I have tried wine a couple of times before, but didn't like it. Can anyone recommend a good wine for a beginner? I prefer red grape juice over white and I like sweeter things. I don't know if that makes any difference, but suggestions are welcome!
2006-12-26 14:23:08 · 15 answers · asked by iceprincess_12_04 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
My recommendation for you would be to start out with a rose/blush wine. There are not many in that category that are dry so it will be hard to pick one out at your liquor store that you won't like. Icewines and late harvest wines will be sweet but they are the extreme end of the scale so it might not be the right one's to start with either. Plus the fact that they are rather expensive to buy and if you don't like it, you've wasted a nice chunk of money on buying it.
Just as a general guideline on Rose/Blush wines: California tends to have this cotton candy, bubblegum taste that isn't for everyone. Some of the other US wineries will shy away from the cotton candy bubblegum taste so you might find some you like from other states. Canada makes more middle of the road in terms of taste so it will be fruity and only slightly sweet - not sickly sweet. European tend to make the driest of the rose wines but they are not bad either. My personal preference is either Ontario (Canada) rose wines or European (primarily Portugal or France). At the moment, I have several bottles from both areas in my own cellar.
When it comes right down to it, if you're not sure, go to a local liquor/wine store in your city and ask for the clerks recommendation.
2006-12-26 16:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you would enjoy Riesling. Rieslings have a floral aroma. They range from very dry and crisp to intensely sweet depending on where it is from. German Riesling is slightly sweet and balanced with some acidity. California Riesling tends to be sweeter. Rieslings go well with chicken, fish, pork, and spicy foods.
You would probably like Muscat and other dessert wines as well. A really yummy choice is: Bonny Doon NV Framboise Infusion of Raspberries. This is a delightful sweet wine in a half-size bottle. It’s been awarded 90 points from Wine Spectator and 92 from Wine Enthusiast. Enjoy the captivating raspberry aroma and flavor…this wine is a dessert by itself! ($12.99)
2006-12-27 11:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice wines are extremely sweet. They are served chilled.
You can try rose/blush/pink wines. They tend to be fruitier in taste and they are served chilled. You can go to a liquor store, and ask them for a rose wine that is fruity, sweet and non-dry. Most(if they actually know their job), will be able to tell you.
Hmm...actually, instead of the usual LCBO's, I would go to an actual store that only sells wine. They will definately know what they are selling. So definately give that a try, because that is what my bf and I are doing now, just getting them to recommend us wines based on our taste liking and even our price range. They are usually more then happy to help you.
I usually get the rose wine/rose zinfedel(sp?), made by Beringer. It's a california wine. But lately, I have been trying different brands with my bf, but I can't remember the names of them.
Best of luck with wine tastings!
2006-12-26 23:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by Vaynthe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a local winery's new wine. that means it is under a year old and still has alot of fruit taste to it. look for something with light oak so it is less dry. if not try Beaujoulais Nouveau. It is a french red wine that is sweeter and you can drink it cold. very good!
2006-12-26 22:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by jurema 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try fruit wine of say pomegranate, plum, peaches, crane berries, straw berries, water melon, dandelion etc. These wines are fantastic, have an alcohol content of 11 to 13% and are delicate. You will not like any grape wine after tasting a fruit wine. The easiest way is to make your own. Contact home brew supplies stores. There are plenty in USA.
2006-12-27 01:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by gamya 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are in the lucky position of having an untainted mind when it comes to wine. So now you can do it right, and start with the best. That'll put your senses right, and tune you to what's really good. My suggestion: Arm yourself with $30, and buy a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape, the world's most famous wine. Yes, it, too will be an acquired taste, but if you liken it to cars, it's like learning to drive in a Maserati or Jaguar. And your taste buds will be able to take it all in. Enjoy!
2006-12-26 22:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Tahini Classic 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I drink my red wine but I put a strawberry on the glass with a sugar ring.
2006-12-26 22:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dessert wines are the way to go then, they are sweeter.MY personal favorite is from Latah Creek (spokane, WA) and is called Huckleberry D' Latah. Also try a White Zinfandel some time.
2006-12-26 22:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by ADragonsGoddess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a good intro to red wine would be lambrusco dolce (italian). it's slightly soft, fruity, and very refreshing. the dolce in the name means it's sweet (but not too sweet like a dessert wine) -- lambrusco can also be dry, so check the label.
trader joe's stocks the reggiano variety for ~$4/bottle. good wine!
2006-12-26 22:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by BlueBox 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sparkling wines...those bubbly sparkling wines are the best, anyways if you like red wines and that too sweet ones then try port a fortified wine...or else VDN Vin Doux Naturel from France...Muscat, Beaumes de Venise and anything and everything from Sauterens...
Santé!
2006-12-26 22:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by arun d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋