Can anyone give me a name of a good red wine that is comparable in taste?
2007-03-21 04:29:41 · 6 answers · asked by SpecialK 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Noooooooooooooooo!
Please, say it ain't so!!!!
Not "WHITE ZIN"!!!!!
Well, okay, I admit that I used to drink that stuff.
My I've grown up since then.
Sounds like you're looking for a soft red.
Try a nice Pinot Noir...but be warned: the pinots are in great demand and you do get what you pay for - meaning, the higher the cost, the better the flavor.
Shug (Sonoma County) and Van Duzer (Oregon) are pretty good - just do a Goggle search for pinot.
Also, try the Beaujolais...Georges Duboeuf makes several varieties that are inexpensive and very nice.
As for zin, give me REAL zin - a full bodied, spicy Sonoma red like Murphy-Goode's "Liar's Dice"...excellent!
2007-03-21 04:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by docscholl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might try their white merlot. That is the only thing that even comes remotely close to White Zin. White zin is actually red wine, made from zinfandel grapes that is left in contact with the red grape skins for a period of time. It is a white wine made from red grapes. The skins give it the pink skin.
I generally do not consider white zin a real wine. It is like a wine cooler or adult kool aid.. sickly sweet, does not pair with food at all. try something like a riesling or gewurztraminer instead if you must do sweet wines.
2007-03-22 01:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a White Zin is literally the leftovers of red and white wines put into a bottle. That is how you get that rose color. They tens to be sweter and not as dry as reds. For your tasting benefit, I would not approach wines from a standpoint of being comparable. Reds are much heavier, most are dry and strong. You may want to start with a lighter bodied red, a Pinot Grigio/Gris. It will not be as sweet, but it is not as strong as a Shiraz or actual Zinfandel.
The difficulty with wines is that they don't all have a comparable taste. Most tastes are distince and don't necessarily represent other varietals. I would try it and if you don't like it, stick with what you like. But be opne to new tastes when trying new varietals.
2007-03-21 12:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Living for today and a good wine 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the best red in the world that is similar to white zin is from a vineyard called j lohr. i discovered this in 1982 when it was called a gamey yet gameys can only be called that if it comes from the gamey region of France and it doesn't. But central Californian has climate and soil that is well comparable to France. And J lohr is smack down the middle of that region. they say global warming will change these regions butt that is in 100 to 200 years from now so for now Enjoy central California wines. it is called Valdguie, served slightly chilled not cold cold, it pairs well with any dish from fish to steak. and I am the official tour guide here for ladies. smiles
2007-03-21 14:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mark F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you like White Zin then try White Merlot or if you really want to go red try Riuniti Lambrusco.
However, I would suggest you try to educate your palette by trying more traditional food freindly wines.
2007-03-21 11:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by joe s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try getting into blushes or roses. That'll ease you into reds. White Burgundy is actually strangely good too.
2007-03-21 11:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋