Sorry for the off-topic, but since this is the most-read forum...
I'm looking for a wine with a train on the label to give as a gift to some railfans. I know about Buchli Station Chardonnay, and bought a bottle after tasting it on the Coast Starlight several years ago, but I called Bouchaine Vineyards today, and they retired the Buchli Station label some time ago, and are out of stock
Can anyone recommend a good wine with a train on the label (No, I will NOT buy Night Train!!!)
Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :
Sorry, I have no suggestions, but others might find useful the following link to a commentary about Night Train Express wine:
Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay 2007 This is our private label, crafted exclusively for us by Raymond Vineyards. This is the buttery, oaky style of Chardonnay, with flavors of green apple and pineapple. Pairs really well with chicken, seafood, and cream dishes.
Posted by RRRICH (Member # 1418) on :
We got a bottle of wine from my wife's son in California last Christmas -- it was called "Pacific Express" or something, and did have a picture of a train on it! (that's why my wife's son bought it for me!)
Ahh yes, I remember "Night Train" from my younger days.........
Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :
As I recall, there is the Union Pacific "streamliner" logo on the label of their vintnered wines that were sold in the Dining Cars.
Posted by palmland (Member # 4344) on :
I'd go for the Night Train Express. Somewhere on my shelf of useless artifacts is a bottle I picked up on my daily hike from parking lot to office in Baltimore, maybe 30 years ago. This was before Baltimore was gentrified and it was the wine of choice among the homeless.
It was a cool green bottle with a great image of a steam engine with blazing headlight. But may not be what you are looking for as a gift. It is doubtful if there are many subtle overtones in a tasting.
Posted by rresor (Member # 128) on :
I've got a bottle of Night Train Express that a friend got me as a "gag gift" (pardon the pun) in the mid-1980s. You never know, with 25 or 30 years of aging it might even be drinkable!
Got a complimentary bottle of American European Express champagne on my honeymoon in 1991, and boy am I sorry we didn't save the bottle!
Posted by smitty195 (Member # 5102) on :
Trainweb's own Carl Morrison is the photographer for the labels. Check it out!
Posted by Carl@trainweb.com (Member # 4654) on :
Passing this on from Steve Grande, Steve@TrainWeb.com:
"Please visit RailWine.com or LocoVino.com. LocoVino.com (also RailroadWinery.com) produced by West Winery has 3 different wines: 2 red and 1 white. The photos on one of the red and one of the white wines were taken by Carl Morrison of TrainWeb.org/carl/ If you visit the Depot Inn & Suites (DepotInn.com) in La Plata, Missouri, these wines are served during the daily Manager's Reception and can also be purchased by the bottle right at the hotel. You can also visit the winery while in Missouri as it isn't too far from the hotel. Hope that helps!"
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