Tired of being laughed at

[Flamefighter]

Sweettooth, you might also try a WhiteZin form California. Something like a Beringer White Zin or White Merlot.

That is about all my wife drank for years. Now she has branched out into dryer wines with a more body. Friends used to make fun of her also when she ordered one but as a wine savvy friend told her, if it wasn’t popular they wouldn’t offer it for $4.00 a glass. His number one rule was to try something new now and again but stick to what you like so you enjoy the evening.

Oh yeah, these are priced around $4 to $8 a bottle so if you don't finish one no big loss. But they do keep for several days. Also, most bars and restaurant carry something along these lines. Just ask.