Well, had my physical last week and got the blood test results back yesterday. A lot of good news except for one area.......Good Cholesterol. The Doc says I should drink a glass of Red Wine everyday to help bring it up. I suppose I'll have to make every attempt to comply with "the Doctor's order". Any suggestions for Red Wine that goes well with a good cigar?:thumbsup: :scratchhe :smokingbo
The Doctor has spoken....
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Yes...most a little sweet for 6 to 8 ozs. I guess I could work in one or two glasses a week.
Broadway Joe
Formerly Havana Joe
I'm not one for wine, but I'm glad to hear that everything went good @ the docs!
As with Cigars, this will depend on you budget. I love Grgich Hills' Cabernet, but roughly $40 a bottle. After that you can enjoy the fun of trying everything in your price range. If you are looking for a DAILY WORKHORSE and have a Trader Joes nearby, the the old 2 Buck Chuck is doable. This is acctually Charles Shaw and is only $2 a bottle. It is acctually not that bad. They buy excess Grapes from wineries all over and combine them for thier own wines. Here is a link to the Grgich site http://www.grgich.com/index.html
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Wow Ray, small world. I just had a cholesterol test here @ work today and I'm in the same boat. Total level is < 200, but HDL amount is a bit low.
I don't really care for red wine (other than port) with cigars. So I'll drink the wine with my dinner and continue to use iced tea, soft drinks and liquor for my cigars.
All things in moderation ....
I don't really care for red wine (other than port) with cigars. So I'll drink the wine with my dinner and continue to use iced tea, soft drinks and liquor for my cigars.
All things in moderation ....
My total was 168......thats 3 above my average when I bowled.....
I've had 2 buck chucks merlot.....not bad
If you want a little variety I love this blend one from http://www.folieadeux.com/ It is a mix of a Zinfandel, Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon. It is called Menage a Trois. Plus it fun to say around the wife. :eyebrow:
ATCDub
Lowly Civil Servant
Thunderbird. Twice as nice at half the price.
Please don't drink that.
Another issue that I've heard about HDL/LDL is whether you use paper filters for you coffee. (assuming that you drink coffee that is) Some studies have shown that drinking coffee mostly from french press style coffee makers, which I do, will reduce your HDL(good) count an allow the LDL(bad) to increase. Just another tidbit of knowledge that may never have an impact on your life, but it might.
Please don't drink that.
Another issue that I've heard about HDL/LDL is whether you use paper filters for you coffee. (assuming that you drink coffee that is) Some studies have shown that drinking coffee mostly from french press style coffee makers, which I do, will reduce your HDL(good) count an allow the LDL(bad) to increase. Just another tidbit of knowledge that may never have an impact on your life, but it might.
Yep! And better news is that I found a REAL nice goblet I can put the wine in.:thumbsup:
smokinafuente
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I had mine checked last week. And believe it or not (I can't believe it myself) my bad Cholesterol dropped from 99 (2 years ago) to 78. Now my good Cholesterol is low at 34. My doctor suggested more exercise. I think I need a new Doctor. LOL
tubaman
3 Time BoM
In addition to port and sherry pairing nicely, I've found Shiraz wine pairs nicely with cigars. Nice and fruity. I like the Rosemount, and recently avid toker brought a bottle of Barefoot that was pretty good too.
Glad to hear you are ok Ray!
Glad to hear you are ok Ray!
Port, for sure, if it fits.
Here's one of my favs:
http://www.wine.com/wineshop/product_detail.asp?PProduct_ID=YNG77728_0
Here's one of my favs:
http://www.wine.com/wineshop/product_detail.asp?PProduct_ID=YNG77728_0