Wine drinkers - what are you having today/tonight?
Jun 6, 2020, 9:15 am
#646
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Thank you! I know the USA naked wines options include both Angels and just regular purchase. So with the voucher, it would still work out to us$60++ for a case, delivered.
Jun 6, 2020, 10:28 am
#647
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FWIW I think the wine is probably reasonably priced at the Angel price (c15% less than the standard price I think?), less so at standard. But because you’re buying wine that isn’t generally available anywhere else, it’s hard to judge value until you’ve tasted the wine. The customer satisfaction score for each wine is a useful guide, as is the recommendation algorithm, but clearly not fullproof. I’ve found good wines from the non-traditional French growing areas, some good South African wines, an absolutely cracking Italian ripasso & Montepuliciano and some good NZ Pinot. Less successful have been the Argentinian Malbecs and I find their US wines overpriced (but I find that generally).
Jun 6, 2020, 10:37 am
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I'm not saying Naked will be like Martha, but for around $10/bottle your local KL Wine or any other reputable shop will listen to you and hook you up with decent juice to suit most tastes. KL has a good website, and since you're local, you can pick up the wine and avoid shipping.
For me, I think the sweet spot is between $15 and $25, but there's still good wine out there for around $10.
Jun 6, 2020, 2:17 pm
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I paid less than that for a case of Martha Stewart's wine after stacking credit card offers and promotions. I'll drink most anything yet I found all but a few of the bottles to be undrinkable. I'm cheap as L and not fussy, but I found this drek to be a waste of money.
I'm not saying Naked will be like Martha, but for around $10/bottle your local KL Wine or any other reputable shop will listen to you and hook you up with decent juice to suit most tastes. KL has a good website, and since you're local, you can pick up the wine and avoid shipping.
For me, I think the sweet spot is between $15 and $25, but there's still good wine out there for around $10.
I'm not saying Naked will be like Martha, but for around $10/bottle your local KL Wine or any other reputable shop will listen to you and hook you up with decent juice to suit most tastes. KL has a good website, and since you're local, you can pick up the wine and avoid shipping.
For me, I think the sweet spot is between $15 and $25, but there's still good wine out there for around $10.
I understand to avoid the USA bottles. maybe I’ll try this one-shot promo or I’ll let it expire worthless.
I love this thread!!
Jun 6, 2020, 10:11 pm
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Slumming it tonight enjoying a Dry Creek 2018 Sauvignon Blanc with my filet of sole
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Jun 6, 2020, 10:53 pm
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1 bottle 2018 Domaine Barraud Pouilly Fuisse Alliance V
1 bottle 2014 Broc Cellars Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay
1 bottle 2018 Lusu Cellars Gewurztraminer
3 of us. 4 hours including dinner. All Dee Lish Us.
1 bottle 2014 Broc Cellars Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay
1 bottle 2018 Lusu Cellars Gewurztraminer
3 of us. 4 hours including dinner. All Dee Lish Us.
Jun 9, 2020, 7:49 am
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Actually, it makes me want to buy a bigger wine fridge...
Jun 9, 2020, 8:52 am
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Don't. I am reminded of that night at my brother's house when we had to toss several bottles of older wines that should have aged well, kept in proper climatic conditions for years.
Jun 13, 2020, 9:36 pm
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2018 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc Staves of Waidhofen. One of my favorite SBs. Really like the peach undertones and the minerality. Great wine for this time of the year (at least in the Southern US) -- paired nicely with salmon and a peach caprese salad
Jun 14, 2020, 5:19 am
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A glass or two of Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère Mersault 2017 followed by a move to red, a Christian Patat Appassimento 2018. One of our Naked Wine regulars. Great value at £10 a bottle. Whilst I’m trying to drink more white and I did like the Mersault, it’s probably sacrilege but I much more enjoyed the red at a third the price.
Jun 15, 2020, 11:53 am
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Yesterday, I reverted to the nice Italian Veneto Bianco from Grocery Outlet, paying homage to my income this year.
Jun 18, 2020, 3:52 pm
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As a present from a friend, today started with recieving a bottle of Musar Jeune 2013, i.e. not really as young as the name implies. It's the red second wine of Chateau Musar, wich was commented on lately. Will try it out tomorrow with the BBQ with a couple of other reds from the region to compare