I had the BEST wine at Mass today - I kid you not! What was it?

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Of course it’s always the “best” because it’s the Precious Blood of our Lord, but seriously, this wine was really different. It was clear, and had a kick like a mule. My first thought was some kind of flavored brandy. It was sweet with a very high alcohol content. It was much more like spirits than wine. Grappa maybe? Have any of you experienced anything like this?
 
There’s a parish an hour north of me that uses white grapes for the Blood (maybe it’s in the entire diocese up there?). It’s more potent than what I’m accustomed to. My understanding is that sacramental wine is normally very mild, 5% or less, compared to the average 8% alcohol content, but the nun in the diocese that prepares the wine was apparently an ex-bartender/bouncer like the Pope, and prefers Jesus to have more of a kick.
 
I think they use a McWilliams sweet sherry in Australia, buy a bottle and see if that’s it,
 
boomerang said:
Of course it’s always the “best” because it’s the Precious Blood of our Lord, but seriously, this wine was really different. It was clear, and had a kick like a mule. My first thought was some kind of flavored brandy. It was sweet with a very high alcohol content. It was much more like spirits than wine. Grappa maybe? Have any of you experienced anything like this?
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Both Angelica and Muscatel by Mont La Salle are light and sweet altar wines.
 
Hate to tell you, but nearly every parish uses something different.
There’s no way for us to know. Simply go into the Sacristy and read the bottles. It’s not a big secret.
 
Vico said:
Both Angelica and Muscatel by Mont La Salle are light and sweet altar wines.
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Maybe it was something like that. It was very strong. I almost started dancing on the pews with a lampshade on my head.
 
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pianistclare said:
Hate to tell you, but nearly every parish uses something different.
There’s no way for us to know. Simply go into the Sacristy and read the bottles. It’s not a big secret.
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Not only is every parish different, but a given parish will change from time to time. Some change frequently.
 
SMHW said:
Not only is every parish different, but a given parish will change from time to time. Some change frequently.
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Yes. Our previous pastor liked a wine he could only buy in Florida, and the new Pastor just orders from a Catholic supply house.
By the big ol jug. 😃
 
pianistclare said:
Yes. Our previous pastor liked a wine he could only buy in Florida, and the new Pastor just orders from a Catholic supply house.
By the big ol jug. 😃
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I have heard stories of a former sacristan (RIP) and his “unofficial” altar wine tasting events. 😉
 
boomerang said:
Of course it’s always the “best” because it’s the Precious Blood of our Lord, but seriously, this wine was really different. It was clear, and had a kick like a mule. My first thought was some kind of flavored brandy. It was sweet with a very high alcohol content. It was much more like spirits than wine. Grappa maybe? Have any of you experienced anything like this?
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Ask the priest.

When you find out the answer, do tell us. I know we’re all curious.
 
FrDavid96 said:
Ask the priest.

When you find out the answer, do tell us. I know we’re all curious.
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That wasn’t my normal church, I was a visitor. If I had known in advance how awesome that wine was, I would have taken a bigger sip. As it was, just that little sip warmed me up. 😃 Maybe I’ll email them, although I hate to bother busy people over an issue like this.
 
boomerang said:
That wasn’t my normal church, I was a visitor. If I had known in advance how awesome that wine was, I would have taken a bigger sip. As it was, just that little sip warmed me up. 😃 Maybe I’ll email them, although I hate to bother busy people over an issue like this.
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The sacristan isn’t busy. Trust me. :whistle::rotfl:
 
thistle said:
Sherry is a fortified wine. That is forbidden to be used.
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Sometimes the word “sherry” is used as a description, but not necessarily the literal type of wine. Same with other approved altar wines that might be called “port.”
 
FrDavid96 said:
Sometimes the word “sherry” is used as a description, but not necessarily the literal type of wine. Same with other approved altar wines that might be called “port.”
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Okay but why would anyone call altar wines sherry or port when they are not? I’ve never heard of these two being used as a description for wine that is not sherry or port. That does not make any sense to me.
 
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