wrong choice?

[curious]

foodie,
I had been wondering if the brand name of wine was a factor. We tried the Gallo white zin, a 2000, which had 8% alcohol, and it was much nicer. Still had a slight taste/smell of alcohol, but much fruiter and easier going down, and a not a bad aftertaste.
I think I will pick up some other types to try, going for really sweet wines, and then building our adjustment to wines.

I was doing some back reading on sweet wines in the archives, and found so much info, that I was a tad overwhelmed with it all! Which was great, as it gave me a lot to think about, and check out.

From what I read, I think Reislings, and some other brand names of zin and a couple other types (don't remember which ones, will make a list) may do better. Will pick up a bottle of each type to try out.

I guess I am right in assuming that regions are a factor in the taste of wine, not all zins or chards or others will tast the same as their types. Hope I made sense in what I just said, I understand, but did I confuse anyone?

Appreciate any suggestions offered, and thanks for the help already given.