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Do you get a better wine by paying a higher price? I mean, cheap wine = cheap price? Or, another way, Do by paying a bit more, do you get a better quality of wine?
IHMO, this is a tricky one, because in the wine world, one quickly gets into what I call the "wine snobbery syndrome." I know what I'm talkin' about 'cause I used to be one!
Now I go the middle way: I stay with tried & trusted wineries, and choose to Not spend top dollar. After a point, there isn't much difference, IMHO. Especially, Aiangel, as you are taking it medicinally. That's why I asked if you have Trader Joe's where you are, because they do have moderately priced wine which is really good. That Charles Shaw Merlot is actually low priced, but is a very respectable California wine for its price.(Esp. if you're going to do the wine/chocolate connection )
Well, then. Look for med. priced red wines from California, specifically from Sonoma County, or from Napa. The Sonoma County wines may be slightly less, but the quality is As good, or better. Again, all this is IMHO.
But I know a fair amount about the Sonoma County wines. Where do you live, anyway? DM the ans. if you want. The wines I'm mentioning here can be found at Safeway, Fred Meyer (possibly Kroger where you are...)
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I'm wondering if instead of sweet you might not be happy with something less tannic and more fruity than what you've had. Maybe try a nice, young Beaujoulais.
I am embarrassed to say that I don't know enough about wine to even know! I just know I do not like the bitter taste, but have learned on here that I have not allowed it to breathe before drinking. sigh.
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I am embarrassed to say that I don't know enough about wine to even know! I just know I do not like the bitter taste, but have learned on here that I have not allowed it to breathe before drinking. sigh.
No need to be embarassed, it just means there's lots for you to discover if you choose. With reds, the tannin can give the wine an astringent quality that'll make you pucker (and not in a good way).
I was going to suggest you might enjoy a good cheese with a red until I remembered you're doing this for cholesterol control If there's a good wine shop in your area maybe someone can suggest something made to drink young rather than aged, that should cut down on the tannin and maybe you'll enjoy it more.
If you don't drink, while begin?
Really, if it's for health then drink green tea and forget the whine.
Otherwise, take off the blond wig and learn about wine.
Foodmuse
If you don't drink, while begin?
Really, if it's for health then drink green tea and forget the whine.
Otherwise, take off the blond wig and learn about wine.
Foodmuse
That's what we're trying to do, there, Foodmuse! Got anything to contribute? If you'd like, you can borrow this blond wig. I've got a spare.
Red wine needs to breathe so let it sit in the glass a while before drinking. Also try drinking it in a crystal glass only. Crystal has a way of making even a bad bottle of wine taste good. Try it with water to see what I mean. Pour water in a glass and drink it, then pour it in a crystal glass and you will notice the difference in taste.
My husband's in the wine business so I asked him just before he fell asleep, he says try a German wine- they seem sweeter. Not sure where you're located, but maybe someone can recommend one for you. Go to an actual wine shop, not a grocery store, where someone will know there stuff.
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Look for med. priced red wines from California, specifically from Sonoma County, or from Napa. The Sonoma County wines may be slightly less, but the quality is As good, or better. Again, all this is IMHO.
If there's a good wine shop in your area maybe someone can suggest something made to drink young rather than aged, that should cut down on the tannin and maybe you'll enjoy it more.
