Ok wine proffesionals...help me out! I have a issue with wine..I enjoy Arbor Mist blackberry merlot...but I am now 32 years old and thought I should try something that I dont buy for $4.50 a bottle so I ventured out and purchased the first bottle of merlot that I saw and brought it home...O.K....SO NOT the same thing!!! lol What do I need to know??
2007-12-10 03:40:15 · 7 answers · asked by wendy t 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
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2007-12-10 04:13:56 · update #1
Well, I always thought Arbor Mist was a sweeter drink. When I look for a wine, I consider the dryness of it.
Maybe Merlot isnt the flavor for you. I suggest trying different types of red (if thats what you prefer, and they all have different flavors) such as shiraz, cabernet saviougn, or even blends of flavors (i know yellow tail offers blends, and they are typically cheaper.) You dont have to go super-fancy or expensive to have an enjoyable wine.
Some Liqour stores (here in pennsylvania, you can ONLY buy wine from state stores... its a shame that i cant buy wine at a supermarket, i like to consider wines with dinner especially when im entertaining) have tables set up from time to time with different featured wines to try.
Have fun with it. :)
2007-12-10 03:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by melissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought Arbor Mists were wine spritzers. If this is the case, you may want to try some white wines instead of full flavored reds. Try a bottle of chardonnay, riesling or pinot grigio. Or even a rose (pink wine) might be good. You can mix the rose with some soda water if you like spritzers.
If you really want to stick with reds, try pinot noirs - they are softer and lighter on the pallet.
2007-12-10 13:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by Holly Golightly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not the same lol. Regular Merlot has a very full body taste and is not for everyone. Try it with a nice steak and be open minded if possible. There are other good red wines out there to try ( Shiraz is one) that are not as potent to the pallet. Enjoy!!
2007-12-10 11:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you had was a sweet Merlot, not a real Merlot.
I would try a softer wine, like Pinot Noir or Shiraz.
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2007-12-10 11:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Gerry G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you seem to like sweet wine, I would start off with white Zinfandel. After time you might like, Riesling, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio.
2007-12-10 13:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sarabear622 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well simple rule. Go preferably for French. look for medals on the label but check they mean something and get one thats ages at least 6 years , you cant go far wrong.
the more you pay is uaually better.\
Ive got a botttle of Chateau Margeaux 1967 but it used to belong to Saddam Hussein.
2007-12-10 11:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
stop wine
2007-12-10 11:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by sha3borgeny 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋