What is your favorite red wine?

Question

I need sugestions of which red wines to get at the local liquor stores but I don't know much about wine.
I'm a vegan so I need wines that complement a vegan diet.

Answer 1

Go for a 1961 Chateau Cheval Blanc. Your best bet is to find a large format bottle at auction, say a double magnum. Should cost about $10,000 to $15,000 but should be worth it!

Answer 2

Lambrusco is semi sweet. Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignion, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Zinfandel(not white). These are all dry and some more bitter than others. Its mostly an acquired taste. My recommendation is to buy an inexpensive bottle of wine, once a month until you've tried all the different types. Start with the California types(they are more consistent). Then look to other states. Then try the European, the South American, and the Australian. Make this a journey you will take over 2 or 3 years. Or even a life time. Don't spend a lot of money on high end wines until you're more sure of yourself. It doesn't make sense.
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Answer 3

I think you would be better off with a Rose wine, personally.

I think a full bodied Red will be too over powering with a vegan meal.

If you get a Rose Brut or a Zinfandel, I think that will compliment your meal really well.

Go to a decent liquor store and they can help you. It's probably not necessary to buy a really expensive wine, but don't buy a cheap one either.

There are some good tips in the below web site.

http://www.wineloverspage.com/veggie.shtml

Answer 4

Well, I am a meat eater, but I know what I like in red wine. (Wino). If you prefer a spicy red, a good solid red zinfandel is the way to go. I like to sip this one personally, but a lot of people enjoy it with barbeque type spices. South American wines and Chilean wines are the ones to watch now from what I have been told. Shiraz is a good wine for all-around matches and a really good liquor store or grocer (like mine) will have a person on hand to answer all of your questions no matter how elementary you feel they are. I'm sure you are a busy person who doesn't have a ton of time to devote to tasting, so it's good to find a pro who doesn't talk down to you and who doesn't mind educating you on what's new and tailoring your tastes to your particular needs. I have been in wine stores that feel so itimidating that I wasn't comfortable asking any questions....run away from these places.
A good wine guy (or girl) will answer your questions and explain all the wines in their inventory and your price range (very important). My personal price range is under $10.00 and you would be surprised what gems you can find if you know who to ask.

Answer 5

Here are a few suggestions:
* Lindemins chardonnay is good with fish or salad
* Lindemins Shiraz is a bit spicy and fruity wine good with pasta or pizza
* Sutter Home white zinfandel pairs well with light meals such as sandwich or drink when you are watching TV ( alcohol level is small )
* Zonin Primu Amore White is light and sweet wine great for aperitifs

Answer 6

I drink strictly cabs.. in that arena, Franciscan, Hogue, Gallo, Geyser Peak are all good and readily available at supermarkets for $10-$20. There's also the more accessible and very good Big House Red for $10.

Answer 7

My all time favorite for the price is an Aussie red that used to be called Tyrell's Long Flat Red. I think now it's just called Long Flat Red.

Yellowtail is quite good as well.

Answer 8

Try a pinot noir, a red wine that goes well with many different dishes.

Answer 9

Cabernet

Answer 10

if you want to try new red wine then try Australian or new zealand wine most of the wine is good and pleasant to drink. try 2 flavor like. shiraz-cab, merlot-cab and etc...