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- Mark G - 05-30-2005
My wife and I have had the good fortune to sample the local wines of Europe i.e. - France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, & Austria. In each case the wines were local to the region, and mostly, standard table wines. In each circumstance we enjoyed them, and had no after effects. I have an extremly sensitive stomach and unfortunately react to our US wines, due to preservatives. Can anyone suggest US wines that I can try! I would appreciate your recommendations!
Thanks........Mark G
- hotwine - 05-30-2005
Welcome to the board, Mark. Look down the threads to the wines of Italy, Spain, France, etc. You'll find many mentioned over the years, usually with tasting notes (TNs) and prices paid. Do the same with varietals such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, and you'll find many of those that are produced in the U.S.. Again, TNs and prices are usually included.
Happy hunting.
- Kcwhippet - 05-30-2005
Welcome to the Board, Mark. What you mention about being sensitive to the preservatives in U.S. wine is a very, very common misconception. There are no more, or less, or different preservatives in old world wines than in U.S. wines. The ONLY difference is the warning label (Contains Sulfites) required by the US Government because we are such a litiginous society. BTW, the French, Italian, Spanish, Swiss and Austrian wines you found over there are the very same wines you'll find here with that little Contains Sulfites label added. The only thing really used as a preservative are sulfites, and they are used all over the world in the same concentrations to preserve wine, except that wine sold in the U.S. must have that little label - Contains Sulfites.