Wine drinkers!! need some ideas . .?

Question

Okay so i'm not the biggest wine drinker but i do prefer wine over alot of other alcohols. Now I'm not big with names but I can describe the kind of tastes toward them and maybe you can help me find a few new ones to try . .okay i like a SEMI sweet wine nothing with that real bitter after taste but i also can't do those real sweet sweet wines either. I don' tmind red or white either or doesn't really matter but i do notice I like chardonney adn some zinfendels. I am a really big auborn mist fan (i know its bearly wine) but I also used to like sutton home but lately can't do the taste seems to be very bitter! any suggestions . .prices can vary a few choices with price range would help. Thank you!

Answer 1

You might try some Rieslings or Gewurztraminers for white wine. You might also like chablis as it is a chardonnay grape without the overly oaky flavor of most domestic chardonnays. Beaujolais nouveau is a good place to start for red wine

Answer 2

Finding your tastes in wine is a pretty personal thing and I would go into with an open mind. Don't worry too much about price (expensive wines aren't always the best) rather focus on trying a wine or two from each major varietal (type of grape): Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah Whites: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer For simplicity's sake I would start with wines from California as they are readily available, not too expensive (usually), and they grow just about every kind of wine. Pay attention to how the varietal, region, and age can affect the taste of a wine. Fruity, Herby or even Earthy? Sweet or Acidic? How long does the flavor linger in your mouth? Does the taste change after you've held it in your mouth. Just keep trying them whenever you get the chance. The more wines you taste the more you will learn about your likes and dislikes. I like to save the labels of my favorites and keep notes. Once you have gotten a handle around your tastes, try a few wines of the same varietal but from different parts of the world. For example if you like Chardonnay, try a White Burgundy from France. See how a Californian Syrah compares to a "Shiraz" from New Zealand. Don't be shy to ask questions at your local wine shop. The folks who work there tend to be really knowledgable and can ussually help point you in the right direction if you tell them what you like. Finally and most importantly, have fun with it. Don't get caught up in the snobbishness and don't be afraid to ask questions and I'll garuantee you'll have a great time discovering what the world of wines has to offer. ps - a good book doesn't hurt either. Despite the name "Wine for Dummies" is one of the best wine references for starters. In fact it was actually used as a text book in the Wine Tasting Class at Cornell University.

Answer 3

For white wines try German kabinets (mostly reislings but some other grapes, too), Austrian gruner veltlingers, kerners from British Columbia, demi-sec Vouvray or Savienniers from France or demi-secco Orvieto from Italy. Some Australian traminers are also sem i-sweet. For red it is hard to find any that are not dry and with noticable tannins, Banyuls from France is one. Have you thought about enjoying port instead of a regular dinner wine? Or red vermouth?

Answer 4

Fat Bastard Chardonnay is good. Not too bitter.

Pinot Grigio is a good wine but I have not found a favorite brand yet. I did not like the one by Little Black Dress.

I am not sure where you are, but Llano Estacado out of Texas has a great blush. And St. Genevieve has a Texas White that is to die for.

Answer 5

Gewurztraminers from both Alsace region of France or from Germany should work. Cost from $10 to over $30. Try to avoid any "Blush" or Sutter Home if you want to really appreciate the true art of wine drinking.

Answer 6

Try J Lohr "Wildflowers" or Berringer White Merlot. I prefer deep reds myself - but these are two lighter reds that go well with a variety of foods. They are also around $7.00 or so a bottle and easily match wines costing twice that amount in quality. Also - from your description, you might like any brand of Valpolicella - a blend of several grapes.

Answer 7

One of my all-time favourites is the Australian white Jacobs Creek semillon chardonnay; it is loaded with tropical fruit flavours - melon and a hint of citrus, sweet on the nose but not so sweet on the palate. I have been in the wine trade for 15 years.

Answer 8

Here are some varietals to try when you are at a wine shop or grocery store...they seem to be what you might like to drink based on your notes!

WHITE
Semi-Dry Rieslings (California, Washington, Germany)
Chenin Blanc (South Africa, California)
Torrontes (Argentina)
Viognier (California ones)

RED
Syrah (Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Central Coast)
Merlot (don't knock it there are great Merlots out there!)

Hope this helps!

Answer 9

Sweet wines may help you more. Anything Reisling on it will help

Try Berringer, they are a nice Napa Valley wine.

Answer 10

From Mexico, you can try: L.A. CETTO BLANC DE ZINFANDEL ($6.00usd/bottle), CLARETE BY FLOR DE GUADALUPE ($15.00usd/bottle). If you like sparkling wines, you can try RIUNITE LAMBRUSCO ($8.00usd/bottle). All of then, best when chilled. Cheers !