Can anyone reccomend some good wines both white and red?

Question

Probably just chardonnays in white as I dont like anything too sweet. With the red I'm open to anything. I'm not talking expensive wines here - maybe up to $25 - $30

Answer 1

Red - Little Penguin Sharaz - Australia

White - Barefoot Chardonnay - California

Answer 2

depends what your tastes are...I prefer full bodied wines both white and red. I like flavor that explodes like a party in your mouth and lingers with nice finishes. Some of my personal favorites are as follows (flavor and quality vary year to year but these have been pretty consistent) I know the price is little high but for good quality, the extra cost is well worth it:

White:
ZD reserve chardonnay - $50 a bottle
ZD chardonnay - $25 a bottle
Stags Leap Wine Cellars - $35 a bottle

Red:
Provenance Merlot 2000 - $30 a bottle
Hess Reserve Cabernet - $45 a bottle

Sparkling:
Domaine Chandon 1995 brut reserve - ?

Answer 3

Oh, you don't have to limit yourself to Chardonnay - how boring!!! and with 25 to 30 US a bottle, you are in for GREAT wines!!! especially in the whites, if you skip the champagne, you will be able to afford pretty much anything.

For whites: try Pinot Grigio (NOT the cheap ones, you can find excellent ones), or any of the Italian whites you will find at a good liquor store. In the price range you mention, you will be able to afford really nice ones..
Also to try - note it is a bubbly - is Prosecco. Not as complex as champagne, it is really a treat in summer, with a light meal. I am also partial to "Vernaccia di San Gimignano", Vermentino di Gallura... in the French, look for the Puilly Fumé and Puilly Fuissé (one is more expensive than the other, but both excellent).

All are dry - I don't drink sweet.

For the reds, oh gosh. you have the world at your feet, literally. Try to go regionally, to see what you like: start with some simple American reds, not too expensive - a good wine store owner should be delighted to guide you on your discovery. Try to compare a Merlot (there are lots of good ones, choose a 3 or 4 years old one)

Answer 4

For a Chardonnay, try Toasted Head Chardonnay from RH Phillips (California). For red wines, you can try the regulars like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon but maybe mix it up a bit and try Pinot Noir or Gamay Noir for soem variety. Pinot Noirs from Oregon are the best. Ontario, Canada makes some decent Gamay Noirs and another option would be Zinfandel's from California. Remember, don't confuse Zinfandel with White Zinfandel which are Rose's and tend to taste like cotton candy.

Answer 5

White:
Kendal Jackson Chardonnay
Fetzer Winery Gewurztraminer

Red:
Guenoc Winery Merlot
Steele Whines Merlot
Steele Cabernet Franc

Answer 6

Columbia Crest Grand Estates

They make chardonnays, merlots, cabs, and reislings.

I buy the chardonnay by the case. It has a buttery or "creamy" flavor with a delicate, oaky finish.

$7.99 at Trader Joes, $15 in the liquor stores.

Answer 7

understand that a wine cooler and wine cellar are 2 multiple issues. you're speaking about a wine cooler. The smaller wine coolers have a tendency to be set for white wine temperatures, it quite is too chilly for pink. the better wine coolers from time to time come as twin temperatures. So, the answer is maximum probably not. you'll opt to analyze the wine cooler that you're searching at to make certain the position the temperature is determined.

Answer 8

I'll be honest and tell you that I don't know much about wines, but I love wine from La Rioja region in Spain. I could be way wrong, but I believe it's just called La Rioja, or at least it has every time I've tried it. I've tried a few different brands of it and I have yet to find one that I dislike.

Answer 9

Finally, an alcohol-related question that isn't about becoming blitzed! You are officially my new favorite person. =)

I'm a fan of dry reds, myself. The Chilean and South African merlots, cabernets, zinfandels, syrahs and shirazes are all lovely, and cheap. I particularly like Casillero del Diablo, a Chilean label.

Answer 10

In red I would suggest Merlow n white chardanay