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Which Red Wine to drink?
I've probably only drunk red wine a couple of times but when I do it's tastes just like vinegar to me.
Can anyone recommend a nice one to start with, I like Sangria so must like red wine. When I go to the shops they all look so confusing, what one should I drink. Thanks |
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How much do you wish to pay for a bottle?
Do you have a preference for country of origin? If new to red wine I'd start with the wines that are light in body (e.g. Beaujolais). Then try medium body reds (e.g. Cotes Du Rhone, Chianti, Rioja). Finally, and if your wallet will allow, try the heavy reds (good Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo etc.) |
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Go with a Merlot. Everyone likes Merlot
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I've probably only drunk red wine a couple of times but when I do it's tastes just like vinegar to me.
At least you can put vinegar on chips. ![]() Get some Sloerrrrr, much nicer. |
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I always look on the label to see if it can be drunk on its own
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Try and find a bottle (or two) or George DeBeouff (sp?) Fleurie - its about £10-£12 a bottle, but it will change your outlook on red wine forever.
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Never used to like the stuff at one time...... Now is a different matter though. If it's just something to go with a family meal the a nice merlot or rioja is good enough. If you're out to impress then go for something a bit more upmarket. A Sainsbury or Tesco badge on the bottle just doesn't cut it somehow.
Try something this time of year with a warm berry flavor and with that smoky aroma to it..... Depending on your tolerance levels, you might want to check the level of tannins in the bottle too. These are the things that cause the 'hangover effect' in some people. It's up to yourself really as everyones taste varies. What's good to some is not so good to others. |
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"The Gum" Australian Shiraz - £9.99 from Marks&Spencers
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Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir
will set you back about £25 though![]() I think new world wines are a good place for a beginner in red wines. Like someone else said, depends on how much you want to spend but most cheap red wine is
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Try Black Tower Pink zulujuju.
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if you're not used to them, something fairly light and fruity. New world tend to be better value for money than French and you have a good chance of knowing what the grape type is for future reference. Otherwise a Cote du Rhone is usually good, or a cabinet sauvignon.
If it's too cold when you open the bottle, fill a wine glass and give it 10 seconds in the microwave (do I hear screams of sacrilidge from afar!). However, if you don't like red after trying a few, then stick to whatever you like and stuff the wine snobs. If Irn Bru and Medouri is what you like, then enjoy it and don't worry about other people. |
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label cabernet sauvignon is looovely! Its on offer at Tesco just now, for £5.99 (from £8.49 or something). Hardy's is nice too.
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In the end it does come down to taste and what you prefer, but if you want to experiment with wines and different types stay away from anything that is mass produced, eg hardys, jacobs creek, most large oz and califorinian wines, as they are chemically produced, altered e.g oaking done by large teabags, and brewed in mass large stainless steel containers. ok sometime they do produce a good wine, but every single bottle is the same.
Try a taster case from laithwates half white and red and see how you get on with that. Try and get some wines that are made using older traditions, try some unkown brands not just mainstream eye level rubbish you find in the local supermarkets, visit local wine merchants or oddbins and ask them for a good recomendations as you can get some really good stuff for £5 |
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will set you back about £25 though