iv read heaps of good things about the beneficial properties of red wine and id like to drink it regularly. however, i just cant seem to enjoy the taste it makes me cringe. i used to feel that way about beer but now i love it. point is, can u get used to red wine, or is it just not for me?
2007-02-13 02:48:32 · 12 answers · asked by o o g 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I love red wine and it comes in different flavours. Have you tried Merlot? It's smooth and pretty much like blackcurrant juice. At the other extreme is Shiraz which is quite bitter. In between is Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm sure there is a red wine out there you will enjoy. Merlot is a great easy drinking wine. If you like fruit juice you'll like merlot. It's velvetty smooth and I love it.
2007-02-13 02:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Red wine has many benefical properties, yes, but drinking it on a regular basis can be a challenge. My suggestion is to drink a 4 ounce glass WITH your meal. This helps to buffer the taste and also brings a pairing of food and wine. You will learn that some wines go better with certain foods that others, for example:
Steak - Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
Pizza - Lemberger or Sangiovese
Salmon - Red or white wine are both good
Chicken - Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc (whites)
Fish - Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc (whites)
Rose' wines are also beneficial and go well with salads and picnic foods, as do Blush wines.
Just some ideas.
2007-02-13 03:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are SO MANY varieties of red wine, you need to try some different types - maybe you'll find one that doesn't make you cringe.
Go to a GOOD wine shop and ask someone to help you find some to try. Be ready to explain what you don't like (tannins = make your tongue feel dry after you drink it), earthy aromas. Also be ready to explain that you might want to try something sweeter, softer - very drinkable. Most good wine stores periodically have wines open for customers to taste. Good wine stores will also listen to your feedback on wines you've tried and did not like and will be able to guide you in another direction.
Keep notes on what you tried and what you liked or did not like about it.
FYI - you obtain the same health benefits from drinking purple/red grape juice.
2007-02-13 02:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by PamV 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can aquire a taste for red wine. There are so many varities that it can get confusing at times. There are many dry and sweet red wines.
For an good all around red I prefer a Cabernet Sauvignon. With Italian dishes a Chianti works fine. A good standby red is Gallo's Hearty Burgandy. I rarely spend more than $10.00 for a bottle, unless its a special occasion
2007-02-13 03:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red wine is an acquired taste. What you have been doing by trying different Reds is how you acquire a taset for it. Try a Cabernet Savignon. For the most part they are consistent and taste fruity and dry. Have it with Dinner. You'll get accustomed to the taste after a bit.
2007-02-13 05:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Oz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many flavours of wine like there is of ale maybe even more. You should find out if there is a wine tasting Liquore Store or Winery or wine tasting class around so you can try before you buy. Good Luck. I myself love Australian wines like Yellow Label by Wolf Blass
2007-02-13 02:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by Sandee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice Wine is definately the sweetest, yet a common sized bottle of great ice wine will run you around 80 dollars!! I also have a 187ml bottle (fairly a million/4 of a in many cases going on bottle) and it fee 22 dollars. no longer in basic terms the fee, yet i'd desire to down this entire little bottle in approximately 5 seconds and that i wont even sense a buzz. attempt reisling, its like white grape juice with alcohol. good ones accessible for 10-20 money. satisfied ingesting!!
2016-12-17 09:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live near a winery you should go and do a wine tasting. Go online and look for wineries in your area and check out their web sites and see if they have a tasting room. Keep drinking it you'll find something you like. Try whites and rose wines also.
2007-02-13 02:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different kinds but most require to be served room temperature after breathing for at least 30 minutes. You have to try them all to get the one you like drink the cheap ones for tasting.
2007-02-13 05:36:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out with a Merlot and work your way to some of the drier wines.Try some sweeter wines to start.
2007-02-13 02:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by Batman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋