Can anyone suggest good RED wine? Not really into Merlots,it's a bit dry but something more than Zinfandel.
2007-01-05 15:56:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
taste is individual. i like burgundy . id suggest going to your local shop, and looking and sampling to find your own faves
2007-01-05 16:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by cheery_ohz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine drinker
2016-05-22 21:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get your hands on a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau give that a go. It's inexpensive, should be around $10 a bottle, and it's sweeter than Merlot but not too sweet. It's seasonal so it only comes out once a year, usually around late October or November. I saw some in the grocery store this week, though, so you should be able to find it.
2007-01-05 16:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound ready for a good Cabernet.
If you can't handle the dry, then a Gamay or a good California Zinfandel Port (I prefer Deaver) would be in the mix, especially after dinner.
2007-01-05 16:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love a good sangiovese. Similar to Chianti from Italy. Silverado Vineyards and Luna Vineyards, both in Napa Valley make excellent ones. Very food friendly. Not as bland as a merlot, but not as hearty as a zin.
2007-01-05 16:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Pinot Noir. It's a bit pricier and not quite as dry as Merlot. Shiraz may suit you too.
A nice Rose is sweeter and enjoyable too.
Consider an Italian Chianti
Other opinions on tastes:
Some red grapes
Cabernet Franc: tobacco, green bell pepper, raspberry, new-mown grass.
Cabernet Sauvignon: blackcurrants, chocolate, tobacco.
Gamay: pomegranate, strawberry, red fruits.
Grenache: smoky, pepper, raspberry
Malbec: violet, fruit
Merlot: black cherry, plums, tomato.
Mourvèdre: thyme, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, violet, blackberry.
Nebbiolo: leather, tar, stewed prunes, chocolate, liquorice, roses.
Norton: red fruit, elderberries.
Petite Sirah (Durif): earthy, black pepper, dark fruits.
Petit Verdot: violets (later)
Pinot Noir: raspberry, cherry, violets, "farmyard" (with age), truffles.
Pinotage: bramble fruits.
Sangiovese: herbs, black cherry, leathery, earthy.
Syrah (Shiraz): tobacco, black pepper, blackberry, smoke.
Tempranillo: vanilla, strawberry, tobacco.
Teroldego: spices, chocolate, red Fruits
Zinfandel: black cherry, pepper, mixed spices, mint.
2007-01-05 16:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cabernet Souvenoign
2007-01-07 03:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by Blondie B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try a Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a smooth silky wine that is extremely fruity. It is characterized with aromas and flavors of black cherry or rose petals along with hints of spiciness or herbal qualities. Pinot Noirs are enjoyed for their soft velvety texture. High in alcohol, they are full bodied but not heavy. Pinot Noir is best served with grilled salmon, roast beef, lamb, duck, and mushrooms.
Some of my favorites are:
Acacia 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir ($29)
Cambria 2005 Julia's Pinot Noir ($22)
Longoria 2004 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir ($34)
2007-01-06 02:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love Syrah (Shiraz), not all big and tannic and perfect with or without food.
Some good ones:
Darioush
Failla "Phoenix Ranch"
Lolonis "Orpheus"
any Penfolds
Robert Pecota
Taltarni "Cephas"
~happy drinking~
2007-01-05 16:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋