Wine

[ikileo]

it is a misconception and a stereotype, especially in singapore, that german rieslings are sweet wines.

most commonly german rieslings are actually dry rather than a sweet dessert style wine. there are classifications based on the ripeness and sugar content of grapes upon harvest:

kabinett, spatlese, auslese, beerenauslese, trockenbeerenauslese. eiswein (ice wine) is of a slightly different category as they are harvested differently.

from kabinett to trockenbeerenauslese there is an increase in the amout of residual sugars in the grape whe harvested. the higher it goes the sweeter it gets. so remember german rieslings are not just sweet wines. they are some of the worlds most complex white wines when done right; balance, acidity, minerality, petroleum and tropical fruits...OMG

 

[n2btg]

it is a misconception and a stereotype, especially in singapore, that german rieslings are sweet wines.

most commonly german rieslings are actually dry rather than a sweet dessert style wine. there are classifications based on the ripeness and sugar content of grapes upon harvest:

kabinett, spatlese, auslese, beerenauslese, trockenbeerenauslese. eiswein (ice wine) is of a slightly different category as they are harvested differently.

from kabinett to trockenbeerenauslese there is an increase in the amout of residual sugars in the grape whe harvested. the higher it goes the sweeter it gets. so remember german rieslings are not just sweet wines. they are some of the worlds most complex white wines when done right; balance, acidity, minerality, petroleum and tropical fruits...OMG

OMG, it's not a misconception or stereotype or whatever you say! just a PERSONAL PREFERENCE!

What's wrong with saying a semi-sweet wine is "quite sweet" for me? can't you read? OMG! OMG!

 

[slapurface]

Love australian wines ... Once I was in darwin, nothing to do. Bought a $5 bucks wine and it was the best i've ever tasted. When well with my lobster.

 

[ikileo]

OMG, it's not a misconception or stereotype or whatever you say! just a PERSONAL PREFERENCE!

What's wrong with saying a semi-sweet wine is "quite sweet" for me? can't you read? OMG! OMG!

take a chill pill...why so defensive...what i wrote could also be an education..

the original suggestion by RSKeisuke was
" have you tried German rielsing too?"

and your reply was
"Tried before but I find it quite sweet for me, occasionally will still buy a bottle."

to any logical viewer and myself, it appeared as if you categorize german rieslings as a product category as a whole to be a sweet style wine, whether semi-sweet or dessert style. whether it actually applies to you or not, it still is a common misconception here in SG that german wines are always in a sweeter style.

i merely sought to provide some insight to you (if u didn't know) and to other users the extreme versatility of rieslings where it's very common in germany for riesling to be bone dry with little residual sugar, these fall under the 'trocken' category...which means 'dry'.

 

[Beta_Tester]

i think papers got talk abt Wine Promotion at Cold Storage.. 19.90 per bottle.. I think Cold Storage..

 

[ikileo]

thanks for the heads up...time to pick up some daily drinkers while i wait for the majority of my collection to age...time to drink up since exams are almost over!

 

[Beta_Tester]

my Dad dunno bought what 1.5 litres one.. carlos something. same price. 19.90bucks.

 

[ikileo]

carlo rossi??

that's like the lowest you can go...IMO not that i wanna sound 'attas' or anything but i wouldn't really consider that wine...but u can try if u like.

 

[Kyoraku Shunsui]

does anyone know the price of these?

1. Mouton Cadet Baron de Rothschild 1987
2. Chateau Gazin 1984

 

[ikileo]

for 1984 gazin, not too sure. a 1985 gazin goes for nearly $200 by the time u convert and include mark ups.

the '87 mouton is also about the same.

however IMO both are probably at the last legs of its drinking phase assuming optimal storage conditions. if not they are most likely past their prime.

 

[ikileo]

just came back from looking at the fine wine merchant VINUM. located at shaw tower (the one behind Lido) level 3. mostly bordeaux and burgundies...very nice but also very expensive. but they do have a very nice selection.

those who are free, do take a trip down to Culina at Dempsey Hill. They have good promotional deals for some of their wines. Very worth the money...promotion lasts till end of nov.

 

[Kyoraku Shunsui]

for 1984 gazin, not too sure. a 1985 gazin goes for nearly $200 by the time u convert and include mark ups.

the '87 mouton is also about the same.

however IMO both are probably at the last legs of its drinking phase assuming optimal storage conditions. if not they are most likely past their prime.

icic.....what would you recommend for something sweet and not that hard to drink?

 

[ikileo]

like dessert wine type of sweetness?

btw...are u asking about the price 'cos u have those wines?

 

[Beta_Tester]

carlo rossi??

that's like the lowest you can go...IMO not that i wanna sound 'attas' or anything but i wouldn't really consider that wine...but u can try if u like.

i tried.. i dont like it.kinda taste different from other wines i tasted.. i cant describe it but..

 

[ikileo]

yeah, that's just bad stuff...
would u and a couple of others be up for another casual wine gathering sometime in december?
try to go out and expand palates.

 

[Kyoraku Shunsui]

like dessert wine type of sweetness?

btw...are u asking about the price 'cos u have those wines?

so far i only like vodka

yup i do have them and quite a few others.....given to me by my dad and i opened one of them and don't really like the taste so i'm thinking of offloading them.

does the shops take them in? of cos referring to those unopened.

 

[ikileo]

i don't think shops will take them...they're pretty much past their prime. you should have drunk them about 5-10 years ago.

 

[ikileo]

maybe you'd like a dry white wine? or do u prefer reds?

 

[derrick_]

I just to find out how do you usually store unopened wines without a wine chiller?

 

[Beta_Tester]

i think page C10 of 2 days paper got mention Wine sale.