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Andrew
Grape Destemmer
Posts:77
 | | 01/16/2006 3:20 AM |
| | Hello all I'm new to this board and new to wine. I wanted to get some reccomendations for some wines to try as a beginner. I have tasted some local winery's as well as bottles here and there from the local state store. With reds, I really liked a couple Beaujolais I've tasted. But, I wanted to move on to something a bit more different-- maybe more complex. I was looking to try something soft and jucy, but low on tannin. I really cant enjoy wines high in tannin, I find them to be overpowering. Elements of fruit would be nice. I dont mind oak but find it much more enjoyable with a buttery Chardonnay. I would like to spend in the $10-$25 range right now. Any suggestions would be great, thanks! | | | |
| ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts:11169
| | 01/16/2006 3:55 AM |
| | Welcome, aes. Maybe some Ravenswood or Rosenblum or Marietta Zinfandels would be nice. They're loaded with fruit, not too tannic, and smell and taste great. I'd also suggest broadening your horizons with maybe some German Rieslings, New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, Sancerres, and some CA or Aussie Syrah/Shiraz. You might wait til have a fimrer basis to go into Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Most of them are more than $25. My best suggestion is just to try a broad variety of wines and see which ones appeal to you most, then read the wine forums and publications to guide your purchases. | | | |
| stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Thief
Posts:2807
| | 01/16/2006 4:20 AM |
| In that price range, I'd suggest not only what Board-O has mentioned, but also perhaps a Kendall-Jackson or a Columbia Crest Chardonnay. The K-J Vintner's Reserve (the basic $12 bottle) or the Grand Reserve (a step up at $20) are consistently good and have even gotten kind words and good scores from Robert Parker. Likewise, the CC Grand Estates should only be $10-12/bottle.
Each of these producers make reliable, enjoyable wines. The Columbia Crest is the first "good" wine I remember buying ... a 1992 Merlot set me back about $5, and it was so good I wanted to learn more about wine. Now look at me! It ruined my marriage, virtually destroyed my liver, and almost bankrupted me, but I've enjoyed every minute of it.
Good luck, aes, and welcome to the funhouse! | |
Cheers, y'all | |
| Appreciative
Beaverton, OR
Grape Fermenter
Posts:405
| | 01/19/2006 4:15 AM |
| | Gamay Noirs. My choice of red wine when I'm just bored of drinking Pinot Noirs. | | | |
| Andrew
Grape Destemmer
Posts:77
| | 01/24/2006 11:49 PM |
| | Thanks for the suggestions. I had the Ravenswood Vinters select last weekend and it was right up my alley. Is Gamay Noris the same as Gamay? | | | |
| jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6756
| | 01/24/2006 11:56 PM |
| | Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc is the clone responsible for Beaujolais. | | | |
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