I heard that you can cook pasta in wine(instead of water) and I thought it sounded tasty... I was wondering if anyone here has made it that way and if so how and what type of wine do you use?|||I might use wine to finish a pasta after it is mostly cooked and as part of the sauce. However..... I hate the thought of wasting 4 bottles of good wine on boiling pasta (or eating pasta that was cooked in lousy cheap wine).
And, if I did undertake this adventure, I would use a light white wine. Red wine might make the plain pasta look an unappetizing blah pink color.|||I've never done or heard of it. If I were to do this though, I'd use a dry red, anything else may make the end product too sweet. Use wine you would sit and drink also, thats a cooks rule actually, "If you won't drink it, don't put it in your food" or something like that. Since you may need a few bottles to cook the pasta, try using half or less of wine and water.|||lol dont cook it with the actual drinking wine! its cooking wine the one u use lol
Saturday, October 1, 2011
What is the best white wine to use as a sauce for stuffed mushroom ravioli?
I have never tasted any white wine before; I just need a good white wine that mixes well with mushrooms. Thanks yall!|||I would suggest either a Gewrtraminer (Fetzer makes an inexpensive one) or Pinot Grigio. Both would work well!|||Well, if you want something sweet, get a Reisling. I personally prefer Gewurtzaminer (sp?), which is a bit less over the top...|||I use white zinfandel for all my recipes whether it be chicken, shrimp or whatever.
How often do you have to drink red wine for it to make a healthy impact on your lifestyle? Is there a limit?
I heard red wine has positive health effects when drunk in moderation - it contains antioxidants and resveraterol. But how much is 'drinking in moderation'?
What is the recommended intake of red wine for it to have a positive impact on health?
Any weblinks to sites on red wine would be appreciated...|||1-2 glasses a day for women, 2-3 a day for men.|||dr. oz from oprah can answer this for you!
dr. oz on wine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMHPdwnN2鈥?/a>|||One to two glasses per day.
It has great health benefits.
Learn more here...
What is the recommended intake of red wine for it to have a positive impact on health?
Any weblinks to sites on red wine would be appreciated...|||1-2 glasses a day for women, 2-3 a day for men.|||dr. oz from oprah can answer this for you!
dr. oz on wine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMHPdwnN2鈥?/a>|||One to two glasses per day.
It has great health benefits.
Learn more here...
What riesling wine comes in a short bottle?
I recently did a wine tasting on a Disney Cruise and one of the wines we tasted was a riesling. It came in a short bottle, not the typical tall bottle you see for wine. I can't remember what it was called though. I think it started with an "M". It was really good and I'd like to remember it so I can buy a bottle.|||I'll follow on with what Chef Paul had to say.
The only half-bottles of Rieslings that I've seen are either Eisweins or the higher end sweetnesses (beerenausleses or trockenbeerenausleses).
Was the win that you had very sweet (or even very, very sweet)? If so, there's a good chance that you had one of these.
However, getting back to the "M." There is a winery called Mosella and there is a large "M" on the label. Could this be the one?
http://mosellawine.com/
If so, then maybe they make a half-bottle that I am unfamiliar with.
Good luck! Rieslings are terrific wines.|||If you were at a wine tasting there's a good chance you tasted a german reisling in a half bottle. Usually the more expensive reislings are available in half bottles. The green bottles are from the Mosel region and the brown bottles are from the Rhine valley. As the price goes up the wine gets sweeter. Kabinet is dry but fruity, Spatlese are a little sweeter and very fruity, Auslese is sweet, beerenauslese is sweeter, and trokenbeerenauslese is the sweetest and like nectar. It would not be unusual to pay $250 for a half bottle of a BA or TBA.
Hope this helped.|||Moscato dAsti is a sparkling sweet wine, similar to Asti Spumante. It's not Reisling.
You know, the bottle could have been simply a single serving bottle, which there are too many to mention... If you could, get on the Disney website and find a contact. Call their Cruise Line office and I'm sure someone could help. If you can't find what you're looking for, here are some great Reislings:
Badger Mountain
Beringer Appelation Collection
Good luck!|||Moscato D'Asti? Its a white wine I think. I thought it was a riesling, but its not. Was it a short blue bottle? If so then this may be it. I love this stuff. You can get it from Sam's Club for sure. I hope this helps.
The only half-bottles of Rieslings that I've seen are either Eisweins or the higher end sweetnesses (beerenausleses or trockenbeerenausleses).
Was the win that you had very sweet (or even very, very sweet)? If so, there's a good chance that you had one of these.
However, getting back to the "M." There is a winery called Mosella and there is a large "M" on the label. Could this be the one?
http://mosellawine.com/
If so, then maybe they make a half-bottle that I am unfamiliar with.
Good luck! Rieslings are terrific wines.|||If you were at a wine tasting there's a good chance you tasted a german reisling in a half bottle. Usually the more expensive reislings are available in half bottles. The green bottles are from the Mosel region and the brown bottles are from the Rhine valley. As the price goes up the wine gets sweeter. Kabinet is dry but fruity, Spatlese are a little sweeter and very fruity, Auslese is sweet, beerenauslese is sweeter, and trokenbeerenauslese is the sweetest and like nectar. It would not be unusual to pay $250 for a half bottle of a BA or TBA.
Hope this helped.|||Moscato dAsti is a sparkling sweet wine, similar to Asti Spumante. It's not Reisling.
You know, the bottle could have been simply a single serving bottle, which there are too many to mention... If you could, get on the Disney website and find a contact. Call their Cruise Line office and I'm sure someone could help. If you can't find what you're looking for, here are some great Reislings:
Badger Mountain
Beringer Appelation Collection
Good luck!|||Moscato D'Asti? Its a white wine I think. I thought it was a riesling, but its not. Was it a short blue bottle? If so then this may be it. I love this stuff. You can get it from Sam's Club for sure. I hope this helps.
Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health?
Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health, were are those studies?
Red wine is regarded by Christians as a blood of their God, but clinical studies didn't find any any of those christian health claims !
So do you have a study that says that wine is good for the health of let say people between 20 and 38 years old?|||a glass of red wine a day is good for your health - this is common knowledge and has nothing to do with religion. Clinical studies do show that it is beneficial. Have you done much medical reading? You sound very biased. Are you an angry atheist?|||nice screen name|||why do non-christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health?
same answer.|||Your confusing everything to the point where it's just plain funny.
First thing: CHRISTIANS don't claim that a glass of wine is good for your health. SCIENTISTS, who may or may not be Christian, have researched and come to that conclusion.
Second - Red wine is SYMBOLIC of th blood of Christ. It's not the actual blood of Christ.|||Who says that? The Bible says woe to he who gives his neighbour a drink.|||Moderate consumption of alcohol is good for vascular and cardiac health. It just is. 3-7 drinks / week is more healthy than not doing it.|||f*ck crhistianity and islam.
drinking red wine is healthy though. just not a lot everyday. maybe 3 glasses a week. or 1 glass a day is healthy. same with alcohol.|||Its been proven by scientists that drinking one glass of red wine a day is good for your health.|||Apostle Paul wrote that a little wine is good for the health and body infirmities. But not drinking it all the time to get drunk. Just a little for medicinal purposes.
Drinking to get drunk is against Christian teaching. The Bible says, Be not drunk with wine, but be drunk spiritually by the power of the Holy Spirit.|||Wine is wine, it is symbolic of Christ's blood, the churches I have been part of use grape Koolaid, it's all about symbolism.|||The ancient Judeo-Christians secretly knew about the anti-oxidizing health benefits of resveratrol.|||You must not really want to know the answer to this. Since you keep posting the question, but ignore the links to studies that explain exactly why. I've shown you several myself, which you never acknowledged in the slightest.|||Antioxidants, heart protection, cancer prevention...
What does the age really matter? There are Christians younger and older than that.
Here's a site that gives basic information about the benefits of drinking red wine in moderation:
http://www.red-wine-and-health.com/|||Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health?
* We do not say that.
Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health, were are those studies?
* Your question is based on a false assumption, we do not claim that. Go to doctors or dieticians for points in favor or against a glass of red wine vs physical health.
Red wine is regarded by Christians as a blood of their God, but clinical studies didn't find any any of those christian health claims !
* Wine / fruit of the vine is symbolic, not literally the blood of Christ.
So do you have a study that says that wine is good for the health of let say people between 20 and 38 years old?
Search here:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=Ai3z…
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However, there are other alternatives to gain the benefits of drinking one glass of wine (or less) per day. The antioxidants in red wine can be obtained from other foods.
Red wine is regarded by Christians as a blood of their God, but clinical studies didn't find any any of those christian health claims !
So do you have a study that says that wine is good for the health of let say people between 20 and 38 years old?|||a glass of red wine a day is good for your health - this is common knowledge and has nothing to do with religion. Clinical studies do show that it is beneficial. Have you done much medical reading? You sound very biased. Are you an angry atheist?|||nice screen name|||why do non-christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health?
same answer.|||Your confusing everything to the point where it's just plain funny.
First thing: CHRISTIANS don't claim that a glass of wine is good for your health. SCIENTISTS, who may or may not be Christian, have researched and come to that conclusion.
Second - Red wine is SYMBOLIC of th blood of Christ. It's not the actual blood of Christ.|||Who says that? The Bible says woe to he who gives his neighbour a drink.|||Moderate consumption of alcohol is good for vascular and cardiac health. It just is. 3-7 drinks / week is more healthy than not doing it.|||f*ck crhistianity and islam.
drinking red wine is healthy though. just not a lot everyday. maybe 3 glasses a week. or 1 glass a day is healthy. same with alcohol.|||Its been proven by scientists that drinking one glass of red wine a day is good for your health.|||Apostle Paul wrote that a little wine is good for the health and body infirmities. But not drinking it all the time to get drunk. Just a little for medicinal purposes.
Drinking to get drunk is against Christian teaching. The Bible says, Be not drunk with wine, but be drunk spiritually by the power of the Holy Spirit.|||Wine is wine, it is symbolic of Christ's blood, the churches I have been part of use grape Koolaid, it's all about symbolism.|||The ancient Judeo-Christians secretly knew about the anti-oxidizing health benefits of resveratrol.|||You must not really want to know the answer to this. Since you keep posting the question, but ignore the links to studies that explain exactly why. I've shown you several myself, which you never acknowledged in the slightest.|||Antioxidants, heart protection, cancer prevention...
What does the age really matter? There are Christians younger and older than that.
Here's a site that gives basic information about the benefits of drinking red wine in moderation:
http://www.red-wine-and-health.com/|||Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health?
* We do not say that.
Why Christians claim that drinking a glass of wine is good for health, were are those studies?
* Your question is based on a false assumption, we do not claim that. Go to doctors or dieticians for points in favor or against a glass of red wine vs physical health.
Red wine is regarded by Christians as a blood of their God, but clinical studies didn't find any any of those christian health claims !
* Wine / fruit of the vine is symbolic, not literally the blood of Christ.
So do you have a study that says that wine is good for the health of let say people between 20 and 38 years old?
Search here:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=Ai3z…
---
However, there are other alternatives to gain the benefits of drinking one glass of wine (or less) per day. The antioxidants in red wine can be obtained from other foods.
What is the shelf life of opened refrigerated wine?
How long does wine last if opened and refrigerated? I use wine for cooking only and store it in the refrigerator. I'm not sure if the bottles I currently have are still good or if they've passed their shelf life, especially being wine.|||Wine, especially if its cooking wine (which has salts added) is good for at least six months to a year after opening if always refrigerated.|||not very long it would only be good for a day or two because the tannins break down causing the wine to become very bitter unless you have a vacuum sealer for the bottle and they only cost 8$ then the wine will bo good for a week or two|||If you're planning on drinking it I would recommend drinking it within a few days, unless you have a vacuum pump wine preserver. The preserver takes all the air out of the bottle, so the wine can't oxidize anymore, oxidization is what makes it "go bad." The longest I've kept "preserved" wine in the fridge is about 2 weeks, but when i opened it again, it tasted the same as it did the day i opened it.
If you're using it for cooking, you can keep it for months.|||To give your wine leftovers the longest life, recork and refrigerate them鈥昬ven reds (they come up to drinking temperature soon after being poured). Most whites hold well for two days; reds for three. After that you can freeze leftover wine in ice-cube trays and use the cubes for cooking.
Below is a list of some things to be aware of when you store your wine.
1) You want to maintain a constant cool temperature. Between 53 - 59 decrees Farenheit. You don't want fluctuations in the temperature.
2) You want fairly high humidity. Humidity levels should be between 70% and 95%.
3) You want to protect your wine from vibration. That's why you need to make sure the wine refrigerator you buy has a vibration dampening system.
4) You don't want to expose your wine to excessive light. Ultraviolet light can be very damaging to wine.
5) You don't want to store your wine in an area that has a lot of odors such as chemicals and paints
If you're using it for cooking, you can keep it for months.|||To give your wine leftovers the longest life, recork and refrigerate them鈥昬ven reds (they come up to drinking temperature soon after being poured). Most whites hold well for two days; reds for three. After that you can freeze leftover wine in ice-cube trays and use the cubes for cooking.
Below is a list of some things to be aware of when you store your wine.
1) You want to maintain a constant cool temperature. Between 53 - 59 decrees Farenheit. You don't want fluctuations in the temperature.
2) You want fairly high humidity. Humidity levels should be between 70% and 95%.
3) You want to protect your wine from vibration. That's why you need to make sure the wine refrigerator you buy has a vibration dampening system.
4) You don't want to expose your wine to excessive light. Ultraviolet light can be very damaging to wine.
5) You don't want to store your wine in an area that has a lot of odors such as chemicals and paints
What would be a nice wine to pair with a salad?
My brothers and I are hosting a formal dinner for our Mother's 70th birthday. We have several courses planned, with different wines to complement each course. The salad will be served immediately following the main course, and before the cheese course. Merlot will be served with the main course, and Beaujolais will be served with the cheese course. We will be having a light salad with asparagus spears and viniagrette dressing. Another site suggested a dry ros茅. What would be a nice wine to pair with a salad? Any ideas -- suggestions? Thank You!|||How about a nice Riesling? I always pair Riesling with more "delicate" foods such as unsauced veggies and salad. I would try to go with a white wine that isn't too sweet, but that's just me...I'm sure that whatever you choose will be fantastic!|||Here are the links to two of my favorites..
http://www.roundbarnwinery.com
http://www.ste-michelle.com/
|||As a proffessional bar/restaurant manager i would advise you not to go for Merlot or Beaujolais, if it has to be red then i suggest you go for one lighter type of red like a rioja or a shiraz. Don't opt for different ones throughout the courses, instead just befor your starter arrives have a gin and tonic as this helps build an appitite. When it comes to the cheese course then you could switch to maybe a small glass of Ruby Port. It could be that some of your guests aren't keen on red wine so maybe have a few bottles of white or rose to hand for them, i would suggest a chenin blanc as this caters to most people's taste. Hope all goes well and this has helped.|||Oh I love white zinfandel (beringer) with salad - crisp and a little sweet!|||a light pinot grigio would be delicious. i like Danzante.|||CHAMPAGNE, of course! It's your mum's birthday, so you should be festive and "bubbly"...It will also take you right into the cheese course as well as dessert.
For Vintage, you won't go wrong with a "very fine lady" such as the 1996 Vueve Clicquot Ponsardin鈥檚 Prestige Cuvee "La Grande Dame" - see product %26amp; review at:
http://www.selectwinesllc.com/19veuvclic鈥?/a>
For non-Vintage, try the always nice lady-like but medium bodied pink, Champagne Laurent Perrier Rose Brut:
http://www.selectwinesllc.com/chlaperobr鈥?/a>
http://www.roundbarnwinery.com
http://www.ste-michelle.com/
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|||As a proffessional bar/restaurant manager i would advise you not to go for Merlot or Beaujolais, if it has to be red then i suggest you go for one lighter type of red like a rioja or a shiraz. Don't opt for different ones throughout the courses, instead just befor your starter arrives have a gin and tonic as this helps build an appitite. When it comes to the cheese course then you could switch to maybe a small glass of Ruby Port. It could be that some of your guests aren't keen on red wine so maybe have a few bottles of white or rose to hand for them, i would suggest a chenin blanc as this caters to most people's taste. Hope all goes well and this has helped.|||Oh I love white zinfandel (beringer) with salad - crisp and a little sweet!|||a light pinot grigio would be delicious. i like Danzante.|||CHAMPAGNE, of course! It's your mum's birthday, so you should be festive and "bubbly"...It will also take you right into the cheese course as well as dessert.
For Vintage, you won't go wrong with a "very fine lady" such as the 1996 Vueve Clicquot Ponsardin鈥檚 Prestige Cuvee "La Grande Dame" - see product %26amp; review at:
http://www.selectwinesllc.com/19veuvclic鈥?/a>
For non-Vintage, try the always nice lady-like but medium bodied pink, Champagne Laurent Perrier Rose Brut:
http://www.selectwinesllc.com/chlaperobr鈥?/a>
What type of dry white wine do you use to cook with? Where do you find it in the store?
I'm going way overboard with Martha Stewart' goose recipe. It call for 1/2 cup of dry white wine for gravy. I've never cooked with wine before and I know there's somebody that knows how. Please help, It's my first Thanksgiving without my mom and my sisters fiance. I want to do it right. I've never cooked for her before. Many thanks! |||Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)
(among others)
DON't use Reisling ... that's sweet! Dry means NOT sweet.
Don't use vermouth, either. It's useful for cooking but if a recipe specifically says "dry white wine" it won't taste right if you use something different.
Where to find it? Depends. Does your grocery store sell wine? Some do, some don't. If yours doesn't, go to a liquor store.
Also, don't use that nasty stuff called "cooking wine" ... it's just salty acid. Don't cook with it if you wouldn't drink it.|||A good rule of thumb for cooking with wine is to use a wine that tastes good when drank - you are intensifying the flavor when you cook with it, so if you like drinking it, you will like cooking with it too. If you are not a wine drinker, your best bet is to ask someone that works in the alcohol department at the store (or a wine shop if you have one close by, but you should hurry, since its getting so close to Thanksgiving now.)
Good luck!
|||In the liquor department. Aim for a dry white wine. It has to be drinkable but not expensive. Ask the department manager for guidance.|||A Pinot Grigio or a Reisling will work.|||I always use Vermouth.
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)
(among others)
DON't use Reisling ... that's sweet! Dry means NOT sweet.
Don't use vermouth, either. It's useful for cooking but if a recipe specifically says "dry white wine" it won't taste right if you use something different.
Where to find it? Depends. Does your grocery store sell wine? Some do, some don't. If yours doesn't, go to a liquor store.
Also, don't use that nasty stuff called "cooking wine" ... it's just salty acid. Don't cook with it if you wouldn't drink it.|||A good rule of thumb for cooking with wine is to use a wine that tastes good when drank - you are intensifying the flavor when you cook with it, so if you like drinking it, you will like cooking with it too. If you are not a wine drinker, your best bet is to ask someone that works in the alcohol department at the store (or a wine shop if you have one close by, but you should hurry, since its getting so close to Thanksgiving now.)
Good luck!
|||In the liquor department. Aim for a dry white wine. It has to be drinkable but not expensive. Ask the department manager for guidance.|||A Pinot Grigio or a Reisling will work.|||I always use Vermouth.
What is the healthiest red wine to drink?
My doctor suggested that I drink two glasses of wine everyday, one in the morning and one at night, for my hearts health. Which is the best red wine for my heart. Price is not a worry.|||Many of the presumed healthful things in red wine come from the skins. Also Alcohol in moderation aids in reducing platelet adherence to the artery wall.
Having said this, drink what you like. Red wines in general are fermented in skins. Pinot noir is a wine that derrives it's red color specifically from the skins as it's juice is clear. I could presume that a dark pinot would be good.|||As far as I know, Pinot Noir is the best. I'll be honest with you, though, red wine is KNOWN to trigger migraines. Perhaps try something like Riesling or Pinot Grigio?|||grape wine,
Having said this, drink what you like. Red wines in general are fermented in skins. Pinot noir is a wine that derrives it's red color specifically from the skins as it's juice is clear. I could presume that a dark pinot would be good.|||As far as I know, Pinot Noir is the best. I'll be honest with you, though, red wine is KNOWN to trigger migraines. Perhaps try something like Riesling or Pinot Grigio?|||grape wine,
What is a really good wine i can buy local?
I want to get my brother the best tasting wine for his birthday and I have no idea what to get him. He prefers red wine. Also very strong.|||I like dry full bodied red wines so here are the kinds that I usually order. Of course the year and the region will differ in taste...
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
and my recent favorite has been a nice Italian Chianti|||No idea what is available to you locally - nor your budget. Do you know what foods he likes to accompany his wine? Then go to a wine store in your area ...|||I don't know what you mean by local. I tend to go for the Chilean red wines - not too expensive but high quality. Cabernet Sauvignon has a bit more kick than the Merlot wines if he likes strong.|||Not sure what is available in your area. Try a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot from any winery out of Napa, Ca.|||chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
and my recent favorite has been a nice Italian Chianti|||No idea what is available to you locally - nor your budget. Do you know what foods he likes to accompany his wine? Then go to a wine store in your area ...|||I don't know what you mean by local. I tend to go for the Chilean red wines - not too expensive but high quality. Cabernet Sauvignon has a bit more kick than the Merlot wines if he likes strong.|||Not sure what is available in your area. Try a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot from any winery out of Napa, Ca.|||chardonnay
How do wine pairings at restaurants work?
I've never opted for wine pairings before. I usually just get a bottle. But how do wine pairings work? Are they worth it? For example, say you order a 7 course tasting menu...are there 7 different glasses of wine? How large are the pours? 2, 4, or 6 oz?|||Usually a wine tasting at a restaurant is a different 2 oz. pour for each course. Generally speaking this is a great way to learn about wine, usually the selections are a collaboration between the wine expert at the restaurant and the chef. I would strongly suggest talking with your server abouut each individual wine and why it was choosen to accompany each dish. In addition this is a cost effective manner of tasting a variety of wines and developing your palate. Good luck and try the tasting!|||Another route is going to a restaurant with someone who is knowledgeable about food and wine pairings. Even if you have as few courses as 3-4, your friend can still pair each one with a bottle of wine (if you go with 6-8 friends). It's definitely worth experiencing wines with the perfect food (and vice versa). The taste experience can be quite satisfying!!!!
Does good wine have to be expensive?
Although I have not tasted any really expensive wine, I believe that price alone cannot show the quality of a wine. I know some 8-10 euro a bottle wines taste better than more expensive ones. Any ideas?|||Expensive is relative. But, at less than $10, look for Cotes-du-Rhone as a French red, IGT-Toscana as an Italian red, Edelzwicker (and, sometimes, Pinot Blanc) as an Alsace white, Sauvignon Blanc as a California white. If $13-18 is an acceptable price range, by my lights the best value/quality ratio is in that range -- New Zealand whites, South African Whites, Chilean reds, some south-of-France and Tuscan reds. Let a local merchant be your guide.|||No. Good wine does not have to be expensive.
I've found that an $8 bottle of wine is almost always better than a $3 bottle of wine, but a $20 bottle of wine is not $12 better than the $8 bottle.
Generally, a good bottle can be bought for between $8 and $12.|||The best one I have come across is the cheap wine @ Sams Club that comes in a box. I go for taste not brand.|||No, good wine does not have to expensive. However, you can totally taste the difference of why they would price something a lot higher. I usually drink wine that's between 5-10 dollars a bottle. You can find some great wines in that price range. I have had a sample of wine that were in the 500 dollar a bottle range. It was great wine and you could totally tell the difference.|||Good wine does not have to be expensive. Some of our favorites are Luna di Luna, Barefoot wines, and Linganore Wineries. None of those are over $10. We tried a $20 bottle of Kendall Jackson just to test the idea of expensive wines being better and guess what, it was awful!
The good thing about wine though..if you hate it, you can still always cook with it and not let it go to waste!
(Sorry, Linganore is a local winery in Maryland which may not be available where you are, but half the fun is finding local wineries that you like!)|||No! There are lots of good wines that are not expensive.
I live in northern California so I am biased. (Former winery employee)|||Nope. I've tasted some very expensive wines and some very cheap ones. It really depends on your preference. Where I work, we have bottles that cost over $900....I prefer the ones in the $40-$60 range.|||There are a lot of wines coming out of Australia that are in the 7-10 dollar range that are quite good. Also are the wines from Chile and Argentina in the same price range.|||let me explain something to you
good wine is what you like not what i like and i am telling you what you will like
drink what you like
start keeping a log of all the wine that you drink|||Assuming you are a U.K.er from your quoting price in Euros (Don't you just get soooooo pissed off by all the Americans Asking and Answering in this category that do not seem to get it that there are many non-Americans in Yahoo Answers English??????): the May, 2006, issue of "Decanter" magazine has an article in which its wine tasters present their compilation of the world's 50 best wine values. Some are only a few euros.|||surprising no on the most part Here in Florida a good red wine normally runs 9-13 dollars however some rare finds can be found as I found a very nice red wine that was just as good as some wines in the 20-30 dollar range for just 3.14USD a bottle case price.
so yes you can.
is it easy no it not
just keep looking around and you might find a real bargain|||Less expensive wines can be quite good, and less- expensive wines can be quite bad ...or anywhere in-between.
One other thing to consider for this quesiton though is that for those who aren't oenophiles (wine lovers, with "educated palettes"), sweeter wines are generally more appealing than really dry ones and those can often be found relatively inexpensively.
If one's palette hasn't learned yet to differentiate all the "bouquets" and "notes," etc. that can be found in all the wines available, or one isn't looking for something different just because one likes to investigate wines as a hobby, then the many (often expensive) wines that have been created mostly for those customers won't be something an ordinary wine drinker really needs or wants to pay for. Oenophiles like to analyze and appreciate those differences though, so participating in their hobby is worth the extra expense to them.
My 2 cents anyway... enjoy!
Diane B.|||You can find lots of good inexpensive wines from Australia and Spain.... Ask the employees at a wine shop for recommendations...|||price for wine is not a very good indication of quality. i have had some very expensive, over $100 wine from places like Beringer and Mondavi that were completely dredful. Yet, also have wine from Silverado for under $20 that is fabulous.
The same can also be said for things like the word Reserve on a bottle. This means absolutely nothing about quality. It is what the winemaker feels is good.
Quality of wine is all a matter of opinion and the price reflects what the market is willing to bear for any particular item.|||I agree with hank; I live in the south of france and have seen and tasted the difference of wine produced during the last ten years. A very good wine right now doesn't cost more then 3 or 4 euros which is about 6 dollars. Without being an oenophile I have a large choise between the wines of les loires,alsaces,bourgognes,sevres,bordeau鈥?de provence etc.. philippe
I've found that an $8 bottle of wine is almost always better than a $3 bottle of wine, but a $20 bottle of wine is not $12 better than the $8 bottle.
Generally, a good bottle can be bought for between $8 and $12.|||The best one I have come across is the cheap wine @ Sams Club that comes in a box. I go for taste not brand.|||No, good wine does not have to expensive. However, you can totally taste the difference of why they would price something a lot higher. I usually drink wine that's between 5-10 dollars a bottle. You can find some great wines in that price range. I have had a sample of wine that were in the 500 dollar a bottle range. It was great wine and you could totally tell the difference.|||Good wine does not have to be expensive. Some of our favorites are Luna di Luna, Barefoot wines, and Linganore Wineries. None of those are over $10. We tried a $20 bottle of Kendall Jackson just to test the idea of expensive wines being better and guess what, it was awful!
The good thing about wine though..if you hate it, you can still always cook with it and not let it go to waste!
(Sorry, Linganore is a local winery in Maryland which may not be available where you are, but half the fun is finding local wineries that you like!)|||No! There are lots of good wines that are not expensive.
I live in northern California so I am biased. (Former winery employee)|||Nope. I've tasted some very expensive wines and some very cheap ones. It really depends on your preference. Where I work, we have bottles that cost over $900....I prefer the ones in the $40-$60 range.|||There are a lot of wines coming out of Australia that are in the 7-10 dollar range that are quite good. Also are the wines from Chile and Argentina in the same price range.|||let me explain something to you
good wine is what you like not what i like and i am telling you what you will like
drink what you like
start keeping a log of all the wine that you drink|||Assuming you are a U.K.er from your quoting price in Euros (Don't you just get soooooo pissed off by all the Americans Asking and Answering in this category that do not seem to get it that there are many non-Americans in Yahoo Answers English??????): the May, 2006, issue of "Decanter" magazine has an article in which its wine tasters present their compilation of the world's 50 best wine values. Some are only a few euros.|||surprising no on the most part Here in Florida a good red wine normally runs 9-13 dollars however some rare finds can be found as I found a very nice red wine that was just as good as some wines in the 20-30 dollar range for just 3.14USD a bottle case price.
so yes you can.
is it easy no it not
just keep looking around and you might find a real bargain|||Less expensive wines can be quite good, and less- expensive wines can be quite bad ...or anywhere in-between.
One other thing to consider for this quesiton though is that for those who aren't oenophiles (wine lovers, with "educated palettes"), sweeter wines are generally more appealing than really dry ones and those can often be found relatively inexpensively.
If one's palette hasn't learned yet to differentiate all the "bouquets" and "notes," etc. that can be found in all the wines available, or one isn't looking for something different just because one likes to investigate wines as a hobby, then the many (often expensive) wines that have been created mostly for those customers won't be something an ordinary wine drinker really needs or wants to pay for. Oenophiles like to analyze and appreciate those differences though, so participating in their hobby is worth the extra expense to them.
My 2 cents anyway... enjoy!
Diane B.|||You can find lots of good inexpensive wines from Australia and Spain.... Ask the employees at a wine shop for recommendations...|||price for wine is not a very good indication of quality. i have had some very expensive, over $100 wine from places like Beringer and Mondavi that were completely dredful. Yet, also have wine from Silverado for under $20 that is fabulous.
The same can also be said for things like the word Reserve on a bottle. This means absolutely nothing about quality. It is what the winemaker feels is good.
Quality of wine is all a matter of opinion and the price reflects what the market is willing to bear for any particular item.|||I agree with hank; I live in the south of france and have seen and tasted the difference of wine produced during the last ten years. A very good wine right now doesn't cost more then 3 or 4 euros which is about 6 dollars. Without being an oenophile I have a large choise between the wines of les loires,alsaces,bourgognes,sevres,bordeau鈥?de provence etc.. philippe
Pouring white wine onto red wine stain - can anyone back it up?
Just out of curiosity, and possible preparation for the future, can anyone actually tell me that pouring white wine onto a red wine stain has actually done any good? Anyone this has actually worked for?|||I can recommend something that will work. Look for a product called “Wine Away”. I have had surcease on furniture, carpet, cloths that need dry cleaning, and dryed stains.
All you need to do is to spray it on and let it sit. The stain will disappear by itself. It is great at parties as the article of clothing does not need to be taken off. The product can be purchase at most places that sell wine, and it is not expensive.|||no it does not work all your doing is pouring more wine into the carpet.
If you want something that does work, soak a towel in HOT water, wring it out so its just damp, lay it on top of the spilled wine. Let it sit there for about 15 minutes. Repeat if needed. Works on just about any liquid spill.|||No- and it's too expensive. Why wouldn't you just use plain white vinegar? White wine stains things yellow. It has sugar in it.
All you need to do is to spray it on and let it sit. The stain will disappear by itself. It is great at parties as the article of clothing does not need to be taken off. The product can be purchase at most places that sell wine, and it is not expensive.|||no it does not work all your doing is pouring more wine into the carpet.
If you want something that does work, soak a towel in HOT water, wring it out so its just damp, lay it on top of the spilled wine. Let it sit there for about 15 minutes. Repeat if needed. Works on just about any liquid spill.|||No- and it's too expensive. Why wouldn't you just use plain white vinegar? White wine stains things yellow. It has sugar in it.
What's the best way to distribute a wine-accessory to the maximum number of wine shops?
I have a product for post-sale purchase that wine stores love (I've presented it to several shops and they are consistently impressed). Surely there is a better way to distribute the product to stores than negotiating my way from one store to the next. What is the best way to have it distributed over the maximum area (the whole continent)? Can I negotiate a consignment deal with wine distributors? Thanks. |||If you want to find the most possible number of buyers for your product, all in one place, try exhibiting at industry trade shows.
I'm not sure of wine-specific shows (maybe try looking at winebusiness.com).
But the largest Restaurant/foodservice show is held annually in Chicago in the spring. ( http://www.restaurant.org/show/ ).
Here, you would find all types of product distributors, buying groups, large food/beverage chain buyers, hospitality buyers(hotels).
It's probably very expensive to exhibit, and there may be a waiting list, but this is where I would go with a new product.
I'm not sure of wine-specific shows (maybe try looking at winebusiness.com).
But the largest Restaurant/foodservice show is held annually in Chicago in the spring. ( http://www.restaurant.org/show/ ).
Here, you would find all types of product distributors, buying groups, large food/beverage chain buyers, hospitality buyers(hotels).
It's probably very expensive to exhibit, and there may be a waiting list, but this is where I would go with a new product.
How do I get red wine stains out of a white shirt?
I had a bit of a mishap at a xmas party last week and spilt some red wine on my shirt. I've put it through the wash but it still has some yellow blotches where I spilt wine on it. Is it possible to get this out?|||2 words: OXY-CLEAN. Add water to powder to form a liquid paste, let sit for 5 mins, rinse thoroughly, wash with like colors/whites.|||Surf - Gets rid of 99 top stains. Believe it or not, white wine will remove red wine stains. Simply pour a little onto the stain.|||Usually once the stain has set in it is almost impossible to get out. If the material can handle it, you could blot it with a cotton ball dipped in half bleach and half water but rinse it quickly once you see the stain disappear.|||use clorax in the wash cycle, or try the clorax pen, both will take that yellow out. do not put the shirt in the dryer until the stain as come out,because this will set the stain and make it harder to remove.|||Try soaking it - the stain - in hydrogen peroxide. Then was it.|||onion|||I assume that the spill is fresh.
Immediately get a Bottle of Gin, (Vodka will have to do if you do not have Gin, But Gin definately works better that Vodka for this), and some Clean White bath towels.
Pour the Gin liberally over the spot and then blot (hard) with the towels to soak up the gin %26amp; wine, keep doing this until you can not see any traces of "Pink" from the area where the wine spill was - "double check" by stepping on the gin soaked area through two layers of clean dry bath towel. Stopping each time to see if there is any trace of telltale "Pink" that you still need to soak in gin and blot up.
On the off chance that this is NOT a "wet" / fresh spill, then add 1/4 cup TSP, (Tri-Sodium Phosphate), to a fifth or quat of gin, and NO - you don't have to be a chemist or a rocket scientist to get this material - just go to the hardware or paint store. TSP enhaces the ability of liquid to penetrate porous substrates like paper, brick, wood, paint, - etc. It is often used by people who are going to be stripping old wall paper , - where the glue has dried to the wasll so hard that the poster can not be removed with out damaging the poster and the face of the wall).
You are going to repeat the same process as for removing the wine stain when it was "fresh" only this time give the gin %26amp; tsp mix about 1 - 2 minutes to work befor you start blotting each time..
In any event, - DO NOT SCRUB the carpet like it was a wash board. if you do, you will likely leeavea noticeable "clean" spot and matted down area behind, and if that's the case, then you might as well call a professional in - and have all the carpets cleaned. Good luck.
I'm Pulling for you.|||Good old Stain Devil! from Woolworths...it's brilliant!
If you spill red wine, put Milk on it instantly and it gets rid of the stain much better than white wine or salt. TRUE!!|||Try one of those stain removers.|||just explain that it is urine and people will understand.|||Never worth the effort - buy new|||Sop powder and javex in hot water.|||You could use 84 disinfectant or whitener to get it out.|||wash it with white wine|||vanish bar %26amp; a prewash setting on washing machine with soda crystals in the 1st section should do trick.|||if its just happened then put some whit wine on it if its dried in then vanish stick and a soak|||very difficult, try a mild bleach.
Immediately get a Bottle of Gin, (Vodka will have to do if you do not have Gin, But Gin definately works better that Vodka for this), and some Clean White bath towels.
Pour the Gin liberally over the spot and then blot (hard) with the towels to soak up the gin %26amp; wine, keep doing this until you can not see any traces of "Pink" from the area where the wine spill was - "double check" by stepping on the gin soaked area through two layers of clean dry bath towel. Stopping each time to see if there is any trace of telltale "Pink" that you still need to soak in gin and blot up.
On the off chance that this is NOT a "wet" / fresh spill, then add 1/4 cup TSP, (Tri-Sodium Phosphate), to a fifth or quat of gin, and NO - you don't have to be a chemist or a rocket scientist to get this material - just go to the hardware or paint store. TSP enhaces the ability of liquid to penetrate porous substrates like paper, brick, wood, paint, - etc. It is often used by people who are going to be stripping old wall paper , - where the glue has dried to the wasll so hard that the poster can not be removed with out damaging the poster and the face of the wall).
You are going to repeat the same process as for removing the wine stain when it was "fresh" only this time give the gin %26amp; tsp mix about 1 - 2 minutes to work befor you start blotting each time..
In any event, - DO NOT SCRUB the carpet like it was a wash board. if you do, you will likely leeavea noticeable "clean" spot and matted down area behind, and if that's the case, then you might as well call a professional in - and have all the carpets cleaned. Good luck.
I'm Pulling for you.|||Good old Stain Devil! from Woolworths...it's brilliant!
If you spill red wine, put Milk on it instantly and it gets rid of the stain much better than white wine or salt. TRUE!!|||Try one of those stain removers.|||just explain that it is urine and people will understand.|||Never worth the effort - buy new|||Sop powder and javex in hot water.|||You could use 84 disinfectant or whitener to get it out.|||wash it with white wine|||vanish bar %26amp; a prewash setting on washing machine with soda crystals in the 1st section should do trick.|||if its just happened then put some whit wine on it if its dried in then vanish stick and a soak|||very difficult, try a mild bleach.
I wanted to start drinking wine. What is the best wine to start with?
I think I would prefer to drink red wine, because of the health benefits.|||Wine is an acquired taste. I used to be a sales rep for a wine company and this is always what I recommend:
If you're just starting go with a White Zinfandel. This is probably the sweetest wine out there. Then go for a white wine, which is still sweet... but it also has a slightly bitter taste. I recommend a white merlot.
For me personally deep red wines are my favorite but I had to transition into it.
The darker the red the healthier it is for you. This is because the skins of the grapes sit in it for a longer period of time. But the longer the skins sit in, the more sweetness is sucked out of the wine. Play around with it though, everyone is different.|||Try a Menage A Trois made by a California producer called Folie A Deux. It is a red wine with a lot of fruit and just a touch of sweetness, great for a beginner and also only $8 a bottle. Don't touch the white Zinfandel, it may be sweet and easy to start with, but if you really don't want to drink that stuff, it is horribly made.|||Red Wine, in any way!!! (cause if you're start drinking wine you'd probably prefer red or ros茅 than white one). i'd suggest you a "Bordeaux" or another french one from the southwest of france. they are delicious and don't cause that typical "salivary gland pricking" (hope you know what i mean with that ;))) ) when start drinking wine. Try it out! But keep drinking red one until you reached a point you really adore wine and then switch to try out the white one ;) Good luck.|||I don't love Pinot noir. You will really have to taste different types from different vineyards. Merlots tend to be sweeter and smoother. For a good cheap wine I like blackstone. My favorite wine is Jordan's Cabernet, but it is hard to find and not at all cheap.|||An expensive wine is not necessary the best wine. It depends on your taste. Try going to a shop to taste it. I'm sure they are willing to help you choose the best wine for you. =)|||I'm very fond of the Mirassou 2008 Pinot Noir. It's inexpensive at around 8 dollars and tastes wonderful.|||I agree with kim. Pinot noir is the best choice.
And I'll recommend Beaujolais-Village.|||red wines would be cool :-) pinot noir|||the more expensive the better
If you're just starting go with a White Zinfandel. This is probably the sweetest wine out there. Then go for a white wine, which is still sweet... but it also has a slightly bitter taste. I recommend a white merlot.
For me personally deep red wines are my favorite but I had to transition into it.
The darker the red the healthier it is for you. This is because the skins of the grapes sit in it for a longer period of time. But the longer the skins sit in, the more sweetness is sucked out of the wine. Play around with it though, everyone is different.|||Try a Menage A Trois made by a California producer called Folie A Deux. It is a red wine with a lot of fruit and just a touch of sweetness, great for a beginner and also only $8 a bottle. Don't touch the white Zinfandel, it may be sweet and easy to start with, but if you really don't want to drink that stuff, it is horribly made.|||Red Wine, in any way!!! (cause if you're start drinking wine you'd probably prefer red or ros茅 than white one). i'd suggest you a "Bordeaux" or another french one from the southwest of france. they are delicious and don't cause that typical "salivary gland pricking" (hope you know what i mean with that ;))) ) when start drinking wine. Try it out! But keep drinking red one until you reached a point you really adore wine and then switch to try out the white one ;) Good luck.|||I don't love Pinot noir. You will really have to taste different types from different vineyards. Merlots tend to be sweeter and smoother. For a good cheap wine I like blackstone. My favorite wine is Jordan's Cabernet, but it is hard to find and not at all cheap.|||An expensive wine is not necessary the best wine. It depends on your taste. Try going to a shop to taste it. I'm sure they are willing to help you choose the best wine for you. =)|||I'm very fond of the Mirassou 2008 Pinot Noir. It's inexpensive at around 8 dollars and tastes wonderful.|||I agree with kim. Pinot noir is the best choice.
And I'll recommend Beaujolais-Village.|||red wines would be cool :-) pinot noir|||the more expensive the better
How many 750ml bottles of wine can you make out of 1 Gallon?
I'm thinking of having a go at home brew for christmas but not sure if it's going to be any cheaper than actually going to tesco and buying the wine, the kit is 拢19.99 plus postage at 拢2.95 and makes one gallon of wine but how many standard size bottles will i get out of this? Will it be worth it?|||One 750 ml bottle is called a "fifth" because it's (approximately) a fifth of a gallon. However, in homebrewing, there are a number of steps that reduce your total volume in the end. Intermediate steps include siphoning the clarified wine as it's fermenting into a secondary container. This leaves behind most of the sediment, but also a small portion of the wine (called "racking"). After secondary fermentation, you'll either rack it again or bottle. Again, you're siphoning off of the sediment ("lees") and will take away less than all of it. You can reliably expect between 4 and 4 1/2 bottles when you're done.|||About 6 bottles but is it worth it when you think of the offers you get at this time of year.Least you know the wine will be drinkable! Having said that if you want the fun of making your own wine,go for it and enjoy!|||1 gallon = 8 pints, 1 pint = 568 ml so just over 6|||FOUR|||If it is a uk gallon you will get just over 6 botles.|||5. A 750 ml bottle is called a fifth for a reason.|||Not sure,but there are 8 pints in a gallon.|||拢23 for the homebrew and if you buy half decent wine, it will cost you more. I suppose making wine from scratch is out of the question as you can produce loads cheaply, but too late for Christmas. You would get about six bottles and to tell you the truth I would take the Tesco option every time and no hassle and fecking about. Cheers|||1 galloon is about 4535 ml so it is about 6 bottle of 750 ml.|||you will make 6 bottles out of a demijohn, but
i don't pay 拢20.00. I go to a local supplier" Brewmart", in sheffield. Their kits range from 拢9.99. I wouldn't buy of the net, they're far too expensive.|||(1 US gallon) divided by (750 ml) = 5.04721573 bottles. Hope this helps.
i don't pay 拢20.00. I go to a local supplier" Brewmart", in sheffield. Their kits range from 拢9.99. I wouldn't buy of the net, they're far too expensive.|||(1 US gallon) divided by (750 ml) = 5.04721573 bottles. Hope this helps.
Can you recommend a red wine that is sweet and smooth, not bitter?
I am interested in drinking some red wine, as I have heard that it is good for your health, and a good anti-ager. But I normally like white wines that are sweet, and smooth, not bitter. Are there any red ones that are similar? And are any good chilled, rather than at room temp? Thanks for your help!|||Red Zinfandel, to me, tends to be a full bodied tannic red wine. You probably wouldn't like it, unless you also like some parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It has some flavors in common with both, but neither one is a substitute for Red Zin (I do like Red Zin, personally).
The easiest drinking red I've found is Pinot Noir. It's not really bitter. Compared to a white wine, you might have a little more acidic taste.
Some people won't like this next statement, but: You should chill all wines. They are meant to be drunk at *CELLAR* temperature. For those of us without a wine cellar, the most appropriate substitution is to put your wine in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Room temperature (68-72F) is much too high. Cellar temperature is 55F. Your fridge is about 38F. Once alcohol reaches 74F, it has a high vapor pressure and becomes quite volatile. This means it tastes harsh. Chill it in your fridge until its 55F, and you neutralize the harshness. This takes an edge off the acidic side of pinot noirs, making a quite drinkable wine. In short -- drink wine at cellar temperature, not room temperature.|||I like Livingston Red Rose. It tstes to me a lot like a spiced up kool aide.|||Hi there, if you can get Australian Brown brothers Spatlese Lexia, its a nice white not fizzy, or you could get a red variety like muscatel that i think you will love, i personally think that fizzy wines are never that good anyway.|||ripple|||Sweet Walter from Bully Hill NY is smooth and of course Sweet! And yes its better a little chilled. When I was hiking through Virginia I found great little blackberry wines and spicy mulled red wines that were fun too. Some of the italians that were suggested by the others are good ideas too.|||why not try a nice Lambrusco or a Valpolicella|||Try the Red Zinfandels... a California varietal.
They tend to be mild and smooth, however there are not a lot of them and they also tend to be a bit more expensive than the Merlots and whites.
There is one too that I like that is very inexpensive called 49 lb rooster (check the link).
Have fun tasting!|||There are some muscadine wines that are red and are meant to be drank chilled. They are both smooth and sweet and to me a "lighter" taste than traditional red wine.
The easiest drinking red I've found is Pinot Noir. It's not really bitter. Compared to a white wine, you might have a little more acidic taste.
Some people won't like this next statement, but: You should chill all wines. They are meant to be drunk at *CELLAR* temperature. For those of us without a wine cellar, the most appropriate substitution is to put your wine in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Room temperature (68-72F) is much too high. Cellar temperature is 55F. Your fridge is about 38F. Once alcohol reaches 74F, it has a high vapor pressure and becomes quite volatile. This means it tastes harsh. Chill it in your fridge until its 55F, and you neutralize the harshness. This takes an edge off the acidic side of pinot noirs, making a quite drinkable wine. In short -- drink wine at cellar temperature, not room temperature.|||I like Livingston Red Rose. It tstes to me a lot like a spiced up kool aide.|||Hi there, if you can get Australian Brown brothers Spatlese Lexia, its a nice white not fizzy, or you could get a red variety like muscatel that i think you will love, i personally think that fizzy wines are never that good anyway.|||ripple|||Sweet Walter from Bully Hill NY is smooth and of course Sweet! And yes its better a little chilled. When I was hiking through Virginia I found great little blackberry wines and spicy mulled red wines that were fun too. Some of the italians that were suggested by the others are good ideas too.|||why not try a nice Lambrusco or a Valpolicella|||Try the Red Zinfandels... a California varietal.
They tend to be mild and smooth, however there are not a lot of them and they also tend to be a bit more expensive than the Merlots and whites.
There is one too that I like that is very inexpensive called 49 lb rooster (check the link).
Have fun tasting!|||There are some muscadine wines that are red and are meant to be drank chilled. They are both smooth and sweet and to me a "lighter" taste than traditional red wine.
How much wine does it take to get drunk?
I have a 750ml bottle of white wine, and its alcohol content is 13.9% by vol. So how much of this is it going to take to become drunk? I am 5" 9' and i am about 145 lbs. Also, i know that wine is weak, and that it is unhealthy for me to drink it, so you dont have to tell me any information because i know mostly all of this stuff. I just want to confirm my understanding of how much of this wine it will take to become drunk.|||If you drink it straight down on an almost empty stomach, you would get drunk.|||Well depending on how fast your metabolism is, you could get a decent buzz after 2-3 glasses of wine. Usually on average 1 beer= 1 shot=1 glass of wine. To be drunk 4-5 glasses will do you in :-)
How can i make a real good peach wine?
Ive got a big bunch of ripe %26amp; juicy sweet peaches %26amp; i want to make some peach wine .I have made good wine from mucadines,grapes,%26amp; elderberries,but i was looking for someone who has had some experience making a real good peach wine to get some pointers.|||Ingredients
2 pounds peaches
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon yeast nutrients
1/2 teaspoon pectic enzyme
1/4 teaspoon tannin
1 campden tablet
12 cups water, boiling
1 package wine yeast
Stone and chop fruit. Place in primary fermentor. Add water, sugar and campden tablet. Stir to dissolve sugar. Let sit overnight.
Next day, add nutrients, pectic enzyme and tannin. Specific Gravity should be 1.090 - 1.095. Stir in yeast. Stir daily for 3 days. Strain out fruit and squeeze as much juice out of it as you can. Siphon into secondary fermentor and attach airlock.
For a dry wine, rack in three weeks, and every three months for one year. Bottle.
For a sweet wine, rack at three weeks. Add 1/2 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup wine. Stir gently, and place back into secondary fermentor. Repeat process every six weeks until fermentation does not restart with the addition of sugar. Rack every three months until one year old. Bottle.
If wine is not clear, or still has quite a bit of sediment forming between rackings, Fine the wine as follows.
Use wine finings or plain gelatin. Gelatin: use 1 teaspoon per 6 gallons of wine. Finings: 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons or as per package directions. Soak in 1/2 cup cold water for 1/2 hour. Bring to a boil to dissolve. Cool. Stir into wine. Let sit 10 to 14 days. Rack. If not clear enough yet, repeat process. DO NOT increase amount of gelatin or finings. The mixture will stay suspended in the wine, preventing it from ever clearing. Bottle once wine is clear.
The wine is best if you can refrain from drinking it for one full year from the date it was started.|||This looks like a great recipe, and similar to the one I used but it left out potassium sorbate for making a sweet wine. This needs to be added to try and stop the yeast from re fermenting when you add sugar back to the wine. Also use a nylon straining bag to hold peach chunks when puting in prim
2 pounds peaches
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon yeast nutrients
1/2 teaspoon pectic enzyme
1/4 teaspoon tannin
1 campden tablet
12 cups water, boiling
1 package wine yeast
Stone and chop fruit. Place in primary fermentor. Add water, sugar and campden tablet. Stir to dissolve sugar. Let sit overnight.
Next day, add nutrients, pectic enzyme and tannin. Specific Gravity should be 1.090 - 1.095. Stir in yeast. Stir daily for 3 days. Strain out fruit and squeeze as much juice out of it as you can. Siphon into secondary fermentor and attach airlock.
For a dry wine, rack in three weeks, and every three months for one year. Bottle.
For a sweet wine, rack at three weeks. Add 1/2 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup wine. Stir gently, and place back into secondary fermentor. Repeat process every six weeks until fermentation does not restart with the addition of sugar. Rack every three months until one year old. Bottle.
If wine is not clear, or still has quite a bit of sediment forming between rackings, Fine the wine as follows.
Use wine finings or plain gelatin. Gelatin: use 1 teaspoon per 6 gallons of wine. Finings: 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons or as per package directions. Soak in 1/2 cup cold water for 1/2 hour. Bring to a boil to dissolve. Cool. Stir into wine. Let sit 10 to 14 days. Rack. If not clear enough yet, repeat process. DO NOT increase amount of gelatin or finings. The mixture will stay suspended in the wine, preventing it from ever clearing. Bottle once wine is clear.
The wine is best if you can refrain from drinking it for one full year from the date it was started.|||This looks like a great recipe, and similar to the one I used but it left out potassium sorbate for making a sweet wine. This needs to be added to try and stop the yeast from re fermenting when you add sugar back to the wine. Also use a nylon straining bag to hold peach chunks when puting in prim
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Any suggestions for some good wine that isnt very expensive?
I usually get my wine at HEB, and I've had some good wine there, but I dont know very much about the different brands, and which ones are good. I like red wine. It doesnt matter too much what kind it is as long as its good. I like shiraz, merlot, cabernet, etc... I would probably consider inexpensive wine between $5-15. You can suggest some more expensive wines if they are really good though.|||Take a look at wines from South America in general. You can find some incredible values around that price point.
Some specific wines to try based on your described taste:
~Navarro Correas Malbec ($9)
~Casillero del Diablo Carmenere ($8)
~Concha y Toro is a conglomerate that has a lot of good wines around this price point.
There's a host of others out there to try. Take a look at Alamos (Catena's second label). Their Malbec, while not earth shattering or life changing, is a rich, robust red for about 8 bucks!|||Barefoot Wines makes excellent varieties of Pinot Grigio for a cold light crispy dry wine or Cabernet Sauvignon or Red ZInfindel for a bolder full body red... Available at TJ or local supermarkets for about $5.99 a bottle.|||We were introduced to Benzinger wines while on a cruise to the Caribbean. Hubby loves the merlot! It's approximately $22 a bottle here in the southern part of the U.S.|||One of my favorites is the 2006 Fiole de Pape by Chateau Neuf. Though usually anything from the Rh么ne region in France is excellent.|||My favorite cheap wine is called "*****" lol. Its a really light Shiraz, I got it at Spec's. But it really is my favorite out of all red wines in your price range.|||Concha y Toro Merlot
It is a very nice,inexpensive Chilean wine.
http://www.conchaytorousa.com|||A really good affordable wine is La Cuvee - Mythique. It usually goes for around $13.99, but it has a great taste.|||Trader Joes "Charles Shaw" also called 2 buck chuck. Its great wine, has won awards and is only $1.99|||2 Buck Chuck aka Charles Schwa
Only at Trader Joe's.|||BUDWEISER|||There is really good home-grown that is made right outside of Knoxville, IA.....try it, It rox my sox|||go to the liquor store
Some specific wines to try based on your described taste:
~Navarro Correas Malbec ($9)
~Casillero del Diablo Carmenere ($8)
~Concha y Toro is a conglomerate that has a lot of good wines around this price point.
There's a host of others out there to try. Take a look at Alamos (Catena's second label). Their Malbec, while not earth shattering or life changing, is a rich, robust red for about 8 bucks!|||Barefoot Wines makes excellent varieties of Pinot Grigio for a cold light crispy dry wine or Cabernet Sauvignon or Red ZInfindel for a bolder full body red... Available at TJ or local supermarkets for about $5.99 a bottle.|||We were introduced to Benzinger wines while on a cruise to the Caribbean. Hubby loves the merlot! It's approximately $22 a bottle here in the southern part of the U.S.|||One of my favorites is the 2006 Fiole de Pape by Chateau Neuf. Though usually anything from the Rh么ne region in France is excellent.|||My favorite cheap wine is called "*****" lol. Its a really light Shiraz, I got it at Spec's. But it really is my favorite out of all red wines in your price range.|||Concha y Toro Merlot
It is a very nice,inexpensive Chilean wine.
http://www.conchaytorousa.com|||A really good affordable wine is La Cuvee - Mythique. It usually goes for around $13.99, but it has a great taste.|||Trader Joes "Charles Shaw" also called 2 buck chuck. Its great wine, has won awards and is only $1.99|||2 Buck Chuck aka Charles Schwa
Only at Trader Joe's.|||BUDWEISER|||There is really good home-grown that is made right outside of Knoxville, IA.....try it, It rox my sox|||go to the liquor store
What is the best red wine for health benefits?
My moms doctor told her that she has to drink a glass of red wine every night to get her good cholesterol levels up a little. What would be the best red wine for that? And it has to taste good.|||I like Cabernet Sauvignon.|||It has been suspected for some time that chemicals in wine function as antioxidants, helping to protect the cardiovascular system from inflammation-induced oxidative damage. These compounds, called polyphenols, are known to contain potent antioxidant properties. The most potent of the polyphenolic compounds in activating this enzyme is present in highest levels in the skin of grapes, especially grapes grown in nutrient deprived soil, and/or infected by fungi. The compound is known as resveratrol and is produced by the grape in response to environmental stress. Moderate consumption of red wine has been associated with improved cardiovascular health, which in turn is at least partially the consequence of an increase in resveratrol consumption.
Let your Mom drink whatever red wine she likes, and pump her full of that resveratol! Best of luch!|||There so many red wines out there on the market today and I know it is hard to find one that you like especially if you have never really had wine or if you are a non drinker like my mother so you just need to experiment some are sweeter than others. Try to find something that pleases the taste buds. Wine is an acquired taste that you have to get use to. Also you should eat something with it that will complement the flavor of both the wine and the food it can be something light.|||There's no best red wine - a red is a red and they're all quite good for you. Your mom should drink what she likes.|||Any simple red will do
A merlot, cabernet, pinot noir, beaujolais....etc...etc It does not matter|||drink centenario, thats the best ****, your mom will love it like she loves me|||a good dark red
either a burgundy or pino noir would be my recommendation
Let your Mom drink whatever red wine she likes, and pump her full of that resveratol! Best of luch!|||There so many red wines out there on the market today and I know it is hard to find one that you like especially if you have never really had wine or if you are a non drinker like my mother so you just need to experiment some are sweeter than others. Try to find something that pleases the taste buds. Wine is an acquired taste that you have to get use to. Also you should eat something with it that will complement the flavor of both the wine and the food it can be something light.|||There's no best red wine - a red is a red and they're all quite good for you. Your mom should drink what she likes.|||Any simple red will do
A merlot, cabernet, pinot noir, beaujolais....etc...etc It does not matter|||drink centenario, thats the best ****, your mom will love it like she loves me|||a good dark red
either a burgundy or pino noir would be my recommendation
How to make an inexpensive wine fermenter?
I am wanting to put together a homemade wine fermenter. I do not want to buy the $70-150 kits they sell. I've also already seen the pages where they list about 100 supplies you need to buy to make them but I have also seen the pages where you can use household items to make wine. I am wanting to assemble a kit that will make a quality taste but does not have to be great. If anyone knows information or where I can find information it would be very appreciated. Thanks.|||Start with the yellow pages and look up "Beer and Winemaking Supplies." Ask what it costs for a 'carboy' (a 5 gallon water bottle), and an airlock. Should be around $20. This and the grape juice are the minimum you need.
From there, you might get a wine kit, purchase fresh 'must' (the crushed grapes and fresh juice), yeast and acid blend.
The hardware is the major starting cost, after that you own it and only have to buy the ingredients. Considering that you will be making two or three cases of wine that are worth $60/case and up, it's a pretty good deal.
Most of those kits include the carboy, sanitizer, cleaning brushes and other essentials to make it easy for you. Some even include the bottles, corks and cork inserter.|||to ferment wine into brandy you have to have a still. but to turn fruit juice of any kind into wine all is required is fruit, water, sugar, and yeast. mash up the fruit add hot water from the tap, stir in sugar, add the yeast keep in a warm dry place and in 4 to 7 days you`ll have wine. easy does it though wine hangovers are rough. hehehe the portions of each depend on how much your trying to make. if you want to know how to make a cheap still i have that answer as well.|||if you want cheap wine- don't spend money on a home fermented-mix it in the dog house .
From there, you might get a wine kit, purchase fresh 'must' (the crushed grapes and fresh juice), yeast and acid blend.
The hardware is the major starting cost, after that you own it and only have to buy the ingredients. Considering that you will be making two or three cases of wine that are worth $60/case and up, it's a pretty good deal.
Most of those kits include the carboy, sanitizer, cleaning brushes and other essentials to make it easy for you. Some even include the bottles, corks and cork inserter.|||to ferment wine into brandy you have to have a still. but to turn fruit juice of any kind into wine all is required is fruit, water, sugar, and yeast. mash up the fruit add hot water from the tap, stir in sugar, add the yeast keep in a warm dry place and in 4 to 7 days you`ll have wine. easy does it though wine hangovers are rough. hehehe the portions of each depend on how much your trying to make. if you want to know how to make a cheap still i have that answer as well.|||if you want cheap wine- don't spend money on a home fermented-mix it in the dog house .
What goes good with sparkeling wine for food?
I am taking my boyfriend out on a picnic, but i don't know what to bring for food since we are having sparkling wine. (we dont like real wine) I want it to be romantic-any ideas?|||sparkling rose is good with food, and quite romantic. Any brand should be fine for a picnic!
oops, read the question wrong.
Strawberries! Strawberries go great with sparkling wine, and maybe simple ham and cheese sandwiches with a bit of dijon mustard.
oops, read the question wrong.
Strawberries! Strawberries go great with sparkling wine, and maybe simple ham and cheese sandwiches with a bit of dijon mustard.
How to make a table out of empty wine bottles?
I have some empty wine bottles from a wine and cheese party I hosted and I am in the process of redecorating and thought I could reuse before I recycle. Has anyone made a table out of empty wine bottles and can describe how to do it? Pictures would be great too. By the way, I have already run a google search -- so please don't just spit those results back to me.|||First, you will probably want to cut down some of the bottles. For this, you will need a glass cutter: http://www.khue.com/dept/cutt/bott.htm
Aside from that, I have never made a table out of empty bottles of any kind. I am a huge advocate of reusing something for another purpose, and think you have a great idea. However, if you've already run a google search, and don't want me to "just spit those results back to" you, then this is where my answer ends.
Good luck.|||break all the bottles, add some lime, coke and ash put them in a crucible and set oven to 5000deg F then pour resultant glass fluid into the table mould. set aside to cool and voila your own glass table.
Aside from that, I have never made a table out of empty bottles of any kind. I am a huge advocate of reusing something for another purpose, and think you have a great idea. However, if you've already run a google search, and don't want me to "just spit those results back to" you, then this is where my answer ends.
Good luck.|||break all the bottles, add some lime, coke and ash put them in a crucible and set oven to 5000deg F then pour resultant glass fluid into the table mould. set aside to cool and voila your own glass table.
What type/brand of white wine is good for cooking?
I know people say use whatever kind of wine you drink you use to cook. But I don't drink wine so I have no clue whats good or not? Can anyone help?|||I usually use Chardonnay or Reisling... You can get a reasonable bottle for less than $10 (probably closer to $5).... California wineries are good (whatever you get, do NOT get a white zinfandel! It's really a "pink" party wine)|||a nice dry, crisp white wine works well in seafood, a burgandy in beef dishes is also nice. You will have to experiment to see what appeals to your taste,|||Taste the wine and determine if it has the flavor that will enhance the other ingredients you are using. Why do you think a chef always has a glass of wine in his hand?
Why do we serve white wine chilled and red wine at room temperature?
I just want to know why this Is the case if they are both made from grapes. What makes them so different from eachother (not taste or colour) that they are served In total opposite ways?
Just had a glass of red wine last night and this random thought popped into my head. So just curious.
Thanks.|||That's a general rule, although there are certain more complex whites that taste better at room temperature.
Basically, it's because most whites taste better when slightly chilled, as their tastes are more delicate.
A chilled red wine is too acidic. It would deliver an excessive amount of tannins.|||A good red at room temp should breathe in a carafe about an hour, and drank from the proper wine glass as well, to fully appreciate all the layers it has to offer... True wine appreciation %26amp; education takes time... take the time to read up on your favorites %26amp; recommended appreciation.|||Because white wines have a more delicate flavor. Red wines are stronger and heavier in flavor. The temperatures at which each is served complements these qualities.
Just had a glass of red wine last night and this random thought popped into my head. So just curious.
Thanks.|||That's a general rule, although there are certain more complex whites that taste better at room temperature.
Basically, it's because most whites taste better when slightly chilled, as their tastes are more delicate.
A chilled red wine is too acidic. It would deliver an excessive amount of tannins.|||A good red at room temp should breathe in a carafe about an hour, and drank from the proper wine glass as well, to fully appreciate all the layers it has to offer... True wine appreciation %26amp; education takes time... take the time to read up on your favorites %26amp; recommended appreciation.|||Because white wines have a more delicate flavor. Red wines are stronger and heavier in flavor. The temperatures at which each is served complements these qualities.
What is the affect of one glass of wine on your body?
I've never had any alcohol whatsoever, but this summer when I go to Paris, France I plan on drinking some wine. I'm not a crazy teen who is interested in getting drunk, but I think a light buzz would be nice. I probably won't even get that with one glass of wine, but still, I just had to ask. What is the affect on your body if you drink a glass of wine?|||You will probably feel a small buzz, to limit it even more, make sure you're not drinking on a empty stomach, so have a glass of wine with dinner at a nice restaurant. Since you are in Paris, you will have a chance to experience some of the nicest wines. Especially try a Bordeaux, since France is the primary region for those, or a nice Cotes-De-Rhone.
Anyways, have fun, be safe and enjoy the culture!|||wasted|||If you have never drank any alcohol, you will get a big buzz on one glass of wine. You will not be able to drive and your judgment might be off a little. I enjoy a nice Cabernet Souvenon (sp?), Merlot is a little to acidy to me. Chardonnay is a good white wine also. Have fun and be careful.|||actually.
i know for a fact that wine is not bad for you.
exsperts say it is suprizingley healthy for you,
you just have to be responsible about the amount you have.
i would say as an asult 2 glasses would be the limit but if you are a teen 1 glass should be enough.
dont be hung over the next day and ruin your vacation i know how it feel.
i had a hangover and had to stay home from the beach it tottlalllyyyyyyy SUCCCKEDDDD.
haha.
so 1 glass is good.
it wont hurt you.
have fun in france.
kristina|||There are so non-alcoholic drinks,to choose from.Stick to them.you are going to another country,IF you would catch a buzz, do some crazy thing wrong,and end up in there jail.You will be in more trouble than you can believe.Been there :(|||relaxing! and good for the circulation and heart|||do we care?|||A strong desire for a second glass!!
Anyways, have fun, be safe and enjoy the culture!|||wasted|||If you have never drank any alcohol, you will get a big buzz on one glass of wine. You will not be able to drive and your judgment might be off a little. I enjoy a nice Cabernet Souvenon (sp?), Merlot is a little to acidy to me. Chardonnay is a good white wine also. Have fun and be careful.|||actually.
i know for a fact that wine is not bad for you.
exsperts say it is suprizingley healthy for you,
you just have to be responsible about the amount you have.
i would say as an asult 2 glasses would be the limit but if you are a teen 1 glass should be enough.
dont be hung over the next day and ruin your vacation i know how it feel.
i had a hangover and had to stay home from the beach it tottlalllyyyyyyy SUCCCKEDDDD.
haha.
so 1 glass is good.
it wont hurt you.
have fun in france.
kristina|||There are so non-alcoholic drinks,to choose from.Stick to them.you are going to another country,IF you would catch a buzz, do some crazy thing wrong,and end up in there jail.You will be in more trouble than you can believe.Been there :(|||relaxing! and good for the circulation and heart|||do we care?|||A strong desire for a second glass!!
What white wine will go best with my special anniversary salmon dish?
I'm making a balsamic glazed salmon for my one year anniversary. The recipes calls for a bit of honey, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and garlic to glaze the salmon with.
Both my husband and I are not big fans of the taste of alcohol, in fact, a cabernet sauvignon was a little too strong for us, so we'd prefer something with a light alcoholic taste. Does anyone have any recommendations for a light white wine to go with this special meal?|||Try a Moscato D'Asti... it's a bit sweet and bubbly like Asti Spumante, the sweet champagne made in Italy with moscato bianco grapes. It should compliment the hint of honey in the glaze, and will certainly add to the festive occasion! A good bottle should run you about $10 at BJs Wholesale Club. Not sure basic retail prices, as I only buy at discount stores. Happy Anniversary and Bon Appetit! ;-)|||with fish you need to go really light...a pinot grigio (Ecco Domani) or Barefoot (Pinot Grigio)
Reds aren't so compatible with fish...the are heavy...if you do try a Savignon Blanc.|||Pretty much any Pinot Grigio will go with your salmon but if your looking for something a little sweeter try Demi Sec... Nothing red should go with fish its too robust... think of it like this dark meat dark wine chicken and fish go white.. Good luck that sounds delicious I'm jealous :)|||Salmon is heavier and fleshier than most fish, for that reason it can pair well with a wine that is a bit more substantial. A chardonnay will be perfect with salmon, or a red such as a pinot noir, which is on the "light" side of most red wines.
A heavy red wine would probably kill it, particularly since you and your husband do not care for them. One thing to keep in mind is that your personal preference is the most important thing in food and wine pairing.
Both my husband and I are not big fans of the taste of alcohol, in fact, a cabernet sauvignon was a little too strong for us, so we'd prefer something with a light alcoholic taste. Does anyone have any recommendations for a light white wine to go with this special meal?|||Try a Moscato D'Asti... it's a bit sweet and bubbly like Asti Spumante, the sweet champagne made in Italy with moscato bianco grapes. It should compliment the hint of honey in the glaze, and will certainly add to the festive occasion! A good bottle should run you about $10 at BJs Wholesale Club. Not sure basic retail prices, as I only buy at discount stores. Happy Anniversary and Bon Appetit! ;-)|||with fish you need to go really light...a pinot grigio (Ecco Domani) or Barefoot (Pinot Grigio)
Reds aren't so compatible with fish...the are heavy...if you do try a Savignon Blanc.|||Pretty much any Pinot Grigio will go with your salmon but if your looking for something a little sweeter try Demi Sec... Nothing red should go with fish its too robust... think of it like this dark meat dark wine chicken and fish go white.. Good luck that sounds delicious I'm jealous :)|||Salmon is heavier and fleshier than most fish, for that reason it can pair well with a wine that is a bit more substantial. A chardonnay will be perfect with salmon, or a red such as a pinot noir, which is on the "light" side of most red wines.
A heavy red wine would probably kill it, particularly since you and your husband do not care for them. One thing to keep in mind is that your personal preference is the most important thing in food and wine pairing.
What are the best wine cellars and wine chillers?
My brother is quite a wine enthusiast and I'm thinking about buying him a wine cellar and/or wine chiller for the holidays.
He usually has about 8 bottles of wine and could probably use a special fridge to keep them cool as well as a rapid chiller.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Specific brand names/models and where to buy them would be especially appreciated.|||You might want to consider a silent wine refrigerator. They come in different sizes. There's a 16 bottle one for $159. on page 2 of Everything Wine Stone: http://www.cheers2wine.com/everything-wi鈥?/a>
I drink wine often and never use my electric wine chiller....it only takes 15 minutes to chill a white wine on ice. I prefer an attractive ice bucket.
Cheers!
He usually has about 8 bottles of wine and could probably use a special fridge to keep them cool as well as a rapid chiller.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Specific brand names/models and where to buy them would be especially appreciated.|||You might want to consider a silent wine refrigerator. They come in different sizes. There's a 16 bottle one for $159. on page 2 of Everything Wine Stone: http://www.cheers2wine.com/everything-wi鈥?/a>
I drink wine often and never use my electric wine chiller....it only takes 15 minutes to chill a white wine on ice. I prefer an attractive ice bucket.
Cheers!
How much alcohol is needed for homemade wine to bottle it and preserve it?
I have this great recipe for Apple Pie Wine using 180 proof grain alcohol. Can I bottle this and consider it preserved? How much alcohol should I use to preserve this wine?
Wine has a percentage of alcohol. Is this what keeps it from spoiling?|||1 gallon apple cider
1 quart APPLE juice
7 cinnamon sticks
2 cups of sugar
Boil until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat let stand until at room temperature
Then add 1 pt of Everclear.
Serve chilled
1 pint makes it about 5% alcohol I add 1 quart to make it 10%
Bottle it and it will keep.|||if you are using 180 proof grain alcohol, you arn't making wine
wine is juice thats fermented to make the wine... added grain alcohol makes either a cocktail or a infused alcohol.
as for how much alcohol to preserve wine, if everything is sanitized before bottling, a bottle of hommade wine that is around 10% will likely last many years. ... if stuff is not sanitized, stuff can still affect the wine, and it can go bad.
for alcoholic beverages in general, you usually have to get 20% or more to really get a preserved beverage|||I believe you are describing a cordial not real wine
and I will not search my books for 2 points
but the 180 proof preserves it for months I believe (maybe weeks)
your finished wine will be about 40 proof after dilution excellent for sipping|||Alcohol is not the only part that preserves wine. Sulfites and other chemicals are added as a preservative. And the above people are correct - you don't just add liquor to something and it becomes wine, you have to ferment the fruit or juice. It takes longer then just adding alcohol to something. Although I'm sure it is tasty, you are talking about a cordial or a liqueur.
Wine has a percentage of alcohol. Is this what keeps it from spoiling?|||1 gallon apple cider
1 quart APPLE juice
7 cinnamon sticks
2 cups of sugar
Boil until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat let stand until at room temperature
Then add 1 pt of Everclear.
Serve chilled
1 pint makes it about 5% alcohol I add 1 quart to make it 10%
Bottle it and it will keep.|||if you are using 180 proof grain alcohol, you arn't making wine
wine is juice thats fermented to make the wine... added grain alcohol makes either a cocktail or a infused alcohol.
as for how much alcohol to preserve wine, if everything is sanitized before bottling, a bottle of hommade wine that is around 10% will likely last many years. ... if stuff is not sanitized, stuff can still affect the wine, and it can go bad.
for alcoholic beverages in general, you usually have to get 20% or more to really get a preserved beverage|||I believe you are describing a cordial not real wine
and I will not search my books for 2 points
but the 180 proof preserves it for months I believe (maybe weeks)
your finished wine will be about 40 proof after dilution excellent for sipping|||Alcohol is not the only part that preserves wine. Sulfites and other chemicals are added as a preservative. And the above people are correct - you don't just add liquor to something and it becomes wine, you have to ferment the fruit or juice. It takes longer then just adding alcohol to something. Although I'm sure it is tasty, you are talking about a cordial or a liqueur.
What wine should I buy for my wife for Christmas?
My wife is starting to get into wine, but hasn't bought anything other than $10 and under bottles. I've bought her a wine journal and a wine tasting "beginner's" guide for Christmas, and now, I would like to buy a couple of nicer bottles to start her off. Now, mind you, I would like to buy a couple of bottles that are readily available, and in the $20 - $45 range. Does anybody have suggestions? She is a fan of reds, specifically cabs and shiraz, sometimes merlot, and rarely pinots or zin. Any suggestions would be most helpful.|||I love wine myself and make my own. 2003 was a good year for wine so here are some good reds that are all under $35.00.
Paringa Shiraz 2001 - Australia
Bodegas Castano Solanera 2000 Yecla -Spain
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2001 Marlborough - New Zealand
Peju 2003 Merlot - Callifornia
Gopfrich 2004 Syrah - California
Santa Lucia 2003 Uva de Trioa - Italy
Raymond 2003 Reserve Cabernet - California|||As a wine lover and an employee for a wine distributor, I have a couple recommendations.
Some of the best wines are under $30. There is no need to go overboard on spending.
Rosemount Shiraz is a fantastic red wine.
Schmitt Sohne Riesling is an excellent white wine.
If your wife likes sweet whites - go for Piesporters, Gewurtraminers, Rieslings.
If she has more dry tastes - choose Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
If she likes reds, Shiraz and Merlot go perfectly with meats. Cabernet Sauvignon is very rich and hearty.
Have fun picking and choosing out wines - perhaps go to your local Whole Foods or anyplace that specializes in selling wines. Enjoy!!|||Clos du Bois wines are really good; espeically the Merlot!! They are also sold in most grocery stores, liquor stores and wine shops.
http://closdubois.com/|||If it's available where you live I enjoy Charles Shaw (Two-Buck Chuck)|||I had to laugh at the part where you said ,to start her off,I love wine and the best reds are Bulgarian.|||Sounds like she likes reds mostly, but a nice bottle of real champagne is a treat. I like Veuve Cliquot.
In reds I like Napa cabs such as Freemark Abbey, ZD, Stag's Leap, and Caymus. I also like St Emillion bordeaux wines such as Chte Figeac, and just about anything from Chateaunef de Pape region of France is good.|||Since you are stepping up to a higher price range, you should give a her an new look at the different grapes - a $10 bottle of anything (except maybe Aussie shiraz) is not going to be a fair example of that type of wine.
For examplwe, look for Ridge Geyserville zin - widely considered on of the great American red wines (Thomas Keller lists it as his favorite), right in your price range and drinks great without any age. It will make a zin fan out of anyone. Most cabernet's you would buy won't drink well for at least 2 or 3 years of proper cool storage, so I would stay away from those.
Same for Pinot Noir - there are really no good Pinots under $15 or $20, but Pinots in the $30 - $40 can some of the best wines you could ever hope for. Look at Oregan and Washington state exampes in that range. Also, these usually don't need as much bottle age as a Cabernet would.
If you can get a Brunello at that price, jump on it. Recent vintages have been fantastic, and few if any serious wine lovers don't list Brunellos as one fo their favorites.|||If she is getting into wines, then besides getting her a few good bottles, I would suggest also getting her the appropriate tools for proper wine tasting. This would include a couple of nice wine glasses suited for tasting. There is a huge difference in using the right glass wear. Buy her a couple of Riedel Sommelier glasses. It will greatly improve the wine drinking experience.
Not less important is the bottle opener and seal cutter. You need one that can cleanly remove the cork. Screw Pull line is one of my favorites and there are all shapes and sizes to choose from.
A would also recommend a decanter but its use will greatly depend on the wine you will be drinking so it might not be useful initially.
Now that you have the implements, you will need the wines. Since not all wines are available everywhere, my recommendation would be to visit a reputable wine store and ask the expert to recommend some wines in the price range you would like to buy. He will more than helpful in helping you choose. Since you are looking to give your wife a tasting experience, I would go for the following types (depending on how much you want to spend...):
Champagne (yes, its considered a wine)
Shiraz
Merlot
Malbec
Barolo
Cab (Bordeaux)
This will give you a great variety to explore and enjoy.
Cheers!!!
Paringa Shiraz 2001 - Australia
Bodegas Castano Solanera 2000 Yecla -Spain
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2001 Marlborough - New Zealand
Peju 2003 Merlot - Callifornia
Gopfrich 2004 Syrah - California
Santa Lucia 2003 Uva de Trioa - Italy
Raymond 2003 Reserve Cabernet - California|||As a wine lover and an employee for a wine distributor, I have a couple recommendations.
Some of the best wines are under $30. There is no need to go overboard on spending.
Rosemount Shiraz is a fantastic red wine.
Schmitt Sohne Riesling is an excellent white wine.
If your wife likes sweet whites - go for Piesporters, Gewurtraminers, Rieslings.
If she has more dry tastes - choose Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
If she likes reds, Shiraz and Merlot go perfectly with meats. Cabernet Sauvignon is very rich and hearty.
Have fun picking and choosing out wines - perhaps go to your local Whole Foods or anyplace that specializes in selling wines. Enjoy!!|||Clos du Bois wines are really good; espeically the Merlot!! They are also sold in most grocery stores, liquor stores and wine shops.
http://closdubois.com/|||If it's available where you live I enjoy Charles Shaw (Two-Buck Chuck)|||I had to laugh at the part where you said ,to start her off,I love wine and the best reds are Bulgarian.|||Sounds like she likes reds mostly, but a nice bottle of real champagne is a treat. I like Veuve Cliquot.
In reds I like Napa cabs such as Freemark Abbey, ZD, Stag's Leap, and Caymus. I also like St Emillion bordeaux wines such as Chte Figeac, and just about anything from Chateaunef de Pape region of France is good.|||Since you are stepping up to a higher price range, you should give a her an new look at the different grapes - a $10 bottle of anything (except maybe Aussie shiraz) is not going to be a fair example of that type of wine.
For examplwe, look for Ridge Geyserville zin - widely considered on of the great American red wines (Thomas Keller lists it as his favorite), right in your price range and drinks great without any age. It will make a zin fan out of anyone. Most cabernet's you would buy won't drink well for at least 2 or 3 years of proper cool storage, so I would stay away from those.
Same for Pinot Noir - there are really no good Pinots under $15 or $20, but Pinots in the $30 - $40 can some of the best wines you could ever hope for. Look at Oregan and Washington state exampes in that range. Also, these usually don't need as much bottle age as a Cabernet would.
If you can get a Brunello at that price, jump on it. Recent vintages have been fantastic, and few if any serious wine lovers don't list Brunellos as one fo their favorites.|||If she is getting into wines, then besides getting her a few good bottles, I would suggest also getting her the appropriate tools for proper wine tasting. This would include a couple of nice wine glasses suited for tasting. There is a huge difference in using the right glass wear. Buy her a couple of Riedel Sommelier glasses. It will greatly improve the wine drinking experience.
Not less important is the bottle opener and seal cutter. You need one that can cleanly remove the cork. Screw Pull line is one of my favorites and there are all shapes and sizes to choose from.
A would also recommend a decanter but its use will greatly depend on the wine you will be drinking so it might not be useful initially.
Now that you have the implements, you will need the wines. Since not all wines are available everywhere, my recommendation would be to visit a reputable wine store and ask the expert to recommend some wines in the price range you would like to buy. He will more than helpful in helping you choose. Since you are looking to give your wife a tasting experience, I would go for the following types (depending on how much you want to spend...):
Champagne (yes, its considered a wine)
Shiraz
Merlot
Malbec
Barolo
Cab (Bordeaux)
This will give you a great variety to explore and enjoy.
Cheers!!!
In a recipe what can you substitute for white wine?
I have an opened but recorked bottle of white wine that has been in my fridge for a couple of months (I think). I have a recipe that says it needs white wine. If that white wine is bad, what can I use instead because I have no other white wine.|||You can probably use it if not soured. Just a finger tip in a glass to see. If it is ok, use it up!
If it is bad, use water with a drop of lemon and or vinegar, bullion cube for added flavor or broth.|||You can substitute broth, fruit juice or water. The recipe may not taste the same, because it will lack the acidity or fruitiness the wine was intended to add, but you can sub many other liquids.|||White Wine - Water, chicken broth, vegetable broth, white grape juice, ginger ale, white grape juice.|||Apple juice is a perfect substitute for white wine in a recipe. Good luck!|||You can sometimes use white grape juice instead, and in a lot of recipes, you can omit the wine without it affecting the dish too much. That wine should be ok for cooking, though.|||If you have tasted the wine and it tastes fine, then use it.
You don't say what the wine is used for. Makes a difference. If you are going to use this wine in a reduction then I would suggest buying another bottle. If you are using this in a salad dressing recipe then use wine vinegar. You see? The recipe determines the substitution.|||You can use the wine in the fridge that is left over from whatever. It doesn't go bad. You can also use water, apple juice, white grape juice, anything that will take the place of the wine!!|||DJ have already answered your question.|||Apple juice works really well as a sub for white wine.
What sort of recipe is it?|||for cooking, that wine will be fine... but it might not taste that great for drinking:)|||It depends on what you're cooking, but broth or apple juice might work as substitutes. The wine might still be okay for cooking purposes, though.
If it is bad, use water with a drop of lemon and or vinegar, bullion cube for added flavor or broth.|||You can substitute broth, fruit juice or water. The recipe may not taste the same, because it will lack the acidity or fruitiness the wine was intended to add, but you can sub many other liquids.|||White Wine - Water, chicken broth, vegetable broth, white grape juice, ginger ale, white grape juice.|||Apple juice is a perfect substitute for white wine in a recipe. Good luck!|||You can sometimes use white grape juice instead, and in a lot of recipes, you can omit the wine without it affecting the dish too much. That wine should be ok for cooking, though.|||If you have tasted the wine and it tastes fine, then use it.
You don't say what the wine is used for. Makes a difference. If you are going to use this wine in a reduction then I would suggest buying another bottle. If you are using this in a salad dressing recipe then use wine vinegar. You see? The recipe determines the substitution.|||You can use the wine in the fridge that is left over from whatever. It doesn't go bad. You can also use water, apple juice, white grape juice, anything that will take the place of the wine!!|||DJ have already answered your question.|||Apple juice works really well as a sub for white wine.
What sort of recipe is it?|||for cooking, that wine will be fine... but it might not taste that great for drinking:)|||It depends on what you're cooking, but broth or apple juice might work as substitutes. The wine might still be okay for cooking purposes, though.
Can I ship wine from Mexico to the US I am an Internet wine retailer?
I wonder how it works, if anyone knows how I can ship wine from a winery into Mexico without braking the law...
Is it easier to buy wine already imported to the US, then buy and dropship?
Does anyone know about any mexican wine importers in the US?
Thanks!|||Depends on the state laws. I think DE is ok, but not NJ or NY. The Western states are pretty free about it.|||I believe it depends on what state you plan to ship it to. I once wanted to order a case of wine from New York to Wisconsin, and you can't receive it in Wisconsin unless you have a liquor license...
I think it requires further research. Good luck. I'd be curious to know, myself.|||It's a nightmare. You are better off getting someone who is set up to import to do it for you. And you want to find someone in your own state because that gets a little bit weird to, although that licensing usually isn't to bad.|||Unless it's something controlled by the Liquor Control Board, it can't be shipped to Pennsylvania, either. And that really bites. I want to be able to order wines and such from the catalogs I get in the mail, or from the websites I see, and I can't.
Luckily, I have relatives in West Virginia, so I can always have it shipped there. I just run the risk of them getting into it and telling me how good/bad it was. lol
Is it easier to buy wine already imported to the US, then buy and dropship?
Does anyone know about any mexican wine importers in the US?
Thanks!|||Depends on the state laws. I think DE is ok, but not NJ or NY. The Western states are pretty free about it.|||I believe it depends on what state you plan to ship it to. I once wanted to order a case of wine from New York to Wisconsin, and you can't receive it in Wisconsin unless you have a liquor license...
I think it requires further research. Good luck. I'd be curious to know, myself.|||It's a nightmare. You are better off getting someone who is set up to import to do it for you. And you want to find someone in your own state because that gets a little bit weird to, although that licensing usually isn't to bad.|||Unless it's something controlled by the Liquor Control Board, it can't be shipped to Pennsylvania, either. And that really bites. I want to be able to order wines and such from the catalogs I get in the mail, or from the websites I see, and I can't.
Luckily, I have relatives in West Virginia, so I can always have it shipped there. I just run the risk of them getting into it and telling me how good/bad it was. lol
What temperature should you store sparking white wine and red wine at?
I have a lot of wine in my house on account of my forthcoming wedding (August). It's 30 degrees outside and I'm starting to worry that it will damage the wine. Will it be OK? My house is warm!|||hope this helps
The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55潞F and 58潞F (13潞C鈥?5潞C). However, any temperature between 40潞鈥?5潞F (5潞鈥?8潞C) will suffice as long as it remains constant.
The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won't matter. The same change each day will harm your wines by ageing them too rapidly.
The most important rule when storing wine is to avoid large temperature changes or fluctuations.
You'll notice damage of this nature straight away from the sticky deposit that often forms around the capsule. ( foil cover ) Over time the continual expansion and contraction of the wine will damage the 'integrity' of the cork. It's like having the cork pulled in and out again every day. When this happens, minute quantities of wine may be pushed out along the edge of the cork (between the cork and the bottle neck) allowing air to seep back in. Once the air is in contact with your wine the irreversible process of oxidation begins and your wine is ruined
seeing as the wedding is in August you should'nt have too much to worry about if you can keep the temp. steady.
hope the wedding goes well for you|||White wine and sparkling wine can be stored chilled, like in the fridge. Red's and fuller bodied whites are commonly stored at cellar temp. which is between 58-65 degrees, not exactly cold but slightly chilled. If you house extremely warm like over 78 you run the risk of damaging the wine very slightly, nothing anything but extreme wine snobs would actually notice. Just do not store the wine a shed or garage because then you can actually do some major damage to the palate and flavor.|||The key conditions to keep constant are temperature (needs to be about 55 degrees) and humidity (70% - 80%). To achieve this at home, you may need to convert a closet or buy a special unit design.
There is no need to store white wines or Champagne/sparkling wines in the refrigerator if you are not planning to drink them soon. Simply chill them before serving.
For more information visit: www.wineglobe.com|||Wine should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place. Thirty degrees is too cold and could damage the wine.
.|||sparkling wine i keep in the fridge and red wine i keep in the cubord in a cool and dry place :-)
The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55潞F and 58潞F (13潞C鈥?5潞C). However, any temperature between 40潞鈥?5潞F (5潞鈥?8潞C) will suffice as long as it remains constant.
The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won't matter. The same change each day will harm your wines by ageing them too rapidly.
The most important rule when storing wine is to avoid large temperature changes or fluctuations.
You'll notice damage of this nature straight away from the sticky deposit that often forms around the capsule. ( foil cover ) Over time the continual expansion and contraction of the wine will damage the 'integrity' of the cork. It's like having the cork pulled in and out again every day. When this happens, minute quantities of wine may be pushed out along the edge of the cork (between the cork and the bottle neck) allowing air to seep back in. Once the air is in contact with your wine the irreversible process of oxidation begins and your wine is ruined
seeing as the wedding is in August you should'nt have too much to worry about if you can keep the temp. steady.
hope the wedding goes well for you|||White wine and sparkling wine can be stored chilled, like in the fridge. Red's and fuller bodied whites are commonly stored at cellar temp. which is between 58-65 degrees, not exactly cold but slightly chilled. If you house extremely warm like over 78 you run the risk of damaging the wine very slightly, nothing anything but extreme wine snobs would actually notice. Just do not store the wine a shed or garage because then you can actually do some major damage to the palate and flavor.|||The key conditions to keep constant are temperature (needs to be about 55 degrees) and humidity (70% - 80%). To achieve this at home, you may need to convert a closet or buy a special unit design.
There is no need to store white wines or Champagne/sparkling wines in the refrigerator if you are not planning to drink them soon. Simply chill them before serving.
For more information visit: www.wineglobe.com|||Wine should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place. Thirty degrees is too cold and could damage the wine.
.|||sparkling wine i keep in the fridge and red wine i keep in the cubord in a cool and dry place :-)
What wine goes with a maple flavored salmon dish?
I am cooking dinner this weekend for my parents and want to get a nice wine to go with the meal. We will be having a spinach salad with a french dressing and mandarin oranges, maple teriyaki flavored salmon, and a noodle rice pilaf side dish. What kind of wine would go well with all of this? I'm not looking to spend a great deal on a bottle, as only 2/4 people will be drinking it. Also, I can even go witht he idea of a dessert wine as well. Looking for advice on whether I need red or white, etc. Then I can look into a particular brand. Thanks in advance.|||The sweetness of the maple teriyaki on the salmon suggests that a sweeter white wine would pair best. Otherwise, if you go with a dry white wine, the sweetness will make the wine seem too tart and dry.
When I think of a food friendly off-dry white, the first thing that comes to mind is a German riesling. Even the driest ones have residual sugar.
For a not too expensive bottling, try any Kabinett or Spatlese. My favourite best bang for the buck is the Selbach Spatlese which usually costs about $16 a bottle and has excellent balance of fruit, sugar and acidity, while being low in alcohol.
Even cheaper and also very good is the Loosen Bros. "Dr. L" riesling, also from Germany. It will come in around $10 a bottle and is a perennial good value wine in Wine Spectator magazine. The 2005 scored 88 points.
If you want to stick with a North American product, Ernst Loosen and the Washington winery Chateau Ste. Michelle produce a riesling called "Eroica" which is stunning every year, but will cost you $25 or more.
I hope that helps! Cheers!|||A pinot noir for a red wine or a chardonnay for a white wine.|||White wine with any type of fish or poultry. I would recommend a chardonnay, it sounds like the salmon may have a sweet side to it, therefore white wine would be your best bet!|||Hi..
A nice White Wine is good, especially with colorful veggies and poultry. I'd serve both red and white so your friends may choose their own flavour. Try to keep the red a medium-dry and a low sweetness on white; the maple in the salmon is enough.
You may try Red though, if there is some type of red meat with it.
I suggest for wine choices, Turning Leaf (white), and Yellow, Red, Green, Black or Brown Labels for red (Australian). Dessert wine, an ice wine is "always" nice - costly though - and try Inniskillin
Enjoy!|||I would go with something like "Conundrum". A white blend that is multi-layered and complex and will cut the oilyness of the fish and the sweetness of the maple.|||usually a white wine with fish.|||NOT CHARDONNAY unless it is a crisp, acidic one, such as a French Chablis or a chardonnay from New York or from the Italian Alto Adiage.
You need something to enhance the maple with salmon with teriyake.
I'd say this is one of the few recipes that calls for a clean tasting, moderately assertive gewurztraminer.
If you live in the States and in a State that has licensed Trader Joe's stores you are in luck: TJ's now sells an inexpensive gewurztraminer of the style I describe under its "3 Buck Moe"
(J.W. Morris) label which I just tried for the first time about a month ago. In fact one of the foods I tasted it with was a Quebec
made maple smoked salmon!
If you cannot find a gewurztraminer of the sort try an Austrian gruner veltlinger.
Bon appetit.|||Mmmm, sounds delish.
Because salmon is richer than other fish, I like to serve it with a red wine - a good pinot noir or shiraz would be very tasty.|||Amuse Bouche's suggestions were excellent.
The only one I would add is perhaps a sparkling wine with a touch of sweetness. A prosecco from Italy is very nice.
SOMAMARIVA - PROSECCO DI CONEGLIANO DRY
BARTOLOMEO DA BREGANZE - PROSECCO EXTRA DRY|||A Chardonnay would be good. It is not necessary to follow the old rule of white with fish %26amp; poultry, red with meats anymore. This is a generation of whatever you like, you serve. The chardonay is a white with a not sweet but not too dry that goes well with what you are cookin. Look for Barefoot chardonnay if you can find it. It is very inexpensive, but quite good. If you want a more expensive wine, you cannot beat Poulle Fuisse. It goes about $25 a bottle but is wonderful! Have fun!
When I think of a food friendly off-dry white, the first thing that comes to mind is a German riesling. Even the driest ones have residual sugar.
For a not too expensive bottling, try any Kabinett or Spatlese. My favourite best bang for the buck is the Selbach Spatlese which usually costs about $16 a bottle and has excellent balance of fruit, sugar and acidity, while being low in alcohol.
Even cheaper and also very good is the Loosen Bros. "Dr. L" riesling, also from Germany. It will come in around $10 a bottle and is a perennial good value wine in Wine Spectator magazine. The 2005 scored 88 points.
If you want to stick with a North American product, Ernst Loosen and the Washington winery Chateau Ste. Michelle produce a riesling called "Eroica" which is stunning every year, but will cost you $25 or more.
I hope that helps! Cheers!|||A pinot noir for a red wine or a chardonnay for a white wine.|||White wine with any type of fish or poultry. I would recommend a chardonnay, it sounds like the salmon may have a sweet side to it, therefore white wine would be your best bet!|||Hi..
A nice White Wine is good, especially with colorful veggies and poultry. I'd serve both red and white so your friends may choose their own flavour. Try to keep the red a medium-dry and a low sweetness on white; the maple in the salmon is enough.
You may try Red though, if there is some type of red meat with it.
I suggest for wine choices, Turning Leaf (white), and Yellow, Red, Green, Black or Brown Labels for red (Australian). Dessert wine, an ice wine is "always" nice - costly though - and try Inniskillin
Enjoy!|||I would go with something like "Conundrum". A white blend that is multi-layered and complex and will cut the oilyness of the fish and the sweetness of the maple.|||usually a white wine with fish.|||NOT CHARDONNAY unless it is a crisp, acidic one, such as a French Chablis or a chardonnay from New York or from the Italian Alto Adiage.
You need something to enhance the maple with salmon with teriyake.
I'd say this is one of the few recipes that calls for a clean tasting, moderately assertive gewurztraminer.
If you live in the States and in a State that has licensed Trader Joe's stores you are in luck: TJ's now sells an inexpensive gewurztraminer of the style I describe under its "3 Buck Moe"
(J.W. Morris) label which I just tried for the first time about a month ago. In fact one of the foods I tasted it with was a Quebec
made maple smoked salmon!
If you cannot find a gewurztraminer of the sort try an Austrian gruner veltlinger.
Bon appetit.|||Mmmm, sounds delish.
Because salmon is richer than other fish, I like to serve it with a red wine - a good pinot noir or shiraz would be very tasty.|||Amuse Bouche's suggestions were excellent.
The only one I would add is perhaps a sparkling wine with a touch of sweetness. A prosecco from Italy is very nice.
SOMAMARIVA - PROSECCO DI CONEGLIANO DRY
BARTOLOMEO DA BREGANZE - PROSECCO EXTRA DRY|||A Chardonnay would be good. It is not necessary to follow the old rule of white with fish %26amp; poultry, red with meats anymore. This is a generation of whatever you like, you serve. The chardonay is a white with a not sweet but not too dry that goes well with what you are cookin. Look for Barefoot chardonnay if you can find it. It is very inexpensive, but quite good. If you want a more expensive wine, you cannot beat Poulle Fuisse. It goes about $25 a bottle but is wonderful! Have fun!
What type of wine is worth to keep for years?
One of my friend told me that I can buy a $30 or $40 dollar bottle of wine and keep it for years; then, it will turn out to be just like those expensive and old aged wine, is that true?
Can I do that to any wine, red, white and even dessert wine?
Thanks!|||Simple answer: No
Question 1 Can you store it properly? That means 58 degrees. 70 % humidity. On its side. In the dark. Free from vibration.
If you can't provide that kind of environment, don't expect ANY wine to age properly.
Very few white wines are worth more than 8-9 years, and the few French white burgundy wines that are typically cost hundreds to thousands a bottle.
Many red wines will cellar for a long time and will improve with age such as California Cabernet, French Bordeaux, and many others. Some are even available for $30 or less. But age doesn't improve all wines. Merlot , Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel are examples that have more limited shelf lives.
Some dessert wines age very well also.
Bottom line, unless you have a natural wine cellar space in your basement, you'll be lucky if that old bottle of cab is drinkable let alone valuable.
That being said if you do your research and make an investment of time and space, what your friend said can be exactly true. I have in fact 15 cases of a French Bordeaux that I paid about $33 a bottle for, which I plan to lay down for another 10-15 years. I won't necessarily be able to sell it for a huge profit, but it will be exquisite and I guarantee I couldn't buy one like it then if I tried at almost any price.
Amazingly enough there is a statistic that 90% of all wine sold is consumed within one month of purchase.|||you can buy any wine and hold it forever as long as you do not open it.
note: many wines turn bitter after about 50-75 years|||No, it's not true. The expensive wines are kept in a certain type of conditions and made to be the best they can. If you have a wine in your fridge, my suggestion is to drink it and enjoy it pretty soon after you buy it. Wine is so good!!!! Try it with different kind of cheese types and light bread:)|||I think that, that is an oldwise tale...maybe i am wrong...but i have done that once...and it tasted like piss...well...not really just a little like some stale vinegar. I think that a dessert wine is the "ticket" to aging a bottle of vino...i'd try that. Who knows? Good luck crackin' that open in ten years.|||Age is not the only factor of a great tasting wine. Region, environmental influences, soil, what kind of weather they had that year...all these things effect the taste. The exact same type of wine can taste different from year to year because of these reasons. If you're looking for a great wine to hang onto, try Stag's Leap Merlot (2002) or a Jarvis 2003 Cab-Sav. Both are excellent choices.|||There is a system in place for which wines will benefit from aging and which will start to lose their flavor after 1-2 years. The cost of the bottle is not a determining factor here other than the fact that many aging-worthy wines tend to be a bit more expensive. Both reds and Whites have varieties that age well, such as certain Bordeaux and Burgundies, but I'm not as certain for dessert wines. Since they often have a higher alcohol content, they will probably keep well, but I don't know if the flavor will improve over time.
Try asking a professional at a good wine store, I believe www.totalwine.com will have some information that can help point you in the right direction :)
Find some good bottles, a few for now and a few to keep for a few years, and you'll have years of sipping enjoyment! I wish you the best!|||Actually Cabernet Sauvignon is a great wine to age unless you are looking for a French wine (in which I have very little knowledge). Great California cabs to age would be Staglin, Grace Family, Colgin, Silver Oak, Spottswoode, Beringer and Araujo to name a few. A lot of these you will only find online or at the winery itself but sometimes you can get lucky and they become available in fine wine shops. Cabernets you can age for 20 years, other red wines will have less of an aging time. Never age a white wine but there are a few dessert wines you can age such as French Sauternes or fortified wine such as Port. Always store your wine lying on it's side and store in a cool, dry place. I have friends who have sold their cases of wine for 3 and 4 times of the purchase price. The value depends on the vineyard you choose and the year on the bottle. Do a little research and someday you will have a valuable wine collection.|||If you want to age a wine that will improve your best bets for doing this are: Port, Bordeaux, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine must be stored properly as mentioned above. We bought Bordeaux produced in the years our children were born to open when they turn 21.
Can I do that to any wine, red, white and even dessert wine?
Thanks!|||Simple answer: No
Question 1 Can you store it properly? That means 58 degrees. 70 % humidity. On its side. In the dark. Free from vibration.
If you can't provide that kind of environment, don't expect ANY wine to age properly.
Very few white wines are worth more than 8-9 years, and the few French white burgundy wines that are typically cost hundreds to thousands a bottle.
Many red wines will cellar for a long time and will improve with age such as California Cabernet, French Bordeaux, and many others. Some are even available for $30 or less. But age doesn't improve all wines. Merlot , Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel are examples that have more limited shelf lives.
Some dessert wines age very well also.
Bottom line, unless you have a natural wine cellar space in your basement, you'll be lucky if that old bottle of cab is drinkable let alone valuable.
That being said if you do your research and make an investment of time and space, what your friend said can be exactly true. I have in fact 15 cases of a French Bordeaux that I paid about $33 a bottle for, which I plan to lay down for another 10-15 years. I won't necessarily be able to sell it for a huge profit, but it will be exquisite and I guarantee I couldn't buy one like it then if I tried at almost any price.
Amazingly enough there is a statistic that 90% of all wine sold is consumed within one month of purchase.|||you can buy any wine and hold it forever as long as you do not open it.
note: many wines turn bitter after about 50-75 years|||No, it's not true. The expensive wines are kept in a certain type of conditions and made to be the best they can. If you have a wine in your fridge, my suggestion is to drink it and enjoy it pretty soon after you buy it. Wine is so good!!!! Try it with different kind of cheese types and light bread:)|||I think that, that is an oldwise tale...maybe i am wrong...but i have done that once...and it tasted like piss...well...not really just a little like some stale vinegar. I think that a dessert wine is the "ticket" to aging a bottle of vino...i'd try that. Who knows? Good luck crackin' that open in ten years.|||Age is not the only factor of a great tasting wine. Region, environmental influences, soil, what kind of weather they had that year...all these things effect the taste. The exact same type of wine can taste different from year to year because of these reasons. If you're looking for a great wine to hang onto, try Stag's Leap Merlot (2002) or a Jarvis 2003 Cab-Sav. Both are excellent choices.|||There is a system in place for which wines will benefit from aging and which will start to lose their flavor after 1-2 years. The cost of the bottle is not a determining factor here other than the fact that many aging-worthy wines tend to be a bit more expensive. Both reds and Whites have varieties that age well, such as certain Bordeaux and Burgundies, but I'm not as certain for dessert wines. Since they often have a higher alcohol content, they will probably keep well, but I don't know if the flavor will improve over time.
Try asking a professional at a good wine store, I believe www.totalwine.com will have some information that can help point you in the right direction :)
Find some good bottles, a few for now and a few to keep for a few years, and you'll have years of sipping enjoyment! I wish you the best!|||Actually Cabernet Sauvignon is a great wine to age unless you are looking for a French wine (in which I have very little knowledge). Great California cabs to age would be Staglin, Grace Family, Colgin, Silver Oak, Spottswoode, Beringer and Araujo to name a few. A lot of these you will only find online or at the winery itself but sometimes you can get lucky and they become available in fine wine shops. Cabernets you can age for 20 years, other red wines will have less of an aging time. Never age a white wine but there are a few dessert wines you can age such as French Sauternes or fortified wine such as Port. Always store your wine lying on it's side and store in a cool, dry place. I have friends who have sold their cases of wine for 3 and 4 times of the purchase price. The value depends on the vineyard you choose and the year on the bottle. Do a little research and someday you will have a valuable wine collection.|||If you want to age a wine that will improve your best bets for doing this are: Port, Bordeaux, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine must be stored properly as mentioned above. We bought Bordeaux produced in the years our children were born to open when they turn 21.
What are the laws with opeing a bottle of wine in Arizona?
I'm 16 and I work in a small cafe with a BYOB license. People have asked for help opening bottles of wine or champagne. I know that one has to be 19 to open and pour bottles of wine (or beer). However, is there a way around this? Like almost opening a bottle of wine and not pulling the cork completely out? Or is it just that I can't POUR the bottle of wine, but I can open it? A reference to a valid cite would be great, but any information would also be useful. Thanks!|||"Legal Age for Drinking/Serving Alcohol
Arizona 鈥檚 legal drinking age is 21, and servers in restaurants and bartenders must be 19. Retail workers (other than in package stores) may handle unopened alcoholic beverages at age 16 if a supervisor over the age of 19 is present. "
http://www.alcohollaws.org/arizonaalcoho鈥?/a>
I'd say not to handle it outright, since it maybe perceived as if your pouring it. However, you could be nitpicky and can argue as long as you don't completely take it out, it is still technically unopened and you are merely handling it and adjusting it for the customer.|||i think you can open a bottle of wine, just explain to your boss that you were trying to help.|||asa|||My first job was at a Restaurant that served alcohol where i worked my way up from a bus boy to be a bartender. Then in college i got a job at a Grocery store that had a substantial alcohol section. So i know a fair amount about the AZ laws regarding this.
It is legal in the state of AZ to work as a bartender at 19. This allows you to do everything but sample to booze yourself. You may sell, pour, open, stock on shelves, even sniff the wine to make sure hasn't been spoiled in some way. You simply cannot drink till you are 21.
Before the age of 19 you can have NOTING to do with alcohol. This was a pain at the grocery stores as most stock-boys are under 18. So managers would typically be the only ones in that section. If you are under 19, you cannot handle, pack, unpack, stock on shelves, or even pass from one person to the next any alcoholic beverage. Someone under 19 cannot even be the one to pack it into the grocery bags so you will frequently see the cashier be the one to bag your booze rather then the bag-boy.
The closest loophole is you may handle the packing container its in. So for example someone under 19 cannot put a bottle of wine into a grocery bag, but if there is a 6 pack of bottled beer in a cardboard carrier, you may grab the handle on the box to place it in the cart (you just cannot handle the glass bottles).
So there is no way you are allowed to help open a bottle. In fact technically cannot even pass them the bottle if they leave on a counter before sitting down. The most you can do is clean up a spill should something get poured out, or dispose of garbage left behind.
The best thing i can recommend is getting one of those electric wine openers that someone could use themselves. Basically its kinda like an electric can opener, you just stick it on top of the bottle and it pops the cork for you. They aren't too pricey and most people get a kick out of using it anyway. (see link below)
Arizona 鈥檚 legal drinking age is 21, and servers in restaurants and bartenders must be 19. Retail workers (other than in package stores) may handle unopened alcoholic beverages at age 16 if a supervisor over the age of 19 is present. "
http://www.alcohollaws.org/arizonaalcoho鈥?/a>
I'd say not to handle it outright, since it maybe perceived as if your pouring it. However, you could be nitpicky and can argue as long as you don't completely take it out, it is still technically unopened and you are merely handling it and adjusting it for the customer.|||i think you can open a bottle of wine, just explain to your boss that you were trying to help.|||asa|||My first job was at a Restaurant that served alcohol where i worked my way up from a bus boy to be a bartender. Then in college i got a job at a Grocery store that had a substantial alcohol section. So i know a fair amount about the AZ laws regarding this.
It is legal in the state of AZ to work as a bartender at 19. This allows you to do everything but sample to booze yourself. You may sell, pour, open, stock on shelves, even sniff the wine to make sure hasn't been spoiled in some way. You simply cannot drink till you are 21.
Before the age of 19 you can have NOTING to do with alcohol. This was a pain at the grocery stores as most stock-boys are under 18. So managers would typically be the only ones in that section. If you are under 19, you cannot handle, pack, unpack, stock on shelves, or even pass from one person to the next any alcoholic beverage. Someone under 19 cannot even be the one to pack it into the grocery bags so you will frequently see the cashier be the one to bag your booze rather then the bag-boy.
The closest loophole is you may handle the packing container its in. So for example someone under 19 cannot put a bottle of wine into a grocery bag, but if there is a 6 pack of bottled beer in a cardboard carrier, you may grab the handle on the box to place it in the cart (you just cannot handle the glass bottles).
So there is no way you are allowed to help open a bottle. In fact technically cannot even pass them the bottle if they leave on a counter before sitting down. The most you can do is clean up a spill should something get poured out, or dispose of garbage left behind.
The best thing i can recommend is getting one of those electric wine openers that someone could use themselves. Basically its kinda like an electric can opener, you just stick it on top of the bottle and it pops the cork for you. They aren't too pricey and most people get a kick out of using it anyway. (see link below)
How much is a bottle of red wine in a nightclub?
I'm thinking about drinking red wine in a nightclub when I visit Northern California (probably in San Francisco). I wonder whether I should get a bottle or 4 glasses. Don't know anything about red wine so probably will just get the house red wine.|||Totally depends on the type/brand of wine - also depends on how much money the club jacks up the price (different restaurants/bars charge differently for alcohols/wines)|||Depends on the wine depends on the club|||$200 and up
Other than wine was there any alcohol consumed during the time of Christ?
Was there Scotch and RuM and Vodka and perhaps beer and wine.
How about substance abuse and drugs and trafficking.|||Yes. Beer is as old as agriculture, and was produced on an "industrial" scale by the Egyptians (about 3000 BC). Some evidence dates beer brewing back 8000 years ago, about as far back as wine. Most likely wine was first, from wild grapes before grains where cultivated.
Edit: Distillation came much later, so no spirits until well after Christ (at least 1200 AD). As far as trafficking, some alcoholic beverages were reserved for priests and royalty by law in some societies, so I'm sure those laws spured a parallel criminal enterprise.|||****, I'm sure there was. I'm sure someone ****** up along the way and accidentally made one of those drinks but they didn't know that at the time. I doubt about the drug thing though, lol. :-)~|||I'm sure there was .Just like it is now people make moonshine and corn whiskey.Now the substance abuse .I don't know.|||Beer has been around since the Egyptians invented the pyramid (how else could they have gotten 1 million Jews to work for nothing for 400 years)?|||Beer. Not sure about spirits. I do not think distillation was possible then|||Beer, since it came about in almost all cultures at the same time as they started making bread. Alcoholism was documented at this time, too. A "cure" was to put a spider in an empty cup and offer it to the afflicted person. Distilled beverages (high-proof liquors) came several centuries later, as a byproduct of early chemistry, and accelerated the scourge of alcoholism. Some societies placed the distillation of liquor in the hands of church authorities in order to maintain some semblance of control.
How about substance abuse and drugs and trafficking.|||Yes. Beer is as old as agriculture, and was produced on an "industrial" scale by the Egyptians (about 3000 BC). Some evidence dates beer brewing back 8000 years ago, about as far back as wine. Most likely wine was first, from wild grapes before grains where cultivated.
Edit: Distillation came much later, so no spirits until well after Christ (at least 1200 AD). As far as trafficking, some alcoholic beverages were reserved for priests and royalty by law in some societies, so I'm sure those laws spured a parallel criminal enterprise.|||****, I'm sure there was. I'm sure someone ****** up along the way and accidentally made one of those drinks but they didn't know that at the time. I doubt about the drug thing though, lol. :-)~|||I'm sure there was .Just like it is now people make moonshine and corn whiskey.Now the substance abuse .I don't know.|||Beer has been around since the Egyptians invented the pyramid (how else could they have gotten 1 million Jews to work for nothing for 400 years)?|||Beer. Not sure about spirits. I do not think distillation was possible then|||Beer, since it came about in almost all cultures at the same time as they started making bread. Alcoholism was documented at this time, too. A "cure" was to put a spider in an empty cup and offer it to the afflicted person. Distilled beverages (high-proof liquors) came several centuries later, as a byproduct of early chemistry, and accelerated the scourge of alcoholism. Some societies placed the distillation of liquor in the hands of church authorities in order to maintain some semblance of control.
Is red wine supposed to be served chilled or room temperature?
I don't even really get into red wine, but we got a free bottle of some french crap from the neighbor welcoming us here. So do I chill it or just pop the bottle and start chugging?|||I'd have to side with Pimpy on this one. All red wine is supposed to be served on the tracks at an outdoor temperature.
Just remember...the first glass is the hardest. It gets easier with every glass until your panties are on the conductors head and your caboose is showing.|||White wines are usually fine served at room temperature however red wine should be served at approx 60 F so has to avoid the bitterness AND harshness. Red wines will taste so much better at said temps as per many temps in wine cellars . As far as those of you who claim otherwise you haven't a clue.
|||don't chug good french wine! that is good with food at room temp. put a splash in worcestershire sauce for steak Diane broiled medium rare. Are you that desperate for a drink? So sad. Put it away and get yourself a beer to chug. beer can be chugged watching sports but wine is meant to be sipped to be enjoyed with food. Your neighbor was being nice and that is not a classy remark! If you chug red wine, don't gripe when you have a head banging headache later.|||im not too into wine but chill it cause if you drink it at room temp, youll taste all that bitterness in the wine, as to when it is cold you can gag it down better.|||Straight outta the bottle, on the railroad tracks.|||Red wine should be served at room temperate.|||Yep. You served it correctly. Red wine is supposed to taste like bitter crap.|||chilled|||Chilled is much better, but wait til I get there dammit. I want me summa dat!|||Serve it as a frozen popsicle.|||I'd say chilled is better.|||Just chug it, that sounds mo classy.
Just remember...the first glass is the hardest. It gets easier with every glass until your panties are on the conductors head and your caboose is showing.|||White wines are usually fine served at room temperature however red wine should be served at approx 60 F so has to avoid the bitterness AND harshness. Red wines will taste so much better at said temps as per many temps in wine cellars . As far as those of you who claim otherwise you haven't a clue.
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|||don't chug good french wine! that is good with food at room temp. put a splash in worcestershire sauce for steak Diane broiled medium rare. Are you that desperate for a drink? So sad. Put it away and get yourself a beer to chug. beer can be chugged watching sports but wine is meant to be sipped to be enjoyed with food. Your neighbor was being nice and that is not a classy remark! If you chug red wine, don't gripe when you have a head banging headache later.|||im not too into wine but chill it cause if you drink it at room temp, youll taste all that bitterness in the wine, as to when it is cold you can gag it down better.|||Straight outta the bottle, on the railroad tracks.|||Red wine should be served at room temperate.|||Yep. You served it correctly. Red wine is supposed to taste like bitter crap.|||chilled|||Chilled is much better, but wait til I get there dammit. I want me summa dat!|||Serve it as a frozen popsicle.|||I'd say chilled is better.|||Just chug it, that sounds mo classy.
What are some good ideas for a wine basket?
My husband and I are celebrating our 1st anniversary next sunday and I want to make like a wine basket to take with us on our trip. Any good suggestions on wine and what else do I put in there besides wine? Any suggestions will be good!|||I prefer a nice red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. If it is a white wine, I like Pinot Grigio. You can take cheese, crackers, salami, fruit, wine glasses lol|||Take some fruit, cheese, crackers, glasses....and
Don't forget the corkscrew! A blanket or tablecloth.
A small scrapbook of pictures from your first year together would be a nice surprise for your husband. Write little love notes along with the pictures.
Have fun!|||if ya wanna get specific use water crackers they are lite an wont over power the wine you decide on. If the person isnt a big wine drinker get a sweet white. Alot of people like it. Also cheese that is properly packaged if ya mail it or if it might sit for awhile, that goes for any meat also. If expected to be used quickly, grapes, marinated olives, etc. If ya really like the person a couple good glasses that are designed for the wine in the basket is a good one. Even a joke book is good, it may be the life of the party after a few bottles of wine.|||Anything that comes in a box or a bottle with a screw off cap.
Your husband just wants to get blotto and forget he's married to a woman who thinks wine baskets are good gifts.|||a nice red wine, like la crema pinot noir, ray station merlot, or ridge zinfandel, a baguette (french bread), salami, cheese cubes or slices, strawberries, and favorite snacks. remember to pack glasses, a corkscrew, and napkins, also.|||1st get a good cork screw. New to wine? Try a white Zin, Riesling, Pinot Grigio. Don't forget the wine glasses. You might also take along bottled water to rinse your palette. We go on "Beer and Bologna" trips, too. Baby buds (smaller bottles) and deli sandwiches. If you forget something, there's a wal-mart everywhere. Have fun!|||If you are not big wine drinkers, start with Riesling or white Zinfandel. White Zin is a great starting point, sweet but not too sweet. Cheese, crackers, pretzels, sausage, strawberries, all good, but don't forget chocolate!!!
We have a wine diary where we write little stories on how, where, etc, for each bottle we enjoy.
Happy Anniversary!|||I hope u guys have a blast bring beer.lol and get buzzed lol.be safe|||This may sound stupid because everyone has heard it at least once if their life time, but how about cheese (crackers) "do you want some cheese with that wine?" Funny, Funny.....|||Just take your time . Keep your eye on the ball . Remember to get your foot forward to the pitch of the ball , and do not half hearted with it ! Do not hit the ball stroke it .
Do not be afraid to leave balls outside the off stump and defend . Don't worry if the runs don't come flooding in- play yourself in first !
Good luck !
Don't forget the corkscrew! A blanket or tablecloth.
A small scrapbook of pictures from your first year together would be a nice surprise for your husband. Write little love notes along with the pictures.
Have fun!|||if ya wanna get specific use water crackers they are lite an wont over power the wine you decide on. If the person isnt a big wine drinker get a sweet white. Alot of people like it. Also cheese that is properly packaged if ya mail it or if it might sit for awhile, that goes for any meat also. If expected to be used quickly, grapes, marinated olives, etc. If ya really like the person a couple good glasses that are designed for the wine in the basket is a good one. Even a joke book is good, it may be the life of the party after a few bottles of wine.|||Anything that comes in a box or a bottle with a screw off cap.
Your husband just wants to get blotto and forget he's married to a woman who thinks wine baskets are good gifts.|||a nice red wine, like la crema pinot noir, ray station merlot, or ridge zinfandel, a baguette (french bread), salami, cheese cubes or slices, strawberries, and favorite snacks. remember to pack glasses, a corkscrew, and napkins, also.|||1st get a good cork screw. New to wine? Try a white Zin, Riesling, Pinot Grigio. Don't forget the wine glasses. You might also take along bottled water to rinse your palette. We go on "Beer and Bologna" trips, too. Baby buds (smaller bottles) and deli sandwiches. If you forget something, there's a wal-mart everywhere. Have fun!|||If you are not big wine drinkers, start with Riesling or white Zinfandel. White Zin is a great starting point, sweet but not too sweet. Cheese, crackers, pretzels, sausage, strawberries, all good, but don't forget chocolate!!!
We have a wine diary where we write little stories on how, where, etc, for each bottle we enjoy.
Happy Anniversary!|||I hope u guys have a blast bring beer.lol and get buzzed lol.be safe|||This may sound stupid because everyone has heard it at least once if their life time, but how about cheese (crackers) "do you want some cheese with that wine?" Funny, Funny.....|||Just take your time . Keep your eye on the ball . Remember to get your foot forward to the pitch of the ball , and do not half hearted with it ! Do not hit the ball stroke it .
Do not be afraid to leave balls outside the off stump and defend . Don't worry if the runs don't come flooding in- play yourself in first !
Good luck !
How does wine affect the tummy when other forms of alcohol are included in the evening?
We've all heard those little rhymes --
"Beer before liquor, never been sicker"
"Liquor before beer, and you're in the clear"
But I wonder, where on the line would lie a fine wine? Am I going to vomit if I open this bottle?|||Too much booze and not enough food will make you sick. generally carbonated stuff gets you drunk the most so wine should be ok
"Beer before liquor, never been sicker"
"Liquor before beer, and you're in the clear"
But I wonder, where on the line would lie a fine wine? Am I going to vomit if I open this bottle?|||Too much booze and not enough food will make you sick. generally carbonated stuff gets you drunk the most so wine should be ok
What kind of white wine goes best with fish?
I will give you the extent of my wine knowledge: white wine goes with white meats, red wine goes with red meats.
So I'm going to a friend's house for dinner tonight and she's having fish. I want to bring a bottle of wine, what should I get?
I don't want to spend a whole lot for one bottle of wine, so something that's not too expensive, but still good. Thanks!|||While generally white with fish red with meat still is ok it really depends on how the fish is cooked....heavier sauces require heavier wines .These days some wine makers are making heavier white wines then red so the best thing to do would be find out how the fish is being prepared and then go to your nearest store and they should be able to match it
if in doubt you could just pick up a nice bottle of white and it will be fine Chardonnay or chenin blanc would be fine|||Chardonnay is the way to go!|||http://www.amisduvin.com/|||I would recommend a Gruneir Veltliner or a nice Albarino. Theses are a Austrian and a Portuguese wine grown by the coast. They are both geared for the diverse flavors of spice as well as the ability to pair well with seafood that doesn't normally pair well with run of the mill whites. Either one of these bottles will run you about 10-20 dollars and is a kick *** bottle of wine, The bonus is, if anyone in the group is a conuser they will drool at your obscure finds. Cheers and enjoy. you will only love the fish you are enjoying and have a much better experience than with a regular chard or souvignon blanc. |||Sauvignon Blancs|||There is a white wine that comes in a bottle shaped like a fish or you can get a Reisling or Pinot Grigio.|||There are so many factors here:
What kind of fish?
What type of sauce (if any)?
How will it prepared?
A light red wine would be great with Salmon, Tuna, Shark, and many other steak (or firm) fishes. Try a Pinot Noir here.
A light fruity white would go great with light white fishes. Try a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio here.
.|||A good cheap riesling is Twisted River Late Harvest you will not be disappointed for the price.
So I'm going to a friend's house for dinner tonight and she's having fish. I want to bring a bottle of wine, what should I get?
I don't want to spend a whole lot for one bottle of wine, so something that's not too expensive, but still good. Thanks!|||While generally white with fish red with meat still is ok it really depends on how the fish is cooked....heavier sauces require heavier wines .These days some wine makers are making heavier white wines then red so the best thing to do would be find out how the fish is being prepared and then go to your nearest store and they should be able to match it
if in doubt you could just pick up a nice bottle of white and it will be fine Chardonnay or chenin blanc would be fine|||Chardonnay is the way to go!|||http://www.amisduvin.com/|||I would recommend a Gruneir Veltliner or a nice Albarino. Theses are a Austrian and a Portuguese wine grown by the coast. They are both geared for the diverse flavors of spice as well as the ability to pair well with seafood that doesn't normally pair well with run of the mill whites. Either one of these bottles will run you about 10-20 dollars and is a kick *** bottle of wine, The bonus is, if anyone in the group is a conuser they will drool at your obscure finds. Cheers and enjoy. you will only love the fish you are enjoying and have a much better experience than with a regular chard or souvignon blanc. |||Sauvignon Blancs|||There is a white wine that comes in a bottle shaped like a fish or you can get a Reisling or Pinot Grigio.|||There are so many factors here:
What kind of fish?
What type of sauce (if any)?
How will it prepared?
A light red wine would be great with Salmon, Tuna, Shark, and many other steak (or firm) fishes. Try a Pinot Noir here.
A light fruity white would go great with light white fishes. Try a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio here.
.|||A good cheap riesling is Twisted River Late Harvest you will not be disappointed for the price.
What wine should I bring for dinner tonight?
We are having dinner with friends this evening, and I said I would bring wine. I like to be precise with my choosings, but I've never paired a wine with this specific dish: Spinach and ricotta pasta with red sauce. My gutt is telling me to bring a soft white, but I would love to hear what everyone has to recommend, especially from the wine connoisseurs.
Thank you in advance!|||My gut leads me to red wine because of the red sauce. I would say a nice Chianti or Montepulcciano De Nebbiolo.
Or even a softer Pinot Noir. Inexpensive from California|||Since the sauce is red, I'd bring a red wine. Perhaps a Zinfandel or a Cabernet. Marietta has a nice Zinfandel and an "Old Vine" which is a blend. Also take a look at Bonterra brand (it's organic) or Blackstone for the Cabernet.
Otherwise, you could go with an Italian wine since you're having Italian food. Chianti would be really nice. Look for one in the $12-$15 range and you'll be fine. Ask someone at the wine shop to recommend a nice Chianti for you.|||I would bring a red wine for the meal, Sangiovese, Syrah wines go well with tomato sauces and spinach. These wines are typically dry, and may not appeal to everyone at the dinner. Perhaps bringer a sweeter, white wine as well, a White Zinfandel or Pinot Grigio for those who prefer a white wine.
Best of luck! Have a great meal!|||I would suggest a Reisling. It is a light white wine from Germany. It pairs remarkably well with pasta. Also, even a good bottle can be found for a reasonable price.The brand I prefer is Schmitt Sohne the average price here in Indiana is 11 to 17 dollars. Hope this helps
http://www.schmitt-soehne.com/mainframe.鈥?/a>|||Why not try a Bordeaux wine? They are delicious and very affordable -- and you can find them at any grocery store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes. The Bordeaux website even has a helpful wine pairing tool that can help you figure out which wine to pair with your specific dish!|||Martini and Rossi Asti is a sweet, white sparkling wine. It's not too expensive and I think it would taste wonderful with this dish! Good luck.|||Red wine with meat, white wine with others.|||I would definitely say a white wine in this case. Maybe a Sauvignon Blanc.|||Muscato. soft white, easy to drink|||apple cider|||I would take a Sauvignon blanc or Chenin blanc
Thank you in advance!|||My gut leads me to red wine because of the red sauce. I would say a nice Chianti or Montepulcciano De Nebbiolo.
Or even a softer Pinot Noir. Inexpensive from California|||Since the sauce is red, I'd bring a red wine. Perhaps a Zinfandel or a Cabernet. Marietta has a nice Zinfandel and an "Old Vine" which is a blend. Also take a look at Bonterra brand (it's organic) or Blackstone for the Cabernet.
Otherwise, you could go with an Italian wine since you're having Italian food. Chianti would be really nice. Look for one in the $12-$15 range and you'll be fine. Ask someone at the wine shop to recommend a nice Chianti for you.|||I would bring a red wine for the meal, Sangiovese, Syrah wines go well with tomato sauces and spinach. These wines are typically dry, and may not appeal to everyone at the dinner. Perhaps bringer a sweeter, white wine as well, a White Zinfandel or Pinot Grigio for those who prefer a white wine.
Best of luck! Have a great meal!|||I would suggest a Reisling. It is a light white wine from Germany. It pairs remarkably well with pasta. Also, even a good bottle can be found for a reasonable price.The brand I prefer is Schmitt Sohne the average price here in Indiana is 11 to 17 dollars. Hope this helps
http://www.schmitt-soehne.com/mainframe.鈥?/a>|||Why not try a Bordeaux wine? They are delicious and very affordable -- and you can find them at any grocery store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes. The Bordeaux website even has a helpful wine pairing tool that can help you figure out which wine to pair with your specific dish!|||Martini and Rossi Asti is a sweet, white sparkling wine. It's not too expensive and I think it would taste wonderful with this dish! Good luck.|||Red wine with meat, white wine with others.|||I would definitely say a white wine in this case. Maybe a Sauvignon Blanc.|||Muscato. soft white, easy to drink|||apple cider|||I would take a Sauvignon blanc or Chenin blanc
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