I want to be a wine connoisseur. I'm interested in having wine with special meals. But every wine I have tried hasn't tasted good to me. I did like Martin & Rossi Tosti Asti. But I didn't like Japanese Plum Wine, YellowTail, or Lambrusco. I like wine coolers :) I know that's not real wine, but that's the only alcoholic beverage that I do like because it's sweet. Do you have any suggestions of what wine I might like?
Or if I should join a wine tasting club to try for myself? If so, please tell me how a wine tasting is operated. All I know is that you taste wine and then spit it out. Is there talking amongst guest, note taking for future reference, etc? Thanks!
2007-10-22 05:11:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Get some White Zinfandel. It's generally a little lighter and sweeter, and might work as a "gateway wine." However, I find that wine is kind of like beer: your taste for it is just not going to be there at the beginning. It takes a little adventurous drinking before you finally settle in.
Also, I find that the Japanese plum wine generally starts tasting a little sweeter and more flavorful on the second serving. It starts to kick in after your tongue has gotten over the initial shock. So if it's not much fun on the first sip, don't give up.
If I were you, I'd avoid the traditional wine tasting scene for now, since it's mainly geared toward experienced wine drinkers who know what kinds of subtle tastes they're looking for. It can be kind of embarrassing to have to pretend you're noticing different tastes, or to have to ask all kinds of basic questions about wines while everyone else seems to be a step ahead. Unless the people in charge have a good reputation for catering to new folks, wait awhile. Another option would be a very public event (such as a fair) in which a wine tasting is included but isn't the only event. The expectations are a little lower there and you can focus more of your energy on just figuring out how the wines are different.
2007-10-22 05:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mike G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Avoid the advice of anyone who recommends White Zinfandel.
2. Read Kevin Zraly's "Windows on the World" and Vincent Gasnier's "A Taste for Wine".
3. Taste as much as possible and be adventurous.
Sweet wines vary from region to region. Something like a Kabinett Riesling from Germany will have a different level of sweetness than a desert wine from Sauternes. Wine is about exploring new things and finding out what works for you.
2007-10-22 19:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Alan S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a noble mission in life. Without getting too carried away, you may ask the owner of the spirit store to point you in the direction you want to go. I'm sure they can tell you a few wines that may suit your taste. These would be sweet wines, wines that taste like wine coolers, etc. A good store should be able to help you. One of my favorites is a Reisling, a German white wine. It is on the sweet side and not overly expensive. Good Luck!
2007-10-22 05:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by postal p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most ppl who like sweet like lambrusco so let's see...have you tried White or Red Zinfendel or doing a wine spritzer? that's usually white wine but can be red, try a really sweet wine like Rieseling or a Zinfendel and do 1/2 glass wine, 1/4 club soda and 1/4 sierra mist. Also, you could try Sangria, recipe follows.
Also, make sure you try your wines with complementary foods. It's amazing how a wine improves the taste of food and visa versa. Good luck with it and HAVE FUN!!
2007-10-22 05:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by mommymj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine tasting would be a good place to start. I went on a date, wine tasting and had a ball. We stood around the bar and tried about 6 different wines, they explained its origin , it was informative and and educational. just an all around good time. Now if your looking for a sweet wine Gallo makes a wine called Moscato its my absolute favorite . Sutter home also makes this wine but I perfer the Gallo is sweet and not at all bitter. Its a white wine .
2007-10-22 05:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by that hot chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers so far sound on the mark to me. I love wine, but my hubby doesn't care for it. We went to a local winery, where we got a tray of about 12 different samples of wine. These were very small samples, but enough that we could both have several sips of each wine. For this kind of tasting, you don't spit the wines out-you enjoy them! You should check it out though!! It's a lot of fun, and the winery we went to even had a live band. The wine samples were also very descriptive. Have fun!
2007-10-22 05:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by chiquita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest starting with a desert or sweeter wine, like piesporter or white/ blush zinfindel. I have found most restaurants carry drier reds and these to me are bitter. Also if you want to get more help go into an established business that specializes in wine and get their input. They may also be able to give you more info on wine tasting clubs.
2007-10-22 05:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by whatever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that you prefer sweeter wines, and ones that are not as dry or tannic. I would recommend that perhaps you take a trip to a winery if you live near one, and take a tour/tasting. You can learn a LOT from them.
Also, check your local wine sellers....they may have information on wine appreciation and tastings or seminars. There are a lot of ways to find wines that you like.
2007-10-22 05:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Canei (it's a sweet and inexpensive white wine) or a German wine called Spatlase (any brand) - look for blue bottles.
Any semi-sweet Riesling wine.
Try any dessert wine - a little more expensive, they come in half bottles, but sweet and tasty.
2007-10-23 08:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by DigiDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Riesling, tastes more like a cider than a wine. Wente makes a good one.
2007-10-22 12:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋