Today's wine

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I heard on a wine tour I was on last year that screw tops are actually better for the wine and that many winemakers are starting to go that route. As long as it wasn't "wine in a box"...................

I know they say that, but geez. Even a plastic cork would be classier.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

I know they say that, but geez. Even a plastic cork would be classier.

From what this guy was telling us was that the actual real corks are probably the worst.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

From what this guy was telling us was that the actual real corks are probably the worst.

I know, they say that real cork corks can rot or crumble and fail, exposing the wines to air. But I went on a wine tour near San Francisco at least 20 years ago, and they were saying the exact same thing. The guy then said that plastic corks would be the norm within five years. I think there's just tremendous resistance to screw-tops. Not so much to plastic corks, though. I'm okay with them.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

I know, they say that real cork corks can rot or crumble and fail, exposing the wines to air. But I went on a wine tour near San Francisco at least 20 years ago, and they were saying the exact same thing. The guy then said that plastic corks would be the norm within five years. I think there's just tremendous resistance to screw-tops. Not so much to plastic corks, though. I'm okay with them.

Oh heck, as long as the wine comes out of the bottle, what do you really care?

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

My wife tells me there is another use for that cork. She tells me to put it somplace for safe keeping. Can you guess the place?

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I think I need to jump on this train. But I need serious help on Red Wine 101. I've gotten in a rut, want to try some new ones, but I'm chicken. Maybe a gentle nudge when a good one comes up would help.

The Casa Catelli
Negroamaro Puglia 2003
Free Shipping on 6 or more
Original:
$13.99

Yesterday's Best Web:
(including cost of shipping*)
$12.49

Our Price:
$8.99


Is not a bad deal. I am holding out for June 13th since I have a lot of wine right now. If you need it this is not bad.

I'm with you on that, Luanne! The only red I've ever enjoyed was that Palandri Shiraz I just got...........so I'd love to see what they nudge you with

I finally got to open the Palandri Shiraz, This was a steal. It has to be one of the best bargains we have gotten sio far from them. I hope they put this back up on the 13th. We drank 3 bottles last night with Vikingboy ,so now there is only 3 left.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

The Casa Catelli
Negroamaro Puglia 2003
Free Shipping on 6 or more
Original:
$13.99

Yesterday's Best Web:
(including cost of shipping*)
$12.49

Our Price:
$8.99


Is not a bad deal. I am holding out for June 13th since I have a lot of wine right now. If you need it this is not bad.

Thanks Frank. I just ordered a few bottles.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

There is now a $6 wine that I figured for the money can't be bad and if it is I will use it for cooking.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I'm thinking some of these inexpensive wines will be repeated on Wednesday. We took the sauvignon blanc to a friend's house last night and it was really good, although we were laughing at its screwtop.

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Cheapskate Wednesday starts in a few minutes

They're putting up a new wine every 1/2 hour from midnite EST til 9 am, then starting at 9, a new wine ever 1/2 hour or when it sells out, whichever comes first.

I won't be around most of tomorrow

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They're putting up a new wine every 1/2 hour from midnite EST til 9 am, then starting at 9, a new wine ever 1/2 hour or when it sells out, whichever comes first.

I won't be around most of tomorrow

I don't even want to look. I have no more room for more wine. I am only buying if it is a real good deal.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Anything in particular I should be looking for?

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Anything in particular I should be looking for?

I will let you know when a good one comes up.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

In tribute to Wacky, and a testament to the fact that Cheapskate Wednesday is also Wacky Wednesday, the first wine is the Pozzi for $5.99.

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In tribute to Wacky, and a testament to the fact that Cheapskate Wednesday is also Wacky Wednesday, the first wine is the Pozzi for $5.99.

I had never had this before. They made it free shipping on 4 this time. in the past it was free shipping on 6. I bought 4 just to toast wacky wednesday.