A question about Wine

[LivetoErr]

I've never been a huge fan of wine. However, recently, I tried a red Moscato and fell in love with it. I know, for the most part, Moscato is a white wine so, here in Mexico, I'm not finding it in red.

I've found in the grocery store, the Barefoot brand, however, it's only a limited selection. I buy the white but, I prefer red wines. Since, a bottle costs about $9, I'm scared to try the Sweet Red flavor that I can find in the store.

So, seeing as I like my wine on the very sweet side, is there anything in red that I'll, most likely, like? I want to be able to drink more than Moscato

 

[isabbbela]

Wines from Portugal tend to be really sweet. You should try Port wine, it's quite sweet. I personally prefer dry wine, so I don't like Port, but my mom absolutely loves it. In the bottle it should also tell you if it's sweet wine or dry, and you can always look for specific reviews online or ask around where you are buying. Where I live in large grocery stores with big wine sections there usually is someone who is a wine specialist to help.

 

[LivetoErr]

I don't know enough of the language to ask for help around here. I can speak Spanish but not enough to find out what kind of wine I would like.

A port, you say. I will look into that. The problem is, Moscato, says it's deliciously sweet. That's what I need; something that's almost like a juice.

However, it just occurred to me, I could try just about anything because my father would drink it if I didn't.

 

[sillylucy]

I never was a fan of wine either until my sister took me to a wine tasting. The shop let us sample different wines from different regions and even paired wines with food. I am a fan of fruit, cheese and a good Malbec from Argentina.

 

[crimsonghost747]

isabbbela already mentioned porto which is sweet, but it also has quite an unique taste. Give it a try though and see if you enjoy it.
I'd just go to the store and pick any wine which is classified as sweet and give it try.

 

[clairebeautiful]

I tend to avoid anything that is labeled "Sweet Red" or "table wine" because more often than not, it is too sweet and often doesn't come with a pleasant flavor. If you like sweet reds, you should try red Sangria. You can buy it on the bottom of the wine shelf in "jug" (it is super cheap and not bad) or you can make your own, which I prefer. Sangria is my summer drink. You serve it on ice with a few orange or lime wedges - or put the entire thing out in a clear glass pitcher with sliced citrus fruit inside.

Here's my go-to recipe (makes enough for a small dinner party). I apologize that my measurements aren't terribly accurate. You can kind of play around with the proportions until you find a flavor you like:

• one bottle of almost any red wine, but I prefer something not sweet to start, so Cab-Sav, or even a Merlot.
• 1-2c. whiskey
• 1-2L Ginger Ale
• 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon, 1 sliced lime
• serve over ice

Be careful. It is easy to drink and even easier to over-do!

 

[crimsonghost747]

Hmm I'll have to try this strange sangria recipe. Really seems odd, especially since there is more ginger ale than wine... But I'll try it with my own proportions and see what happens!

 

[clairebeautiful]

Hmm I'll have to try this strange sangria recipe. Really seems odd, especially since there is more ginger ale than wine... But I'll try it with my own proportions and see what happens!

Consider there is also 2c. of whiskey in there. The ginger ale balances all the alcohol.

It is very light and fruity (obviously) but you are right, play with the proportions. If I'm not entertaining or going to a party, I will very often just whip up a personal glass of this stuff with a splash of each ingredient here and there until it it tastes right.

 

[crimsonghost747]

If I'm not entertaining or going to a party, I will very often just whip up a personal glass of this stuff with a splash of each ingredient here and there until it it tastes right.

Yeah that's exactly what I was planning on doing. I always have whiskey and wine at home so I'll just grab a can of ginger ale and then start mixing and see what happens! Sounds exciting.

 

[Shadow]

You are unlikely to find sweet red wines at the budget end similar to Barefoot Moscato. Historically, sweet red wines are made in tiny quantities and are rich in flavour designed for after a meal wither with or without dessert and tend to be expensive.
A cheap alternative is to buy any cheap red wine and stir in some sugar!