I am definitely a wine lover. While I enjoy many types, my favorites are the Premier Cru Bordeaux. I generally enjoy at least one per week. Some of the recent highlights have been: 1982 Lafite, 1982 Margaux, 1982 Cheval-Blanc, 1966 Margaux, 1927 Y'Quem, 1982 Cos d'Estournel,1982 Haut-Brion, 1975 Petrus, etc. I have a 1961 Mouton being shipped. I also really like vintage Port like 1977 Dow's. Some of the best values I've found recently are the Shiraz from Australia. Grant Burge Shiraz for $23 is excellent. Also, Peter Lehman Shiraz is great. We have a small wine club here to help share the expenses. Great fun!
Audio and Wine?
I was wondering whether any audiophiles out there share my wine obsession? I�ve found recently that my interest in wine and audio is very similar �
both eat up a lot of my disposable income
are very expensive and technical
very difficult to downgrade (or drink lesser wine) as time goes by.
Also, both interests (or obsessions) attract some scoffing or ridicule from non-believers. At least with audio, one has what could be called an investment, but with wine, the pleasures are more ephemeral. Anyway, are there any other wine aficionados out there? If so, what are your three favorite wines? Mine are:
(1) Neiabum Copolla Directors Reserve (both cabernet and merlot - $30).
(2) Groth Vineyards - just about anything � Cabernet ($48), Merlot ($35), Chardonnay ($25) or Sauvinon Blanc ($17).
(3)Whitehall Lane (Merlot - $22).
Best I�ve had � Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet �95 ($125).
both eat up a lot of my disposable income
are very expensive and technical
very difficult to downgrade (or drink lesser wine) as time goes by.
Also, both interests (or obsessions) attract some scoffing or ridicule from non-believers. At least with audio, one has what could be called an investment, but with wine, the pleasures are more ephemeral. Anyway, are there any other wine aficionados out there? If so, what are your three favorite wines? Mine are:
(1) Neiabum Copolla Directors Reserve (both cabernet and merlot - $30).
(2) Groth Vineyards - just about anything � Cabernet ($48), Merlot ($35), Chardonnay ($25) or Sauvinon Blanc ($17).
(3)Whitehall Lane (Merlot - $22).
Best I�ve had � Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet �95 ($125).