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04-09-2000, 03:29 PM,
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Jessie is very much on the right track.

The "New Gewurtz" is from Alexander Valley Vineyards in Sonoma County, Calif. It's a lovely wine that even those of us who have been drinking wine for quite a while usually appreciate. I served it once with a mild salad topped with strawberries and toasted macadamia nuts(strawberry dressing) and everyone loved it.

Asti Spumante is a sparkling wine that is sweetish and often beloved by beginners. Many new folks start with white zinfandel, but I began drinking wine with good German rieslings and can't recommend that route highly enough(they go with a variety of foods). Just avoid those with "trocken" or "halbtrocken" on the labels(if you want fruity sweetness) because that means dry-style. And don't make the mistake of thinking Liebfraumilch is riesling.

The Wines 101 class Jessie suggests is good advice and you might also check with local stores for tastings. You don't tell us where you are from, mannaserve, so it is hard for us to be as specific as we might be if we knew your location.

The Muscats and Late Harvest Rieslings that Jessie mentions are dessert wines and are often described as "honeyed" if that gives you an idea of what to expect. Although Muscat Canneli can be just lightly sweet.

There's a lot out there. Have fun exploring!
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