I'm going to a dinner party which will have a Thanksgiving-ish meal served and I've been asked to bring a bottle of white wine. I don't know anything about wine; I usually just drink what is served to me. I want to buy something which will go well with dinner, but I also want something I'll like--nothing too dry. I'll probably be going to a grocery store or liquor store to buy it, and I don't want to spend too much money but I don't want anything low-end either. Any suggestions on types of wine or brands?
2007-12-01 16:16:35 · 11 answers · asked by maria 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Get a Riesling. Most people should be happy with it.
2007-12-01 16:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by ♥BrownEyedGirl♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I’m not too familiar with white wines but if they ask you to bring wine and don’t really specify what kind I suggest "Peju Provence" it’s made in the Napa Valley. It is a rare mix of white and red wine varietals, it's something like a lighter more floral pinot noir, dry yet fruit-forward, with notes of cherries, strawberries and even cranberries.
I would recommend taking two bottles
(Its $22 a bottle)
2007-12-02 01:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Guadalupe S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like a MARTINI & ROSSI ASTI it is a sparkling wine not dry at all more on the sweet side around 10-12 bucks depending on where you shop or a BERINGER WHITE ZINFANDEL again not to dry but not as sweet as the other one good luck and good eating n drinking HAPPY HOLIDAY
2007-12-02 00:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by islandgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people like, or can tolerate, White Zinfandel Wine. And, it will compliment either red or white meats (including fish)!
2007-12-02 14:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Riesling or a white Zinfandel is nice. I understand a white Pinot is nice but I've never tried it.
2007-12-02 00:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps if you know what type of food you'll be eating - but you should be fine with a local Riesling, works for dinner in cold weather seasons and should be in your price range since its local, yet decent quality.
2007-12-02 00:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Pamby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you don't know much about wines, your best bet is to go to a nice wine shop and tell them exactly what you told us. be sure to mention a price range you're comfortable with and ask for their expertise.
good luck.
2007-12-02 00:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by La la 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal favorite is Henry Estates Veraison, but my sister-in-law told me about a white Merlot that she likes, I just cannot recall the name. Beringer???
2007-12-02 00:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chardonnay
2007-12-02 00:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by luv2seashore1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm with Browney, man.....a riesling matches perfectly with a "Thanksgivingish" meal. Once you try it, you'll freaking love it!
2007-12-02 00:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by QUANACATAUG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋