Just New To Wine Loving

[Innkeeper]

Agree with Barnsey, except would pass on the the Leibfraumilch. American Riesling is more economical than imported. Avoid, for now, labels that say "Dry Riesling." White Zinfandel is OK for starters too. Look for bottles with a bluish hue rather than an orangey one.

Dessert wines, even domestic ones, tend to be very expensive. You pay as much for a half bottle (375 ml) than you pay for a full bottle of decent table wine. If you want a dessert wine for dessert, try Bonny Doon Vineyard, Muscat, Vin De Glaciere. It runs around $16.00 for a 375 ml bottle, but is our favorite dessert wine right now, served at near freezing temperatures.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 09-16-2000).]