I've had a few Californian pinot grigios and really liked them. (I've also had shiraz - didn't like it so much.) I know whites and reds are two very different classes, and I'm not much of a wine connoisseur - actually, I'm just a beginner - but am wondering if there are any sort of lighter, fruitier reds, since I'd like to start venturing into red territory more often.
2007-06-19 19:29:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Pinot grigio if you like that try a Gewerstremeiner, Haute Sautern, or a Reislin. These are very smoothe and easy on the pocket. Fetzer is a good winery that makes all of these. As for reds lets see, Cabernet you may want to start with a table red wine, or even a sweeter light red wine. Try a Lambrusco it's an italian very light almost bubbly sweet wine very very light. Also try a Neibaum Coppola table red wine called Rossi. This is light and can be paired with fruit and even just cheese and bread. Also try a Sangiovese wine, but go to a winery that have wine tastings so you can taste before you buy!LOVE IT!
2007-06-19 19:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by egomezz007 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Pinot Grigio Red Wine
2016-11-14 05:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by ryon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might like to try a Pinot Noir or a young Chianti would be another good option. You can also get light varieties of Grenache and Zinfandel but seek advise when buying as both grape varieties vary greatly from light - full bodied depending on where grown. Another great option for summer is a chilled Spanish Rose.
2007-06-19 23:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
For reds, try a chianti from Italy. Pinot Noir can be lighter style. France makes a lot of lighter, fruiter reds. When shopping try to pick out something with 12-13% alcohol. That is lighter for reds. The higher the alcohol, the drier the wine.
2007-06-20 15:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by beckaanne2 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
try a sangiovese, maybe a chianti from italy. Califoria makes some nice Sangiovese in Napa at Luna Vineyards and Silverado Vineyards. Or possibly try a zinfandel. a bit more fruit forward than a shiraz. I particulary like the Central Coast area of California. Try Wild Horse, Ridge, Peachy Canyon.
2007-06-20 16:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If Shiraz was too much, try a French Bourgogne, Italian Chianti, or Oregon Pinot Noir.
2007-06-21 09:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A decent Pinot Noir should do it.
Just go into a wine store where they have a good reputation and ask them for decent one that won't break your wallet! Try a Sauvignon Blanc for a white as well!
Cheers!
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2007-06-19 19:37:01 · answer #7 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, huge beer fan over here. Sampled my way accross Europe back and forth, up and down, MANY times. One of my favourites (available on this side of the pond) is Kronenbourg, a "light body, faintly sweet, very clean beer." Overseas I think my favourite was Guinness, brewed ONLY in Dublin (none of that English sh*t). I would like to die, with my face submerged - plonked right into - a pint in ANY Dublin pub. Death by suds.
2007-06-19 19:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Australian Rosemount Estates, Shiraz. Excellent wine.
2007-06-20 02:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I love merlot's they are a little stronger. for a sweeter red I go with lambrusco. it's a real nice wine.
it's so funny about white and red wines, the only difference in the process is that they leave the skins in the red wines for a long time. white just gets pulp
2007-06-19 19:42:45 · answer #10 · answered by pohter1 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋