Make me a Wino

danigirl7181 · November 2013

So I'm usually not a wine fan (more of a beer fan), but all the talk on here makes me want a glass. What is your favorite? What do you recommend for a beginner?

Mom2bois85 · November 2013

Try Ferrari carano fume blanc (white) or clos du Val napa valley cab (red) my two favorites! (Bartender)

thegoodpotato · November 2013

I would recommend, but I doubt any of our wine is available outside of Canada. We have some stunning wineries in the deserty areas of British Columbia.

Linzbut113083 · November 2013

When i first started wine, i would drink beringer white zinfadel - sweet and crisp, or lambrusco for $5/gallon (college days). Now adays, my palette prefers a dry, busty cab from sonoma or napa.

elyse05 · November 2013

The first red I ever liked was evil monkey pinot noir. Ahhh, college.

danigirl7181 · November 2013

I think I drank boones farm in my early drinking days, does that count as wine, lol.

danigirl7181 · November 2013

I know I like whites more then red. The smell of red wine always reminds me of Easter egg dye, lol.

I also like the fruitier tasting wines.

flkong · November 2013

apothic red, ménages trois (sp?) or yellowtail shiroz for reds...I like sweet and fruity too. Reisling and moscato are pretty good if you like sweet.

lexielovebug · November 2013

elyse05 said:
The first red I ever liked was evil monkey pinot noir. Ahhh, college.

Is that the one with the metal monkey on the bottle? If so, my SO brought it home and it was nasssty

I second @fklang suggestions. A good reisling is the chateau st. Michelle harvest select reisling

stephyfaith · November 2013

I recommend starting with moscatos or Rieslings as well. Wine is an acquired taste that's for sure!

valstulas · November 2013

Linzbut113083 said:
When i first started wine, i would drink beringer white zinfadel - sweet and crisp, or lambrusco for $5/gallon (college days). Now adays, my palette prefers a dry, busty cab from sonoma or napa.

Lol, @Linzbut113083, you said "busty."

roashem2008 · November 2013

I like whites more than reds. My favorite is red tail pink mascato. It's fruity and light.

klyann · November 2013

Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc is divine. And there is a screw top so easy to open and store in the fridge.

chiboo9 · November 2013

I used to prefer whites over red. I loved a good Pinot Grigio. It was my first introduction to wine. Santa Margherita was my favorite. And then I ventured over to something sweeter. I was obsessed with Relax Riesling for the longest. Polka Dot Riesling is great too. Then I even went sweeter and started loving on Moscato. My absolute fave is Barefoot Moscato. Can't beat $4.99 a bottle for something so delicious.

I then started dabbling with the Barefoot Reds and haven't turned back since. I prefer reds now, although I still drink Moscato occasionally. I love the Barefoot Merlot and Cabernet. Also $4.99 a bottle.

martyn17 · November 2013

https://www.foodandwine.com/articles/americas-best-and-most-accessible-value-wines

I find this article to be a good resource.

NKF312 · November 2013

I agree with chateaus st Michele's Riesling , sweet and yummy

danigirl7181 · November 2013

Thank you everyone, I have a good place to start. I think I'll buy a bottle to take to the ILs tomorrow for our Thanksgiving, I haven't had a buzz in a LONG time. I think DH will be happy, that usually means he'll get a some.

michnfrankstake2 · November 2013

Kim crawford sauv blanc.....amazing!

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