Steven Hawking's Tutor
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Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
October 21st, 2007, 01:32 PM
Rather than citing "many international awards" - of which I'm sure is true - instead tally up all the international awards handed out over the past decade and where would Canada place on an international scale? Canada will produce a decent wine, but not consistently produce above average wines compared to other places. The goes for Washington and New York states as well.
Canada's climate is better suited for beer-making. Canada produces some beers that are second to no one anywhere. And I don't mean those crappy cooking beers, Molson and Labbatts either!
Quoting #juan
There's a winery here in Florida that won some award. Generally, however, Florida isn't a place conducive to wine making.
More ignorance!
Canadian wines have won many international awards. Canadian white wines compare well with anything out there. In spite of our weather, Canada produces respectable red wines that are very drinkable.
Canadian wines have won many international awards. Canadian white wines compare well with anything out there. In spite of our weather, Canada produces respectable red wines that are very drinkable.
Rather than citing "many international awards" - of which I'm sure is true - instead tally up all the international awards handed out over the past decade and where would Canada place on an international scale? Canada will produce a decent wine, but not consistently produce above average wines compared to other places. The goes for Washington and New York states as well.
Canada's climate is better suited for beer-making. Canada produces some beers that are second to no one anywhere. And I don't mean those crappy cooking beers, Molson and Labbatts either!
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 4,995
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
October 21st, 2007, 01:34 PM
True story.
I'm pretty sure they don't do that anymore
Quoting Sal
I used to work for a beer and wine distributor. I know the guy that popularized Baby Duck, or at least was part of the marketing effort. They used to go and hand it out to the homeless winos.
Anybody get drunk on Baby Duck when they were young? Speaking of rot gut. I still can not drink a sparkling wine. Even Dom Perignon would make me hurl.
True story.
I'm pretty sure they don't do that anymore
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 4,995
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
Location: Florida, Hurricane Central
October 21st, 2007, 01:38 PM
BTW, anyone know of a good place to buy wines in the Comox Valley and Saskatoon? I've generally found the selection in those places lacking. Perhaps that's what colours my opinions of Canadian vintners.
BTW, anyone know of a good place to buy wines in the Comox Valley and Saskatoon? I've generally found the selection in those places lacking. Perhaps that's what colours my opinions of Canadian vintners.
October 21st, 2007, 02:19 PM
Quoting Tonington
I find the kits tend to smell WONDERful.... and taste either like water or just plain foul. And the hangover from powdered wine kit reds seems to be one of THE most hellish things a person could expirience. And you don't even need to actually get drunk to have the hangover. Lovely.
For those who make their own wines, Triedit and Dexter, do you grow your own grapes, or is it one of those kit dealies? I'm not a big fan of those kits, but I do love the other option I mentioned. When I was going to school in Fredericton, a friend of mine invited me over to his uncles for dinner. He sent us back with 8 bottles, the port was delicious. He did grow his own grapes. I would like to give that a try when I'm out of school and have some property to tend to.
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October 21st, 2007, 02:43 PM
Powdered wine? Never seen that, and wouldn't touch it if I did. The kits I buy come with a big plastic bag of juice concentrate and assorted additives. I've never had a hangover from my homemade stuff.
Powdered wine? Never seen that, and wouldn't touch it if I did. The kits I buy come with a big plastic bag of juice concentrate and assorted additives. I've never had a hangover from my homemade stuff.
Chief Mogrifier
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October 21st, 2007, 02:49 PM
Quoting karrie
I also make at least some of my own wine from a kit. I tend to buy the middle quality kits and have never had a dud. Don't think I've ever seen a powdered wine kit......sounds bad. The only bad experience I've had was making wine from the raw grapes. It was messy, and somewhere along the way we picked up a vinegar spore and the wine was ruined.
I find the kits tend to smell WONDERful.... and taste either like water or just plain foul. And the hangover from powdered wine kit reds seems to be one of THE most hellish things a person could expirience. And you don't even need to actually get drunk to have the hangover. Lovely.
October 21st, 2007, 02:55 PM
I've seen one kit that used powder, and made the assumption of all the rest. I've been given so many homemade wines from so many people, and all seem to have the same issues. They might smell good, but they tend to be thin and unpleasant. Like I said though, that's the reds I've tried. I've had some half decent whites that were homemade. Some decent icewines.
I've seen one kit that used powder, and made the assumption of all the rest. I've been given so many homemade wines from so many people, and all seem to have the same issues. They might smell good, but they tend to be thin and unpleasant. Like I said though, that's the reds I've tried. I've had some half decent whites that were homemade. Some decent icewines.
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October 21st, 2007, 03:03 PM
I think you've been given wine by people who don't know how to make it properly. "Thin and unpleasant" usually means it isn't old enough, or they did something really dumb like forgetting a key ingredient or not keeping things clean.
I think you've been given wine by people who don't know how to make it properly. "Thin and unpleasant" usually means it isn't old enough, or they did something really dumb like forgetting a key ingredient or not keeping things clean.
October 21st, 2007, 03:07 PM
But then, I'm the type who'd prefer to do dandelion or saskatoon wine, despite the work.
Quoting Dexter Sinister
I've considered researching it and giving it a go to see if you're right Dex.
I think you've been given wine by people who don't know how to make it properly.
But then, I'm the type who'd prefer to do dandelion or saskatoon wine, despite the work.
Super Genius
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Location: Ontario
Location: Ontario
October 21st, 2007, 05:40 PM
Many didn't though. Oh, the stories we could tell huh?
Quoting Locutus
Lol, I was one of those girls. Thing is, I got sick BEFORE I got that drunk.
The go-to drink.
We used that stuff to lubricate girls back in the mid seventies.
We used that stuff to lubricate girls back in the mid seventies.
Many didn't though. Oh, the stories we could tell huh?
World Police
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October 21st, 2007, 05:50 PM
If I am in need to budget wines, I usually brew something up in my bathtub... it's not too bad.
Seriously though, my taste buds are rather under developed when it's comes to wine tasting. $12 wine tastes the same as $60 wine to me.
If I am in need to budget wines, I usually brew something up in my bathtub... it's not too bad.
Seriously though, my taste buds are rather under developed when it's comes to wine tasting. $12 wine tastes the same as $60 wine to me.
Super Genius
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Location: Ontario
Location: Ontario
October 21st, 2007, 06:01 PM
I'm pretty sure they don't either. But it did make me lol. I bet that is why it was one of the most popular wines of the time. That and of course the fact that kids could stomach it enough to get high on. 
Can't say I wasn't happy about it's existence. Even though it came out of my nose more often than I would care to think.
Handing it out to the homeless winos. Don't know if that is funny/compassionate, or sad/unethical. Either way... it is interesting.
Quoting Toro
I used to work for a beer and wine distributor. I know the guy that popularized Baby Duck, or at least was part of the marketing effort. They used to go and hand it out to the homeless winos.
True story.
I'm pretty sure they don't do that anymore
True story.
I'm pretty sure they don't do that anymore
I'm pretty sure they don't either. But it did make me lol. I bet that is why it was one of the most popular wines of the time. That and of course the fact that kids could stomach it enough to get high on. Can't say I wasn't happy about it's existence. Even though it came out of my nose more often than I would care to think.Handing it out to the homeless winos. Don't know if that is funny/compassionate, or sad/unethical. Either way... it is interesting.
