A glass of red wine?

Question

My wife’s doctor told her that a glass of red wine after dinner before going to bed would be good for her to drink that the wine would help her to relax. We both have stressful jobs, it is hard to unwind at night and I wouldn’t mind trying some too. We bought a bottle of red wine, the name on the bottle is “Cavit” and the label also says “Pinot Noir”. It cost about $10.00, it was so bitter we could not drink it. Does anyone know of a red wine that is sweet and not real bitter that we can try? We can go up on the price if we are able to drink it, we just need something we can drink, relax and enjoy.

Answer 1

http://www.localwineevents.com/

I learned the most about what type of wine I liked by sampling small amounts at tastings. This is a link to tasting opportunities, which have become much more common over the years. There is also usually someone knowledgeable there who can answer your questions.

No one can tell you what to try. You have to discover on your own since everyone's pallete is different. You should, however, be able to find something you like in the 5-15 dollar range.

Also, tastings are fun!

Answer 2

wine can be complex and challenging to a first timer. Go to a good wine shop in your area and explain as you did here. They can suggest a number of wines. As suggested above, wines vary a lot and each vintner is different. So you might like Pinot Noir from someone else.

You should probably start with as light bodied a red wine as you can find to start. A young wine that hasn't been aged in wood. Beaujolais might be a good place to start. Or start with a rose wine. It has very little skin contact, is served cold and is fruity and a little sweet. You'll need the sweetness to mask some of the acidity and bitterness you are no accustomed to. The bitterness was probably tannic acid, a natural preservative in wine that allows it to age. Tell someone at the wine store that you want a young light and fruity red wine with no tannins.

As you taste more wines and experiment you may find that you will appreciate the drier heavy wines but it is too early now.

I do not recommend just picking up a bottle of cabernet. Some may seem fruity to people here but many are very dry heavy wines that you will like no more than the Pinot Noir.

Answer 3

I am a HUGE Pinot Noir fan and there's nothing worse than a cheap Pinot! I learned the hard way, too. Don't let that discourage you from trying other red wines.

My favorite house wines are Australian wines - Lindemans and Rosemont. They are priced under $10 but you can get them on sale for $5-8.

I also recommend stopping by your local wine/alcohol store. Let them know you are new to red wine, want something economical and tell them what you want - sweet/spicy, not bitter...... and they'll hook you up.


Enjoy!

Answer 4

You might try a "white" zinfandel which is generally a tad sweeter and lighter than a zinfadel and considered to be a "casual" wine. Another type would be a cabernet sauvignon; slightly more heavy; a dark wine.
Each vintner uses a different blend containing hints of flavors such as apples, berries, woody flavors etc. You will have to experiment to find a brand that appeals to you.
It has been reported that a glass of wine or even a couple of beers in the evening may be beneficial in reducing stress and have positive effects on the heart.
Sleep tight!

Answer 5

i would actually recommend against white zin. it doesn't have the health factors that you would get from red wine, so it doesn't really qualify.

you might want to try a cabernet. pinot noir can be a problem because it's often a gritty taste.

but if you go with a cabernet or a mix of sweeter reds, you'll be just fine.

Answer 6

A glass of rossia is comparatively cheap.
It's sweet.
Men prefer white wine.
Anything goes.
The wine culture in France and Southen Europe is jazzy.
Go to the Borrossa in Southern Australia.
It's fun and hip.

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