Going to restaurant and have to choose a wine to drink are any of these sweet & fruity?

Question

NV Coldstones Sparkling
2004 Wolf Blass Bilyara Chardonnay - Barossa, South Aus
2004 Ingoldby Chardonnay - McLaren Vale, South Aus
2004 Peter Lehman Chardonay
2003 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Chardonnay - Victoria

2004 Mad Fish Sauvignon Blanc - Margaret River, West Aus
2004 Cartwheel Sauvignon Blanc - Margaret River, West Aus
2004 St Huberts Sauvignon Blanc - Yarra Valley, Victoria
2004 Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc - Nelson, New Zealand
2003 Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, NZ
2004 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand

2005 Willowglen Semillon Chardonnay
2005 Edwards and Chaffey Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - SA
2004 Houghton Semillon Sauvignon Banc - Margaret River\
2004 Eye SPA Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc - Yarra Ridge, Vic
2004 Ibis Habitat Pinot Gris - Orange, New South Wales
2003 De Bortoli Hunter Valley Semillon - Hunter Valley, NSW
2004 Bimbadgen Estate Semillon Signature S - Hunter Valley
2004 Flying Fish Cove Chenin Blanc - Margaret River, WA

Answer 1

Out of that list, your best bet would be the Semillon, and perhaps the Pinot Gris or Chenin Blanc. The Chardonnay will tend towards the oaky and buttery end, while the Sauvignon Blanc will have a bright citrus tanginess.

All of this depends also on where the grapes come from. For instance, I've found that California Sauvignon Blancs have more Chardonnay character than the Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand (which I prefer).

For real sweetness, the previous poster is correct. A good Riesling is sweet. You can also try a Gewurtztraminer. Often, the lower the alcohol content, the sweeter the wine.

Answer 2

Hi there, You have selected quite a wine list. Chardonnay aromas will be fruity, green apple, pear, melon, and citrus fruit aromas with either green apple, pear flavors, or citrus flavors. A bit fruity on the palate, but usually not sweet - it's a dry wine with some acidity.

The Sauvignon blanc grape is happier grown in warmer climates. This can sometimes produce a sweeter style wine. The server should know which is the sweeter style.

Chenin blanc has honey, and melon flavors and aromas, but also has quite a bit of acidity. There are French chenin blancs that are sweet, I'm not quite sure of the Margaret River style. Asking the server would be your best bet.

Pinot Gris also has a level of acidity and will be dry.

The 2003 DeBortoli Hunter Valley Semillon may be the one that is sweet.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

none of the wines you have listed are considered sweet or fruity. Those are two entirely different terms. You can be fruity but not sweet.

Of the ones you listed, I lean mostly towards the Sauvignon Blancs from new zealand. they are genrally very citrusy and fresh, kind of like a grapefruit or lemon grass. I would probably go with the Nobilio Icon from Marlborough. But the Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris will not be as over powering and heavy as the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blancs.

You could also just ask there server for advise.

Answer 4

Great list. None are sweet but many are fruity. Your best best are:
Ibis Pinot Gris
Willowglen Sem/Chard
Flying Fish Cove Chenin

I've had all of these wines in the States and Australia. These will have plenty of fruit even though they lack residual sugar. You should be ok.

Good luck.

Answer 5

If you are looking for sweet, ask for an Italian, or a domestic Moscato. Very delicious, and great dessert wine.

Also, Rieslings, Liebfraumilch, Concords; they're all pretty sweet.

Some Chardonnays are not as dry as others. I would opt for the Coldstones sparkling, as most sparkling wines have a sweeter edge.

Cheers!

Answer 6

De Bortoli Chardonnay is a very good fruity wine.

Answer 7

I've never had any of these before but I would guess that the pinot gris or one of the semillion blends are going to be your best bet

Answer 8

if those are your only choices, you are out of luck ! while a few are fruity, none are sweet. semillions tend to be softer.your best bets are sweet riesling (jekel, st.michelle), or white zinfandel (beringer). do you have to pick a bottle, or just a glass ? simply ask your server for recommendations for sweet wines. you can always order a "kir", white wine with chambord, or cassis, added.

Answer 9

You should ask if they have a Niagara or a Catawba. Both are white wines and they're nice and sweet. Almost like having white grape juice.... but with a little kick. lol

Answer 10

The best thing to do is tell the server what type of flavor you are looking for. Example, sweet and fruity.