WITHSTAND

[winecollector]

Okay, I'll do my best to keep this one serious. As far as whites are concerned, I usually choose to drink either Grunner Veltliner or Sauvignon Blanc.... Chardonnay comes in 3rd.

As far as Merlot is concerned, I don't drink it often either. Only at tastings, ordering wine while dining out (if Chianti is not available), or on rare occasions at home. My regular choice of everyday drinkers are usually Italian Rosso's or Chianti's.

But the big Cabs, and the Bordeaux's, that's a whole different ball game. Towards the end of a meal, there is nothing like opening up one of these babies, and just absolutely overwhelming your tastebuds with it. I will usually reach for an 82, 85, 89, or 90 Bordeaux, or a Cab. from Australia, but hardly ever from California. Most of the California wines I buy, I buy for investment only. Every now and then, I break down and crack one open. But it is tough to justify opening a bottle of California wine I can sell for $200, and then buy a case of Australian wine with the money.

I hate to give Innkeeper any reason to jump up and down for joy, so I think I'm going to go chew on my hunk of oak now.....