Wine question for Mik

well-temperedforum.groupee.net

This topic can be found at:
https://well-temperedforum.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9130004433/m/2971042366

12 April 2019, 12:51 AM

RealPlayer

Wine question for Mik

Hey Mik, a local store has Estancia 2017 Paso Robles Cabernet for $30, marked down from $40.

Thing is, it is a BOX wine, 3 liters. I know box wine usually sucks. But the Paso Robles appellation and 2017 date made me think it may be better than average.

What do you think?

--------------------------------
“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." -- Bill Murray

12 April 2019, 06:53 AM

Mikhailoh

Estancia has been a good value for a long time - decades. Well made wine at an attractive price point, not like most jammy commercial plonk at that price point. Same folks who make Franciscan. In a box can only make it better.

--------------------------------
"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

12 April 2019, 10:34 AM

RealPlayer

Thanks, Mik, I'll pick it up!

--------------------------------
“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." -- Bill Murray

12 April 2019, 08:50 PM

Mikhailoh

I think you will like it. It may not knock your socks off but it is very good table wine at a good price.

--------------------------------
"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

15 April 2019, 12:39 AM

RealPlayer

Hi, Mik, tried it last night and tonight. It's pretty nice! AS you say, doesn't knock one's socks off, but so much better for a daily glass than so many others. I'll probably go back and get another box to have in reserve.

Thanks!

--------------------------------
“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." -- Bill Murray

15 April 2019, 07:55 AM

Mikhailoh

Glad you liked it. I find I often don't want a glass of wine to examine as in a tasting, just a glass to wash dinner down with or enjoy while cooking.

I looked for it last night at the store but they did not have it. Box wine is very good for moderation.

--------------------------------
"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

18 April 2019, 03:44 PM

wtg

quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailoh:
Estancia has been a good value for a long time - decades.

He's telling the truth about the decades.

--------------------------------
When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

18 April 2019, 05:07 PM

Mikhailoh

But of course!

Seriously, I first started drinking Estancia around 1985. It has been consistently good.

By the way, Binny's spring sale is on and it is a killer if you want to save money. I just bought three cases of Franciscan Chard for $7.99 a bottle - normally $12.99. MFR likes it. Bought a case of that Bordeaux too.

--------------------------------
"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch