Wine Suggestions

[Cyclone06]

Sounds like shes would like Lambrusco. Good wine is dry imo.

 

[shildreth]

I haven't introduced her to any reds. She tried some that a friend had that I thought was sweet and just a slight hint of being dry. I loved it, she didn't. Can't remember the name.

Basically we stick to all white wines. Personally something simple like Relax is perfect for me. All though, I have no wine taste, and absolutely love most of the wines from Southern Hills. I hope someday to get out to Cali and taste some wines that are more established. I have family out there, but only met them twice.

So to simplify it for someone like me.... What is a dessert wine called?? I feel to stupid to ask when at a wine store.

Try Reislings varieties. White and very sweet.

 

[Torks Pub]

I need help finding other wines that my wife will like. She loves wines that are full on flavor and not a single hint of being dry. Basically a dessert wine. Even a reisling type wine like Relax is still too dry..

So far I have found 2 that she loves.

Kick and a Pat from Southern Hills Winery in Osceola

Marco Negri a wine from Italy that I can't find in most metro locations. Although my hometown of Sac City has it.:skeptical:

Anyone else have a suggestion for her to try???

Given your comments and her preference for dessert wine, there are numerous ice wines that you can purchase. Very concentrated flavor and sweetness.

I would also suggest an orange muscat dessert wine served with biscotti.

 

[bellzisu]

Given your comments and her preference for dessert wine, there are numerous ice wines that you can purchase. Very concentrated flavor and sweetness.

I would also suggest an orange muscat dessert wine served with biscotti.

Ice wines??? What are those??

 

[cybsball20]

Ice wines??? What are those??

They wait untill the first freeze to pick the grapes, all it does is give it a cool name and make it more expensive...

IF there is one thing the Iowa wineries can do it is make a sweet wine... Try Sommerset's Harvest white or nearly anything from Jasper Winery.

 

[Torks Pub]

Ice wines??? What are those??

As cybsball20 mentions, this is usually an expensive wine, but well worth the price. Since the harvesting of the grapes occurs when the grapes are frozen, the harvest is subject to weather and therefore the higher price.

The frozen grapes are crushed while still frozen, and as such, have a higher concentration of sugar and flavor.

Originally from Germany, you can find ice wines made from various grape varieties.

 

[OWLCITYCYFAN]

Ice wines??? What are those??

Haven't been there in a couple years, but Prairie Moon Winery near Ames has a tasty ice...

 

[GoCy]

My recommendation are:
1) Gewürztraminer, which is similar to a Riesling, but sweeter with a hint of spicyness. Very good when paired with spicy food. I make wine, and have a batch of this variety aging for the summer.
2) Try a sweeter riesling. Rieslings vary from sweet to dry, so your wife may have tried a dry variety.
3) Ice wine (Eiswein in german), which is a sweet desert wine made from frozen grapes.

 

[bellzisu]

Thanks for helping me out with the definitions... I'm starting to like wines more and more. Kinda suprised since my taste in beer is Keystone Light. Although, Coors original is by far the best beer for domestic.

 

[Wx4Cy]

I haven't introduced her to any reds. She tried some that a friend had that I thought was sweet and just a slight hint of being dry. I loved it, she didn't. Can't remember the name.

Basically we stick to all white wines. Personally something simple like Relax is perfect for me. All though, I have no wine taste, and absolutely love most of the wines from Southern Hills. I hope someday to get out to Cali and taste some wines that are more established. I have family out there, but only met them twice.

So to simplify it for someone like me.... What is a dessert wine called?? I feel to stupid to ask when at a wine store.

dessert wine's are fine but the alcohol content is usually much lower. New Age makes a very good white and red that you'd enjoy. I've only ever seen them at Wine Styles.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

The Washington and Oregon Rieslings are not near as dry as the german rieslings. Blue Moon, Chateau St Michelle or Covey Run are good choices. If these are still too dry get a moscato. It is a bit sweeter than a riesling. My wife is the same way as yours. She also like an Italian Pinot Grigio that I get at the larger Hyvees called Gionelli. It has a pear hint to it and is pretty smooth.

Covey Run is my wife and my favorite. For whatever reason, we found it hard to find in Indy, so we bought about 10 bottles last time we were in Iowa and brought it back. I'm assuming it's everywhere...mayber we're just not looking in the right places...

 

[Steve]

I haven't introduced her to any reds. She tried some that a friend had that I thought was sweet and just a slight hint of being dry. I loved it, she didn't. Can't remember the name.

Basically we stick to all white wines. Personally something simple like Relax is perfect for me. All though, I have no wine taste, and absolutely love most of the wines from Southern Hills. I hope someday to get out to Cali and taste some wines that are more established. I have family out there, but only met them twice.

So to simplify it for someone like me.... What is a dessert wine called?? I feel to stupid to ask when at a wine store.

If she is open to trying a red wine, my suggestion would be mavrodafni. It's a greek wine that falls somewhere between a dessert wine and a sweet port. Most greek restaurants should have it on the menu if you want to try a glass before buying a whole bottle.

I've found that most novice wine drinkers usually enjoy mavrodafni. Try it for a few years and then graduate to rose, merlot, etc. The ultimate goal is to eventually get to where you learn to appreciate and crave the king of all wines - none other than the grand Cabernet Sauvignon.