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Cincinnatus
03-29-2006, 15:28
Not exactly "Gourmet", but I keep hearing that the "boxes" of wine do a great job of maintaining the flavor of wine even if it takes a week or two to go through the box.
Dad and I drink the Gallo Hearty Burgundy and various Gallo whites in the the, IIRC, 3 liter jugs as our "vin ordinaire." I heard recommendations for;
- Black Box from Napa costs about $25.00 for 2 liters
- Hardy's Shiraz from Australia is about $18.00 for 2 liters
Anyone tried either of these? Any others you'd recommend?
CPTAUSRET
03-31-2006, 16:32
Any others you'd recommend?
82 Latour, or Patreus.;)
Terry
My Wife and Mother-in-law love the boxed wines. I think it has to do with never opening it. The air never gets in it. The light plastic liner just shrinks as you drain the wine off.
Me? I'm sipping on a Killian's Irish Red right now.
Roguish Lawyer
03-31-2006, 17:12
:rolleyes: ;)
Team Sergeant
03-31-2006, 17:22
:rolleyes: ;)
You and Terry are both snobs.:p
SwatSurgeon will tell you a horror story about leaving wine at my house only to be told "that will be a great wine to use to deglaze the pan next time I make....."
I don't drink wine, I use it to cook with.....
AngelsSix
03-31-2006, 20:15
I don't drink wine, I use it to cook with.....
NOW who's the snob?? We Eyetalians cook and DRINK wine. You need to spend a week in MY house....:p
CPTAUSRET
04-01-2006, 11:24
You and Terry are both snobs.:p
SwatSurgeon will tell you a horror story about leaving wine at my house only to be told "that will be a great wine to use to deglaze the pan next time I make....."
I don't drink wine, I use it to cook with.....
Nah, not a wine snob it is my drink of choice with dinnner. I am more than willing to consume a few cold brews, Tequila, good Bourbon, Single Malt Scotch,
Pedro Ximenez, Sherry (before dinner), Vintage Port, Chateau d'Yquem, about the only liquor I do not particularly care for are the Anise flavored ones, Ouzo, Radke, etc.
Cinncinattus:
I was just having fun with you!
We were in Sicily a few years ago, had been wined and dined lavishly, and it was our last evening with our hosts, we were asked if we would like some real good local wine, we acquiesced, and our host ran down to the corner and returned with his favorite wine, he poured, and I asked what is it, and what's it's vintage, he gave me the name, and grinning, said "Vintage, last month".
I have not tried boxed wines, you should sample them, and consume what you like.
Hell, let us know!
Terry
Cincinnatus
04-02-2006, 13:14
I can't find the Latour or Patreus in boxes at my local grocers...
:D :munchin
CPTAUSRET
04-02-2006, 13:22
I can't find the Latour or Patreus in boxes at my local grocers...
:D :munchin
Well then, you obviously are not shopping at the right grocers, I am sure that R L could send you a list.:)
Terry
they do fit nicely into the radio pouch on either a med or lg ruck...
the bag also doubles for a pillow when you are done with the box!!!
Cincinnatus
04-04-2006, 12:29
Tried the "Black Box" Chardonnay. Ok, but nothing special. Not as strongly oaked as some CA chardonnays, actually sort of Chablis like.
Still looking for the Patreus and LaTour boxes.
CPTAUSRET
04-04-2006, 12:44
Tried the "Black Box" Chardonnay. Ok, but nothing special. Not as strongly oaked as some CA chardonnays, actually sort of Chablis like.
Still looking for the Patreus and LaTour boxes.
Good report. R L has the list of "proper" grocers where you will find "Patreus and LaTour boxes."[/QUOTE]
Looking forward to your next report.:)
Terry