An inexpensive bottle of wine for a non wine drinker????!
An inexpensive bottle of wine for a non wine drinker????
My husband is not a wine drinker. Can anyone recommend and inexpensive wine that is not to sweet, not to dry that he might like?
Answers:
Try Beringer White Zinfandel or Chateau St. Michelle Reisling
White Zinfandel and Reisling are safe bets for non wine drinkers who aren't accustomed to the drier, oak-y, or tannin flavors of more mature and robust wines. Since both types of wine have a subtle sweetness, they go well with most any types of food they are served with. Check the alcoholic beverage aisle of your local grocery store and you will have many brands of Reisling and White Zinfandel for under $20/bottle. I would stray away from fruit-infused wines- to me, they taste too much like wine coolers.
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Riesling is your best friend. Its a good starter and at ~$8/bottle, you can't really go wrong.
For the reds, merlot. Try like a mondavi.
Arbor Mist Blackberry. You can get it at any grocery store like Wal-Mart or HEB. it's about 4-5 bucks a bottle. Cheaper than a 12 pack of Coors!!
Buy him sparking grape or apple cider. Why worry about it, you can always add water to the wine, which is what I do because it temper down the taste---gives me heartburn because its so rich. Lots of french families do this.
First of all what is your definition of inexpensive?
And are you choosing white or red.
Coppla makes good wine both white or red about $15.00 a bottle.
There are also some very good Australian wines for the same price range. Go to a Beverages and more store and ask the clerk they are very helpful and can help you find the right wine within your budget.
If you can find it, Firestone Johannesburg Riesling.
Our old standby is Boone's Strawberry Hill. It's like a big wine cooler almost, and very enjoyable for someone who doesn't want to be overwhelmed by the idea of Merlot and Zinfandel. It's sweet, but not too sweet like a desert wine. I think your husband would enjoy any of the Boone's.
Go to Trader Joes and purchase
Charles Shaw - $2
"Two buck Chuck"
One of the most selling wines, has a very mild taste. Not "too much" of any particular taste.
I happen to put a shot or so of water in most wine. I leave Two buck Chuck the way it comes.
For a white, I'd go with a Pinot Grigio. It's light and crisp, not too sweet or too tart. Cavit or Bella Serra are very inexpensive and not bad choices. If you want a red, a Pinot Noir is light and a little fruity and not overwhelming or too spicy. I like French Rabbit or Smoking Loon for inexpensive choices.
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YOU CAN TRY ANY OF THE FLAVORS OF THE ARBOR MISTS. THEY ARE RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE. THE BIG BOTTLE IS LIKE 8 BUCKS. IT DOESN'T HAVE THAT WINE TASTE, IT TASTES MORE LIKE KOOL-AID, WELL AT LEAST TO ME.
The 3 Buck Moes (J. W. Morris label) at Trader Joe's are well worth the extra dollar compared to the 2 Buck Chucks (save for the 2BC sauvignon blanc). For a red get the merlot or zinfandel; for a white the chenin blanc fits well your parameters.
Try an Australian or Chilean Riesling. They tend to be fruity and cheap!
Try either Arbor Mist wines or Wild Vines wines. Sangria and Pinot Grigio are the best not too sweet and not too dry wines that are cheap and good.