can anyone reccomend a cheap affordable red wine? im not a drinker but I had a white zinfendale wine recently and i liked it. would like to try a red one can you give me the name and name brand thanks!!!
Any wine drinkers here?
08/21/2012
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I love Apothic Red & Unruly Red as moderately priced, nice red blends. Cupcake Red Velvet is another one, cheaper and not quite as good but better than most in it's price range. A red blend is a good place to start with red wines. Lots of bold fruits and gentler flavors.
Originally posted by
michael scofield
can anyone reccomend a cheap affordable red wine? im not a drinker but I had a white zinfendale wine recently and i liked it. would like to try a red one can you give me the name and name brand thanks!!!
08/21/2012
Sorry, can't help, I only drink beer usually.
08/21/2012
Anything with alcohol and sugar.
08/21/2012
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I agree with all these. I also like the menage a toi red. I have seen it for around 7.00 if it goes on a good sale.
Originally posted by
charletnarouh
I love Apothic Red & Unruly Red as moderately priced, nice red blends. Cupcake Red Velvet is another one, cheaper and not quite as good but better than most in it's price range. A red blend is a good place to start with red wines. Lots of
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I love Apothic Red & Unruly Red as moderately priced, nice red blends. Cupcake Red Velvet is another one, cheaper and not quite as good but better than most in it's price range. A red blend is a good place to start with red wines. Lots of bold fruits and gentler flavors.
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08/21/2012
Sorry, unless you are close to Pigeon Forge, Tn., I am of no help. I love to make the rounds the the three wineries there. I always go for the sweeter fruity ones.
08/21/2012
Some basics are by Yellow Tail and Barefoot.
08/21/2012
Barefoot is a good one.
08/21/2012
My wife gets a huge headache from wine - but on a recent trip to Italy she said that didn't happen. Something about sulphites that are used in american made wines that are not in Italian wines - so I say try a good Italian red variety.
08/22/2012
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sorry more of a liquer drinker
Originally posted by
michael scofield
can anyone reccomend a cheap affordable red wine? im not a drinker but I had a white zinfendale wine recently and i liked it. would like to try a red one can you give me the name and name brand thanks!!!
08/22/2012
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Zinfandel is a variety of red grape which is usually made into a red wine, so if you liked the white then I'd suggest trying that.
Originally posted by
michael scofield
can anyone reccomend a cheap affordable red wine? im not a drinker but I had a white zinfendale wine recently and i liked it. would like to try a red one can you give me the name and name brand thanks!!!
If you want a good wine then avoid the big brand names like Blossom Hill. Go to a wine merchants and ask for help, the staff usually know their stuff.
08/22/2012
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These. They're cheap and sold pretty widely.
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Mwar
Some basics are by Yellow Tail and Barefoot.
Though if you want to try Italian wines, if you can get your hands on a Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva (2007 was the one I had), I highly recommend it. =] It's pretty decently priced.
08/22/2012
I'd go to Total Wine and ask them.
08/23/2012
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I'm a regular wine drinker and agree with your recommendation. A merlot or merlot blend (14 Hands red blend, along with the ones you mentioned) is a great place to start as far as reds. Those who are used to sweet wines/mixers and want to transition to wines might do well to look for something that has spent a lot of time in oak since that usually translates to vanilla notes in the wine.
Originally posted by
charletnarouh
I love Apothic Red & Unruly Red as moderately priced, nice red blends. Cupcake Red Velvet is another one, cheaper and not quite as good but better than most in it's price range. A red blend is a good place to start with red wines. Lots of
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more
I love Apothic Red & Unruly Red as moderately priced, nice red blends. Cupcake Red Velvet is another one, cheaper and not quite as good but better than most in it's price range. A red blend is a good place to start with red wines. Lots of bold fruits and gentler flavors.
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Good luck, wine is a lot of fun!
08/23/2012
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