How can I tell which wines are dry wines?

[dananne]

Hi, and welcome to the board. Door County blackberry wine . . . remember that well from long ago when my family used to get it in the summers. I spent long periods of my childhood in Rhinelander, WI, on Sugarcamp Lake. My family had a home there, and I've got family all over the state. My father lives in Williams Bay on Lake Geneva now. In fact, I know Plymouth well, and have been all over the Sheboygan/Milwaukee area. We also have a board member from Mequon who posts now and again.

The wines you indicated that you liked are, in fact, dry wines (excepting the blackberry "wine"). For my tastes, the wines you indicated that didn't thrill you don't thrill me either.

Kathy's little "experiment" is a very good one that will help us try and make some better suggestions. You may also want to pick up some good beginner books such as Andrea Immer's "Great Wines Made Simple" or "Wine for Dummies," which will both have some good info for you.

Let us know how you're enjoying the ones you try and come back often!