Red or White? Win a Personalized Bottle of Each!
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courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
The age old saga: red or white wine? Well, dear reader, you have your chance to weigh in. Do you prefer the hints of oak and honey in your favorite white or the bursts of cedar and cherries in your reds? Does one pair better with your favorite take-out Thai dish than the other?
Last week, we sat down with Lamar Brown, proprietor of Carafe Wines in Alexandria. He was so pleased with the feedback he received from We Love DC readers after his interview, that he’s offered up a chance for you to win a bottle of each – with your own personalized labels! Holiday gifts anyone?
Vote in the comments – red or white wine, and I’ll use random.org to pick a winner. Lamar is thinking he’ll give away a bottle of his Chardonnay and bottle of his Red Zin. If you’re feeling really lucky, he might even tell you the best carry-out that goes with each bottle.
So, red or white? Oh, and please, do tell us why!
Hurry, voting ends today at 6:00 p.m. I’ll announce the winner of the two free bottles of wine and what the reader consensus is tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
PS – Fan Carafe Wines on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. They’re about to announce a one day sale this Friday on Facebook and Twitter only to award their fans and followers.
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54 Responses to “Red or White? Win a Personalized Bottle of Each!”
December 9th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Both have their merits and depending on what food you are serving them with, but recently my favorite has been an amazing raspberry merlot.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am
As today is rainy and cold here in DC, I’m gonna vote with a strong warm Red. But there is nothing better than a sweet, crisp White in the summer!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I prefer red to white in the winter
December 9th, 2009 at 10:15 am
How fun! With my favorite Thai food, which is always v. spicy, I generally would lean towards the Chardonnay (without having tasted these) since reds often have spicier notes of their own, and I like a contrasting taste from my wine.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:15 am
In this case, definitely red – I’ve never had a Red Zinfandel, and I’d love to try it.
In general, though, I really like Rieslings because I love their crisp fresh sweetness. (This may be because I have a sweet tooth.)
December 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Red! I love all wines, but reds have greater complexity and can catch your breath away with their layers of flavor. I particularly love the spicy reds (shiraz and zin, for example) because they have a brightness and sharp quality as well as depth.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Agreed – in this kind of weather, red wins.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
White- though begrudgingly. Red gives the BF splitting headaches- so I go white or risk drinking alone.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:19 am
I used to be an exclusive red girl, but recently Virginia whites have turned me! Thank you Great Grapes Wine Festival 2009 ;)
December 9th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Sign me up for a spicy Malbec or a delicious Zin. Red all the way!
But not Pinot Grigio. That’s weaksauce.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Hmm… such a tough call, Cath! In the summer, I love pouring myself a big glass of oaky chardonnay when I get home from work, or with lunch I’ll enjoy a light rose. But in the winter, I tend to steer towards strong reds like a spicy syrah, or a lighter-bodied pinot noir to accompany dessert(chocolate, of course). So today, in honor of wishing for some sun, I vote white!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Definitely Team Red! Love a good Malbec, Syrah or Cab Sauv.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:34 am
If I have to choose, I’d go with white, but I like both for different purposes.
If I’m drinking to get drunk, a sweet white that goes down easy. If I’m drinking to enjoy, I like red and a nice zin is perfect.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I’m not a huge white fan (but I don’t discount it either) and love a good red. I was one of those wine snobs who wouldn’t dare drink a domestic, until I happened upon a few sweet Virginian reds (Cooper Vineyards in Louisa springs to mind). Also, who can resist an awesome red sangria?!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:47 am
red in the winter! white in the summer! so, today it’s red.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Usually red. Unless its really hot or I’m a bridesmaid who doesn’t want to stain the bride, then white.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Red wins overall for me, but I love a good Riesling with fish.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Red!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Red (especially Zin!)
December 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
It’s cold outside–time for red!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
On a cold, sleet-filled winter night, I always prefer a nice full-bodied red. Sipping red wine, I can close my eyes and imagine I’m in front of a warm fireplace in a mountain lodge… until I remember I’m on a hand-me-down couch in my Arlington apartment.
But I can’t discount a crisp, cool white either, which certainly has its place alongside the Thai takeout mentioned above, or a piping hot seafood pasta dish.
If I absolutely had to choose…. I’d go with the red.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am
I’m easing into the wine scene with white wine, mostly sweet. The girlier, the better, eh? Perhaps I’ll start to enjoy red with the right bottle if I win this thing!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I love a chilled white wine, not too sweet.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:05 am
i’m a red girl all year round, but especially in the cold months!!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
i choose red. nothing is better than a smooth zinfandel any day of the week. Although if i’m eating thai food, i’ll go with a reisling.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Red! It goes with spicy meals on cold wintry nights.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Red without a doubt in this cold weather!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Definitely red, especially in this chilly red. Although with the spicy Thai food, I would probably go for an unoaked chardonnay or a Riesling.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
White – because I am a spiller… But a nice spicy red in the company of my own home, and maybe my pajamas is ok.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Since it’s started getting colder out, all I’ve been craving is red wine! It makes me feel so warm!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
When day light savings time goes away, so does the white wine! Bring on the red!!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I usually prefer red, especially in the cold, though a light white can be very relaxing.
In the end, red.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
WHITE! i love the dry, crisp taste of a good white and the bonus is- if I spill it, no stain!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Red wine! It complements, very nicely, all the red meat I’ve been craving since it started to feel like winter in DC!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Red wine as a default, although a nice dry crisp white is great occasionally.
Good red wine is a warm, spicy, earthy delight!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I’m a huge white fan. Wish I had a good reason why, it’s just what i prefer! unless someone is buying the red…then i’m in :)
December 9th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Red is my first choice for almost every occasion. It hits the perfect comfort spot for me and goes well with so many meals.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
White–less of a hangover. But I don’t turn down red either.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I’m dreaming of mulled red wine for this weekend.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
White! Lamar mentioned my faves in the article – Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Red! =)
December 9th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
White!
December 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
While I don’t have them too much, I am a sucker for a big California Cabernet – especially this time of year. It is the wine that I cut my teeth on and first learned to appreciate.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
In a vacuum, I always prefer white. But there is nothing better than red meat and a flavorful red wine.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Have to go with the Zinfandel on these cold days… Yummmmmmm.
December 9th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
RED!
Goes best with my Meiwah chinese food!
December 9th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I say white, mostly because I rarely eat heavy or spicy meals. I find that white wine compliments my diet better.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
There is nothing better then a refreshing glass of white wine on a hot summer day.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
a bottle of wine shared amongst good friends – now that’s a life worth living for!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Definitely vote for white – a cold glass of crisp white wine when it’s sweltering hot, or even when it’s cold! Plus red wine dyes my lips red!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
White. It’s more fun – not so serious. That’s the life I want.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
As a big fan of all things Spain, I’m a big fan of RED!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Red! Great way to warm up in the winter!
December 11th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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