Any other fans of the noble grape here? I’m interested in hearing about favorite styles, grapes, locales, defining experiences.
As for me, I’m a fan of bold reds. Malbec from the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, is my benchmark. I’d even take one over a Chataeuneuf-Du-Pape, or a meaty Cote Rotie. Absurdly good value. California Zinfandels are up there too (do not even mention white Zinfandel. I will have to ask you to leave the room).
With whites, I’m a fan of Alsace Rieslings and Gerwutztraminer, as well as Loire Chenin Blanc. High acid Mosel Rieslings are almost sexually tingling.
The best thing I’ve ever drunk on the face of God’s green earth was a smidgen of Chateau d’Yquem 2001 at a tiny back road wine bar in Kobe. Indescribably life-affirming.
And you?
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