And I'm not rich, so maybe not cost a ton?
2007-03-10 03:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by JenGem 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Boones Farm or Mad Dog 20 20
2007-03-10 07:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by kows4sale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok the guy who said Zinfindel obviously forgot to say WHITE Zinfindel. Zinfindel is a red heavy wine that you do not want to start out with. White Zin is a lighter blush wine, that was accidentally created by accident. It happened when back in the gold mining 49'ers days someone opened the barrel of Zinfindel too soon and so it became known as white zinfindel. The Olive Garden makes a rose wine called Principato Rosato. You can get a 1.5 liter bottle for $14.95. Do not start out with anything like Boones Farm or Mad Dog 20/20 because these are not real wines, just some cheap for people who know nothing about wine. Biltmore Estate also makes a nice white zinfindel. Remember its not really white, its pink.
2007-03-11 20:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by ~Amanda~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with Canei or Reunite wine. I like the Reunite Lambrusca red wine. Both of these wines will cost you less than $10 a bottle and were specifically formulated for beginners. The low alcohol content cuts out some of the bite usually associated with more "refined" bottles.
2007-03-10 12:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by helplessromatic2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get started tasting wines is to go wine tasting at the wine tasting rooms. Many wineries offer free wine tasting. This is a fun way to sample lots of wines and discover which wines you enjoy the most.
I'd recommend Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Muscat wines for new wine drinkers. Riesling and Pinot Grigio are not dessert wines, but they are easy to drink with some sweetness. Muscat is a dessert wine and a lot sweeter.
2007-03-11 23:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I started to work in the napa wine industry 9 years ago, i just tried everything. If was out to lunch with work, I would just have whatever my sales person or client had. Sometimes Iliked it and sometimes I didnt. I just started develop my own set of criteria for what I like and not like.
These days I like going into wine stores and I ask the shop person what they think of a particular wine, I am usually shopping for something to go with a meal. And they recommend something. I also like to go to Trader Joes or Cost Plus World market and buy bottles at random just to try them.
As far as what I would start with for wine, white I would pick either a pinot grigio (italy or luna from napa) or sauv blanc. (new zealand). Both are fairly light whites and great with food.
Red wine is much more difficult to suggest things, but try something like a pinot noir (personally love ones from ORegon or Santa Barbara) , shiraz (from australia). All fairly light reds.
Just get out there and try everything! If you have a wine bar near you that's also a great place to start.
2007-03-10 19:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really recommend you buy Toad Hollow Vineyards "Risque"...it is a sparkling wine that has half the alcohol, and has a nice baby-powder, sweet flavor.
You can drink it with dessert, or with appetizers, or for a celebration. I like to drink sparkling wine or champagne with pizza. I think it runs about $15 per bottle?
Otherwise, if you want to try something that goes with meat, try Bogle Vinyards' Petite Sirah. It is a red wine with a nice jammy flavor. We pay about $8 for the bogle.
2007-03-10 12:10:13 · answer #6 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start wine a whiye with a bit of residual sugar or a dry white that is not too acidic.
Gewurztraminer
Viognier
Ehrenfelser (if you can find one)
Muscato d' Asti
Prosecco
Buy at a wine shop where he staff are friendly and helpful
2007-03-10 12:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out with any Zinfandel. It's a very light red blush. Everybody likes Zinfandel. and it would be hard to find a bad one. Almost any brand is good, including the inexpensive ones like Livingston Cellars. Personally, I think I might like Beringer the best, but lots of times I just like to pick out the ones with the prettiest labels!
2007-03-10 12:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by yahoohoo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well each variety tastes different, so practically any one of them is good to start with
you never know ahead of time which varietal ~you personally~ will like
other people's experience is no guarantee of your own assessment of any given varietal, blend or style
just try different kinds, it doesn't have to be complicated
close your eyes and throw a dart at a piece of paper, spin a wheel, just do it!
2007-03-10 17:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richards Wild Irish Rose. (Red)
2007-03-10 14:21:23 · answer #10 · answered by Dwayne A. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋