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Wine? Any ideas?
My husband to be and I are going on a romantic get away to Gatlinburg, and we're staying in this cute, romantic cabin for a few days.
I want a good tasting wine.
Nothing expensive; but a good price for the great taste.
Any ideas? I've never had any wine before, I'm usually a vodka, or wine cooler kind of woman, so any good ideas would be helpful.
Thanks.
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I've always felt that serving a Zinfandel is always a good choice. Be people I am entertaining be experienced wine drinkers, new wine drinkers or have particular tastes in wine a Zinfandel seems to satisfy everyone. It is inexpensive, depending on the maker it should be no more than $14.00.
Most vineyards will produce a blush wine or Zinfandel. My preference in a Zinfandel is Sutter Home.
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Hello,
If you're new to wine, I feel white is usually best. I know many wine drinkers who stray away from red wine, but everyone enjoys white. Also, some people get adverse reactions to red wine i.e. they get drunk very fast, vommit, and get terrible hangovers. That is just from a couple glasses! But this is rare.
So my advice is to stick to a white such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon blanc. I love Pinot Grigio, as it's fresh and zesty, without that odd aftertaste some wine gives. It is dry however (not sweet), and so you may either like that or not. These are very good wines for people who are new to them.
Do not forget Rosé wine. It has got a bad reputation as being a wine for those who do not really understand wine. The Veneto region of Italy makes some nice ones.
If you do want to have a go at a red, may I suggest something like a Beaujolais Nouveau? It is sweet, and not too heavy. It may be hard to get, as it doesn't age well. Pinot Noir is an alternative that is widely available. Stay away from heavy Claret and Shiraz wines, if you are new to wine.
Also, make sure you select something that matches the climate. I'm not a citizen of the USA and so wouldn't know what the weather is like in Gatlinburg. But because white and some Rosé wines are served chilled, they may be good if the weather is warm/humid. Something like a heavy red wine is usually not the best choice in warm weather, as you want something refreshing and crisp.
In short: Go for a nice white wine. They're crisp, zesty, and refreshing. Not too expensive, but are great for beginner's.
Good luck, and have fun! :)
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It depends if you want red or white. If red, you're pretty safe with a cabernet sauvignon or maybe a shiraz. For white, go for a chardonnay or a pinot grigio. These are very popular wines, go well with food, and are fine to drink "young". Most wines will get more expensive the older they are.
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