an inexpensive bottle of wine for a non wine drinker????

Question

My husband is not a wine drinker. Can anyone recommend and inexpensive wine that is not to sweet, not to dry that he might like?

Answer 1

Try Beringer White Zinfandel or Chateau St. Michelle Reisling
White Zinfandel and Reisling are safe bets for non wine drinkers who aren't accustomed to the drier, oak-y, or tannin flavors of more mature and robust wines. Since both types of wine have a subtle sweetness, they go well with most any types of food they are served with. Check the alcoholic beverage aisle of your local grocery store and you will have many brands of Reisling and White Zinfandel for under $20/bottle. I would stray away from fruit-infused wines- to me, they taste too much like wine coolers.

Answer 2

First of all what is your definition of inexpensive?
And are you choosing white or red.
Coppla makes good wine both white or red about $15.00 a bottle.
There are also some very good Australian wines for the same price range. Go to a Beverages and more store and ask the clerk they are very helpful and can help you find the right wine within your budget.

Answer 3

Go to Trader Joes and purchase
Charles Shaw - $2

"Two buck Chuck"

One of the most selling wines, has a very mild taste. Not "too much" of any particular taste.
I happen to put a shot or so of water in most wine. I leave Two buck Chuck the way it comes.

Answer 4

Try either Arbor Mist wines or Wild Vines wines. Sangria and Pinot Grigio are the best not too sweet and not too dry wines that are cheap and good.

Answer 5

For a white, I'd go with a Pinot Grigio. It's light and crisp, not too sweet or too tart. Cavit or Bella Serra are very inexpensive and not bad choices. If you want a red, a Pinot Noir is light and a little fruity and not overwhelming or too spicy. I like French Rabbit or Smoking Loon for inexpensive choices.

Answer 6

The 3 Buck Moes (J. W. Morris label) at Trader Joe's are well worth the extra dollar compared to the 2 Buck Chucks (save for the 2BC sauvignon blanc). For a red get the merlot or zinfandel; for a white the chenin blanc fits well your parameters.

Answer 7

Sorry to hear 'bout your sleeping probs. Triptofan can help. It is present in Turkey meat, and maybe warm milk too. If you want alcohol, I know you've excluded straight vodka, because you don't like the taste, but it may be your best bet. It is neutral in flavor when compared to any other forms of alcohol. Buy a tube of numzit (an ointment for babies that are teathing.) Apply it to your tongue. Drink a healthy shot of vodka, and go to bed.

Answer 8

Our old standby is Boone's Strawberry Hill. It's like a big wine cooler almost, and very enjoyable for someone who doesn't want to be overwhelmed by the idea of Merlot and Zinfandel. It's sweet, but not too sweet like a desert wine. I think your husband would enjoy any of the Boone's.

Answer 9

Arbor Mist Blackberry. You can get it at any grocery store like Wal-Mart or HEB. it's about 4-5 bucks a bottle. Cheaper than a 12 pack of Coors!!

Answer 10

Riesling is your best friend. Its a good starter and at ~$8/bottle, you can't really go wrong.

For the reds, merlot. Try like a mondavi.