Red Wine or White Wine?

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  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    Compromise between price and taste and go for a really beautiful pinot noir from 2009 in the Russian River Valley, preferably vintner's reserve.

    Don't waste your calories on something that won't be 100% worth it.

    This! A good pinot noir is everyones friend.
  • aaronisaranger
    aaronisaranger Posts: 101
    Malbec is amazing! Try Cantana! Its is delish and right around $20
  • wikitbikit
    wikitbikit Posts: 518 Member
    I don't know a dang thing about wine, have the palate of a child, and am totally broke. Those three things in mind, I like Barefoot Cellars red Moscato and Sweet Red.
  • HummingbirdsStayActive
    HummingbirdsStayActive Posts: 72
    I'm a Reisling girl too!
  • LoraleiDean
    LoraleiDean Posts: 100
    I usually pick white or rose wines.
    A good , yet inexpensive choice is Naked Grape Cabernet.
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    What food will you be drinking it with?

    Nothing special, just a nice homemade sandwhich and the couch :-)
  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    South African Can Sauv does it for me every time!
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    Compromise between price and taste and go for a really beautiful pinot noir from 2009 in the Russian River Valley, preferably vintner's reserve.

    Don't waste your calories on something that won't be 100% worth it.

    This! A good pinot noir is everyones friend.

    Awesome thanks! Note taken :-)
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    I love the Sweet Red Roo by Yellowtail. And at about $12 for a large bottle, you can't beat it!
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    My sister turned me onto a red blend called Apothic. Here in NY it's about $10 a bottle. It's a good everyday wine, goes with a meal and also tastes great having a glass on its own. Even my boyfriend (total wine snob) likes it.

    I've been meaning to try this one. Thanks for the reminder! :-)
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    If you choose white make it a spritzer with 1/2 club soda and a wedge of lime. 1/2 the calories and can still enjoy a social drink.

    Excellent idea!!!! :-)
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    Plungerhead Red Cab.

    Haha the name and picture on this bottle is funny
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    I prefer white wine - pick up a bottle of Skinny Girl (87 cals/4 oz or half a cup)

    Oh yeaaa i forgot they make wines as well. Thanks!!
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    Somebody just turned me on to Malbecs from Argentina. They are red. Yummy. Can be pricey.

    For years, I've liked Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough, New Zealand.

    The spritzer advice was good advice. You can get any cheap wine and add club soda and a lime. Sangria is usually red wine with club soda, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and brandy, but you can make a mini mock sangria by only using the red wine, club soda, and some whole fruit. If you don't like the spritzer, you can try alternating a regular glass of wine with a club soda and lime, or using Seltzer instead.


    Great point! Thanks!
  • Tmoney19
    Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
    Thanks all for all of the recommendations! I will be trying a few of these ....not all today of course. Red wine it is for tonight :-)
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    My homemade stuff.
  • RomanaW
    RomanaW Posts: 108 Member
    Oh, well. I love both. White? Nice viogner or condrieu? Red? Malbec, shiraz, merlot ... Depends on the area. But now whatever nice wine I drink, it has to fit into my calories allowance. I am travelling now, dinner was total crap as they could not deliver grilled chicken breast and veg so I am enjoying wine instead. I know it is not ideal. But once a week? It does not hurt that much.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    In before bob Marley.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Always red! White has more sugar

    If it is a Dry White it doesn't...sorry
  • ElyseL1
    ElyseL1 Posts: 504 Member
    i'm partial to sauvignon blanc. it's light and has a nice tang to it. dont drink reds as they give me a headache.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Yes.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    If you have access to a wine shop join there club if possible.
    Lot's to learn and fun doing it.
    Cheers!
  • Shugabitz
    Shugabitz Posts: 23
    Robert Mondavi Chardonnay is my fav. :smile:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Bodega de Elena Malbec
    Apothic red blend
    Rex Goliath Pinot Grigio
    Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc


    A bit more expensive, but:

    Charles Klug Merlot
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    My homemade stuff.

    GIMME.
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    I always go for Pinot Noir. I'm on a mission to find the best one!
  • jme6976
    jme6976 Posts: 49 Member
    Cupcake moscato is my favorite sweet wine. I am from Missouri and there are a lot of great local wines here Riverboat Red, Jowler Creek Red Cockadoodle doo are my favorite reds
  • OrganicNotes
    OrganicNotes Posts: 29
    I prefer white wine, over red, although I don't get around to buying a bottle often! After reading comments, I am dying to try the SkinnyGirl wines! Only 87 cals per serving? I'm there!
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    All of it....
  • LifeChanged2000
    LifeChanged2000 Posts: 176 Member
    I enjoy a red sirah most of the time, Sangiovese's are good as well...but my absolute favories are blended red wine's in the Super Tuscan family. (They are usually the cheaper wines, but I like their flavors) lol.

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