What are some good wines? And Beer?

Question

I want a wine that has no added preservitives, something healthy that will benifit my health like how wine used to be. Something where I can have a glass or two at night and not feel crummy. Not too expensive but not cheap. I do not know much about wine yet, I am an aspiring conisseur. White or red.

Same with beer, something without added sugar or preservatives, but light in flavor...A good beer.

PLEASE Im asking about things with NO preservitives, thanks for your answer though, I have had yellotail and I dont like it because there chardonnay smells like nail polish remover. Im looking for healthful choices.

Answer 1

Quality wine is made with grape juice and yeast. You want to look for a varietal wine, meaning that the wine is produced from a specific type of grape. Chardonnay are Cabernet.. are examples of varietal wines. Wines that say something like Red Table wine, are produced using a mixture of different types of grapes.

Most wines also contain sulfite's which help preserve the wine. Don't get freaked out about suflite's, they occur naturally in the fermentation process - so even wines that claim to not contain sulfite's in fact do contain sulfite's. There are a few wines on the market that claim to not contain added sulfite's. It's clearly stated on the label, you would have to look for them.

Red wine is best for you, it's good for your heart in moderation.

My favorites are Chateau Ste. Michele, Franciscan Brother's & J. Lohr for chardonney. I'm partial to Cabernet vs Merlot, and like J. Lohr, Sterling, Hess among others. I'm not a huge fan of other white wines. For Pinot Noir, get a


Quality beer (even Bud/Miller etc..) is made with water, malted barley, hops and yeast. Nothing else.

Big time consumer beers are homogenized like milk. Meaning that the cans/bottles are exposed to an elevated temperature briefly after being sealed. This kills any bacteria that might be in the beer so that it can be stored at room temperature. Until the 1980's Coors wasn't homogenized, therefore it had to be kept refrigerated from the brewery to the consumer, which is why it was only available in Colorado and surrounding states. Today, all commercial beer is homogenized.

My favorite beers are - Sam Adams Summer Ale, Sam Adams Lager, Guinness Draught (on tap or in can), Blue Moon, Fat Tire - but then I like lots of different beers.

Answer 2

Sorry I don't drink beer but I do drink a lot of wine :) ...

There are some good organic wines on the market. I would recommend Bonterra, a californian vineyard as one of the better quality options. Honestly all of their wines are of a very good quality and the value is not bad. Their reds are delicious, the Red Zinfandel specifically has a very nice balance to it and complex enough to keep you interested. The viognier they make is actually one of my faves, really full bodied and well rounded. In my area there are some new organic vineyards popping up so hopefully the trend continues and the quality of this relatively recent development continues to rise. One thing to keep in mind is that winemakers are not typically "adding preservatives" to the wines and that these organic growers are getting their organic status by only using natural fertilizers, not spraying the grapes with pesticides and ensuring the quality of the soil is organic. Of couse organic guidelines are quite strict and in depth and they encompass almost every aspect producing the wine. So it is something you can feel good about drinking.

Answer 3

I can agree with the poster that said to try Chateau St. Michelle. Had their Merlot (2004), it was pretty good. I'd buy it again if I wanted a Merlot. I'd also reccomend a Red Zinfandel. Probably my favorite varietal.

With the beers, which I'm much more familiar with, you can check out www.ratebeer.com and see what your liquor store has to offer. You won't find many good beers elsewhere.

Something good to try until you can remember what your store has: If you haven't had Newcastle yet, that's a pretty good not too bitter beer. Almost all the Sam Adams are good. Probably the Pale Ale is the lightest, but not the least bitter. If you want to try something dark, I'd go with the Black Lager. It's not pitch-black, just as dark as Coca-Cola. Pitch black would be the Cream Stout, which is one of my favorites. The Black Lager and Cream Stout are more malty than bitter, which pretty much makes them the opposite of light.

Oh, and of course, try some Octoberfests. And see what you have that's local. If you can find some Harpoon (the IPA is a very bitter beer, the Munich Dark is a maltier beer, pretty tasty), that's a good choice. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is also good, not overly bitter.

Answer 4

Fave wine? Anything in a box. Fave beer? Whatever is in my fridge.

Answer 5

SAM Adams lite corona light

Answer 6

for beer, you might like Pacifico, Pilsner Urquell, Stella Artois or a summer ale.

Answer 7

i like yellowtail shiraz (red) or pinot grigio
and rolling rock beer and it also cimes in light but the regular has a light flavor

Answer 8

yellow tail is the best wine ive ever had

Answer 9

check italian red wine its great...