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Do you like wine?

qualitygal — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:40:55 GMT

When we go up north later this summer, I want to get some from some of the wineries up north. I have a favorite, it's a white wine, and I'm looking forward to it. It's a treat. Do you like it too? We have some great wineries up north. If you ever visit lower northern MI, you should visit some of them.

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gidgetgh — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:49:54 GMT

I like wine, white and rose only, but unfortunately can’t drink it anymore. For some reason, out of the blue years ago, it started making me wheeze. Think I was sensitive to the sulfates in it.

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Bri369 — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:46:06 GMT

I like wine. I prefer white over red. Red gives me a headache sometimes.

Michigan has wonderful wineries. I was surprised about that because I think of California and wine country more than Michigan.

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cherry — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:48:14 GMT

NO, but I will confess I have really never tasted a vintage that was considered fine wine

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:53:23 GMT

Yes. I live near Finger Lakes wine region (New York), and we have a number of good local wines. I like sweet or semi-sweet whites.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:54:43 GMT

The only type of wine I really care for is pinot grigio and some chardonnay. Cannot stand any reds at all nor am I thrilled with other whites.

I've been to the Finger Lakes region of NY and the wines at the wineries we went to were okay. Nothing outstanding. I enjoy going to wineries near my house, just to get together with friends and hang out but Ohio wines are gross IMO. I've also done Geneva on the Lake which is our wine country and there wasn't a wine anywhere that I liked.

We are doing a girls trip to Sonoma in the fall. I'm excited for that. But I'm pretty picky. LOL The absolute best wine I ever had was shipped here directly from Italy.

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patbz — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:00:07 GMT

I like good wines and get to CA central coast (home of "Sideways" wineries)often enough to replenish. We really like Fess Parker wines and frequently find they are cheaper at Costco (San Luis Obispo or Santa Maria).

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:01:52 GMT

Yes. I'm a regular customer at the wine shop around the corner.

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Phantom41 — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:05:12 GMT

What's not to like!

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x Hedge — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:05:22 GMT

@qualitygal ,

Took me years to figure out there are only a few wines for me.

The only red wine I like is a good Ruby Port.

A really good one, for sipping out of a tiny stemmed glass while doing food prep.

(Also, spill a little into the beef stew, you'll love it.)

For white wine I only go for Gewurztraminer.

NO chardonnay headaches for me, please!!!

For fun (about 20 years ago) I picked up some locally made cranberry wine, made right across the lake from you. Found it at Sam's club, went back and got a case.

Boo hoo can't have any wine now. Have enjoyed thinking about it now on this post, though.

Thanks!

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2blonde — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:09:45 GMT

@qualitygal Yes! Wine is the only alcohol I ever drink. Although I don't drink that much anymore, I always have some wine on hand. I think all of us who live around the Great Lakes have access to great wines at reasonable prices. I live east of Cleveland near Lake Erie, so plenty of wineries around here! My favorites are Riesling and Niagara wines. I like a semi-sweet fruity wine.

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RedTop — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:16:19 GMT

I realized in my 20’s, drinking was of no interest to me; don’t like wine, can’t stand beer or hard liquor. Just not my thing.

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FrostyBabe1 — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:37:53 GMT

I like dry whites, roses and champagne. Absolutely nothing sweet. I love to visit the winerys in the northern lower peninsula and always have a good time. But honestly; with the exception of the unwooded Chardonnay from Bowers Harbor, I'm not a fan of any of their wines. There's nothing special about any of them to me and they all taste pretty much the same.

I AM a big fan of Fenn Valley winery near Saugatuck. I just bought a mixed case of their True Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc when I was out that way a couple of weeks ago. Also love their winemakers dinners and some of the other events.

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Leelee1123 — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:25 GMT

Love cabernet and pinot noir. Both reds and I prefer CA wines. I also like rose in the warmer months.

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mimomof4 — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:56 GMT

Love the Michigan wineries. They are all I will drink. Chanteau Chantel Naughty Red is my favorite

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Twins Mom — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:42:36 GMT

@ Phantom 46
Agree.
I don’t like wine, I love it.

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Bri369 — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:06:10 GMT

I cook with wine a lot too.

Wine makes everything taste better. LOL

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chrystaltree — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:19:37 GMT

I do like wine; I prefer a sweet white wine or a rose.

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magicmoodz — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:23:21 GMT

Yes! My favorite wine for years was Louis Jadot Beaujolais. Then I developed a severe allergy to the tannins in red wine.😢

I now drink whites, my favorite being Sauvignon Blanc, but I will drink Chardonnay too, say if at someone's home and that is what is being served.

When out, I have put wine on the back burner in favor of a Negroni. An acquired taste for sure, but I love them!

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Preds — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:24:08 GMT

Yes. The cheaper the better.