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JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
edited October 2009 in The Porch
In the spirit of Pearl Jam, more so Ed.. which wine should I buy for the four shows. I have an aversion to beer so I cant drink it without getting sick, sorry tough guys. Im not a huge wine conos'rus but I prefer smooth dry. Anyone? I was going with J Lohr Cab
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  • DangDangDangDang Posts: 1,551
    edited October 2009
    Oak Leaf Chardonnay. My bigger question is "where ja buy da wine?"
  • markin ballmarkin ball Posts: 1,075
    To be in the spirit of "Ed" I would say get some pinot noir, as I know he was drinking some from a friend's vineyard a while back. I don't really like pinot, however, so I really don't have any good recommends...sorry.
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  • LoveboatkarenLoveboatkaren Posts: 123
    Blackstone is a good brand.........Pinot or Merlot!!!
  • cannotstaylongcannotstaylong Posts: 668
    Loveboatkaren wrote:
    Blackstone is a good brand.........Pinot or Merlot!!!

    If anyone orders a merlot, I'm leaving.
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    any pinot noir from the Willamette Valley (Oregon) is good, top pinot producers in the USA...white wine will give you heartburn! :D
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Loveboatkaren wrote:
    Blackstone is a good brand.........Pinot or Merlot!!!

    I guess it depends on what your price range is, but I must disagree. Blackstone is only good if you don't want to spend more than $8-10.
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  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I read Ed likes a Barolo red wine 20 to 40$
    we tried some once- kind of a treat since we drink too much to buy wine that expensive
    it was good though ours was a Cab I think
    a good dry red wine is a Chianti- a Gabiano about 10-12$
    a good red Zin is Seven Deadly Zins
    Night Harvest was good- a CA Merlot
    getting thirsty here :D
  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    how about something made from a Pearl Jam fan...like me! My winery is called Sleight of Hand Cellars, and I am in Walla Walla WA...hunt some down!
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    edited October 2009
    cannotstaylong wrote:
    If anyone orders a merlot, I'm leaving.


    "I am NOT drinking Merlot"
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  • EvergreenEvergreen Posts: 492
    Yeah...I don't like merlot either, or cab for that matter. Personally, I always drink pinot noir or malbec.

    Here are some of my favorites...

    Pinot - Best for you $ - Tapiz 08 and Dahlia Reserve 08
    Pinot - Under $25 - Tower Brook 07, Acacia Carneros 07, Fly Catcher 07, Valley Of The Moon 07
    Pinot - Over $25 but worth it - Barnett Vento Valle 07, Laetitia Reserve 06, Gryphon Larklinn Reserve 06

    Malbec - Valentine Bianchi 06, Ben Marco 07, Zolo Malber Gaucho Select 08 (best deal for your $), Altocedro 08
  • EvergreenEvergreen Posts: 492
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    how about something made from a Pearl Jam fan...like me! My winery is called Sleight of Hand Cellars, and I am in Walla Walla WA...hunt some down!

    No kidding???

    Web site? I'd LOVE to check some out. I am always on the hunt for smaller or boutiquey wines.
  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    http://www.sofhcellars.com
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  • EvergreenEvergreen Posts: 492
    edited October 2009
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    http://www.sofhcellars.com


    2007 The Illusionist


    How do I get it?

    :mrgreen:


    Oh, and do you ever travel to do tasting/wine dinner events?
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  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    http://www.seattlemag.com/0p135a1597/the-next-cult-wines/

    http://www.avalonwine.com/Sleight-of-Hand-Winery.php

    Just in case you thought I was a "home" winemaker...
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  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    Evergreen, if you are in a state I can ship to you can order online. Or come and visit me in Walla!
    "Worship the music, not the musician"
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  • STONEd and dAMENT-EDSTONEd and dAMENT-ED Posts: 899
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    http://www.sofhcellars.com
    This man and his wine are the REAL DEAL!!!! I've loved Sleight of Hand for a long time and just had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the wine during the Seattle shows at the pre-party/fundraiser.

    Get some...it's phenomenal!
  • EvergreenEvergreen Posts: 492
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    Evergreen, if you are in a state I can ship to you can order online. Or come and visit me in Walla!


    Arizona...

    I also work at a Scottsdale private golf club and we have monthy winemaker dinners. I was just wondering if you do stuff like that? We have a wine cellar and limit the dinner to 30 or so and charge an exorbitant amount of money. The winemakers work with our chef.

    I see you have a club too, which might be worth it to me. I probably buy a dozen or more a month. :D

    Let me know if you ship, so I can try. AND...there is always a possibility of visiting. My husband and I just bought land in between Crescent City CA and Brookings OR and are planning a coastal trip all the way up.
  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    I actually have a distributor in AZ, Frank-Lin Beverage, who just bought Wunderlust Trading Co. My wines are at Whole Foods, and a few other spots. Would love to come down for a winemakers dinner though! Let me know if you can't find the wines...the Illusionist is cellar door only right now, but I can ship to AZ, so....
    "Worship the music, not the musician"
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  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    http://www.sofhcellars.com
    This man and his wine are the REAL DEAL!!!! I've loved Sleight of Hand for a long time and just had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the wine during the Seattle shows at the pre-party/fundraiser.

    Get some...it's phenomenal!

    Muchas gracias whoever this is!
    "Worship the music, not the musician"
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  • STONEd and dAMENT-EDSTONEd and dAMENT-ED Posts: 899
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    http://www.sofhcellars.com
    This man and his wine are the REAL DEAL!!!! I've loved Sleight of Hand for a long time and just had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the wine during the Seattle shows at the pre-party/fundraiser.

    Get some...it's phenomenal!

    Muchas gracias whoever this is!

    Sorry...Matt and Kari's friend Ryan in Seattle. Hola! I see you just had a Birthday! Happy Birthday!!! :mrgreen:
  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    Ryan! Hey man...yeah, Matt and Kari drove up for the surprise party on saturday....bday is tomorrow actually. Now if the birthday fairy shows up with my halloween ticket and plane ticket as well I will be all good!

    Sorry...Matt and Kari's friend Ryan in Seattle. Hola! I see you just had a Birthday! Happy Birthday!!! :mrgreen:[/quote]
    "Worship the music, not the musician"
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  • STONEd and dAMENT-EDSTONEd and dAMENT-ED Posts: 899
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    Ryan! Hey man...yeah, Matt and Kari drove up for the surprise party on saturday....bday is tomorrow actually. Now if the birthday fairy shows up with my halloween ticket and plane ticket as well I will be all good!

    Sorry...Matt and Kari's friend Ryan in Seattle. Hola! I see you just had a Birthday! Happy Birthday!!! :mrgreen:
    [/quote]

    No doubt. These shows look EPIC! I just requested you on FB. Have a great day tomorrow...enjoy your time!
  • EvergreenEvergreen Posts: 492
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    I actually have a distributor in AZ, Frank-Lin Beverage, who just bought Wunderlust Trading Co. My wines are at Whole Foods, and a few other spots. Would love to come down for a winemakers dinner though! Let me know if you can't find the wines...the Illusionist is cellar door only right now, but I can ship to AZ, so....



    NICE!!!

    I am going to run by Whole Foods on my way home, and hope they have you there. I am willing to bet they do, as the one by my house is brand new and HUGE...clothing, shoes and all.

    Let me know what I have to do to get my hands on the illusionist. :mrgreen:
  • TangerineTangerine Posts: 880
    Rosemount Shiraz ('01 in particular) would be my choice. Not a big fan of Cabernet or Merlot--Shiraz is a tad fruity, a slight bit strong but without the complete dryness of Chianti or Sangiovese and none of the wood barrell oakiness of Cabernet. If you get lucky and find the '01 Reserve buy it (runs about $25)! It'll be one of the best red wines you'll have, otherwise any other odd year of Rosemount seems to be good to really good...not as good as 01 but better than say Yellow Tail (cheap but ok) or any of the other low to mid end Shiraz, Cabernet or Merlot I've tried.
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  • mauichickmauichick Posts: 964
    Wallawallapj wrote:
    how about something made from a Pearl Jam fan...like me! My winery is called Sleight of Hand Cellars, and I am in Walla Walla WA...hunt some down!


    a ringing endorsement! Put me down for a case :)
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  • WallawallapjWallawallapj Posts: 83
    Duly noted...you are officially on the hook for a case of wine!
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  • pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    2008 Ménage à Trois Red is not bad... and anything from chateau st michelle....
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  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    CJMST3K wrote:
    cannotstaylong wrote:
    If anyone orders a merlot, I'm leaving.


    "I am NOT drinking Merlot"
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  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    Back to the topic though, what do you mean by "buy wine for the shows"? You're not allowed to bring bottles into the venue, right?
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  • pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    Kloddz wrote:
    Back to the topic though, what do you mean by "buy wine for the shows"? You're not allowed to bring bottles into the venue, right?

    I assume that is a rule at all venues... However In LA and San Diego I was not searched at all and could have brought a little bit of booze with me... My DW's purse was looked at though... Not sure how security is back East...
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