which wine's would you preffer?

Question

the only wine i have drank is with my dad and grandfather, i have no idea what it was and never realy thought to ask, but i am growing interested in drinking wine could someone give me your advice on which wine is good (red and/or white), i am looking for something that is not to cheap and not to expensive but yet taste good.

thank you all,

Answer 1

Hey Now...

Enjoying wine is a learned thing.
You must try different types to find the ones you like best..
Your pallet will change as you develop it...

IMO the best way to do this is to go to the vineyards and
try the free samples they give out...
They usually have free or very inexpensive wine tastings
all year round..
I know they do here in NY...
Both on Long Island & Upstate...

Also...
Wine shops often have wine tastings and you get to try a
varierity of wines for free...

You can also join a wine club and get 2 -12 bottles sent
to you per month, it is a great way to try different Wineries
and the kinds of wines they make.
They have many types of these clubs..
world wide wine clubs or Califorian or Tuscan, ect.

Smiles

Answer 2

The best wine with any meal is the wine you prefer... some people like a sweeter wine (tastes sweet- dah!) and some prefer a dry wine (dry meaning a little more bitter or tart). Both sweet and dry wines are red and white. White Zinfandel is a sweet wine, which many beginner wine drinkers like. It is made from a red grape but the skin is removed producing a pink wine. Cabernet is a heartier, drier red wine and Chardonney is a drier white wine. The general rule of thumb is red wine with red meats and white wine with chicken and fish. People usually think those wines compliment the corresponding foods. But again, it is what you like and don't let anyone make you feel bad for ordering what you like. Buy a couple of different wines and have your own private wine tasting with some friends. Most wines in the stores are organized by color then type of wine, then brand, ie: RED, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Gamay Beaujolais (bow-jou-lay, a good lighter red wine) and WHITE, Chardonney, Sauvingnon Blanc or Fume Blanc, Chenin Blanc are some of the more common varities. The type of wine is determined by what type of grape it is made from. You can learn a bit about the wine from the back of the label on the bottle. Red wine is usually prefered "aged" longer than white. Hence, the year the wine is made is on the bottle. You might also try going to this web-site for more wine info: http://www.winecollaborator.com

Remember though... Drink responsibly and NEVER drive if you been drinking! PS> a wine headache is the worst!
Have a great holiday season!

Answer 3

If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, get some Charles Shaw (it's 2.99 a bottle...called "three buck chuck"). The Shiraz is good as is the Chardonnay. They also have Merlot (red) and Cabernet (red)
I am a huge fan of Pinot Noir...it's a red with less tannins than other reds. A good brand is Camelot. It's about $10 a bottle.
For Chardonnay (dry white). A good kind to try is Robert Mondavi. It's also about $10 a bottle. Yellowtail also makes a decent Chardonnay.
For Pinot Grigio (a light fruity white wine, perfect in summer months) try Cavit. Also about $10 a bottle.
Riesling is a white that is fruity. I'm not a huge fan of this, so I can't recommend a brand.
A great Shiraz is Yellowtail. Shiraz is a red that is peppery in flavor. it's delightful and a lot of new wine drinkers enjoy it.
Here's some trivia for you. Burgundy is a region in France that produces Red Burgundy and White Burgundy wines. If they're produced in the region, they can be called the above. However, if they are produced outside of the Burgundy region, they are known as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, after the grapes they are made from.
Enjoy and feel free to email me with any questions. i love wine!

Answer 4

Black Opal has a beautiful Shiraz for new comers to the red wine world. It has a very smooth and appealing flavor, as an upscale Martini bar manager and a neighborhood watering hole bartender, I have had the opportunity to taste a good many wines. I have been to wine tastings all over the midwest. Black Opals entire line is fantastic, but the shiraz is a great red and for a nice semi dry sweet white wine I would recommend Luna Di Luna Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay. Ice wine is a fantastic dessert wine, remember though, Ice wine should be chilled in the freezer before serving.
I will recommend also that you attend wine tastings and do not be afraid to admit you've newly entered the wine tasting world. Otherwise you will learn nothing. Admitting it will get you loads of information and fellow wine drinkers LOVE to turn you on to great wines, especially affordable wines.
Happy Hunting, and remember to drink responsibly!

Answer 5

Within the category of wines you have delineated, there are only about...a million or so possibilities. You must get out and drink! Find a wine bar or a restaurant that serves "flights", which is a taste (about 2 oz) of several different wines, and learn what you like. If you live near any wineries, visit and taste. Often large liquor stores hold tastings. Take chances, try everything- you'll find what you like, and your taste will evolve as you become more experienced.

Answer 6

Merlot's, Syrah's and Pinot Noir are very nice for reds and versatile too as for whites I stick to Pinot Grigio and Champagne. Start by trying the sale ones at your local grocer good brands are Barefoot, Talus, Redbrook, Gloria Ferrer, Trinchero and Mondovi Mumm is a yummy sparkling wine try the blue label first then others for a good understanding of dry vs sweet. Since it is the Holidays it is a good time to host a wine or Champagne tasting - have everyone bring a bottle and an appetizer it's easy and fun have cold cucumber or lemon water on hand to refresh the pallet and just drink for hydration. Good Luck!

Answer 7

I am not a huge wine drinker, but tend to favor the sweeter wines. I have become hooked on the sweet whites and red below. I usually have a glass a day with dinner. These are all affordable (between $8 - $15) a bottle:

Sweet Whites: Moscato; Riesling (Auslese or Spatlese)
Decent White without all of the sweetness: Chardonnay

Sweet Red: Dornfelder (made with dornfelder grapes and it usually is about $12 a bottle)

There are a variety of vineyards that sell these types of wines. Once you find one you like, stick with it. You may have to try a few from different vineyards to decide which ones you like. Wine is personal as it is based on your tastes.

Good luck to you.

Answer 8

Something to please all-try a dolcetto -semi dry.
A light pinot-Try Cambria, Acacia and even J.
A Malbec from Argentina would be nice.

Rosenblume makes a variety of nice Zinfandels (these are red)-Rockpile, Catherines Vineyard to name a few...

Mourvedre-Jade Mountain '04 (but let it breath for an hour). I actually found that this little gem tasted better on the second day.

Tannat-Blackstone-May be hard to find!!

Whites-Kunde makes a nice Naked (unoaked) Chardonnay
Blackstone's Cole Ranch Riesling

The Austrailians and New Zealander's have wine wine making down to a science and their 05 vintage for white's was tremensous-you really can't go wrong with a nice Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 9

Hahaha dig that answer ohh don't drink any at all! My favorite is vidal and reisiling both white. Look for ones with a higher sweetness level as they seem to be more liked by peopel new to wine then dry wines ( disgusting imo haha). And australian wines are really good in general.

Answer 10

I just bought Beringer. It comes with a cork and is moderately priced

I thought the White Zinfandel was good, kind of sweet.. and it's a blush

You could also try sparkling wine for the holidays. I like Asti Spumante. It's like Italian champagne and it's less expensive