Red Wine or White Wine?

Tmoney19
Tmoney19 Posts: 80 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to decide if i want red or white wine tonight. My favorite is Sweer Red and Reisling. What wines would you all recommend? I'm also trying to take in consideration the calories....and no expensive ones please and thanks!
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  • DomFruch02
    DomFruch02 Posts: 61
    Plungerhead Red Cab.
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    What food will you be drinking it with?
  • jezzi16
    jezzi16 Posts: 128 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.
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 309 Member
    Yes, I drink it. What are we having?
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    I prefer white wine - pick up a bottle of Skinny Girl (87 cals/4 oz or half a cup)
  • ecogranny
    ecogranny Posts: 24
    I enjoy both (mostly red) and red wine is supposed to be better for your heart. Here in France in hospital you may have the option to have a small bottle of wine with meals as my husband did 4 years ago.. Also in summer I really enjoy a glassof rose or sparkling white - its really refreshing and you can add ice to the rose so it lasts longer,
  • aaronisaranger
    aaronisaranger Posts: 101
    Always red! White has more sugar
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I'm a fan of red wine. Cabernet is my "go to" wine when I'm at the bar but we buy all kinds of reds made with different grapes.

    Summer time I'll do a nice Muscatel because it's light and refreshing.
  • Michael74Czyzewski
    Michael74Czyzewski Posts: 14
    dueces
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I only like dark reds lol...not a fan of whites or roses. My all time favorite? Watermelon wine....but what can I say, I am from FL...hehe.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    BOTH!
    and PINK BUBBLY TOO
    WONIS ADD ME!
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
    Da Vinci Chianti
    Chateau Michelle Riesling
  • Chameleone
    Chameleone Posts: 281 Member
    RED!!! always red... or rose!
    Mateus is a good rose wine if you can find it...
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    Strawberries and Moscato.... Mmmmmm..... Or Yellow Tail Moscato.... Both are light and fizzy and delicious!
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    Moscato is a nice sweet white wine.. But I generally choose my wine with the type of food I am eating. A good Cabernet Sauvignon , or a good Merlot are my favorite reds!
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 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.
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Always red! White has more sugar

    But white tastes better!
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    RED. ALWAYS RED.

    And not that 2-Buck Chuck HSIT
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'm trying to decide if i want red or white wine tonight. My favorite is Sweer Red and Reisling. What wines would you all recommend? I'm also trying to take in consideration the calories....and no expensive ones please and thanks!

    What are you serving it with?
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    I vote for both. :drinker:
  • SeaJenni
    SeaJenni Posts: 211 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.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Okay, I have not based this on calories but (of course, it depends on what you are eating)...right now I am liking New Age white wine or Jacob's Creek Moscato. That's what I would drink tonight! I am in the mood for something light and easy-drinking. If you like Riesling, you will like these. I think Jacob's Creek Moscato is about 140 calories per glass. I don't mess around with my wine. I just drink it.

    For red, lately I'm drinking Layer Cake Shiraz or 7 Deadly Zins. I am also liking Malbecs, but I don't like them really young. I like a vintage that 2 years old or more, in most cases. However, I'm not an expert, so if you go to a wine store, ask them for a recommendation. :smile:
  • mzjessicaxo
    mzjessicaxo Posts: 330 Member
    red :)
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Don't waste your calories on something that won't be 100% worth it.
    [/quote]

    ^^^^^^This. Never skimp on wine, chocolate, or coffee. Have a little but have the good stuff.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    red for me

    Shiraz
    Syrah
    Pinotage from South Africa
  • mariapuhl
    mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
    My favorite are Chilean Cabs.

    My personal brand favorite - Casillero del Diablo.

    It could be because I lived down the street from the factory when I lived in Chile.... hmmm.

    But great, cheap (I can find it here for like $9 a bottle), and delicious.
  • weezbagy
    weezbagy Posts: 40 Member
    Pinot Noir. Always and forever.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
    Da Vinci Chianti
    Chateau Michelle Riesling

    I've had the Da Vinci Chianti. Very good wine.

    You've got good taste!

    I also like Zinfandel but not that crap "white" zinfandel stuff. Yuck yuck yuck! That has bastardized the grape and when people hear the name they immediately go to Berringer. There are so many delicious Zinfandel wines out there. People need to realize this.
  • mklassy123
    mklassy123 Posts: 153
    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.
  • lcnelson
    lcnelson Posts: 279 Member
    Red!! Agree with the earlier poster about Argentina Malbec...Awesome! Love a good PInot or Merlot as well!

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