I've always hated "dry" wine. Could someone please recommend a "sweeter" one that's not so expensive? Just learning about the differences in both.
Serious answers only. Thanks! :)
2006-12-09 13:45:13 · 14 answers · asked by ivy 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Let's start with $10.00 and up.
2006-12-09 13:53:01 · update #1
I hope not to insult you here, but I find most novice oenophiles confuse terms. When they say they don't like dry wines, they usually mean they don't like much tannin. So I'd suggest avoiding both. Tannin is largely in the skins, so the whites will be easier on your palate. German rieslings tend to be sweeter than Alsatian ones, and are labeled according to sweetness level. Your wine shop will translate for you. Chardonnays are all over the place, so again your wine shop's recommendations will be useful. Pinot gris/grigio tend to be friendly. Sauvignon blancs aren't usually.
I'd stay away from the big reds for now: cabernet sauvignon, merlot (Bordeaux are largely a mixture of those two), and nebbiolo (too expensive anyway).
I personally like the "little" Piedmontese reds, Barbera and Dolcetto, and other less serious Italian reds like valpolicella can be fun. And in the Spanish line, I'm a big fan of Rioja but can't recommend it for your (presumed) tastes.
These are just some guides, of course, but when you consider there are over 300 grape varieties commonly used to make wine in Italy alone, you have to limit things someplace. Hope I helped.
2006-12-09 14:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivy,
Your best bet is to go to Trader Joes and have one of their Associates help you. Most of them have tasted the wines that they carry and can offer you a great suggestion. Another idea is to go to a wine tasting event. If you have a Bev-N-More in your town they are really good. I only drink red wines so I can only offer a Chianti, Pinot Noir, Valepolchela (all from Traders).
Any way good luck exploring.
Remember different foods will enhance the flavor of the wine.
P.S. I never pay more than $8.00 for a GOOD bottle of wine at Trader Joes. Happy hunting.
2006-12-09 13:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by It's been a while........... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most wines in the traditional sense are going to be dry. The one wine that is fairly sweet is the Port wine. I, however, find that one too sweet. The Port section at most liquor/wine stores is fairly small if it exists at all so you won't have a lot of choices. If you aren't too much of a wine snob, you could alway mix your wine with a bit of lemon/lime soda.
Just a thought.
2006-12-09 14:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by jason a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot
http://www.columbia-crest.com/
2006-12-09 14:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Zinfandel, Pinot Noir. Personally I love Rioja, and am trying Tempranillo.
Look for a wine that is low in tannins as tannins are what make wines astringent. A dry wine with low tannins tastes 'sweeter' than one with high tannin levels.
2006-12-09 14:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow Tail- the australian wines are pretty good.
Oliver has a Soft Red, and a Soft White that are on the sweet side.
A LUCCIO moscato D' Asti or Bricco Riealla- both a slightly bubbly wine- very good in your price range or a bit less.
2006-12-09 14:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Spanish Rioja wines are great and not too dry
2006-12-09 13:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I normally drink White Zinfandel by Ernest Julio& Gallo. It has a sweet taste to it and is definitely not dry---gets ya really drunk too, LOL (sm 8.99 lg 12.99)
2006-12-09 13:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow tail :) I like them all & I'm not a wine drinker
2006-12-09 14:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Julez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chianti is sweet, really good with a big italian dinner! yum!
2006-12-09 16:42:46 · answer #10 · answered by lafeevertefolle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋