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Patricia Thomas

I am passionate about great food, great drink, and about a whole lot of other things...basically, I love experimenting with, and experiencing, life. My lifetime mission? To learn and experience everything that I possibly can before I "kick off"--so I am always off on a quest for something, and always up for a new adventure. I may be a wine newbie (<3 years casual experience) but I love the stuff! I generally drink affordable (<$30/bottle) medium to full-bodied reds (Shiraz, GSM blends, Tempranillo, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabs, Ripassa-style wines, and our fantastic Missouri Norton reds), although I also ADORE dry and sweet Rieslings, fruity Sauvignon Blancs, yeasty high-quality small producer Champagnes, as well as Pinot Blancs, Tokajis, Eiseweins, and Sauternes....they're ALL mmm, mmm, GOOD!

Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

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2004 Carmen Carmenère Central Valley   86.0/100 $

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  1. (about 1 year ago)

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    gamay
    Trish, I also recommend the Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellar Riesling from NY. I sent my boyfriend back to Fort Benning with two bottles. He enjoys a little bit of New York so far from home. Kathleen Albany, NY

  2. (about 1 year ago)

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    kenp
    trishdadish, I had a delightful Muller, Kabinett, Riesling, Forster Mariengarten, 2005 at a San Francisco Asian/French fusion restaurant the other night. Very playful, lovely fruit, refreshing residual sugar. Res. charged $35 which means it is far chearper in stores. I found at least one store on Winesearcher.com with a retail price of $15! I, too, love Rieslings, but am on a budget. I'll do a little research for quality cuvees under $25. Get back to you in a bit. Let me quickly add two domestic producers: Sheldrake Point and Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellar, both out of Finger Lakes, NY. Excellent Rieslings, under $20!

  3. (about 1 year ago)

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    julesluvscabernet
    I definitely open "good" bottles on bad days...days when I am feeling like I need a lift. I also open for special occasions, too. If I continue like this....opening when especially sad or happy...I might just go broke! Ahhhh....but wine..I agree...definitely better than a pedicure!

  4. (about 1 year ago)

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    trishdadish
    Aw....Ms Noirprncess, you're so sweet to offer to share! Alas, I am immured in the Midwest. I do hope that when you finally do pop it open, that you tell us all how good it was. I have a feeling that it will be pure heaven in the mouth, so wait until you're feeling down one day and then have the ultimate pick-me-up! Do you do that? Open your good bottles on bad days? I know that a lot of people try to save their good bottles for "special" days, but when I'm feeling especially down or put-upon, I treat myself with one of my better bottles. (My better bottles are $20-$40 bottles, versus my regular bottles, which are generally $8-$15). But, hey! It's cheaper than a pedicure, and it's cheaper than going to a really $$ restaurant. Cheaper even than a 1-hour massage! :-)

  5. (about 1 year ago)

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    noirprncess
    I had the privelege of going to the actual Grgich tasting room. Perhaps we can share my very special bottle via a WL tasting party.

  6. (about 1 year ago)

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    chiantiprincipessa
    Yeah, my cellar definitely isn't up yet...I've been so busy, I haven't had time to concentrate on it!! And I agree with your perfect date...that's all my boyfriend and I do! We go out and eat and drink! Sometimes I think we should spice it up, do something other than wine tasting or food festivals, but honestly, it's all I want to do! LOL.

  7. (about 1 year ago)

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    trishdadish
    You know, I used to LOVE good Rieslings. However, I've been purchasing duds for over the past few months! Does anyone have any suggestions for a Riesling that is affordable (< $25), but is extremely complex in terms of its fruit? A Riesling that dances in one's mouth, bursts with flavor, and makes one want to re-live the bottle over and over again? I'm too cheap to keep relying on my blind luck (Riesling is too $$ to keep buying so-so bottles). And none of my ol' "drinking buddies" on here have reviewed any Rieslings yet. Thanks for your suggestions!