I'm very new to wine, and all I know is that I don't like reds, and Riesling is the only kind I've tried and liked. And I'm very picked about the brands on those.
Suggestions on other kinds of wines I might like?
2007-07-07 14:25:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
There are many good choices.
Moscato would be on slighter sweeter side. It is a good choice for you. The one I usually suggest is Montevina Terra d'Oro Moscato from California ($15), which is easily obtainable at most grocery stores and liquor stores. This particular one is not overly sweet and not overly alcoholic, a good balance for beginner and those who does not like overly sweet wine.
Gewurztraminer is another good choice, as it has been pointed out. You can get rather cheap Gewurztraminer for under $10 (Chateau St. Michelle, Sutter Home, Hogue, Columbia Crest) - and they are fairly good for most part.
Last of my favorite choices for you to try is Sauvignon Blanc. They are probably the least sweet of all three, but great choice for people to move past just sweet wines. They are fruity, more complex with more various scent and taste, and a good way to move to other drier white and possibly even fruitier red. The top choice for me to recommend is Caymus Conundrum ($25), but you can also try Chateau St. Michelle ($15), Dry Creek ($10), or Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc ($18).
If you want something really sweet, try Sauturne from France - Riussec ($50) or Carmes de Riussec ($15/half). They are fabulous. Ice wines are also beautiful - try Freemark Abbey Eiswein ($40/half) or Inneskilling ($60/half).
2007-07-07 15:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
what specifically has he had that he doesn't like, in terms of white varietals? what does he consider sickeningly sweet, dessert wines? if not, ask for any Barzac, Vin Santo, or Muscat. Some Sauternes can be had a decent price, but generally it's the most expensive thing out there. A late harvest riesling (if New World) or beerenauslese or eiswin (if German) is great too. French-American hybrids like Vidal produce decent ice wines from Ontario. PS I love Caymus Conundrum but would not call it sweet. If he doesn't like apricot, I'd avoid albarino. I would be interested in trying this botrytis chardonnay, but generally the rule of thumb is the opposite: some late harvest wines are affected by botrytis cinerea, though not all, and the botrytis affected wines (like Sauternes) are generally the sweetest dessert wines around. Botrytis also generally corresponds with lowered acidity -- increasing the sensation of sweetness. This lower acidity is offset in ice wines, which are not affected by the botrytis fungus. Is this winery not letting botrytis progress very far before arresting its development?
2016-05-21 00:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with you on the Riesling. It's my favorite. I love Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. It's wonderful. Also, try a white merlot. It is very good, and it's sweet also. I have tried a few pinot grigio wines, but I always look for the ones that say they have a sweet flavor. Many times when you go to a rest, the wine list is listed in order of mild to strong wines. Choose a mild one and you should be fine. Also, Cafe Zinfandel is a good wine. It is quite cheap, but good.
2007-07-07 15:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by LA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got to agree with sonyack. Try a gewurztraminer. It is a sweet german wine that is usually served with dessert. Allthough originally German, the grape is now also grown in California so you can find a nice domestic wine for less that the bigger German labels. Enjoy!!
2007-07-07 15:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Tara C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sutter Home makes a Moscato that is a bit on the sweet side if you want to stay domestic. If not, then definitely avail yourself of some nice German Whites.
2007-07-07 14:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by griffyn10941 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a fruity one, or a rose' this is pink in colour but is generally sweeter, even try some of the sparkling varieties out there there are some really nice ones, riccadonna ruby is really nice.
2007-07-07 14:52:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Gewurtztraminer. Also, for French types, try Chablis, Sauterne, and of course Champagne.
2007-07-07 14:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a German Auslese or Liebfraumilch. some may scoff at you, but they are inexpensive delightful wines.
2007-07-07 14:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mosell is a little sweeter
2007-07-07 16:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋