I live in Canada and this family is not full of wine experts so I don't have to spend alot of money. Suggestions please.
2006-12-24 05:59:17 · 12 answers · asked by blanchardchristina 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The wine you choose should pair well with the food you are serving. Tell the person at the wine store what you're serving and he/she could give you suggestions on which wine to serve. Good wine is whatever you enjoy drinking so it doesn't have to be expensive.
2006-12-24 06:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Elt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with a Gewurztraminer. It's a white wine that's a bit sweet and almost bubbly, generally liked by folks that are wine newbies. Here in California I get one from Fetzer winery that I like that is about $8.00.
Something that might be fun because of the name if you can find it is a Liebfraumilch - meaning milk from the breast of a virgin. That's another white, German, that I had many years ago. I liked it at the time so it must have been a bit sweet because I wasn't a wine drinker back then. I just like the name!
2006-12-24 06:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't very well acquainted with wines, I would suggest a good Gewürztraminer, or Riesling, as they are sweeter, and more acceptable to someone unfamiliar with dry wines. Don't think that you have to buy the most expensive bottle either, as each bottling of both of these wines will have its own flavor. For the beginner, it is actually more useful to buy a few less expensive bottles in these varieties, and find out what tastes good to you. Once you find a vintner that you like, you can get more select wines straight from the winery. My parents always buy the Fleur Gewürztraminer from Clos Du Bois, which is very thick and sweet, and also $20-$30 a bottle. Personally, I'm just as happy with a $3.00 bottle of Kebel kosher wine.
2006-12-24 06:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by featheredminx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our traditional Chrismas Eve Dinner is usually Lasagna, galic toast and a salad. Then, of course there's egg nog and the sinfully delicious cookie tray. This year though, we are trying to make things easier. Two of our sons have in-laws. So they'll be doing Christmas Eve there. We'll have tamales with our oldest son Christmas Eve night then we're having a family brunch at 10:00AM Christmas morning.
2016-05-23 04:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say any good Gewurztraminer would be traditional - it is light and fruity and simply sweet without being sticky or overpowering. There is always Blue Nun a classic German wine that has gained some popularity and is very lovely as well as inexpensive. You may also wish to try and Oktoberfest beer or pumpkin beer for a flavor variety. Good Luck!
2006-12-24 06:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are celebrating a German Christmas too and are making mulled wine -- basically choose a red wine with a lot of "dark fruit" in the flavour (like a merlot or shiraz -- yeah, I know these aren't typically german) -- then simmer it on the stove with half a cup of sugar and mulling spices (cinnamon sticks, cloves, citrus peel). Serve hot! enjoy.
2006-12-24 06:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red wine
2006-12-24 06:04:05 · answer #7 · answered by Angela R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liebfraumilch is a nice, sweet German wine. It's like a rhine wine, or riesling.
2006-12-24 06:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by Lion J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Chardonnay
2006-12-24 06:08:17 · answer #9 · answered by Ashleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liebfraumilch!
2006-12-24 08:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by arun d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋