Another stupid poll about wine drinking

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#1 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 11th, 2019, 10:34 pm

So, if you just want wine to chill out and destress after a shitty day whats your preferred grape, this is not about wine tasting or food its simply about wine drinking.

#2 Post by **Brian G r a f s t r o m** » June 11th, 2019, 10:55 pm

I'll just break the seal right off the bat.and say BEER.

That aside, if it must be wine, probably Syrah or Sauvignon Blanc.

#3 Post by **Wes Barton** » June 11th, 2019, 11:01 pm

Beer. Aside from being the smart-assed answer, it's the serious answer. I'm not sure I'd ever want to drink wine while stressed. Having a beer can be just what the doctor ordered. Alternatively, perhaps a coffee.

#4 Post by **Anton D** » June 11th, 2019, 11:01 pm

If it’s just to have a drink, a gin and tonic.

Next up would be pinot noir.

Robert M yers · #5 Post by **Robert M yers** » June 12th, 2019, 12:57 am

Because as others have said, it’s really more beer or cocktail time, I’m going to go with bojo. Probably get a fruity light one put a chill on it and make it easy on the mind.

GregT · #6 Post by **GregT** » June 12th, 2019, 2:02 am

BTW, Sauternes isn't a grape.

#7 Post by **Chris Foley** » June 12th, 2019, 3:47 am

Stupid poll.
I never drink wine to "chill out and destress after a shitty day."

Dennis Atick · #8 Post by **Dennis Atick** » June 12th, 2019, 3:51 am

Kudos on an accurate title for your thread

#9 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » June 12th, 2019, 4:09 am

Let’s ask Bart Starr.

Anyway, the wine always comes after de stressing with a workout or some yard work or cooking. Don’t drink while stressed.

#10 Post by **Joe S.** » June 12th, 2019, 4:55 am

Time of year also plays big in a decision to drink wine...coming home from work on a 105 degree day I am not really inclined to drink a huge tannic red, but in winter time it might make sense.

YLee · #11 Post by **YLee** » June 12th, 2019, 4:59 am

If I had to pick one of these then Cab Sauv or PN.
But Im a whiskey drinker.

Matt Fleming · #12 Post by **Matt Fleming** » June 12th, 2019, 5:10 am

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Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 3:51 am
Kudos on an accurate title for your thread

Quite often the operative word!

David Baum · #13 Post by **David Baum** » June 12th, 2019, 6:45 am

Stupid polls are dead at retail

#14 Post by **Greg K** » June 12th, 2019, 7:14 am

$200 Napa cabs

#15 Post by **Casey Hartlip** » June 12th, 2019, 11:44 am

Anton D wrote: ↑
June 11th, 2019, 11:01 pm
If it’s just to have a drink, a gin and tonic.

Next up would be pinot noir.

This!

Sarah Kirschbaum · #16 Post by **Sarah Kirschbaum** » June 12th, 2019, 12:13 pm

It's too much to ask, I suppose, that a question on a wine board spell "Riesling" correctly even once of the two times the word appears.

#17 Post by **Jim Stewart** » June 12th, 2019, 1:16 pm

Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 12:13 pm
It's too much to ask, I suppose, that a question on a wine board spell "Riesling" correctly even once of the two times the word appears.

Very modest request IMO

Richard Jen · #18 Post by **Richard Jen** » June 12th, 2019, 1:41 pm

Beer.

#19 Post by **Neal.Mollen** » June 12th, 2019, 1:43 pm

If I ever feel as though I need alcohol to medicate myself because I am stressed, I will have to seriously consider whether I need to sell off the cellar.

J O S H L O N G · #20 Post by **J O S H L O N G** » June 12th, 2019, 1:53 pm

Campari & Soda or a G&T. Cab after.

johngonzales · #21 Post by **johngonzales** » June 12th, 2019, 2:16 pm

Sativa

Bryan Carr · #22 Post by **Bryan Carr** » June 12th, 2019, 2:21 pm

Usually beer or a negroni is my answer here, but then I think Pinot if I want to crack something and that something was wine, it's usually enjoyable. I don't really crave Bordeaux varieties, Syrah might be up there along with some white, maybe Sauv Blanc or Chardonnay.

#23 Post by **NickRut** » June 12th, 2019, 2:31 pm

Zin for me. Or tequila.

#24 Post by **Sc0tt F!tzger@ld** » June 12th, 2019, 3:17 pm

This poll is the best!

#25 Post by **Jim Stewart** » June 12th, 2019, 3:21 pm

edible !

#26 Post by **Eric Ifune** » June 12th, 2019, 3:50 pm

Tawny Port.

#27 Post by **Philip G** » June 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm

Alan Eden wrote: ↑
June 11th, 2019, 10:34 pm
So, if you just want wine to chill out and destress after a shitty day whats your preferred grape, this is not about wine tasting or food its simply about wine drinking.

Cabernet and how dare you to suggest that wine has alcohol in it that alcohol has certain affects on the body and mind such as causing relaxation and feeling of well being. Didn't you know if you admit to feeling the effects of the alcohol when you drink wine you can't be a true oenophile and must have a drinking problem?

Boris Palameta · #28 Post by **Boris Palameta** » June 12th, 2019, 4:05 pm

Vermouth. It’s a great aperitif - it signals the end of the work day and that it’s time to think about other things.

Larry G0ld3n · #29 Post by **Larry G0ld3n** » June 12th, 2019, 4:22 pm

New fondness bordering on obsession for bubbles. Unfortunately for me, we like the better stuff.

#30 Post by **Mattstolz** » June 12th, 2019, 4:26 pm

I almost always go with a near pour of bourbon, amaro, or vermouth if I want a drink to de-stress. something with a little more bitter kick than wine.

but I tend to use exercise as my de-stress and then the drinking is more about the drink with dinner.

#31 Post by **Mark Y** » June 12th, 2019, 4:27 pm

My life coach tells me to stay positive so I never have to have a shitty day...

#32 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 12th, 2019, 4:48 pm

Philip G wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm

Alan Eden wrote: ↑
June 11th, 2019, 10:34 pm
So, if you just want wine to chill out and destress after a shitty day whats your preferred grape, this is not about wine tasting or food its simply about wine drinking.
Cabernet and how dare you to suggest that wine has alcohol in it that alcohol has certain affects on the body and mind such as causing relaxation and feeling of well being. Didn't you know if you admit to feeling the effects of the alcohol when you drink wine you can't be a true oenophile and must have a drinking problem?

I have no problem drinking

#33 Post by **g.colangelo** » June 12th, 2019, 5:30 pm

Riesling is misspelled twice!

#34 Post by **Michael Martin** » June 12th, 2019, 6:02 pm

Surprising that a grape we have been told does not sell well is in the top 5.

Sarah Kirschbaum · #35 Post by **Sarah Kirschbaum** » June 12th, 2019, 6:13 pm

g.colangelo wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 5:30 pm
Riesling is misspelled twice!

So I pointed out, nearly 20 posts earlier.

#36 Post by **Dan Kravitz** » June 12th, 2019, 6:20 pm

I voted for Chimp (Champagne), but could have considered Riesling or Semillon, but neither was offered as a choice

as others have noted.

Dan Kravitz

#37 Post by **Dan Kravitz** » June 12th, 2019, 6:21 pm

Seriously: I am happy to say that I have very few shitty days, but when I do, Champagne just seems inevitable.

Dan Kravitz

Richard Albert · #38 Post by **Richard Albert** » June 12th, 2019, 7:08 pm

Indica infused Pinot Noir.

Sarah, I am not going George Washington. I have mellowed and care less about grammar and spelling. There are too many errors being made all around us to correct. Your expectations for this site are high. Why?
We just drink wine and think we know things.

#39 Post by **Sc0tt F!tzger@ld** » June 12th, 2019, 7:33 pm

Another vote for reesling

GregT · #40 Post by **GregT** » June 12th, 2019, 7:41 pm

Sarah, I am not going George Washington. I have mellowed and care less about grammar and spelling. There are too many errors being made all around us to correct. Your expectations for this site are high. Why?
We just drink wine and think we know things.

Miner lo and thats y gramer and speling dont count beecos its justa wa tu comunikat.

But i no i doent no things!

PS - i was guna say thera wa but its gramer so we doent kar.

Lee Short · #41 Post by **Lee Short** » June 12th, 2019, 7:55 pm

Malted barley.

Preferably with peat.

#42 Post by **Randy Bowman** » June 12th, 2019, 8:10 pm

Shortly after we opened our store, we had a guy call and ask if we could fulfill Christmas orders for his company. He wanted mostly Oregon Pinot Noir, followed by California Pinot Noir, some Chardonnay and a few cabs. The size of the order convinced us to make it happen. 60 six packs, 20 two packs and 2 cases for the family dinner. Of course we are left with the extra bottles of Ken Wright, Beaux Freres, Penner Ash, etc. The wines were all from a warm year and fruit forward. We tried them at the end of the work day, fell in love with PN as a sipping wine and back filled the store accordingly. That was 13 years ago. Too bad he sold his business and retired five years later.

#43 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 12th, 2019, 10:46 pm

GregT wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 7:41 pm

Sarah, I am not going George Washington. I have mellowed and care less about grammar and spelling. There are too many errors being made all around us to correct. Your expectations for this site are high. Why?
We just drink wine and think we know things.
Miner lo and thats y gramer and speling dont count beecos its justa wa tu comunikat.

But i no i doent no things!

PS - i was guna say thera wa but its gramer so we doent kar.

As always Greg your thoughtful bitchiness is appreciated by someone im sure

GregT · #44 Post by **GregT** » June 13th, 2019, 12:50 am

im shur!

Illiteracy rules!

#45 Post by **Howard Cooper** » June 13th, 2019, 5:52 am

Chris Foley wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 3:47 am
Stupid poll.
I never drink wine to "chill out and destress after a shitty day."

+1

Brent C l a y t o n · #46 Post by **Brent C l a y t o n** » June 13th, 2019, 8:00 am

Brett Favre.

#47 Post by **David Glasser** » June 13th, 2019, 1:31 pm

2007 Chateauneuf.
En magnum.
With sushi.
And a lap dance.

Cody L · #48 Post by **Cody L** » June 13th, 2019, 3:15 pm

Lee Short wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 7:55 pm
Malted barley.

Preferably with peat.

This. If it's not a scotch (Springbank), going with a daily dose of vegetables: Saumur Champigny, Bourgueil or Chinon.

#49 Post by **Mike Kuller** » June 13th, 2019, 8:37 pm

Chris Foley wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 3:47 am
Stupid poll.
I never drink wine to "chill out and destress after a shitty day."

Yep.

Don't drink much else besides wine and not often during the week, no matter how shitty the day was.

On Friday nights, we start out with a bottle of champagne to destress from the week.

If it was just me, it would be zinfandel.

#50 Post by **Hank Victor** » June 14th, 2019, 2:09 pm

Bubbles, then prob zin or syrah