I'm looking for a non-agressive, elegant and smooth finish, warm, not sour, raspberry-like red wine (nothing spicy). I guess one where you can't actually taste the alcohol as a prime feature, but its cozy mature simplicity.
I'm not a very knowledgeable person as far wine is concerned, but once I had an amazing wine in a friend's house (i recall was something like "Primitivo - Shiraz ") and ever since I've tasted some wines but nothing like that. All of them seem to be too sour, too alcoholish, spicy and strong...
If you can give me names, kind of wine, etc I'd extremely appreciate it... it doesn't have to be shiraz... Also if you feel like the description could be applied to a white wine, please give me your knowledge too...
(Hopefully it's something affordable, like under 35, but if you think that's over that, please also mention it... or give possibilities)
Thanks!
2006-12-27 16:41:46 · 10 answers · asked by Gonzalo 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Thanks... I've tried Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it's not what I really look for... I think it's more on the zinfandel side... Any worthy advice on them, without being spicy or too acid?
2007-01-01 13:48:31 · update #1
Do you know names of wineries or specific geographic spots of it? I've heard of Sonoma Valley in some internet sites, but not more than that
2007-01-01 13:54:39 · update #2
Beaujolais is a nice easy drinking Red from Burgundy French. 90% of the time it is inexpensive. Cost Plus has a couple of nice ones round $10.00. Or go with a Pinot Noir these are a little more expensive but they are lower in alcohol and tend not be "spicy" Castle Rock is good at about $10.00. For the higher range Alma Rosa and Robert Stemmlar are about $30.00.
2006-12-28 07:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by AARON S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you would like Chianti. nice smooth, medium bodied red. I dislike the peppery reds as well!
Also, J Lohr Cabernet is another good one. If you don't like peppery or spicy, stick with a merlot or cab.
Cheers!
2007-01-01 06:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by JenniferLynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
primitivo is an Italian wine or grape varietal.it is mother to the Zinfandel grape often used to make a kool-aid type wine.the real zins are fruity,jammy and sometimes spicy.ideally a well balanced zin is going to have all of these characteristics.they also tend to have a higher alcohol content.try...LIARS DICE OR SEGHESIO
2006-12-27 16:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by fifi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arbor Mist Raspberry Merlot...its sparkling...its tasty...its inexpensive
2007-01-04 05:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try my favorite wine, it is white, made in Italy and cost from $10 -$13 dependin where you get it. It is subtle, with a little touch of sweetness to it, it is crisp and lite and so enjoyable as an aperitif or digestif. You may like it. Enjoy
2006-12-27 16:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by trykindness 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a winetasting. Some stores or winecellars have them regularly.
If you can, try a beaujolais nouveau. it will be nothing like the Shiraz, but it's nice and light
2006-12-27 16:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by bata4689 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can recommend a Chilian Malbec.
2007-01-04 16:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by cowboy_2431 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the Andre brand.they are available for under five dollars a bottle and taste really good.they have sparkling,champagne,cold duck,spumante and probably more and are all good.
2006-12-27 16:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
rose wine
2006-12-27 16:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by rebma24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY 'THRISTY LIZARD' IT'S A SHIRAZ-IT'S REALLY GOOD.
2006-12-27 16:51:45 · answer #10 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋