Gamom3 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am looking for a nice wine...I do not like red wine at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Is there anything other than red? LOL Ria (happily sipping a Shiraz/Tempranillo as I type....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Actually, while the category was ruined by truly awful wines being marked as such, a *GOOD* Rosé wine can be a real pleasure. Especially as the weather turns warm/hot. I know, people are going to say vile, disgusting, yuck! And I'd have said the same once (not knowing any better). But a good Rosé can be a pleasure. Bill (defender of lost causes :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Actually, while the category was ruined by truly awful wines being marked as such, a *GOOD* Rosé wine can be a real pleasure. Especially as the weather turns warm/hot. I know, people are going to say vile, disgusting, yuck! And I'd have said the same once (not knowing any better). But a good Rosé can be a pleasure. Bill (defender of lost causes :tongue_smilie:) LOL, Bill. I agree...A good one, mind you. But I'll give you that. BTW, I'm still laughing over your Queen Bee comment...tickled me to pieces. You are a riot! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I like Pinot Grigio, an Italian white. I'll also second Bill's rose suggestion, especially Cotes du Rhone roses. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 But a good Rosé can be a pleasure. Bill (defender of lost causes :tongue_smilie:) Do you have a specific Rosé to recommend? The only time tried it was at a family potluck. I think the wine in question came from a gallon jug and one could be forgiven for believing it was a home-brew whose first ingredient was simple syrup. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I enjoy a glass of cool chardonnay. I like most brands, but find myself picking up Kendall-Jackson most of the time. If you want to try a very easy, drinkable red wine, try a Beaujolas Nouveau every fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmomtutu Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 You need a great glass of Chardonnay...one of my fave is Cakebread! Either '05 or '06...but you have to have it the right temp;) Don't let them serve it too cold (yuck) One easy to find (grocery store), cheaper and pretty much always tasty...try a Kendall Jackson chard:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I like Nobilo (NZ) Sauvignon Blanc. Oh, evidently, so does Wine Spectator It's not at all insipid, as some whites tend to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crissy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I enjoy a glass of cool chardonnay. I like most brands, but find myself picking up Kendall-Jackson most of the time. Me, too. Another nice, moderately priced chardonnay is La Crema. I like them oak-y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Lately, we have been enjoying the Orvieto Classico by Ruffino. I thought it was a Pinot Grigio (tastes like that) but now looking at the bottle, I see it's not. It's only 3:00 p.m. here, so I am not sipping wine! I will add, though, if you don't like red wine we might be different species. So take my recommendations with a grain of, um, grapeseed? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Vinho Verde aka Portuguese green wine I like only a handful of reds, and very few whites (they inevitably taste like vinegar to me) but I have liked every single one of the green Portuguese wines. Casal Garcia & Gatao are two brands commonly available here but I've tried a bunch of others & been happy with them. They're cheap & they often come in funky bottles (why yes, appearance does matter:D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Do you have a specific Rosé to recommend? The only time tried it was at a family potluck. I think the wine in question came from a gallon jug and one could be forgiven for believing it was a home-brew whose first ingredient was simple syrup. :ack2: There are many. We have the good fortune to have a great wine-house that makes it a specialty to stock good (cheap) Rosés. So I'd likely frustrate you to list obscure ones. If you can find a wine from the Bandol region of France, you are likely to find a nice wine. Domaine Tempier is rather famous (and a little pricey for the notoriety) Bandol wine. This family winery was featured in cook-book Lulu's Provencal Table by Richard Olney. There are many good (and very inexpensive) Spanish Rosés as well. They are worth hunting for. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I like Nobilo (NZ) Sauvignon Blanc. Oh, evidently, so does Wine Spectator It's not at all insipid, as some whites tend to be. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs are so interesting. The "grass" associated with French versions is replaced with tropical notes like pineapple, guava and honey-suckle. Very interesting wines! And NO OAK! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I do not like red wine at all. "Red wine" is a pretty general term. I mean, a cab is not a shiraz is not a rioja is not a lemberger, kwim? Give me an idea which reds you've had. Anyway, generalizations like, "Chardonnay" aren't too very helpful either, since one chard (for example) can taste so different from another. If you tend to prefer "lighter" wines, consider a pinot gris or pinot grigio. If sweet is your thing, try a riesling or gewurztraminer. Fume blanc is a nice, dry sauvignon blanc that appeals to many tastes, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmomtutu Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Anyway, generalizations like, "Chardonnay" aren't too very helpful either, since one chard (for example) can taste so different from another. If you tend to prefer "lighter" wines, consider a pinot gris or pinot grigio. If sweet is your thing, try a riesling or gewurztraminer. Fume blanc is a nice, dry sauvignon blanc that appeals to many tastes, too. likewise one pinot gris is different from another....one gewurztraminer is different than another...they are all white wine varietals... if you want to recommend a wine it is always good to recommend a label and a year...Chadonnay is a distinct varietal that I personally love:001_wub: but I don't love all chards~that is why I still recommend the Cakebread:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Riesling, German wine. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Chadonnay is a distinct varietal that I personally love:001_wub: but I don't love all chards~ I enjoy the buttery-ness of the malolactic fermentation you get with (especially California) Chardonnays (to a point). But when they are tend over-Oaked, it can be a bit much for my taste. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I tend to like Rieslings, which are sweeter. But it can definitely be too sweet. My favorite is Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. Sure wish there was a bottle in my fridge right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Saracco Moscato D'Asti Domaine Weinbach Riesling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmomtutu Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) I enjoy the buttery-ness of the malolactic fermentation you get with (especially California) Chardonnays (to a point). But when they are tend over-Oaked, it can be a bit much for my taste. Bill it does have a light buttery taste *nummy*...the first time I had it my hubby gave me the recommend saying, it has light buttery taste with a hit of "crisp" pear ...I knew it would be good....:lol: That was 3 years and about 7 bottles ago:D Edited January 23, 2009 by homeschoolmomtutu left out a word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 The New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs are so interesting. The "grass" associated with French versions is replaced with tropical notes like pineapple, guava and honey-suckle. Yes. They're interestingly fruity without being sweet. I like the grass, too, though. Oddly, I tend not to care for Australian wines. (This may be because the ones I have encountered have all been insipid Chardonnays) I like Retsina, too. But I may be the only non-Greek that does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That's what I was going to say, LOL - so I guess you don't want the name of any ports..... For a smooth white, you might try a German eisse wine. I'm sure I'm slaughtering the spelling, as I do with most things. Grapes picked and processed after frost are more sweet and yield a smoother wine. I think most are considered dessert wines. I just had a nice Liebfraumilch (again, I'm sure this is an incorrect spelling) on a trip that was also smooth. German whites are pretty great, overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Mmmmmm.... port. Yum. (Liebfraumilch is correct. See? No wavy red line.) I think, inspired by this discussion, I will pour myself a lovely glass of spiced mead and camp out with my darling husband while waiting for Burn Notice to come on. (Which we will promptly not watch because we are old and it is past our bed time.:bored:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I almost always go for red, but I've had some nice Semillon/Chardonnay blends from Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Oh! They have mead at my local liquor store. I keep meaning to pick some up, but it says to drink it *soon* after opening so I keep waiting for a time when I can really indulge..... Do you enjoy yours? I've never tried it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Oh! They have mead at my local liquor store. I keep meaning to pick some up, but it says to drink it *soon* after opening so I keep waiting for a time when I can really indulge..... Do you enjoy yours? I've never tried it..... This I actually made. It's really, ridiculously easy and WAY better than any I've ever bought. The spiced batch tastes like sarsaparilla or birch beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfbourne Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Riesling, German wine. Yum! I love german Riesling. It has to be german though. I've tried american or australian and they just are not the same. The german is much sweeter and smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfbourne Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That's what I was going to say, LOL - so I guess you don't want the name of any ports..... For a smooth white, you might try a German eisse wine. I'm sure I'm slaughtering the spelling, as I do with most things. Grapes picked and processed after frost are more sweet and yield a smoother wine. I think most are considered dessert wines. I just had a nice Liebfraumilch (again, I'm sure this is an incorrect spelling) on a trip that was also smooth. German whites are pretty great, overall. I've always thought the Eiswein was way to sweet. It might be just me though, because my husband loves it. It can be pricey though, so it's a treat when we get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg0918 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I will second (and third and fourth and fifth!) the recommendation for Nobilo sauvingnon blanc from New Zealand. Monkey Bay is also nice, but Nobilo is just a smidge better in my opinion. If you're looking for something with a less distinctive taste, Clos du Bois produces a very nice chardonnay at a reasonable price. If you like pinot grigio, Cavit is good choice and it's not expensive. I used to hate red wine but my husband prefers it so I eventually developed a taste for it. My favorite reds are Spanish riojas, with Montecillo being one of our favorites (especially the reserva). It's a mild red with a very smooth finish. Pinot noir is also a good choice since it's a lighter red than a zinfandel or a cab. Mark West and Sterling both put out a nice pinot noir. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Oh! They have mead at my local liquor store. I keep meaning to pick some up, but it says to drink it *soon* after opening so I keep waiting for a time when I can really indulge..... Do you enjoy yours? I've never tried it..... Mead is kind of sweet for me (but I have an admittedly low tolerance for "sweet"). The Ethiopians make a version of mead called Tej. They flavor the Tej with a somewhat bitter herb, that does for Tej what hops do for beer. It gives the honey-based drink just a slight edge and balances the sweetness. I like Tej. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I really enjoy all of the wines made by Yellow Tail an Australian company. I love the Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Riesling. And at our state store they are reasonably priced, which is always a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 My dad is part owner in a restaurant/wine bar and the only rosé they carry is Rioja Rose, Marques de Caceres, '06 (from Spain) :) Here's an article with some more suggestions: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/food/wine/5837974.html I'm not a regular wine drinker, but when I indulge I like Champagne, whites and rosés. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Oregon and Washington also makes some good whites. I've been going through saved corks to find a particular favorite. I think it was from Oregon and called Call of the Moon. My husband and I had Cakebread on our first date years ago so we revisit that wine annually. We usually drink earthy reds but keep Clos du Bois Chard on hand for friends who prefer white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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