I am new to wine drinking and need some suggestions.?!
I am new to wine drinking and need some suggestions.?
I definetly don't like dry or vinegary smelling/tasting wines - sweet to semi-sweet would be good. Between $8-10.00 would be ideal, don't want to waste too much money until I am sure I like it. Thanks.
Answers:
*Beringers is the best I have found for a nice Zinf. It is light and sweet with a nice after taste..where some have a bitter end to them. Usually runs for $5.99. Depending on where you are buying it. And leaves no evil hang overs!
*If you are not sure if you like red wines...I highly recommend...Santa Cristina - Toscana. It is mild. Not heavy like some reds can be. With a nice tangy taste at the end. I know they say it is a no-no in red wine...but a cube or two of ice in it is nice. Everyone I have recommended these to have been pleased. You find this for about $9.00 on average.
*For white...Cavit - Pinot Grigio...is very light and refreshing in taste. Best when served really cold. A large bottle only goes for like $11.00
Gallo always has nice tasting cheap wines. I don't mind the Cafe Zinfandel.
try some austrailian shiraz (red, sweet to semi-sweet).. maybe milton park 2005. really cheap ($9-13, and that's a steal for the quality) and has a wonderful finish.
for something cheaper, you could always try yellow tail, but it does have a little bit of a bite at the end (but that's what you get for cheap wine)
Red wines are best with food. Try some $10 cabernet suavignons with some red meat or pork dishes. For drinking wine alone if you like them sweet, try a sauvingon blac or a riesling, and for dessert, try a sauternes or a muscat in a small glass with something sweet.
When I started out, I tried reisling and Gewurztraminer. They are very sweet wines and really good. Also, a Pinot Grigio and/or Sauvignon Blanc are good. They are semi-sweet and good with fish or spicy food. Yum. If your close to a Beverages and More or any store like that, you should definately go there!! They rock.
Riesling wines are sweetish and becoming more popular at the moment!
Try Rieslings... they are great.... and you hardly ever come across a bad Reisling. And if you are from MD, try BOORDY's reisling... they win award for their stuff and is not too pricey!
Another great tasting cheap wine is Sutter Home wines - they are exceptionally delicious! My favorite one out of the wines I've drank.
For a Dark
7 Deadly Zins
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Schulenburg's vines, grubby with GREED,
Embrace Lodi's soil, to drink and to feed.
Oh Lord, forgive me my zin.
Secure in it's strength, weathered with PRIDE,
Standing like soldiers, the forest of Snyde.
Oh Lord, forgive me my zin.
Hearts filled with LUST, ole Maley's trees.
Court Lodi's sun, and flirt with it's breeze.
Oh Lord, forgive me my zin.
Good Bishofberger did raise some GLUTTONOUS beast,
Vines fattened like turkeys before Thanksgiving feast.
Oh Lord, forgive me my zin.
With the tilt of the glass, I commit seven zins,
Oh Lord, with your help... I'll do it again.
Indulge!
Seven of Lodi's best growers gave their souls and the firstfruits of each of their old vine vineyards to contribute to the layered complexity of this fanciful blend. Soft, supple pepper and licorice-clove notes merge into a sinful marriage of deep, brambly blackberries and lustful cherries. The finish is clean on the palate with hints of rich vanilla, cocoa, and mild tannins.
On the White side
BLUE NUN QUALIT?TSWEIN
With the famous Blue Nun on its beautiful blue bottle, and made from grapes grown in Rheinhessen on the banks of the River Rhine, this is a fine, medium-bodied white wine, now perhaps a little drier than you might expect, scented and delicious. It’s particularly good with poultry, white meats, seafood and eastern dishes. Versatile enough to go with most foods. And great to drink on its own.
Hey Jewels....
I like the sound of that... You will always go through the normal wines like Merlot & Cabernet. There are many more reds out there. You have to diversify and try Shiraz and Pinot, those tend to have a bit of a sweeter taste without being too bitter.
Beaujolais is another red you must try... Look for Georges Dubeouf. Also go for a Chianti... the one in the clear bottle in a basket. These are all within your price range.
The best way to sample lots of wines to find ones you like is to go wine tasting. If you have wineries you can visit, plan a wine tasting trip. Some areas charge for tasting while others let you sample the wine for free. This is a great way to discover the wines you enjoy.
I have found that a person's tastes in wine can change over time. Many people new to wine prefer the sweeter wines: Riesling, Gewurtraminer, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel.
Rothschild's Mouton Cadet, it comes in a red and white version, it was originally made after WWII as a wine for the French commoners , its very mild on flavor and not vinegary, it is about $10 a bottle, I prefer the white myself.
wine is good for your heart