Trying out reds... - Printable Version +- WineBoard (https://www.wines.com/wineboard) +-- Forum: GENERAL (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-100.html) +--- Forum: For the Novice (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-2.html) +--- Thread: Trying out reds... (/thread-18626.html) |
- 2kCougar - 12-22-2001 I have been a fan of whites for many years (especially Johan. Riesling and Gerwurztraminer). I would like to explore reds, but they generally make me pucker. I have been given a bottle of Bordeaux, but I am afraid to try it because of my past experience with reds. Can anyone recommend some reds that aren't too strong. Thank you! - Innkeeper - 12-22-2001 Hi Coug, and welcome to the Wine Board. Try the various styles of syrah/shiraz. From France's Rhone district: Cotes Du Rhone (and CDR Villages), St Joseph, Crozes Hermitage; syrah from America's left coast, particularly Washington State and California's Central Coast; and shiraz from the Land of Oz. - Drew - 12-22-2001 Also try some red zins...they're very fruit forward and a good stepping stone IMHO. Drew |