Whats the difference

[magseyes]

I would like to thank everyone for a speedy reply to my questions, one more thing what is the difference between dry and the other, and which is better taste wise and health wise. Thank You, Maggie

[sgutte]

Dry means less sweet. Semi-dry is sweeter than dry. This is because more sugar is converted to alchohol so semi-dry will also typically have a slightly lower alchol content.
Taste wise is a matter of opinion.
Health wise, don't think there is much of a difference. It's all about moderation ;-)

[This message has been edited by sgutte (edited 07-15-2003).]

[Innkeeper]

Squtte has the right idea. A dry wine is one in which all the sugar in a wine has been converted to alcohol. The less sugar to begin with, usually the less ripe the grapes, the less alcohol you end up with. If all the sugar is not converted, or if plain juice with sugar is added after fermentation, you have an off dry wine. The degree of sweetness is measured in % of residual sugar (RS). Sometimes, when it is not on the bottle, it is difficult to determine how much residual sugar is in a wine. Experimentation is the best teacher. Bear in mind that the overwhelming majority of table wine is dry. Let's say 90% to at least gain perspective.

The taste is up to you. Healthwise, wine without residual sugar has fewer calories, and fewer carbohydrates.

[winoweenie]

Hi Maggieseyes and welcome to the board from an Oakie-from-Shawnee, raised in Tulser, lived in Oakie-City for 3 years whilst attending the U of Ok. Forgot your post but nice having youse aboard. WW