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- cjones - 10-03-2005
pease help, i have been invited to a friends for dinner , and she asked me to bring a bottle of red wine, but the truth is i have never tried red wine. i have a sweet tooth so what sweet , medium sweet red wine would be the best..... please help
- hotwine - 10-03-2005
Welcome to the board CJ. Suggest you ask your friend what she's serving for dinner: entree and side dishes, and particular spices or flavorings that will be used. Then take that information to your local wine merchant, give him a price range to work with, and ask him for a wine recommendation. Plan on one 750 ml bottle serving two people.
- cjones - 10-03-2005
she said she is getting ready for christmas,as she is cooking for her family. so it would be turkey and sweet wine red or white
- Innkeeper - 10-03-2005
Since you folks get plenty of wine from Oz recommed a Sparkling Shiraz for the red, and any sparkling white you can afford. For the white ask for Extra Dry. I'm not funning you; that is the term for an "off dry" sparkling wine.
[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 10-03-2005).]
- wondersofwine - 10-03-2005
A Beaujolais-Village or Beaujolais Cru makes a pretty good pairing for turkey. While not a "sweet" wine, it is usually fruity and light to medium-bodied so you might enjoy it--especially with food. Sainstsbury Garnet Pinot Noir is another choice you might like.
- robr - 10-03-2005
Another medium bodied slightly sweet red is Pinot Noir. Try the Robert Mondavi, if you can get it.
- Etherized - 10-03-2005
You could also try a Lambrusco. It's a slightly fizzy, sweet red wine from Italy.
- cjones - 10-27-2005
thanks guys