It's no longer fashionable to hate on Merlot, so if you like it, I say enjoy. I'm such a plebeian when it comes to reds anyway, I like a good meritage over most varietals.
I'm fairly certain I said no interruptions.
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Burrell - Dec 13, 2012 3:54:01 pm PST #23863 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
brenda m - Dec 13, 2012 3:54:31 pm PST #23864 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
The wine guy at TJ's could help you. But frankly, if this person liked whiskey, I'd probably buy him a bottle of Scotch since TJ's has excellent prices on very good Scotch.
I feel like people tend to be a lot more particular about scotch than wine though.
Kate P. - Dec 13, 2012 4:02:31 pm PST #23865 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Who has two thumbs and created a big ole hot mess of angst and confrontation with her mother in law two weeks before Christmas over a fucking veggie tray?
THIS GIRL!!!
Oh no, Aims. Is it smooth-over-able before Christmas?
meara - Dec 13, 2012 4:08:46 pm PST #23866 of 30001
Hah, whereas I like most any white except Chardonnay.
sj - Dec 13, 2012 4:14:59 pm PST #23867 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Aims}}} Tis the season for family drama.
If you know they like red, a merlot is usually safe. If you know they like white, a chardonnay is usually safe.
I drink both red and white wine, but I don't like merlot and hate chardonnay. Maybe go for something sparkling like a prosecco?
Steph L. - Dec 13, 2012 4:22:32 pm PST #23868 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
If you know they like red, a merlot is usually safe.
::makes face::
Merlot.
I didn't say it was awesome; I said it was a safe bet for someone whose wine tastes he doesn't know. In terms of playing the wine odds, merlot is a safe bet.
Though not with sj. (Or with me, honestly. But I wasn't answering based on what I like. I've had maybe 2 merlots ever that I liked.)
Or maybe a cabernet sauvignon for a red.
sj - Dec 13, 2012 4:28:21 pm PST #23869 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Though not with sj. (Or with me, honestly. But I wasn't answering based on what I like. I've had maybe 2 merlots ever that I liked.)
Or maybe a cabernet sauvignon for a red.
I do like cabernet sauvigon though. Which reminds me, I have an open bottle of wine!
Aims - Dec 13, 2012 4:32:05 pm PST #23870 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Oh no, Aims. Is it smooth-over-able before Christmas?
Who knows? 20 years of her shit and now she thinks she's going to put internet research above my requests re: Emeline's jewelry allergies? Bull. Shit.
I don't much care.
Typo Boy - Dec 13, 2012 4:35:14 pm PST #23871 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Thanks all. Since I did not know red or white (and while the husband likes whiskey but I do not know if the wife does) so I went for Shiraz.
erikaj - Dec 13, 2012 5:55:52 pm PST #23872 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!
It's nice. Mom and I pick it as a compromise cause she likes tart reds and I like sweet whites.