OT Wine Recommendation Thread

[mike92104]

[quote=sdrealtor]Temecula is a fun day trip but the wines are very expensive for what you get whihc is no better than fair quality. You can get much and I mean MUCH better wines for less. Save the gas money and start spending Saturday’s at SD Wine Company. You wallet and your palette will thank you.[/quote]

SD Wine Company sounds great. If I did the Temecula thing, it would be for fun. Has anybody been to the Orphilia or Ophilia (something like that) place on the way up to Julian? I’ve been tempted to stop a couple times.

[mike92104]

[quote=Eugene][quote=mike92104]I was hoping the last wine thread would have stuck around, but it didn’t. I’m starting a new one because I got several great recommendations from the Piggs, and I want some more.[/quote]

If you like dessert wines, check out Essensia Black Muscat.

[quote]Also, has anyone tried making their own?[/quote]

I made a batch of pomegranate wine last fall. It came out curious, very strong, carbonated, and with some strange off-tastes, I guess I didn’t do it quite right. And I only had enough fruit for ten bottles, because the garden was too stressed the previous year and it did not produce a good yield. I expect to have a lot more pomegranates this fall.

I have some grapes, too, but I’ve just planted them this spring and they won’t be properly fruitful till 2012 at the earliest.[/quote]

Did you age it much? Have you tried it again lately? Does anyone know of a place that sells wine making supplies in San Diego?

[mike92104]

[quote=Eugene][quote=mike92104]I was hoping the last wine thread would have stuck around, but it didn’t. I’m starting a new one because I got several great recommendations from the Piggs, and I want some more.[/quote]

If you like dessert wines, check out Essensia Black Muscat.

[quote]Also, has anyone tried making their own?[/quote]

I made a batch of pomegranate wine last fall. It came out curious, very strong, carbonated, and with some strange off-tastes, I guess I didn’t do it quite right. And I only had enough fruit for ten bottles, because the garden was too stressed the previous year and it did not produce a good yield. I expect to have a lot more pomegranates this fall.

I have some grapes, too, but I’ve just planted them this spring and they won’t be properly fruitful till 2012 at the earliest.[/quote]

Did you age it much? Have you tried it again lately? Does anyone know of a place that sells wine making supplies in San Diego?

[mike92104]

[quote=Eugene][quote=mike92104]I was hoping the last wine thread would have stuck around, but it didn’t. I’m starting a new one because I got several great recommendations from the Piggs, and I want some more.[/quote]

If you like dessert wines, check out Essensia Black Muscat.

[quote]Also, has anyone tried making their own?[/quote]

I made a batch of pomegranate wine last fall. It came out curious, very strong, carbonated, and with some strange off-tastes, I guess I didn’t do it quite right. And I only had enough fruit for ten bottles, because the garden was too stressed the previous year and it did not produce a good yield. I expect to have a lot more pomegranates this fall.

I have some grapes, too, but I’ve just planted them this spring and they won’t be properly fruitful till 2012 at the earliest.[/quote]

Did you age it much? Have you tried it again lately? Does anyone know of a place that sells wine making supplies in San Diego?

[mike92104]

[quote=Eugene][quote=mike92104]I was hoping the last wine thread would have stuck around, but it didn’t. I’m starting a new one because I got several great recommendations from the Piggs, and I want some more.[/quote]

If you like dessert wines, check out Essensia Black Muscat.

[quote]Also, has anyone tried making their own?[/quote]

I made a batch of pomegranate wine last fall. It came out curious, very strong, carbonated, and with some strange off-tastes, I guess I didn’t do it quite right. And I only had enough fruit for ten bottles, because the garden was too stressed the previous year and it did not produce a good yield. I expect to have a lot more pomegranates this fall.

I have some grapes, too, but I’ve just planted them this spring and they won’t be properly fruitful till 2012 at the earliest.[/quote]

Did you age it much? Have you tried it again lately? Does anyone know of a place that sells wine making supplies in San Diego?

[mike92104]

[quote=Eugene][quote=mike92104]I was hoping the last wine thread would have stuck around, but it didn’t. I’m starting a new one because I got several great recommendations from the Piggs, and I want some more.[/quote]

If you like dessert wines, check out Essensia Black Muscat.

[quote]Also, has anyone tried making their own?[/quote]

I made a batch of pomegranate wine last fall. It came out curious, very strong, carbonated, and with some strange off-tastes, I guess I didn’t do it quite right. And I only had enough fruit for ten bottles, because the garden was too stressed the previous year and it did not produce a good yield. I expect to have a lot more pomegranates this fall.

I have some grapes, too, but I’ve just planted them this spring and they won’t be properly fruitful till 2012 at the earliest.[/quote]

Did you age it much? Have you tried it again lately? Does anyone know of a place that sells wine making supplies in San Diego?

[waterboy]

Whats the scoop on those Cameron Hughes wines that they sell by the lot #? Any really good lots out there currently.

I’ve noticed that Vons has really good prices on wines in general

[waterboy]

Whats the scoop on those Cameron Hughes wines that they sell by the lot #? Any really good lots out there currently.

I’ve noticed that Vons has really good prices on wines in general

[waterboy]

Whats the scoop on those Cameron Hughes wines that they sell by the lot #? Any really good lots out there currently.

I’ve noticed that Vons has really good prices on wines in general

[waterboy]

Whats the scoop on those Cameron Hughes wines that they sell by the lot #? Any really good lots out there currently.

I’ve noticed that Vons has really good prices on wines in general

[waterboy]

Whats the scoop on those Cameron Hughes wines that they sell by the lot #? Any really good lots out there currently.

I’ve noticed that Vons has really good prices on wines in general

[Downtowner]

My favorite California wine region tends to be the Santa Rita Hills area of Santa Barbra county, this is due my liking of Pinot Nior and Chardonnay. This area is only a 3-4 hour drive and makes for a great getaway weekend! Wineries that I am a member of include: Babcock, Foley, Gainey (Evans Ranch), Palamino.

In Temecula I would recommend Hart, Doffo, & Monte de Oro and only Reds – it’s just too hot in that valley to grow most of the white grapes.

I also agree with SDRealtor that you can find some great deals at several wine shops throughout the city. Bacchus on G downtown is a great example. They are very knowledgeable and will guide you to wines based on what you like.

[Downtowner]

My favorite California wine region tends to be the Santa Rita Hills area of Santa Barbra county, this is due my liking of Pinot Nior and Chardonnay. This area is only a 3-4 hour drive and makes for a great getaway weekend! Wineries that I am a member of include: Babcock, Foley, Gainey (Evans Ranch), Palamino.

In Temecula I would recommend Hart, Doffo, & Monte de Oro and only Reds – it’s just too hot in that valley to grow most of the white grapes.

I also agree with SDRealtor that you can find some great deals at several wine shops throughout the city. Bacchus on G downtown is a great example. They are very knowledgeable and will guide you to wines based on what you like.

[Downtowner]

My favorite California wine region tends to be the Santa Rita Hills area of Santa Barbra county, this is due my liking of Pinot Nior and Chardonnay. This area is only a 3-4 hour drive and makes for a great getaway weekend! Wineries that I am a member of include: Babcock, Foley, Gainey (Evans Ranch), Palamino.

In Temecula I would recommend Hart, Doffo, & Monte de Oro and only Reds – it’s just too hot in that valley to grow most of the white grapes.

I also agree with SDRealtor that you can find some great deals at several wine shops throughout the city. Bacchus on G downtown is a great example. They are very knowledgeable and will guide you to wines based on what you like.

[Downtowner]

My favorite California wine region tends to be the Santa Rita Hills area of Santa Barbra county, this is due my liking of Pinot Nior and Chardonnay. This area is only a 3-4 hour drive and makes for a great getaway weekend! Wineries that I am a member of include: Babcock, Foley, Gainey (Evans Ranch), Palamino.

In Temecula I would recommend Hart, Doffo, & Monte de Oro and only Reds – it’s just too hot in that valley to grow most of the white grapes.

I also agree with SDRealtor that you can find some great deals at several wine shops throughout the city. Bacchus on G downtown is a great example. They are very knowledgeable and will guide you to wines based on what you like.

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