Any oenophiles?

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  1. crandc

    crandc Well-Known Member

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    Hi - I have a $100 coupon to use at nakedwines.com.

    Any wine connoisseurs can take a peek and make some suggestions? I am not very knowledgeable about wine; in restaurants I ask the server for a suggestion. I don't normally drink wine at home except when hosting dinners. Some planned dinners:

    Spanish vegetarian
    Middle Eastern, featuring yogurt marinated grilled lamb
    Thanksgiving

    So I'd appreciate wine suggestions. I'd hate to turn down my $100 offer.

    Merci.
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    Honestly it depends on which kinds you like imo.

    Personally, i love a syrah with dinner.

    @BLAZINGGIANTS would be a great person to ask.

    @Further too
     
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    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    I just won't drink any fucking merlot!!!!!
     
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    Well if you want some good wines and good value, I would stick with wines from Argentina, Chile. Perhaps a Malbec from South America for the Thanksgiving. You can also get some great deals on Spanish Rioja or Garnacha which both could go with the other two meals you suggested.
     
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    White Zinfandel pairs nicely with Sour Patch Kids.
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    Dude there are these vanilla cupcake goldfish crackers they make..... best snack ever with wine.
     
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    Here is an example of a Garnacha that I think is pretty damn tasty for under $8 and would go with a bunch of meals
    http://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-w...ayud-garnacha/p/107267750?s=1408&igrules=true

    I don't know nakedwine.com as much, but it looks like you can find some good selections.

    Now that the summer is coming out, this is a cheap and tasty white.
    http://www.totalwine.com/wine/white...cia-vinho-verde/p/6193750?s=1403&igrules=true

    I'm just thinking about those cheaper wines because last night five of us plowed through $300 worth of quality wines without a second thought. I need to have cheaper options for the daily stuff.
     

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