Wine Help!

Bee1112 · October 2014

It is looking like CD1 tomorrow, so I
I need some suggestions! I have never really had any wine before and I want to try some. I like fruity, sweet alcohol if that helps.

As a bonus, what is your favorite wine?

RaeLynn81012 · October 2014

I love Moscato. Allure makes a good pink sparkling moscato and it's delicious!

holliberry28 · October 2014

This one is awesome for a beginner

ginger1228 · October 2014

Moscato is sooo good. But I also like anything that's labeled as a sweet red wine.

thewickedfairy · October 2014

Pink moscato, Asti, White Zinfandel...... Delicious!!

virginiaorjohn · October 2014

I feel like it's a generally accepted thing that if you're not into wines that much, you go with whites first. They're less dry, more sweet. Try Riesling or Moscato if you tend toward very sugary desserts, or try a Sauvignon Blanc (Cupcake Vineyards comes to mind) if you think you might like something less syrupy sweet. I also like Broadbent's Vinho Verde as a fun, light sparkling white.

As far as reds, I looooove me some Apothic Red. It's less than $10 and totally jammy and sweet with none of that dry finish/cottonmouth effect.

Or if you're feeling ballsy, make yourself a giant vat of sangria. That'll solve any problem. Just check in occasionally so that we know you're still alive?

eta: misspelling

aloha_mama · October 2014

I love Gewurtztraminer and unoaked chardonnay. I could drink the unoaked all day, every day, if that was socially acceptable-- Although there have been days when I've done it anyways.

But my absolute favorite is muscadine-- it's intensely sweet, but I'm not sure if you can find it everywhere. It might just be an eastern NC thing.

augusta17 · October 2014

Moscato is extremely sweet, I personally don't like but a lot of new wine drinkers love it! If you want a white that is semi-sweet try a Pinot Grigio. Or Riesling.

BCreen · October 2014

I would say a moscato/Riesling as well. Maybe try Barefoot or Yellow Tail.. They are cheaper and pretty popular. If you want go with reds I would suggest anything labeled "sweet red" or a sangria as others have mentioned.

I am definitely a Pinot Noir girl - can't get enough of it! Love red blends as well.

garnetandgoldgrace · October 2014

Riesling!!

Or Allegro Moscato... that stuff is the bomb. (who says that anymore????)

nandaboob06 · October 2014

Bartnetura (as mentioned above)

Stella rosa- rosso (dark bottle) I pour a little sprite in mine. So much better.

uromys · October 2014

I've gotten big into wine since DD. Recent faves anything dry. Love a good Malbec. Currently drinking Pinot Grigio. My mom likes hers sweet. She sticks with a Riesling or Moscoto.

aztecash · October 2014

Well, I don't really do sweet wine, so I probably won't be much help. If I'm in the mood for something lighter, I'll go with a grassy sauv blanc or a Viognier.

I'm really here for the bonus question. I love a good, bold red. Anything from Alma Rosa or Palumbo will rank very high on my list of favorites.

Eta- as a CD3, the last two nights I have been drinking all the wine, but tonight I moved onto beer. Next up: Punk in Drublic from Coronado Brewing Co.

URMySunshine77 · October 2014

I'm not drinking right now (starting to question my logic), but I normally love Riesling,Gewürztraminer, or Pinot Grigio for sweeter whites.

Bee1112 · October 2014

Thank you ladies! I will be making a trip to the grocery store today!

SpartanChick88 · October 2014

Where do you live? I would suggest looking into a wine trail tour if there are any in your area. That will allow you to taste first... and taste ALL the wine!

piedpiper07 · October 2014

Pink Bubbles - yellowtail .. You'll feel fancy drinking it and it's quite sweet/mild.

virginiaorjohn · October 2014

madamewaffles said:
My current favorite sweet:

I love all of his wines! Charles Smith or something? I like that his labels are so recognizable so I never have to remember his name...

MrsC0617 · October 2014

I agree with PPs. Sweet wine can be so refreshing. I love a super cold moscato. Yum.

virginiaorjohn · October 2014

iPutKetchupOnKetchup said:

Bee1112 said:

It is looking like CD1 tomorrow, so I I need some suggestions! I have never really had any wine before and I want to try some. I like fruity, sweet alcohol if that helps. As a bonus, what is your favorite wine?

Waaat? Isn't a love of wine a requirement for someone to go here?

AFM, this is always in my fridge .. and I mean always:

Since we clearly need to get you with the program, I'd suggest starting off with Riesling. Won't get you intoxicated as quickly as my trusted Franzia, but once you find a wine you like we can start upping the % of alcohol to achieve the desired result.

Bee1112 · October 2014

ILY all so hard.

housewifebecomesher · October 2014

I would second the Moscato and Labrusco ideas. If you're looking for something available at the grocery store, Barefoot and Yellow Tail are my go-to brands. The Reunite Lambrusco is good. Anything sweet like all of these is best served very cold!

I rarely have the same wine twice because we do local wineries and wine trips a lot. But, one that I have found that I love is Snoqualmie Riesling. I also love Zinfandel (red, not white, sometimes people get confused) and my pick is 7 Deadly Zins or Ravenswood.

SpartanChick88 · October 2014

I can't believe I forgot... Chocolate Rouge. Dark not milk. It's chocolate and wine in one!

carolinagirl67 · October 2014

Moscato is my favorite too. Red, pink, white. All of them. :x

Bee1112 · October 2014

lovegrilledcheese said:
Hope you found something delicious to try.

I did! I bought some Barefoot Moscato. It was awesome! I went for something cheap in case I didn't like it. I will be buying more for sure!

carolinagirl67 · October 2014

Bee1112 said:

lovegrilledcheese said:
Hope you found something delicious to try.
I did! I bought some Barefoot Moscato. It was awesome! I went for something cheap in case I didn't like it. I will be buying more for sure!

Barefoot is my favorite cheap wine! Glad you enjoyed it!

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