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Stop it Ben!
Try a couple of reds and whites (not all at once!) to get a feel for what you like. I prefer red to white, but a glass or two is more than enough for me most of the time. Shiraz is one of my favorites - not too sweet, not too dry.
Moderation, moderation, moderation!
Stop it Ben!
Try a couple of reds and whites (not all at once!) to get a feel for what you like. I prefer red to white, but a glass or two is more than enough for me most of the time. Shiraz is one of my favorites - not too sweet, not too dry.
Moderation, moderation, moderation!
For French Red Table Wine
Try Rene Junot
Not very expensive but a nice red "table" wine to get your toes wet.
When starting to drink red wines, sip carefully and take things easy. Many find red wines go right to their heads and make them tipsy quite fast, and or very sleepy. Back in college whenever out at a drinks party was known as "nurse", because one could hold one drink (usually a glass of red wine), all evening. Even that one glass gave me a headache and made me very sleepy. Now, some years later, it takes more, much more to have the same effect. Now gin teas, martinis, champange, or vodka gimlets are another matter! *LOL*
L.
Try Rene Junot
Not very expensive but a nice red "table" wine to get your toes wet.
When starting to drink red wines, sip carefully and take things easy. Many find red wines go right to their heads and make them tipsy quite fast, and or very sleepy. Back in college whenever out at a drinks party was known as "nurse", because one could hold one drink (usually a glass of red wine), all evening. Even that one glass gave me a headache and made me very sleepy. Now, some years later, it takes more, much more to have the same effect. Now gin teas, martinis, champange, or vodka gimlets are another matter! *LOL*
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whirlcool
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But drinking Boones is a "right of passage". Everyone has to do it at sometime or another. How else are you going to learn "never again!" (How you feel the next day after a bottle of Boones)
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toggleswitch2
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Funny, you have never had wine?
My ethnic group and family gives kids a few sips here and there at the holiday dinner table.
This keeps it from being coveted, lusted-after or otherwise a big deal.
Similary, in my ethnic group/religion a baby gets wine at 40 days old in the form of Communion during Christenting/baptism.
My ethnic group and family gives kids a few sips here and there at the holiday dinner table.
This keeps it from being coveted, lusted-after or otherwise a big deal.
Similary, in my ethnic group/religion a baby gets wine at 40 days old in the form of Communion during Christenting/baptism.
vivalalavatrice
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Etichette
RED
Barbaresco, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Lambrusco, Chianti, Brunello
WHITE
Moscato, Arneis, Favorita, Cortese
I prefer reds too, but honestly I've never refused a glass of Moscato after a very good piece of cake after dinner.
Enjoy the wine but attention to NOT EVER EXAGERATE!!
RED
Barbaresco, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Lambrusco, Chianti, Brunello
WHITE
Moscato, Arneis, Favorita, Cortese
I prefer reds too, but honestly I've never refused a glass of Moscato after a very good piece of cake after dinner.
Enjoy the wine but attention to NOT EVER EXAGERATE!!
veg-o-matic
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Thunderbird.
veg
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nmaineman36
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Wine is a aquired taste...personally I cant stand the taste unless its a German Reisling like Blue Nun or Black Tower. Never had a taste for alcohol either and I have been drunk a whole 5 times in my lifetime. And I cant remember what happened each time but I do remember when we went to Florida and I had a Tropical Martini at a bar in Tampa.. they went down so smooth and I was drinking it thru a straw...not something I recommend. Anyways I got sloshed and all I remember was Scott giving me an asprin before bed and he said ..here's mothers little helper. I woke up the next morning and no hang over. But I was called an alcoholic all day long by the queen of alcoholics of Tampa....go figure.
Blue Nun is nice and inexpensive. I like a shiraz, in red.
I'd avoid Boones and Thunderbird unless you also enjoy d
The sort of wine you had in the past might help give you an idea of what you might like now. I drunk small amounts of wine at Thanksgiving, etc, since at least my high school years. And then, I found myself liking red, instead of white. Although, I'd take either. At seventeen, your options are generally limited, and I didn't figure I could argue. Today, I can say that I have found white wines I like. But I definitely have a strong bias towards red wines.
I also suggest Riesling. Lambrusca is worth considering, too, although that's a wine that some wine snobs, er, connoisseurs turn their noses up at. But it's approachable, and my attitude is that there is a time and place for everything. Except, perhaps, furniture stripper in a wine bottle.
The sort of wine you had in the past might help give you an idea of what you might like now. I drunk small amounts of wine at Thanksgiving, etc, since at least my high school years. And then, I found myself liking red, instead of white. Although, I'd take either. At seventeen, your options are generally limited, and I didn't figure I could argue. Today, I can say that I have found white wines I like. But I definitely have a strong bias towards red wines.
I also suggest Riesling. Lambrusca is worth considering, too, although that's a wine that some wine snobs, er, connoisseurs turn their noses up at. But it's approachable, and my attitude is that there is a time and place for everything. Except, perhaps, furniture stripper in a wine bottle.
polkanut
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Boone's rules!!!
Here is a nice little recipe using Boones Farm Strawberry Wine:
1 bottle Boones Farm strawberry wine
1 6oz. can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 quart ginger ale
Mix wine, concentrate, and ginger ale. Freeze, then chop a bit and serve in glasses.
Here is a nice little recipe using Boones Farm Strawberry Wine:
1 bottle Boones Farm strawberry wine
1 6oz. can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 quart ginger ale
Mix wine, concentrate, and ginger ale. Freeze, then chop a bit and serve in glasses.
I prefer White wines over reds. Some of my favorites are Once Bitten riesling, Relax riesling, and Barefoot White Zinfadel.
Don't forget the smaller regional vintners around the country. In my area, we have Tabor Hill, and St Julians wineries, both make excellent wines.
Don't forget the smaller regional vintners around the country. In my area, we have Tabor Hill, and St Julians wineries, both make excellent wines.
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In Vino Veritas
I enjoy wines, and thanks to a local store's very discounted pricing while downsizing their wine section (and a little left over money from a home improvement loan), I now have a 100+ bottle "cellar" in my dining room. As I open a bottle, I replace it when I go to the store, that way I can maintain this volume. I also had the good fortune to live near a good winery in College, where I was able to develop my wine palate. If you have a winery in your area, I suggest going for a wine tasting. You can sample many wines and decide what you like. Some large wine/liquor stores also have wine tastings or samples, as do wine clubs.
I enjoy red wine the most, but I like whites such as Rieslings, Gewurtzraminer, and White Zinfadel. I like a full bodied red such as Cabernet Savignon, Zinfadel, and Merlot. Chianti is good too, but dry. Many Australian wines are inexpensive and very good.
I strongly dislike Boone's. The worst "wine" I ever tasted was Mad Dog 20/20 - a cheap bottle of crap the college crowd seems to like. I tasted it once at a party back in college, and spit it out it was so vile.
I enjoy wines, and thanks to a local store's very discounted pricing while downsizing their wine section (and a little left over money from a home improvement loan), I now have a 100+ bottle "cellar" in my dining room. As I open a bottle, I replace it when I go to the store, that way I can maintain this volume. I also had the good fortune to live near a good winery in College, where I was able to develop my wine palate. If you have a winery in your area, I suggest going for a wine tasting. You can sample many wines and decide what you like. Some large wine/liquor stores also have wine tastings or samples, as do wine clubs.
I enjoy red wine the most, but I like whites such as Rieslings, Gewurtzraminer, and White Zinfadel. I like a full bodied red such as Cabernet Savignon, Zinfadel, and Merlot. Chianti is good too, but dry. Many Australian wines are inexpensive and very good.
I strongly dislike Boone's. The worst "wine" I ever tasted was Mad Dog 20/20 - a cheap bottle of crap the college crowd seems to like. I tasted it once at a party back in college, and spit it out it was so vile.
alanlendaro
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I am with vivavaltrice...
I LOVE Italian wines.. my favorite is chianti's in reds but love Brunello, etc too. For starters I suggest a nice Pinot Grigo - but NOT Santa Margaritea Brand - way over rated and over priced.
Best way to get your feet wet is to find a nice wine store who does tastings. Here in CT, most stores let you have a small sample of the wines they are promoting. You can have a sip and decide if you like it or not. Another way is to hook up with a wine group in your area if there is one. Great way to meet new people and learn about wine.
My favorite line about wine was said by one of the tour guides at Robert Mondavi in Napa some years ago. When asked what her favorite wine was, she responded with "The one in my glass!"
Best advice I can give you is not to take it too seriously and have fun with it. It can be a great adventure!
I LOVE Italian wines.. my favorite is chianti's in reds but love Brunello, etc too. For starters I suggest a nice Pinot Grigo - but NOT Santa Margaritea Brand - way over rated and over priced.
Best way to get your feet wet is to find a nice wine store who does tastings. Here in CT, most stores let you have a small sample of the wines they are promoting. You can have a sip and decide if you like it or not. Another way is to hook up with a wine group in your area if there is one. Great way to meet new people and learn about wine.
My favorite line about wine was said by one of the tour guides at Robert Mondavi in Napa some years ago. When asked what her favorite wine was, she responded with "The one in my glass!"
Best advice I can give you is not to take it too seriously and have fun with it. It can be a great adventure!
