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Advice On Choosing a Red Wine?
By gourmet cooking | March 5, 2010
le VicSter! posts:
I’m no expert when it comes to picking out a bottle of wine…. Lately I haven’t been fond of white wine so I’m thinking of trying a red wine. I am looking for something either light or heavy and rich in flavor – if it helps, I really like drinks that tastes of grapes.
I’m no expert when it comes to picking out a bottle of wine…. Lately I haven’t been fond of white wine so I’m thinking of trying a red wine. I am looking for something either light or heavy and rich in flavor – if it helps, I really like drinks that tastes of grapes.
Any recommendations?
Topics: Wine Advice | 7 Comments »
March 7th, 2010 at 6:22 am
The best thing you could do it go to your local wine dealer and ask them exactly what you looking for (are you drining this with food or solo) and the will give you the best one and do not forget to include how much you are willing to pay for the bottle.
March 9th, 2010 at 7:47 am
My favourite variety of wine has always been Cabernet Sauvignon. Here is a link to a site covering it in full…
March 9th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I agree with the first poster – go to a specialty shop and tell the clerk what you like and how much you wish to spend.
Or better yet, attend a tasting. It’s worth the money to try several wines and decide what you like. I have found that with most wines, especially reds – you get what you pay for. I cannot drink cheap red wine – it gives me a terrible headache.
Also good to know: red wine should be aged 5-8 years before drinking, while white wine can be consumed after only 2 years.
March 10th, 2010 at 7:20 am
A good Spanish La Rioja will be excellent. The grape variety will be Tempranilla. In Northern Spain the grape is known as Tinto de la Pais.
Next month you will be able to buy a Beaujolais Nouveau from France. It is this year’s wine. You drink it very young. All the supermarkets will stock it when it arrives.
March 11th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Beringer Founders Estate pinot noir or merlot is a good choice or Rancho Zabaco red zinfandel are great Califrornia wines.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I love going to wine tastings!! You get a nice sample of the different types, and the people that REALLY know wine will help point out the specific attributes that you like.
I LOVE reds!!
Experiment is the best way! Also, keep in mind that expensive is not necessarily better!
March 15th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Well… Concord is as grape-like as you’ll find. It’s also very sweet.
For something a little fruity and not so sweet, you could try a Fredonia. It has a lovely ruby red color to it, is fruity from start to finish, and is great to drink with cheese and crackers, or just simply to sit and enjoy the wine on a quiet evening.