And I'm not talking about Boone's or Yago Sant' Gria....I mean a real red wine that is not so strong but light, sweet and fruity. Any suggestions?? I know nothing about wine.
2006-07-03 15:07:29 · 23 answers · asked by no spam 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
OKAY, you people who are trying to convince me that drinking a glass of wine with dinner is going to turn me into an alcoholic, don't bother answering....I don't need saving....this is a serious question. GEEEZE!!!
Besides, it's a proven fact that people who drink wine in moderation are healthier.
2006-07-03 15:19:47 · update #1
If you really want to start enjoying wine try to start from "light in body" and gradually work your way up.
White wines with very little acid (sharpness, tartness, etc) will help you explore. Pinot Grigio (light, clean, semi-dry) is a great place to start. Moving up try a Riesling, which tend to have more residual sugar (sweeter wines). Then try a Sauvignon Blanc (floral, grassy, citrus). There are others but ultimately you'll get to Chardonnay (big, oaky, buttery etc).
Red wines have tannins (a drying effect... like biting into a grape seed) and tend to be harder to start with. But with food it can be very pleasant. Start with a very soft Pinot Noir (tart, light, musky) or a Granache (harder to find, but a bit lighter than Pinot Noir). From there you will build to Merlot, then Shiraz or Syrah, the Zinfandel and then Cabernet.
Pinot Grigio - Shrimp, Crab, lighter foods, casual sipping
Riesling - soft cheeses, fruit or berries, desserts, spicy foods
Pinot Noir - duck, salmon, lighter grilled fish, grilled veggies
good luck~
2006-07-04 04:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Quattro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not start out with something light in the non alcoholic area then work your way up to light wine. My suggestion is Zinfindal. Zinfindal is the only unique grape that can not be reproduced. There are many different selections of Zinfindal. You have fruity types, red types, white types, etc. Sutter Home brand that wine stores carry. Or try Arbor Mist ( non alcoholic ) of their fruity, red or white besides the full flavors that they offer. Pinot Noir is another wine and they are usually red wine. If you really are not sure, then go online and look up wines and the different brands. See what interests you, but just because another person picks a wine that they like, doesnt always mean that you will like it. Just try different light wines and see what interests you. Or go and ask someone what do they suggest as a light tasteful wine to try in the liquor store.
2006-07-03 16:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by blue_packy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking to taste a real wine varietal and not the blended wine cooler types like Arbor Mist or Wild Vines, or the cheap ports, stick with the recommendations on the whites so far. Either a Riesling, Gewurtz, or Pinot Grigio would be a nice start. If you want red, try a beaujolais. Light and fruity, very little if any tannins (that's what puckers the inside of your cheeks).
2006-07-03 16:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by iggyclyde2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want light sweet and fruity, you might want to go with a white wine instead.
Many white wines like Chardonnay are dry, not fruity.
My favorite wine is one called Gewurztraminer and my favorite brand is Fetzer. It runs about $10 a bottle, but you can usually find it on sale in most local grocery stores, for about $6-7.
It is fruity and has great flavor. You will want to drink it chilled.
Enjoy
2006-07-03 15:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by randar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the people above me. A white wine is probably the best place to start because red wines are usually not very fruity and have a bolder taste than a white wine. I would say to start with a Reisling (my favorite is Chateau St. Michelle's) or a chardonnay. Enjoy.
2006-07-03 16:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by melkins542 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have worked with wine for the past 12 years and I would suggest German wines that are late picked the label will have one of these words Spatlese, Auslese & Beerenauslese on it.You might try wines made from the muscat grape this grape is used to make Asti spumante
2006-07-03 19:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by guy4bi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping you're not underage or else I would be contributing to the delinquency of a minor--but try Arbor Mist wines--there are different types, they are extremely light and sweet and go down easy (my favorite is Peach Chardonnay). I think I'll go have a glass right now!
2006-07-03 15:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by besoseda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never liked wine either, but I knew I preferred red over white. I tried a few different kinds, and Sutter Home White Zinfandel is great. It's slightly sweet and very smooth, but still has a little bite to it. And it's very inexpensive.
2006-07-05 13:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by nikita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a wine shop and ask for a spring wine, they are fruity and sweet. You could also try a ruby port.
2006-07-03 15:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't start drinking any alcoholic beverage. You'll be happier in the long run. By the way: I think wine tastes like varnish remover.
2006-07-03 15:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by guillaume 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋