Anyone drink red wine when smoking a cigar. I like it myself a nice merlot nothing to full bodied to over power the stick?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Red wine
Collapse
X
-
yeah, i'm partial to a nice shiraz/ syrah with a full bodied cigar, such as a bolivar or partagas!! i'm also partial to rioja, malbec and carmenere, lol!! mainly, i drink reds from chile and argentina....... concha y toro's 'casellero del diablo' shiraz being a steady favourite of mine! i'm also partial to faustino, ringbolt and chateauneuf de pape!!
alexLast edited by senor_robusto; 18-08-2013, 03:22 PM.
-
My preference Sean, mainly vintage Riojas as they echo/compliment many flavours and aromas of Havana Cigars; leather, cedar, cinnamon, tobacco, liquorice, nutmeg etc. Also Montepulciano from Italy, and delicious Barolo for special occasions.
Try Majestic...very helpful staff, great wines and some decent deals to be had
Comment
-
Originally posted by Dave K View PostMy preference Sean, mainly vintage Riojas as they echo/compliment many flavours and aromas of Havana Cigars; leather, cedar, cinnamon, tobacco, liquorice, nutmeg etc. Also Montepulciano from Italy, and delicious Barolo for special occasions.
Try Majestic...very helpful staff, great wines and some decent deals to be had
Comment
-
Originally posted by senor_robusto View Postyeah, i'm partial to a nice shiraz/ syrah with a full bodied cigar, such as a bolivar or partagas!! i'm also partial to rioja, malbec and carmenere, lol!! mainly, i drink reds from chile and argentina....... concha y toro's 'casellero del diablo' shiraz being a steady favourite of mine! i'm also partial to faustino, ringbolt and chateauneuf de pape!!
alex
Comment
-
+1 on the fruity, mellow reds but I tend to prefer tall drinks like G and T, Pimms, Campari as a regular choice ....and of course cant go far wrong with a good rum (Zacappa, Diplimaticos, Goslings family reserve).Originally posted by Simon BolivarLittle medical correction there Steve, you will surely die...but not from smoking these
Originally posted by RyanI think that's for lighting electronic cigarettes
Comment
-
I love red wine but sadly as old age creeps up it fails to agree with me, so I now only drink it very occasionally and choose carefully.
It's been a while but I'm always partial to a good Bordeaux, Chateauneuf du Pap or my favourite Rioja, Faustino I.
I mostly drink either coffee or whisky with cigars, if its a floral cigar I like a Bowmore Small Batch Reserve or Dalmore 15yr, for the more full bodied cigar maybe a Lagavulin, Ardbeg Corryvrechan or a rather excellent Caol Ila 24yr old I picked up on my last holidays is divine!Exploring the world - one smoke at a time.
Comment
-
Also LOVE red wine (and white) and have drunk it many time while smoking a cigar. What about a full bodied Californian cab. Tesco unbelievably (as there range or wine is usually appalling) do a good California red called Ravenswood if you want to try it?"The best cigar you'll ever smoke is the one you're smoking at the minute" - Zino Davidoff
Comment
-
I have been enjoying Argentinian Tempranilo's recently, I haven't had one with a cigar yet... But they really cut through a meaty lasagne or bolognese beautifully.Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
Comment
-
Toro Loco Tempranillo from Aldi ?3.59, I know what your thinking and I would often agree.... This stuff is pretty good though, put it this way it's as good as bottles I have paid 6 or 7 quid for and I'm sat here now drinking it quite happily.
I do tend to favour the Tempranillo/Riojas and this one is no exception.Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
Comment
-
Do quite enjoy a bottle with a cigar. With a lighter cigar tend to go for something from Sancerre, or for a full bodied cigar can't beat a Barolo.
Once had a terrific Barolo with a Boli Brittanicas - an absolutely perfect pairing. Can't remember exactly what Barolo it was, but it was perfect.
A couple of weeks after I moved to Edinburgh a wine and beer shop opened up across the road from my flat (they knew I was coming), the chap who owns it is thinking of getting a small humidor for his counter (and is partial to the occasional cigar), for which I have volunteered my services as a "cigar consultant" to help select what he should stock."What is a cloud? It's water vapour."Larry Ellison
Comment
-
Originally posted by daniel2001 View PostDo quite enjoy a bottle with a cigar. With a lighter cigar tend to go for something from Sancerre, or for a full bodied cigar can't beat a Barolo. Once had a terrific Barolo with a Boli Brittanicas - an absolutely perfect pairing. Can't remember exactly what Barolo it was, but it was perfect. A couple of weeks after I moved to Edinburgh a wine and beer shop opened up across the road from my flat (they knew I was coming), the chap who owns it is thinking of getting a small humidor for his counter (and is partial to the occasional cigar), for which I have volunteered my services as a "cigar consultant" to help select what he should stock.
Comment
Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.5
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
All times are GMT. This page was generated at 11:44 PM.
Comment