I am searching for a red wine that is not too dry and bitter. Preferably, something sweet but not too sweet either. I don't know if such a thing exists but if you know of any please share.
2007-03-07 12:21:12 · 12 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Try a beaujolais. fruity...full of strawberry and raspberry like flavors and it is enjoyed chilled.
Also lambrusco, enjoyed chilled as above and has a bit of effervescant liveliness.
Neither is bitter or tannic, both are slightly sweet.
These are the best red wines for those coming from white wines that are not ready for the flavors of the heavier reds.
I regularly recommend these wines to those that want the health benefits of red without the bitter, dry taste.
2007-03-07 12:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by Brooke B B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Australian Shiraz as a wine that is not to dry or sweet, however, there is a great deal of difference among the various brands available. There can be variation among the same brand from year to year, as well. The Shiraz grape makes wines that have enough complexity of flavour to keep your interest, but are not so compolicated that you need an interpretor. Try Penfold's Thomas Hardy Shiraz or Coonawarra Shiraz. Yellow Tail Shiraz is also very drinkable. Some of the old growth Zinfandals from southern California also meet the description. These wines tend to be a bit more complex, can have very heavy overtones of pepper, tobbaco, and chocolate. They are also a bit more pricey. There is a downside to getting into good wines.. . You almost have to own a celler to store the ones you like. By the end of the year, there is a new crop, flavours change slightly, but noticably, and you are either disappointed because you can't get anymore of you r absolute favorite, or you discover your favorite (the one you bought ten cases of...) isn't as good as this years primo.... I have a few cases of old wines that have accumulated over the years, and every so often we find a real gem in the celler, or a bottle that isn't nearly as nice as we recalled. Fortunately, it does not appear we are in danger of ever running out of good, new wines, and the quest for the best is enjoyable. Just keep looking, keep an open mind, and be adventuresome, and you will find what you like. By the way, the only good wine is the one You like. Enjoy!
2007-03-07 13:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by jpturboprop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For reds I even have continuously enjoyed the Italian wines of Tuscany. i'm keen on any wines from Antinori, Banfi, Carpineto and DaVinci. I in basic terms drank reds till at the instant (final 3 yrs). lower back my favorites come from Italy. very almost any Pinot Grigio. I additionally am initiating to truly get excitement from ny State dry Rieslings. somewhat Hosmer and Buttonwood Grove. each and all the above are in many situations under $40.
2016-11-23 14:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Identifying brands is like counting water drops in the ocean- theres a ton of good ones. U want to search for particular grape types.
The sweeter wines are usually also naturally carbonated (little champagne-like, but not as much). These are prosecco and cava. Just slightly sweet- wet on palate. Another good sweet wine is gewurtztraminer (pron. ge-verts'-tra-mee-ner). this one has no carbonation and is delicious as an after-dinner wine.
2007-03-07 12:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a huge fan of Ernest and Julio's Twin Valley White Merlot. White Zinfandels and White Merlots are made by removing the grape skin prior to fermenting. That reduces the amount of tannins (the things that make red wines really bitter) in the final wine. They also aren't terribly sweet - just perfect!
2007-03-07 12:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by bobcat97 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Zinfandel and Pinot Noir are fuity red wine grapes that you may want to try. Ravenswood Zinfandel is a decent brand that can be found in any grocery store, at about $10 - $15 a bottle. That might be a good place to start.
2007-03-07 12:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by John G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arrow wood Pinot Noir if you want to spend $50.
Yellow Tail Cabernet is good and inexpensive. The Shiraz is almost as good.
2007-03-07 12:27:31 · answer #7 · answered by Lost in PA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a Chianti or a Pinot Noir I think you going to like it
2007-03-08 01:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Fox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sangria! Not too dry and not bitter. Is sweet though, but not too much sweet.
2007-03-07 12:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.yellowtailwineusa.com/wines/shiraz_cabernet/
I am a big fan of Yellow Tail wines. This one is my fave. I hope you find your wine!
2007-03-07 13:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋