Sweet Wines

[wineguruchgo]

Hi MsJigga,

Welcome to the wineboard!

I would go to a local wine store (not grocery store) and ask them about their German wines. I'm sure you will like these wines a lot and they won't cost you an arm or leg. Most of these wines will be white and won't be bitter.

This part of my post was copied from a post made a day or two ago on the subject of sweet whites.

"I would also suggest trying white wines--German Riesling at the Spatlese or Auslese level (Spatlese refers to grapes picked later, therefore more ripe and sweet; Auslese refers to grapes specially selected and even riper). 2003 was a very hot summer in Europe so the 2003 German wines may have more ripeness and sweetness than a normal vintage. Look for J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese or an Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese or Auslese wine . The Auslese will cost more than the Spatlese from the same producer/vineyard. You might also try a French white wine, Vouvray, made from the Chenin Blanc grape. Many Vouvrays are made with some sweetness. Some California and Washington wineries make a late harvest Riesling. These can be expensive but may be available by the half bottle. Hope this helps."