What's a good wine?

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i do love the boone's farm wines...lol they are super sweet like pop and super cheapo too. that's prob. bottom shelf. lol

i also like anything and everything Italian. Disarronno, Asti, ext ext ext. Italian does it rite

I can't even comment on the Boones! I never really liked wine until I got older. Heck, could not afford it when I was younger. Now, just a a glass sometimes when out to dinner. Agree, Italians are the best! That what you meant to say?

[Wylie's Mom]

Are you looking for red, white, sweet, or dry? Do you get headaches from wine at all?

Bogle makes a fantastic, inexpensive red table wine (think it's a merlot or cab).

Also, there is a FAB Hungarian wine by Egri Bikaver called "Bulls Blood of Eger" (dry red) - LOVE IT. I found this out of nowhere, and just picked it up for a holiday party a few years ago - and every time we serve it, about 10 people ask what it is...it's just super easy to drink (not super complex etc). And crazy cheap.

Do you like champagne or prosecco? If yes, a great drink is a Kir Royale - this is champagne w/ a splash of creme de cassis. Champagne doesn't give me the headaches that wine can. Nice and light too.

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

My all time favorite is Chateau St Michelle Riesling (avaiable in most stores and from a winery in Wa. state).

One of my favorites as well.

Red wine gives me terrible migraines- so I have to stick with white, I can't stand super sweet wines, moscato's make me want to- well you get the point, lol- I also don't like anything too too dry.

I stick with Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay usually.

The best thing is to find out if your wine store hosts wine tastings- most wine stores do, even the tiny little ones. This way you can try a few wines and see what you like.

I usually only spend between 20 and 30 dollars on a bottle of wine and can always find something really good in my price range.

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

No? i remembered it to be really sweet! Then again, I'm comparing to rum . Haven't had wine in a few years, but that was what I was told it was, and how I remember it tasting.

It doesn't taste very sweet to me, but then again I love sweet wines, and it isn't as sweet as the wines I used to drink

Anyone remember Annie Green Springs?

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

You have come to the right place. Step into my office ladies and allow me to explain the wines:

My favorite personally is a Moscato (the moscato grape it's made from) it is a white sparkling wine that I personally use with chocolates and fine desserts or soft cheeses like a Bri cheese.

Riesling is another blush/white wine. very smooth a little less sweet but defin. not dry.

Dry white wines are chardoneys and other forms

If you like sweet drinks I love the sweet reds from the Concord grape. Sweet Reds taste just like grape juice. very good for the heart!

other dry reds are merlot, pino noir, savignon.

smoother but not too sweet or semi-sweet is a zinfandel (blush wine =pink)

try this link it might help some:
WineandWines : Everything about wine - Classification of Wine -

I have a friend that has bought bottle after bottle of wine and has not found anything to make her happy. I read this post and sent her a copy of what you posted here. She just called me and wanted me to thank you!! She tried the Moscato and loved it!

[nana911]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

It doesn't taste very sweet to me, but then again I love sweet wines, and it isn't as sweet as the wines I used to drink

Anyone remember Annie Green Springs?

oooh, Annie Green Springs... whatever happened to that?

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill was about 40yrs ago..went real well with homemade cigarettes Ahh, sweet bird of youth....LOL I haven't touched either in probably 30yrs. But I do have fond memories!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by nana911

oooh, Annie Green Springs... whatever happened to that?

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill was about 40yrs ago..went real well with homemade cigarettes Ahh, sweet bird of youth....LOL I haven't touched either in probably 30yrs. But I do have fond memories!

Lol, Boones Farm Strawberry Hill and ciggys, I think was a rite a passage (40 some years ago) Lol

Does anyone else remember pink champale?

[manolos mom]

Boones Farm Strawberry Hill!!! How funny. I think I ended up in a ditch throwing up after prom....Brings back memories. Now I love Cabernet and Merlot and a quiet evening.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

Boones Farm Strawberry Hill!!! How funny. I think I ended up in a ditch throwing up after prom....Brings back memories. Now I love Cabernet and Merlot and a quiet evening.

Kissette, somehow you and a quiet evening just fo not go together!

[manolos mom]

Lol, Steve I dont kiss and tell. I do love my good wine but have learned not to get on YT when I have had a few glasses.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

Lol, Steve I dont kiss and tell. I do love my good wine but have learned not to get on YT when I have had a few glasses.

Mum is the word! Have a wonderful day!

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Mum is the word! Have a wonderful day!

You too!!!

[Ringo1]

Personally, I prefer a cheap Lambrusco! Dark red, and sweet. Goes great with pasta (and everything else)

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

How much do you want to spend? I have had wine from $5 a bottle all the way up to over $1,000 (No, I did not buy it), and I have a hard time telling the difference. I like Merlot, and a Kenwood is a good brand, and will not cost you a car payment. COSTCO has a great wine section, and many food wines can be found for under $15 a Bottle. The key for health benefits is to drink a little, not the entire bottle. Here, less is more!

It's funny you mention Costco. They had a bit on tv a little while back that said Costco is the largest wine retailer in the country.
I have a hard time with the difference too. I usually try and find the cheapest wine that is good and I will go up in price if something sucks.
Like I like Red Door Pinot Noir and I can usually find it for under $10.
At the holidays, I buy quite a few bottles of Biltmore's Christmas wine. It's a little sweet and we drink it with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, I love it! It's about $12.
I always stay under $15 a bottle.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Reese1

It's funny you mention Costco. They had a bit on tv a little while back that said Costco is the largest wine retailer in the country.
I have a hard time with the difference too. I usually try and find the cheapest wine that is good and I will go up in price if something sucks.
Like I like Red Door Pinot Noir and I can usually find it for under $10.
At the holidays, I buy quite a few bottles of Biltmore's Christmas wine. It's a little sweet and we drink it with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, I love it! It's about $12.
I always stay under $15 a bottle.

Biltmore Wine It is a good wine. Did the wine tasting when we were out there. Stay at the Grove Top Inn, bisit Biltmore, and drive the area, and make sure you climb Chimney Mountain.