Good wine to try for beginner?

Question

I am not a huge fan of wine because I have only tasted white wine a couple times and it was really strong.
What are some good (white & red) wines to start of with?
I am not an alcoholic, I just want to know...

Answer 1

I would recommend a Riesling for a white wine. This can be sweet or slightly sweet. A good choice to try is:



Chateau Saint Michelle Eroica Riesling 2007

A slightly sweet, well balanced Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington. This wine is consistently good. A remarkable wine.



Learn more about this Riesling at http://www.cheers2wine.com/Chateau-Ste-Michelle-Riesling.html.



Red Wine:



A nice Pinot Noir such as....



Mark West 2007 California Pinot Noir

Enjoy rich flavors of strawberries and raspberries and a lush texture. A wonderful Pinot Noir. Learn more about this wine at http://www.cheers2wine.com/Mark-West-Pinot-Noir.html

Answer 2

A really great wine for a beginner is Malbec. It's an Argentine wine that is fruity and sweet, but not sugary. It also won't give you a very bad hangover. You could also try a reasonably priced Pinot Noir, which is also a great beginner wine. If you have to drink a white wine, try Pinot Grigio cooled, not too bad. Chianti is also good for beginners.

Answer 3

Berringer White Zinfandel (my personal favorite as a beginner)

Kendall-Jackson Riesling



Often a blush or rosé wine is a nice starter for a beginner, but definitely stay away from the extremes (a more robust or dryer wine) such as a Merlot, a Burgundy, or a Bordeaux

Answer 4

I never really liked the taste of wine but there are a few that are less gross than others. Try:



Reunite Lambrusco

Chateau St. Michelle Reisling

Kendall-Jackson Reisling



I am able to tolerate those so you should have no problem either. Stay away from Robust wines.

Answer 5

Beaujolais is very very good and not too pricy ( like 10-12 dollars). It is a red wine and they sell it at every supermarket. It looks fancy and tastes delicious. I highly recommend it. Plus it is very smooth for a red wine. Also try any pinot noir, as long as it isn't a really cheap bottle( less than 6 bucks). Whatever you do DO NOT DRINK YELLOWTAIL. It tastes terrible and is really strong.



Like i said though. Go with a beaujolais wine. You will not be dissappointed! here is a site about it http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~walter/wine/beaujolais.html

Answer 6

Hogue Late Harvest Riesling is a very nice starter wine.

Answer 7

It depends if you're more for sweet or bitter.. my personal favorite because I like bitter is Cabernet Sauvignon. For sweet, my favorite would be Gewurztraminer. Its very fruity and I know anyone would like it. Enjoy=) and remember, red wine in moderation is good for the heart=)

Answer 8

Try something simple like Oliver wines or just something cheap - Try asking some of the older folks you know