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Ok, so I am wanting to know what red wine should I buy to help wean myself into drinking red wine? :lol:
I have always been a spirits (rum or vodka), beer (lights) & white wine (sweet not dry) type of girl!
Hearing that red wine is better for you than any other types of alcohol I want to give it a go!!
So what red do I buy first? What's something sweet but not too "tart"??
Thanks guys. Be gentle on me ;) oh and this is for me, not cooking lol
Merlot and Shiraz are quite fruity. Might be a good place to start?
Oh, and does it really make your teeth stained??? :lol: is that if you drink too much or don't brush your teeth?? lol
My parents are wine makers :-) they do a cab sav mixed with a Shiraz grape. I'm not a big red fan either but I don't mind a glass every now and then in winter :) I'd start with a Shiraz.
Thanks girls!! And any brands you recommend too :)
I started on Cab Sav. Have to disagree with you Amy_jellybean, I still haven't graduated to Shiraz, its too spicy and strong for me I hate it lol. Where are you Shanti? I recommend going to some wineries for tastings - fun day out too :)
Brown brothers have a couple of light reds I love. Will find the names....
My fav is Howard Park cab sav. Smooth *drool* oh what I'd do for a wine right now. Can't think of any more sorry..
Yes great idea ~ will need to be a weekend so dh can drive me lol!! :P:
Thanks girls for your suggestions :)
I like a good bourbon, and loove a sweet white wine moiself :thumbsup:
When I decided to pop my red wine cherry I was advised to try Houghtons Dolcetto & Syrah (sp?). They were right, it is delish, and perfect for a beginner or sweet tooth, I know that because i've never pulled that 'i've just bitten into a sour lemon' face, ever.
Try it, and get back to me :)
x
Browns Brothers Dolcetto and Syrah is a good one.
oh yeah, do some tastings.
love a good shiraz, I do, but that probably wouldn't be your cup of tea if you're into sweet whites!
Amy! Winemakers...? Do tell
Personal Jinx Rouge :)
The Man is definitely not what I'd call a red wine fan, but recently when he was out he discovered Brown Brothers "Dolcetto". He described it as a "red moscato". So, sweet, not tart! I'd try that! I'm hanging out to try it when we stop bf.
^ What Rouge said. Try a sweet red first until you build up your taste.
Ohh! Thanks sunny & Rouge! I looked it up and it looks like something I would be willing to try. I like brown brothers whites so the red should be nice!:
Ooh, Taylors reds (from the Barossa) are divine. The merlot is extremely smooth. We are big red drinkers and only recently discovered these and can't stop buying them! :lol:
Yeah I drink dry whites so I think that's why I like Shiraz. If you like sweet whites I won't bore you with my fav's in red because we have different tastes I think :)
Mad B - yeah they don't do a bad drop :) have a pink/ white cab about to be bottled in 2 weeks, can't wait to taste it but will only be a sip until bubba is here. Wine is the thing I miss the most while preggie! Alco much Hahahaha!!!!
When we were in SA and did the Barossa, we found most reds to be spicier than WA wines however LOVED Kellermeister - I think a cab sav again LOL. My cousin is the manager so we get him to send it to us in WA :) I hate Swan Valley wines (WA again) so whenever we go down south we stock up on Margaret River region wines. There's not many I don't like.
Well I love the white moscato so it sounds down my alley...:
I can't drink wine right now or for some months to come, probably, but it's nice to think about it.....
And my teeth? :lol: will they stain?
if you smoke some cigarettes afterwards you won't know the difference....
(I don't have purple teeth - does that help?)
Thanks that's comforting to know ;):
I'm not a smoker. Just enjoy the occasional drink or two once my breastfed babe has settled in for her 5hr stretch ;)
I think ANYTHING brown brothers is good! Haha... I did find a cab sav (again!) A little while back by 'fishers circle' I think that was right but anyway if u find it dh and I absolutely loved it I was pretty sad I only got a sip after ds was in bed (coz of bf obviously), and I should add dh is does NOT usually drink red wine we very rarely drink any alcohol at all actually.
PS I few glasses occasionally are not likely to stain your teeth... If you're worried though eat some strawberries at the same time they apparently are brilliant for removing stains ;)
Both Hanwood Estate and Pepperjack do a nice, good priced Shiraz.
whatever you end up buying if you don't like it, eat some chocolate and then sip it again.... little experiment that usually turns it from dislike to like!
Pepper jack is hubby's favourite :)
Another vote for Pepperjacks too. Love it!
Yup thats the one that popped my cherry - so to speak. however, it is quite an expensive bottle of wine, and since I'm a cheap floosie, I found a better bottle of wine that is usually around $5 - its made from cherries not grapes, so its quite sweet. I can't remember the brand name, but its fruitwood something.....:
It's been a few years since I worked in the industry so I'm fuzzy on brands so not much help there.
It's good to start off with a mild wine to build up your palette, either a straight variety or a blend. Merlot is milder than shiraz usually but there are exceptions depending on how it's been made. Read the labels and those that say woody or tannins can be quite strong and possibly over powering if you're used to the sweeter varieties. The staff should be knowledgable but it's not always the case because some specialise in what they like. The beer gurus won't be much help for example ;)
Mcwilliams fruit wood something lol:
another one obsessed with pepperjack. i love their cab sav but i reckon you would like their shiraz.
Mmmm Pepperjack Shiraz - actually, make that any Shiraz!!! I second going to any wineries and doing some tastings, most of our collection is from little wineries we have visited here in Vic and in WA! I also love a good Rose in Summer - chilled and oh so purdy!!!!!!
I love heavy reds - shiraz, cab sav - and I don't have stained teeth. If you aren't a red drinker then I would suggest maybe not hitting the big heavy reds straight up but starting with a nice light Pinot Noir - Squealing Pig do a nice light drinkable pinot and anything from around the Swan Bay area is generally good too. For something really really nice a St Huberts is one of my favourites in the Yarra Valley area.
I think it's like anything though. You might find the taste strong to begin with it, but push through and you'll end up loving it :lol:
That's what happened to me with coffee when I was 15 and doing work experience at a newspaper. All of the journos were drinking coffee and I didnt want to look like a kid (which I was!). So I drank it even though I didnt like it. It was the start of the great love affair of my life......
A few red wine lovers here on BB ;) knew there would be! Thanks girls.
Just found two wineries within 25mins of me, great!!! Now to convince dh to drive me one weekend so I can taste test hehe
My DH is a winemaker and has always loved reds. I remember it took me awhile to like them. Maybe start with something soft like a merlot or pinot. Cab sav and shiraz are usually bigger wines. However, my favourite all time is a sparkling shiraz. Yummmm. Blends might also be easier to drink than a straight up cab or shiraz.
Enjoy!
Check out my blog (link in signature) - the entries in May are from when I did a wine appreciation course.
My favourites from the reds were Shirazes from Barossa and McClare Vale regions, I also like Pinot Noirs particularly from NZ or Yarra Valley ... Temparanillo was delicious too, and Merlots and Merlot blends are often a nice, soft way to start.