Red wine suggestions?!
Red wine suggestions?
I'd like to start drinking red wine for the health benefits and I would like some suggestions on what would be a good wine to start with. I've tried several red wines in the past and have not really liked any of them or could it be that red wine is an acquired taste? I guess I'm looking for something a bit sweeter. Thanks!
Answers:
Hi, good for you. Red wine is good not only for the heart because of its antioxidants, but it is also said to improve raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent blood clots. And best yet, it will really add to your taste for certain foods!
Remember, the higher the alcohol %, the stronger something will taste. So a good rule of thumb that is easy to find is to look for the lower % reds. You could also stay towards those that highlight fruit flavors instead of "oaks." Lean towards the Pino Noirs (try Wild Horses or Castle Rock, less expsensive wines found in the grocery stores) and the Merlots. The easiest thing to do is to go to a wine store and just ask the person working there which flavors to buy. Just keep a little notebook of brands that you like, and stick with those. Cabernets will be too strong for you to start with.
Above all else: stay away from the FRENCH wines!!! Buy American, Australian or Italians.
Another thing you can do is to just drink dark (purple) grape juice. That is said to work just as well, and it is easier to drink. Just remember, it has tons of sugars in it. The new Welch's brand with Splenda in it is good and has less sugar.
Here is a site that has some suggestions:
on health benefits: http://www.healthcastle.com/redwine-hear...
starter guide to reds: http://wine.about.com/od/redwines/a/redw...
on brands & flavors for you to look for:
http://www.oxfordwineroom.com/winereview...
Cheers!
if you like something a bit sweeter and/or fruitier try a nice shiraz!!!!! i think you'll find it less tart!!
Red wine is definitely an acquired taste. Nevertheless, there are good red wines for 'beginners'. You want something light to medium bodied, and definitely not oak aged. A light merlot is a good start. Or, if you visit a winery that offers a sweetness index on the back, look for something in the 2-3 range. Gradually, you will begin to enjoy red wine, and move to dryer varieties. Good luck!
Did you try Merlot.
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Try a red wine that is a little easier on the palate. Most people new to reds can handle a Merlot if you like a heavier wine that is less dry and a Beaujolais for a lighter taste. My favorite Merlot is Black Swan from Australia and for a Beaujolais try Louis Jadot from France. Both should be available at a larger grocery store or liquor store.
For a nice red wine, something that is a little fruitier is a nice Pinot Noir. Try looking for a Oregon Pinot Noir, those are America's best.
For a sweet red wine, try a brachetto.
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since everyone has different liquor srores, go to ur local liquor store and talk to the person in charge and see what they recommend.
Reunite Lambrusco.... Fruity and sweet but not to sweet a good red to start I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Tastes like a nice Church wine.....
shiraz is by far my favorite of the reds... so tasty.