Polly--
I'd hold off on the Prosecco if I were you--it's name means "a little sweet", and it indeed has sugar added after fermentation. You would be much safer with champagne or cava labeled "extra brut". If you can't find Turley where you live, they have a wine club you can join on their website. They have made a white wine in the past (I used to be a booze rep before MC), but all of their products are fabulous.
They are famous for their (red) Zinfandels. My particular favorite is Dusi (from the Dusi vineyard).
Love,
Mags
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Thanks for the tip about Prosecco, Mags.
I looked for Turley online, but the only wines that came up were from 2006-8 and at least $50 a bottle. Do they have cheaper ones? For some reason my state does not allow us to order/ship wines from other states. So I will ask my local liquor store if they can get me some Turley wines. A red wine I currently like is a blend of cab (76%), syrah (14%), and zin (10%). It's called Heavyweight Red and is reasonable - about $10-11 a bottle. Lots of full flavor for a cheaper wine. Do you know it?
Hugs,
Polly
I looked for Turley online, but the only wines that came up were from 2006-8 and at least $50 a bottle. Do they have cheaper ones? For some reason my state does not allow us to order/ship wines from other states. So I will ask my local liquor store if they can get me some Turley wines. A red wine I currently like is a blend of cab (76%), syrah (14%), and zin (10%). It's called Heavyweight Red and is reasonable - about $10-11 a bottle. Lots of full flavor for a cheaper wine. Do you know it?
Hugs,
Polly
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Ant--
In the bizarre world of sparkling wine nomenclature, extra dry actually means sweet. It's why they now have extra brut, which means dry. What has happened over the decades is that each house found that their champagne sold better if is was slightly sweeter, so we have progressed from dry, to extra dry, to brut, and now to extra brut. The only champagnes not to follow these rules are the vintages from the Great Houses.
Polly--
Yep, it is expensive. At the time when I sold it it was not availabe in the retail market, only to restaurants. I still have connections in the industry, but I only get one or two bottles a year, as I rarely drink. For wines in that price range, I would make friends with the wine guy at my local package store (not grocery store) and look into some of the imports from Spain. They have some pretty spectacular wines that are not messed about with and are very affordable. The wine dude generally knows exactly where to steer you, and once he gets to know you will also have reccommendations for you.
RE: Turley--Their least expensive wine is called "Juvenile" because it comes from the youngest vineyards. Our cost on it used to be less that $20, but restaurants routinely sold it for over $100. They have achieved "cult" status, unfortunately, but try signing up to their mailing list. You really do get price breaks. Check your law: we recently got it changed here in Georgia!!
In the bizarre world of sparkling wine nomenclature, extra dry actually means sweet. It's why they now have extra brut, which means dry. What has happened over the decades is that each house found that their champagne sold better if is was slightly sweeter, so we have progressed from dry, to extra dry, to brut, and now to extra brut. The only champagnes not to follow these rules are the vintages from the Great Houses.
Polly--
Yep, it is expensive. At the time when I sold it it was not availabe in the retail market, only to restaurants. I still have connections in the industry, but I only get one or two bottles a year, as I rarely drink. For wines in that price range, I would make friends with the wine guy at my local package store (not grocery store) and look into some of the imports from Spain. They have some pretty spectacular wines that are not messed about with and are very affordable. The wine dude generally knows exactly where to steer you, and once he gets to know you will also have reccommendations for you.
RE: Turley--Their least expensive wine is called "Juvenile" because it comes from the youngest vineyards. Our cost on it used to be less that $20, but restaurants routinely sold it for over $100. They have achieved "cult" status, unfortunately, but try signing up to their mailing list. You really do get price breaks. Check your law: we recently got it changed here in Georgia!!
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Mags, thanks for the information on Turley and how they do their red wines. There are lots of wineries within driving distance of me, and it's fun to go on wine-tasting trips. I will have to do some research and see if any of the local wineries make their wine the same way.
Poily, my father lives in Tennessee and cannot buy wine from out of state either. It is very frustrating to tell him about a good wine and then not be able to send some to him. Even with the shipping, it would be less expensive than buying it in the store (if he could get it).
Poily, my father lives in Tennessee and cannot buy wine from out of state either. It is very frustrating to tell him about a good wine and then not be able to send some to him. Even with the shipping, it would be less expensive than buying it in the store (if he could get it).
Marliss Bombardier
Dum spiro, spero -- While I breathe, I hope
Psoriasis - the dark ages
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Dec 2001
Collagenous Colitis - Sept 2010
Granuloma Annulare - June 2011
Dum spiro, spero -- While I breathe, I hope
Psoriasis - the dark ages
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Dec 2001
Collagenous Colitis - Sept 2010
Granuloma Annulare - June 2011
Nancy,
I usually have a couple of drinks on the weekends, most with a Vodka base. All distilled alcohols should be gluten-free, even if they are made from grains, so there is no need to find potato vodka. The distilling process removes any proteins. I usually drink Cosmopolitans, Appletinis, etc. I like sweeter martinis, but not syrupy sweet. Virtually all hard alcohol drinks should be safe. I work on avoiding too much acid such as lime juice and orange juice. Margaritas make me sick due to the acids. I also tolerate white wine well (sauvignon blanc is my fav). Red wines give me an instant little headache and make me sleepy, but I still drink them. When others are having beer, I sometimes drink a hard cider (Woodchuck or a british brand). The most important thing is not to drink on an empty stomach.
Enjoy your trip!
I usually have a couple of drinks on the weekends, most with a Vodka base. All distilled alcohols should be gluten-free, even if they are made from grains, so there is no need to find potato vodka. The distilling process removes any proteins. I usually drink Cosmopolitans, Appletinis, etc. I like sweeter martinis, but not syrupy sweet. Virtually all hard alcohol drinks should be safe. I work on avoiding too much acid such as lime juice and orange juice. Margaritas make me sick due to the acids. I also tolerate white wine well (sauvignon blanc is my fav). Red wines give me an instant little headache and make me sleepy, but I still drink them. When others are having beer, I sometimes drink a hard cider (Woodchuck or a british brand). The most important thing is not to drink on an empty stomach.
Enjoy your trip!
For all of those who live in states where retail wine-shipping is illegal:
The people who don't want it to happen are the wholesalers. I used to work for them. They think it will cut into their precious bottom line. Find out who sells your favorite wine in your state and send them postcards!
It also hurts your local wineries, as they are unable to ship to customers out of state, even if their wine is unavailabe there.
The big wholesalers are the only ones who have the big bucks to lobby.
Marliss--
I used to rep some great wines out of Walla Walla. I know it's a heck of a drive, but their Cabernets were incredible, real Bordeaux style. I think the name is Five Star. I'll try to remember some others.
The people who don't want it to happen are the wholesalers. I used to work for them. They think it will cut into their precious bottom line. Find out who sells your favorite wine in your state and send them postcards!
It also hurts your local wineries, as they are unable to ship to customers out of state, even if their wine is unavailabe there.
The big wholesalers are the only ones who have the big bucks to lobby.
Marliss--
I used to rep some great wines out of Walla Walla. I know it's a heck of a drive, but their Cabernets were incredible, real Bordeaux style. I think the name is Five Star. I'll try to remember some others.
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Mags, my husband's and my favorite wine is Niagara Wine, made from Niagara grapes by the Honeywood Winery in Salem, Oregon. Man, is it good! It's so funny--the winery is located in an ugly, industrial area of the city and looks like a big ol' warehouse until you get inside. They don't put on much of a show like some of the wineries do, where people even get married because they are so beautiful.
This is bringing back memories of driving down the Columbia River Gorge in the fall, enjoying the color of the trees and visiting the farms and wineries in the "Fruit Loop" on the east side of Mt. Hood. My husband working at night now is putting a serious cramp in our enjoyment of the beautiful area we live in.
This is bringing back memories of driving down the Columbia River Gorge in the fall, enjoying the color of the trees and visiting the farms and wineries in the "Fruit Loop" on the east side of Mt. Hood. My husband working at night now is putting a serious cramp in our enjoyment of the beautiful area we live in.
Marliss Bombardier
Dum spiro, spero -- While I breathe, I hope
Psoriasis - the dark ages
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Dec 2001
Collagenous Colitis - Sept 2010
Granuloma Annulare - June 2011
Dum spiro, spero -- While I breathe, I hope
Psoriasis - the dark ages
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Dec 2001
Collagenous Colitis - Sept 2010
Granuloma Annulare - June 2011
Hey Polly--
I found some Turley Juvenile for you, but it is in DC. I could not find any in Maryland. The 2009 is selling at $29.99 per bottle and is available at Schneider's of Capital Hill, located at 300 Mass Ave. Their website is [url]www.cellar.com[/url] . I know it is not exactly cheap, but most stores give substantial case discounts.
Marliss--
There is a lot of snobbery in the wine world about native american and canadian grapes. Niagra, fox, concord, muscadines, etc. are all grapes native to the Americas (vitis rotundifolia) and tend to have a distinct aroma. The old world grapes (vitis vinifera) get all of the attention. These are things like Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc. There is a lot of snobbery in the wine community, period, most of it based on ignorance. For instance, people are still freaking out about Screaming Eagle Cabernet, without realizing that the original winemaker moved on several years ago....they really should be following her. One of our local wineries in Georgia makes a semi-dry Muscadine wine that is quite good, but always poo pooed by the so-called "wine snobs". So love your Niagra wine and be proud!
Mags
I found some Turley Juvenile for you, but it is in DC. I could not find any in Maryland. The 2009 is selling at $29.99 per bottle and is available at Schneider's of Capital Hill, located at 300 Mass Ave. Their website is [url]www.cellar.com[/url] . I know it is not exactly cheap, but most stores give substantial case discounts.
Marliss--
There is a lot of snobbery in the wine world about native american and canadian grapes. Niagra, fox, concord, muscadines, etc. are all grapes native to the Americas (vitis rotundifolia) and tend to have a distinct aroma. The old world grapes (vitis vinifera) get all of the attention. These are things like Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc. There is a lot of snobbery in the wine community, period, most of it based on ignorance. For instance, people are still freaking out about Screaming Eagle Cabernet, without realizing that the original winemaker moved on several years ago....they really should be following her. One of our local wineries in Georgia makes a semi-dry Muscadine wine that is quite good, but always poo pooed by the so-called "wine snobs". So love your Niagra wine and be proud!
Mags
OK, for me who has possible mast cell issues, I now realize NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EVER. I have not been a drinker in a very very long time but this year's US Presidential election may require it. Not sure what to substitute as a relaxant the night of the elections. My first choice of a drink would have been Japanese Plum Wine, which I adore.
So sad it will be forever on my no-no list.
So sad it will be forever on my no-no list.
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I read that hard liquor and beer are a no-no. Certain brews are gluten free. Most wines are fermented in oak barrels. This can contaminate the wine. Some wines from New Zealand are not fermented in oak barrels. I drink Kim Crawford white wines which actually calm my stomach and help me sleep after having little sleep for days.
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Wine
I was just going to ask about wine..I enjoy a glass, about 4 oz. or 2 with dinner or one without or after dinner. I'm not quite sure if it has an inflammation effect or not since I'm new to this amazing forum. I'm still exploring what to eat and what not to eat. The available help on this forum is unmatchable! I hope doctors read this and learn a few things.
Speaking of doctors, I feel I need a new gastroenterologist, or at least a second opinion from a doctor that's willing to go a step further than pharmaceuticals! If anyone has any input on how to find the right doctor, please shout it out!
Anyone tried acupuncture?
I'm open to anything at this point. I must say, I learned more in 2 days here than anywhere else!!! I will have ongoing questions, but I'm sure this is where I should be!
Also, will I learn even more in Wayne Persky's book? How does he know about this colitis?
Thank you Potty buddies so much!! I feel like I should own some stock in toilet paper!
Anna
Speaking of doctors, I feel I need a new gastroenterologist, or at least a second opinion from a doctor that's willing to go a step further than pharmaceuticals! If anyone has any input on how to find the right doctor, please shout it out!
Anyone tried acupuncture?
I'm open to anything at this point. I must say, I learned more in 2 days here than anywhere else!!! I will have ongoing questions, but I'm sure this is where I should be!
Also, will I learn even more in Wayne Persky's book? How does he know about this colitis?
Thank you Potty buddies so much!! I feel like I should own some stock in toilet paper!
Anna
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Anna
Wayne Persky author of the book is 'Tex' on this forum, founder/moderator and someone who has lived with MC and other related health issues for ?15 years or maybe more. Wayne/Tex has spent considerable time and energy over the past 12 years researching gut health, digestion issues, auto immune and nutrient deficiencies.
Yes you will learn quite a bit in the book - Tex has also written about about Vit D
if you look through other sections of teh forum you find resources, there is a section just for discussions about medical practitioners/GI's
there is info about Accupuncture in the natural therapies section
Wayne Persky author of the book is 'Tex' on this forum, founder/moderator and someone who has lived with MC and other related health issues for ?15 years or maybe more. Wayne/Tex has spent considerable time and energy over the past 12 years researching gut health, digestion issues, auto immune and nutrient deficiencies.
Yes you will learn quite a bit in the book - Tex has also written about about Vit D
if you look through other sections of teh forum you find resources, there is a section just for discussions about medical practitioners/GI's
there is info about Accupuncture in the natural therapies section
Gabes Ryan
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Doctors section link
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=40
info on accupuncture
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=59
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=40
info on accupuncture
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=59
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama