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American's obsession with fruity wines... (pg. 5)
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| Clovis |
| quote: | Originally posted by basd
True, didn't really have the time to go beer hunting. I had to go with what the pub we were in at that moment had to offer, which, sadly, wasn't that impressive.
I'd love to go back to the US and try some more, though. |
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| basd |
| Yeah, I've seen it mentioned before.. I'll see if I can get hold of it here.. |
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| EXTREMUM |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The problem with wine culture in the U.S. is that outside of Northern California, there really isn't a substantial wine culture in this country. Sure, every big city has fine wine bars, but the fact of the matter is that for the majority of Americans, wine is not a beverage of choice - and especially not a hobby. |
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Unfortunately, Hard Liquor and flavored wines are where it's at. they attract the younger crowd - one who have little or no knowledge, in finer alcohol beverages, and think 'so-called fancy' Martinis are the .
I myself, am aware of the quality of wine, versus hard liquor beverages. |
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| Groundhog Boy |
| quote: | Originally posted by EXTREMUM
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Unfortunately, Hard Liquor and flavored wines are where it's at. they attract the younger crowd - one who have little or no knowledge, in finer alcohol beverages, and think 'so-called fancy' Martinis are the .
I myself, am aware of the quality of wine, versus hard liquor beverages. |
If you're criticizing hard liquor drinkers vs. wine drinkers, you're barking up the wrong tree. There are tons of hard liquor drinkers out there with an equal appreciation for their drinks of choice. Ever try a good sipping bourbon, single malt scotch, chartreuse, sambuca, etc. There are tons of tasty liquors out that are as highly appreciated for their flavor as good wines.
Sure, if you're talking about cheap vodka, then yeah, you're right, people aren't drinking it for taste. Then again, when you're drinking box wine, you're not either. Probably not so suprising that most of the time, it's the same people who enjoy both.
You have a high end and a low end in all types of things, alcoholic beverages are no different. |
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| Aquarian |
| quote: | Originally posted by Clovis
Its generic, its easy to drink, refreshing since it tastes like water, and most importantly it doesnt you up nearly as fast as a good beer.
Thats why. |
It's easy to chug down, but that's about it. There's nothing quite as smooth or easy to drink as a guiness (as long as it's the right temperature so it doesn't get bitter). |
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| prolikewhoa |
| quote: | Originally posted by Clovis
What the hell is wrong with people? Wine is not supposed to taste like black currants, or cherries, or spices, or any of that . Its wine. Its fermented grapes. If you want fruit juice with alcohol, get some sangria.
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thank you! wtf is up with all these flavored wines? bleh.
fav type of wine roll cal!!!!
merlot
rambauer chardonnay
or, if we're going cheap but good? yellowtail shiraz :D |
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| prolikewhoa |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The problem with wine culture in the U.S. is that outside of Northern California, there really isn't a substantial wine culture in this country. Sure, every big city has fine wine bars, but the fact of the matter is that for the majority of Americans, wine is not a beverage of choice - and especially not a hobby. |
my parents are wine hobbyist..ers...people.
i started drinking wine whenever i want at dinner with them when i was like 10 years old.
now that they live in uptown, we get to go to cool little places like that all the time! there is this like wine and pizza bar...and then there's like 10 wine "flight" bars...it's realy cool!
i'm a wine-o
not gonna lie.
wine-o pothead sex goddess amelia
that is my new title |
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| Bidor |
| i have yet to taste a american wine. :) |
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| bogartgreens |
| quote: | Originally posted by prolikewhoa
i'm a wine-o
not gonna lie.
wine-o pothead sex goddess amelia
that is my new title |
fan of wine, pot, sex AND audrey hepburn? im a fan :tongue2 |
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| Ang ' ela_ie |
| Hmm. I really like sangria. |
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| KilldaDJ |
it. if it makes u pissed after so many glasses, who gives a ?
im not much of a wine person. it all tastes like cider or piss to me. too fruity and horrible tasting. how the does it taste like cherrys and spices? it all tastes the ing same!! wine is wine and beer is my drink. :wtf: |
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