Red Wine Drinkers

Maximus
Maximus Posts: 12,256 Member
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Do you actually enjoy it or do you drink it because it's what they do on TV, i.e. Cougartown and you want to be part of the "in" crowd?

Scientific evidence would say the latter.
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  • DainaLC
    DainaLC Posts: 18,937 Member
    I try really hard to like it, but I haven't found one yet that is drinkable.
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
    If I can drink it straight from the bottle the second I bring it home with no refrigeration required I love it.


    ETA: If you look in my diary it's the only drink I consume that contains calories so therefore it must be awesome if I'm willing to make that sacrifice.
  • 0ctobre
    0ctobre Posts: 22 Member
    O_o I don't have cable. Red wine is delicious.
  • ayalowich
    ayalowich Posts: 242 Member
    Do you actually enjoy it or do you drink it because it's what they do on TV, i.e. Cougartown and you want to be part of the "in" crowd?

    Scientific evidence would say the latter.

    Because my wife likes it. Sometimes I drink scotch, sometimes red wine. I've never given a sh&t about what other people do or why.

    I think your scientific evidence is FOS.
  • latenitelucy
    latenitelucy Posts: 1,314 Member
    Loooove Cab Sav
  • emmalzthompson
    emmalzthompson Posts: 275
    I have never seen Cougar town ... i do however genuinely LOVE red wine!
  • Symonep
    Symonep Posts: 181 Member
    and I luuuuurve cab sav merlot
  • Kymwho
    Kymwho Posts: 183 Member
    Love me some Merlot at room temp only.
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    I like red wine, and white wine, and sangria, etc.

    I drink it because I like it... I don't even have regular channels on my TV. We have Netflix and I mostly only use it to watch Doctor Who, LOL!
  • juiletflt
    juiletflt Posts: 159
    I LOVE red wine (except Merlot... gross!) and I drink a glass or two most night. YUM!

    It is something your pallet has to get used to to really appreciate it.
  • bantamspaul
    bantamspaul Posts: 77 Member
    I love it too particularly a decent Pinot Noir but a cheap and cheerful Shiraz will also do
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I do it just for something to do when I'm not doing "IT".
  • sobriquet84
    sobriquet84 Posts: 607 Member
    it makes me tired and stains my teeth.

    only time i drink is when i am out being social and having a good time. the LAST thing i want to drink in that situation is red wine.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I like it if it's really dry. As a childfree, relatively cool 36 yr old being anything like the characters on Cougartown would scare the crap out of me. Just no.
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    hahahaa @ Cougartown... I do love the size of their glasses tho!! I am a genuine red wine lover; shiraz and malbecs especially.
  • c1better
    c1better Posts: 15 Member
    Try Roscato and Serena. Guaranteed you will love it.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    A lot of red wines don't taste nice to me.

    But I just found a 2009 Syrah from a local vineyard (J. Fillippi) that is so damn delicious. I really like it and it is surprisingly affordable, only about $9/bottle!
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    ETA: If you look in my diary it's the only drink I consume that contains calories so therefore it must be awesome if I'm willing to make that sacrifice.

    This^
    O_o I don't have cable. Red wine is delicious.

    And this^^.

    Link to scientific data?
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
    I'm fairly new to red wine... but I tend to really enjoy Spanish reds like Tempranillos. ...but lots of reds are too bitter for me to drink.
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  • KAF711
    KAF711 Posts: 165 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5bLLfAg76k
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  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I LUV wine! We even took a trip to Napa Valley and visited all the wineries. I love Merlot and Pino Noir varieties. Of course I love it with cheese and grapes... mmmmmm.
  • vickilowell
    vickilowell Posts: 37 Member
    I actually really love it, have one glass most nights....it's my treat to myself. I have never seen either of the shows you are talking about and don't care what ANYONE thinks of me- lol. If there's a health benefit that's great but the benefit I enjoy is it is relaxing to me to have my glass while I wind down my day and make dinner for my family. To each his own of course. That being said, there are a LOT of BAD wines out there and I won't drink those.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    100% love it. Because when I don't like a particular one, I don't drink it. But I like most reds varietals. Some whites. And port wine. I don't like sweet wine (aside from port) and really dry whites. Every once in awhile I don't like a red. Or if the bottle has been open for more than a day and not refridgerated, I don't like it. I have a sensitive palate for wine gone bad.

    I'm more picky with beer than wine, but I like beer too. Oh, and vodka and tequilla. But no scotch. Too strong.
  • SteveHunt113
    SteveHunt113 Posts: 648 Member
    A good red wine (I prefer Cabs) for me is like chocolate for most woman. One sip and I'm calmer and happier. I am not fond of the taste of white wines. The only problem is that the starting price of a good Cab is about $40. So I don't drink as much wine as I'd like.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I really don't care for chocolate cake. But just because I don't like it, doesn't mean that I would suggest that the only reason anyone else might enjoy it is because they want to be "cool."

    However, I get the feeling my post here is just troll food.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I drink it because I like it and I'm Italian...
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I drink wine because I like to drink wine. I drink good wine when i can afford it, because I like it more and know the difference. I drink cheaper wine because sometimes I don't care.
  • LumpySpacePrincess1
    LumpySpacePrincess1 Posts: 388 Member
    I think all alcohol tastes like Zeus's *kitten*.

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