Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:42
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Barolo
Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:20
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
20:17 here. I forgot to add Pinots can be tricky bc some subpar Pinots have that high-alcohol "hot" taste that hits you right at the throat/chest. I am very picky about Pinots!
Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:17
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Anonymous wrote:Omg I can't believe I am geeking out on wine on the Internet but here I am. I agree that Italian wines are a good place to start, but I disagree that they are "lighter" than French or California wines. A good starter Italian wine is acidy and sweet, and not too tannic. Not light! Unless by "light" you mean not tannic? Conversely, a fine French wine can be really light - but to a newby, might be too gamey or too tannic. IMO, the reason people don't like reds is because they have only tried cheap nasty stuff, or they are not used to the earthiness of French wine. The best starting place would be a GOOD California cab or Italian - and price does matter. Doesn't have to be a $100 bottle, but there are not going to be that many $15 bottles that actually taste good. The price range is more like $30-60.
You can't really lose by going to a good wine store and asking for help. Schneiders on the hill or McArthurs. Don't go to one of those trendy ones on 14th st.
I am the poster who suggested Italian wines. I drink a ton of wine, but am not great with terminology. To me, light means not dry, tannic, and chewy -- profiles novices might not care for. I get that's probably not the proper definiton...I'm more into the drinking than the talking
Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:15
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Pinot noir.... it's light and goes with most anything. Chill it in summer time... yum.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:12
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Rose.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 20:04
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
I drink a lot of semi-dry red wines, which real wine drinkers think are too sweet but I.find delicious.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 16:34
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Anonymous wrote:Pinot Noir is where DH started with red wine. A decent inexpensive one that's easy to find is Mark West. It's lighter in body and flavor that is eaiser for a non-red wine drinker to enjoy.
Agree. We love this wine.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 16:33
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Omg I can't believe I am geeking out on wine on the Internet but here I am. I agree that Italian wines are a good place to start, but I disagree that they are "lighter" than French or California wines. A good starter Italian wine is acidy and sweet, and not too tannic. Not light! Unless by "light" you mean not tannic? Conversely, a fine French wine can be really light - but to a newby, might be too gamey or too tannic. IMO, the reason people don't like reds is because they have only tried cheap nasty stuff, or they are not used to the earthiness of French wine. The best starting place would be a GOOD California cab or Italian - and price does matter. Doesn't have to be a $100 bottle, but there are not going to be that many $15 bottles that actually taste good. The price range is more like $30-60.
You can't really lose by going to a good wine store and asking for help. Schneiders on the hill or McArthurs. Don't go to one of those trendy ones on 14th st.
You can't really lose by going to a good wine store and asking for help. Schneiders on the hill or McArthurs. Don't go to one of those trendy ones on 14th st.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 16:31
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Or Merlot.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 16:09
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Anonymous wrote:A lot of the Italian wines are fairly light and palatable -- compared to French wines and the big California cabs. Try a Barolo or a Barbaresco.
Agree. Italian "table" wines are usually pretty universal and please most palettes. An inexpensive chianti is a good place to start.
Pinot noir is the mildest, in general.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 16:06
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
A lot of the Italian wines are fairly light and palatable -- compared to French wines and the big California cabs. Try a Barolo or a Barbaresco.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 15:54
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Pinot Noir is where DH started with red wine. A decent inexpensive one that's easy to find is Mark West. It's lighter in body and flavor that is eaiser for a non-red wine drinker to enjoy.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 15:46
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Port or Madeira. Or a really big and fruity California wine - but please god, a good one, not something disgusting and syrupy and fake like apothic red.
Another route to go is food pairing. Good French wine is meant to be had with food - not alone. Try a good burgundy or Bordeaux with a bite of cheese or steak or even hamburger. Something savory and fatty. Yummy!
Another route to go is food pairing. Good French wine is meant to be had with food - not alone. Try a good burgundy or Bordeaux with a bite of cheese or steak or even hamburger. Something savory and fatty. Yummy!
Anonymous
05/06/2013 15:42
Subject: Re:Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Beaujolais.
Anonymous
05/06/2013 15:40
Subject: Red wine for people who don't like red wine?
Realizing this is a bit ironic, but does such a thing exist? Are there red wines that are more "transitional," for people who don't usually like red wines or find them to be too much?