Which wine at bedtime??

[hotwine]

Welcome to the board, hiker. Suggest you try sipping a very small glass (1 oz.) of Port before bedtime. It's high in alcohol content for a wine (about 20%) and you might find it relaxing as you prepare for bed. You won't find a Port in a supermarket.... you'll need to visit a liquor store. Ask the clerk for a bottle of Taylor-Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, or Dow's non-vintage ruby Port. Either should cost less than $20. After opening, keep the bottle corked on the kitchen counter, rather than refrigerating it. It should last for several weeks.

If you find you enjoy that, you might try having wine with supper each evening. Look down the board to the section on Wine and Food for discussions of wine & food pairings.

Have fun. I've been enjoying wine for over 40 years, but I'm still learning every day. It's a fun trip.

[This message has been edited by hotwine (edited 08-01-2008).]