# Any Winos out there?? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 10, 2006, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997 "2006-02-10T06:25:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/1 "2006-02-10T06:25:03Z")
Just wondering if anybody out there is into wine and the culture that surrounds it? ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/2 "2006-02-10T06:46:40Z")
> [@ezfd](#): > > Just wondering if anybody out there is into wine and the culture that surrounds it? I would like to be but I have to start building a collection and learning what makes good wine good. I’m more in the cigar culture. Though cigars and wine have very similar attributes as far as collection and preseveration. ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/3 "2006-02-10T06:49:53Z")
> [@JaysGreenLX](#): > > I would like to be but I have to start building a collection and learning what makes good wine good. I’m more in the cigar culture. Though cigars and wine have very similar attributes as far as collection and preseveration. Good deal, I can assist you in the wine department, it is what i do for a living. I too have been getting into the cigar side of things recently so maybe we could answer each others questions. I also recently discovered the Tinder Box…what a place, it’s the biggest tobacco store i have ever been in. ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/4 "2006-02-10T06:54:17Z")
yea I declare myself a wine-o. . . ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/5 "2006-02-10T06:56:34Z")
I like hanging out at Tinderbox, but their prices are very high. Virgil Avenue Tobacconist has some better prices but I thought their staff was a little unfriendly. I order stuff from [www.cigarsinternational.com](http://www.cigarsinternational.com) They always have deals on decent brands. As far as the wine goes, I don’t know the first thing about it. I’ve had different kinds and have found very few that I like. I tend to go for a more fruity taste which I attribute to me being a beginner and lacking the ability to distinguish different nuances. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/6 "2006-02-10T06:56:49Z")
I have been known to drink a bottle or two by myself from time to time 😉 But yeah, the woman and I go out to the fingerlakes and southerntier a couple times a year taking tours. That for me was the best way to really learn what I liked and got a decent idea of what I was looking for. Its also fun if you go in a group or make a weekend out of it :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/7 "2006-02-10T07:00:14Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > I have been known to drink a bottle or two by myself from time to time 😉 But yeah, the woman and I go out to the fingerlakes and southerntier a couple times a year taking tours. That for me was the best way to really learn what I liked and got a decent idea of what I was looking for. Its also fun if you go in a group or make a weekend out of it :tup: Jeller, let me know if you ever want to go to the Fingerlakes or down near Fredonia/Forestville to hit some wineries. I have a pretty good relationship with most of them through work and we can definatly get hooked up with the baller-level tour and tasting. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/8 "2006-02-10T07:19:49Z")
Wal-Mart Wine Wal-Mart has announced that they will soon offer customers a new Discount item: Wal-Mart’s own brand of wine. The world’s largest retail chain is teaming up with E & J Gallo Winery of California to produce the spirits at an affordable price, in the $2-5 range. Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of Wal-Mart brand into their shopping carts, but “there is a market for cheap wine”, said Kathy Micken,of marketing, “but the right name is important.” Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name for the Wal-Mart brand. The top surveyed names in reverse order of popularity are: 10. Chateau Traileur Parc 9. White Trashfindel 8. Big Red Gulp 7. World Championship Riesling 6. NASCARbernet 5. Chef Boyardeaux 4. Peanut Noir 3. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Vinegar! 2. Grape Expectations And the number 1 name for Wal-Mart Wine: 1. Nasti Spumante The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either white meat (possum) or red meat (squirrel). ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/9 "2006-02-10T07:26:51Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > Wal-Mart Wine > Wal-Mart has announced that they will soon offer customers a new > Discount item: Wal-Mart’s own brand of wine. The world’s largest > retail chain is teaming up with E & J Gallo Winery of California to produce > the spirits at an affordable price, in the $2-5 range. > Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of Wal-Mart brand > into their shopping carts, but “there is a market for cheap wine”, > said Kathy Micken,of marketing, “but the right name is important.” > Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name > for the Wal-Mart brand. The top surveyed names in reverse order of > popularity are: > 10. Chateau Traileur Parc > 9. White Trashfindel > 8. Big Red Gulp > 7. World Championship Riesling > 6. NASCARbernet > 5. Chef Boyardeaux > 4. Peanut Noir > 3. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Vinegar! > 2. Grape Expectations > And the number 1 name for Wal-Mart Wine: > > 1. Nasti Spumante > > The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either white > meat (possum) or red meat (squirrel). All I have to say is thank god this will not happen in New York. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/10 "2006-02-10T07:27:17Z")
I wouldn’t call myself an expert by any means but I do enjoy wine. My wife has taught me a lot about wine. We have been to Napa, Sonoma, Niagara on the Lake, and the finger lakes a few times. Years ago I would say you are crazy if you could tell the difference between wines but now I see, taste and smell differences easily. Again, I am not an expert but, I do enjoy hobbies that involve alcohol.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/11 "2006-02-10T08:06:31Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > I am not an expert but, I do enjoy hobbies that involve alcohol.🙂 I agree, alcohol-based hobbies are fun, and in all seriousness, a learning experience. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/12 "2006-02-10T08:37:40Z")
> [@ezfd](#): > > Jeller, let me know if you ever want to go to the Fingerlakes or down near Fredonia/Forestville to hit some wineries. I have a pretty good relationship with most of them through work and we can definatly get hooked up with the baller-level tour and tasting. I will take you up on that in the summer time for sure :tup: ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/13 "2006-02-10T09:00:31Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > I will take you up on that in the summer time for sure :tup: ill tag along, i know nothing about wines really beyond the names but hey Ill drink it whenever. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/14 "2006-02-10T09:16:49Z")
\<-- wino. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/15 "2006-02-10T09:29:03Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > \<– wino. yep. I love a good bottle or a few. I have found that locally restaurant wise, pietros has a decent selection. A bit pricey, well very pricey, but a good selection nonetheless. I am not an expert, but i have learned quite a bit. The old CEO of the Park Club was a master somlier, and he was always good to talk to. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/16 "2006-02-10T09:49:18Z")
I really dont like many wines but I will say one that I consistently enjoy is Riesling. ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/17 "2006-02-10T09:49:33Z")
Sometime in June I’ll post up about a wine trip to one of the fingerlakes. We can all drive up together and maybe grab a hotel or something. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/18 "2006-02-10T09:54:28Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > I really dont like many wines but I will say one that I consistently enjoy is Riesling. I hear that a lot. Never had it myself. Perhaps I will give it a go. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/19 "2006-02-10T10:04:47Z")
> [@ezfd](#): > > Sometime in June I’ll post up about a wine trip to one of the fingerlakes. We can all drive up together and maybe grab a hotel or something. There are several limo companies, and rental properties that have agreements that work out for pretty cheap, and you can get pretty f\*up and not have to worry about which drunk is the best DDD. My parents and i had a hummer limo, and rented the ?red house? i think it was called, and iti really wasn’t too expensive for a weekend of fun and drinking ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997/20 "2006-02-10T13:55:33Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > \<– wino. Wino doesn’t mean “a person who gets drunk off of 2 glasses” 😃 I love wine [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-winos-out-there/7997.md?page=2)