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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by fmullegun, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. fmullegun

    fmullegun Contributing Member

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    I am not expert and I rarely drink but I called BS on my friend a couple of months ago and Pepsi challenged him that he could tell the difference between Korbel @ $9 a bottle and Moet White Star @ $35.

    He failed as he could not say one was better than the other.


    I know 35 is still "cheap" but thats a 4:1 bottle ratio for a party setting.

    Any opinions?
     
    #1 fmullegun, Dec 30, 2008
  2. AkeemTheDreem86

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    The Tasting Room is having an at-cost Champagne sale right now. It's ridiculous the prices you can get these bottles at, i.e. Heidsick Monople Blue-Top for under $30.

    For cheaper stuff I'd go with Roederer Estate (Cristal's California version) for like $13.50. I bought a case for like $175 after tax. It's delicious.

    Also, Cava (Spanish bubbly) is really hot right now, and usually around $10.
     
    #2 AkeemTheDreem86, Dec 30, 2008
  3. fmullegun

    fmullegun Contributing Member

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    which Roederer Estate did you go with?
     
    #3 fmullegun, Dec 30, 2008
  4. pasox2

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    In Cava, I like a well-chilled bottle of Segura Viudas and Paul Cheneau . I'm not a connoisseur, but those taste good to me, and I prefer it cold.
     
    #4 pasox2, Dec 30, 2008
  5. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    I don't drink and know diddly about alcohol, but I've read where Costco often has "easter eggs" in their wine department. By this I mean every so often they'll sell a bottle of wine that normally runs $50-$60 or so (or maybe more, I forget) for something like $15-$20. I think they sometimes do this in other departments as well.
     
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  6. AkeemTheDreem86

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    Just the regular Brut. Not a big Rose guy. I'm getting thirsty...
     
    #6 AkeemTheDreem86, Dec 30, 2008
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    andre FTW!
     
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  8. finalsbound

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    Andre Brut is yummy. Four dollars at Wal-Mart.
     
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  9. the futants

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    Champagne (as in, from Champagne, France) is generally pretty "expensive." Try a dry Prosecco from Italy. Or, what I prefer, is a Cava from Spain. I highly recommend Nadal Avinyo Cava.

    Cheers.
     
    #9 the futants, Dec 30, 2008
  10. Fiah

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    Damn Right!

    I like Extra Dry
     
    #10 Fiah, Dec 30, 2008
  11. HAYJON02

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    Sippin' on some Agassi I see. Can't really tell the difference either.
     
    #11 HAYJON02, Dec 30, 2008
  12. Jugdish

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    It took this long?...

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    #12 Jugdish, Dec 30, 2008
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