Captain_Morgan 35 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I hate throwing money away for wine that tastes like transimission fluid. Not that I sample transmission fluid, but that what I imagine it must taste like. I resent anything that leaves skid marks and generally want something wussy and slightly sweet, not too dry.The wine guru lady at the grocier recommended a lambrusco and I'm generally very happy with it.What white and red wines, blushes etc do you suggest for a light pallet?THX! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wahoo238 60 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 My 2 recommendations are:Chateau Elan's summer wine. It's a peach muscadine, fruity and semi sweet definately not dry.Other LLano Estacado Sweet Red. Not dry hint of sweet.Unfortunately they are regional wines, N GA and TX so don't know if you can get them in WA but worth a try if you can! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amerikaner83 1,026 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 My Fellow Washingtonian - go for a local (woodinville) wine:Chateau Ste Michele (sp?) makes some great rieslings (white) and they're pretty light With reds (or blushes), I'm not so sure...but go into Top Foods or Trader Joes. They have some knowlegeable wine people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain_Morgan 35 Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks so much for the suggestions!I have these on my cell phone now and can look for them or ask for them the next time I'm at a QFC, Top Foods etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin 896 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do you like champagne? If you do, a cheap but nice champagne is Cava from Spain or Prosecco from Italy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
someonesomewhere 568 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Have you tried Charles Shaw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain_Morgan 35 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I don't know about champagne, and the last I bought was Brut and it was disgusting.I havent heard of the Charles Shaw, I'll look it up.THX! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin 896 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 We've probably already had this conversation, but I personally wouldn't use Charles Shaw wine to wash my dishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
someonesomewhere 568 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 We've probably already had this conversation, but I personally wouldn't use Charles Shaw wine to wash my dishes. Good point. It will probably burn off any patterns on the dishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JodyLive 10 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can't remember the brands, but I lived in Australia for a year and got hooked on a few sweet - dessert style wines. Just try a couple Australian muscatos - amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonqIII 34 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love Sutter White Zinfandel.A beautiful light pink color, not too sweet. But very light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BTO429 456 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Learn to make your own like I do, I own a vineyard. But you can go to a local wine supply store and buy a kit and make your own.This way you can control the sweetness since thats how you like, and so do I.Five gallons of home made wine will fill about 30 bottles.If you have any questions on what supplies you need or the actual process involved in making your own im me and I will walk you through it.Once you learn how it is easy to do and you will love making wine from all sorts of different things.One of my personal favorites is my home made blueberry wine made from my own farm grown blue berries.You can also use strawberries, apples, and all sorts of other things to make wine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
themrs 10 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I would love to make my own wine. Is it terribly time consuming? I don't have much free time these days!When I first started drinking wine I prefered some of the sweeter ones. My favorite was Schmitt Sohne Reisling. The sweet doesn't appeal to me anymore for some reason! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kab 10 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 If you like dessert wines then try Rosa Regale. One of the sweetest wines in the world, it's our favorite. Only about $25 a bottle too so not expensive at all. Goes well with dark chocolate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
