Talking about wine in general - and of the grape varieties specially

[Zebra]

Examples of famous grape varieties:

Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Merlot etc etc

Have you got any favourite grape variety or varieties?

 

[luiza]

Over 8000 varieties and mixing red and white etc is pointless . Explain how major variety differences are a function of soil type and climate . Something interesting. Explain relative suitability for different foods .

 

[Zebra]

Usually I make a list and a poll.

But this time I will just ask generally:

Which varieties do you like - in general?

 

[luiza]

Usually I make a list and a poll.

Your time is up . Where is this list of over 8000 varieties?

 

[Kruska]

I wouldn't know about Chardonnay (because I never knowingly drank one) - so from the ones I know my favorite would be a Riesling.

Long time ago, I had a 1978 Châteauneuf-du-Pape - it tasted fantastic and exquisite, any other Châteauneuf-du-Pape tasted like yuk and eek.

Interesting might be to talk about wine - specific wines - as to what made or makes them good - rather then asking what wines do you like?

 

[Zebra]

Usually I make a list and a poll.

But this time I will just ask generally:

Which varieties do you like - in general?

 

[Zebra]

I wouldn't know about Chardonnay (because I never knowingly drank one) - so from the ones I know my favorite would be a Riesling.

Same here, exaxtly!
I would agree to ABB = Anything but Chardonnay.
What i like - among many others: Riesling and Gewürztraminer
and Pinot Noir and Carménère and Zinfandel

 

[Zebra]

as to what made or makes them good - rather then asking what wines do you like?

As to that - that's a difficult question.
And I would often not know the answer.
Only that I like these wines.

 

[Kruska]

Sorry I still don't get the meaning of such a Thread

You like Coca Cola or Pepsi Cola? I mean who cares? unless one want's to make a point in proofing/discussing that e.g. Pepsi Cola will kill you faster then Coca Cola or vice versa.
But hey it's up to you.

 

[Zebra]

Sorry I still don't get the meaning of such a Thread

You like Coca Cola or Pepsi Cola? I mean who cares? unless one want's to make a point in proofing/discussing that e.g. Pepsi Cola will kill you faster then Coca Cola or vice versa.
But hey it's up to you.

Sorry - I can of course say, WHY I personally like those wines.
What I want to avoid is something like a universal judgement.
I can only speak for my personal taste.

 

[Kruska]

Sorry - I can of course say, WHY I personally like those wines.
What I want to avoid is something like a universal judgement.
I can only speak for my personal taste.

Suggestion:
Interesting might be to talk about wine - specific wines - as to what made or makes them good - rather then asking what wines do you like?

 

[Zebra]

I will try:

Gewürztraminer smells and tastes of roses - and I like that.

 

[Zebra]

Sorry I still don't get the meaning of such a Thread

i dont understand that you dont understand.


for wine lovers it is a pleasure to talk about wine.
nearly as pleasing as drinking the wine.

 

[Zebra]

maybe not many here are interested in wine?

 

[Zebra]

Suggestion:
Interesting might be to talk about wine - specific wines - as to what made or makes them good - rather then asking what wines do you like?

It mostly is a personal feeling