentadue, both California. Yellow Tail, an Australian brand, makes some really good wine.
Good tasting.
2007-11-30 09:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If price is not a factor, there are some Bordeauxs and Burgundies that routinely sell for more per bottle than any other wines. But since most of us will never taste these wines, let's get a little more reasonable.
I will second Le Grande Dame for a terrific sparkler.
I like Napa cabs too, for $20-$40 per bottle range you can get really good Napa cab, like Stag' s Leap, Freemark Abbey, Liparita, Caymus...
Frog's Leap zinfandel from Napa is my favorite zinfandel, but I haven't been to Croatia yet.
Marlborough area of New Zealand makes excellent whites, I love Kim Crawfords sauvingon blanc.
2007-11-30 10:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best of the best wine cannot be repeated be made in this world...It was only done once...tasted and consumed once upon a time when Jesus Christ made it in one of the most celebrated wedding occasion said in the Bible when Mary, mother of Jesus asked Jesus to help to augment the lack o f wine,,,,so as not to spoiled the happiness being enjoyed by the visitors... in that wedding time...read that portion in the Bible all were so much satisfied but no words of drunkenness from the visitors....but all felt the best of the bests wine...in jars...water base...no price...best quality and taste fantastic.
2007-11-30 09:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by johnny N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon
and
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz
Aussie wines are awesome!
Remember the price tag does not dictate the taste!
2007-11-30 12:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by Grape Stomper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
france
2007-11-30 09:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by bavery42289 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋