I need a sommelier please

[April]

So who's going to show up? I'll post my question in a bit. Being nosy first. LOL

 

[Myrrdin]

Ask Jeeves?

 

[Cleopatra]

I know a tiny bit, but if it's too intricate, I may have to call someone...

Question?

 

[Expertise]

Hit me baby!

 

[April]

Shoot. I hate getting pudding on my face. LOL I keep reminding myself not to get so excited. Such a child.

Anyway, it's nice to see that someone else besides our Mr. Knight has some knowledge.

I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a sweet red? I've been lucky enough to find a wonderful sweet white, but I'm looking to expand my base. Preferably German, but pretty much any European would do for now.

 

[April]

First pudding, now a thunder storm. This blows.

I hope not literally.

 

[P. B. Walker]

Anyway, it's nice to see that someone else besides our Mr. Knight has some knowledge.

I do believe the majority of us have just been slammed. LOL.



Just order the house... you'll be fine. That's the extent of the advice I've been given, so I pass it on to you. Being a non-drinker it works for me.

 

[Cleopatra]

You've got me there, cause when I *do* drink reds, I drink the drier Merlots, or Cabernet Sauvignons. I hear good things about the Beaujolais' - I hear they are sweeter. Or, I might suggest a White Zinfindel if you're really looking for sweet. I've drank a number of these and I enjoy them - less acidity - more fruity flavor.

Hope this helped.

 

[Expertise]

Is there anything you're trying to pair it with Nance? It makes a difference

 

[April]

A zinfindel. Hmm. If you ever have the chance, try an Ortega. Auslese or Beerenauslese. Fantastic.


Ex, I was looking for something to drink on its own. Every once in a while I get the urge to delve back into wine. This is one of those times.

 

[Expertise]

OK thats easier. Let me think on it a sec.

 

[Mr2U]

Check out....

http://www.epicurious.com/d_drinking/d08_wines/wine_db/main.html

Pretty good site.

Post the question and sure you'll get plenty of advice.

 

[April]

Thank you for the link. This might help, as the wine enthusiast site is no help whatsoever.

 

[Expertise]

If you can find anything done with a Nebbiolo grape there really nice. If not they are urine

There is a realyy nice Spanish red Bodegas Balcona Partal Crianza that fits the bill

And any of the Cab Shiraz blends

 

[tswyk]

I've just recently discovered the Shiraz - and I enjoy it as just a "drinkable" wine.

Yellow Tail is inexpensive enough to keep on hand, and is mild enough to enjoy while posting at Lit...

 

[April]

I may pick up a beaujolais next time I'm on base. I happened to see some there as I was waiting for the guy to get the heck out of the way of the chocolate brotchen.

 

[Expertise]

Nance... Beaulolais is so obvious (safe bet though and easily obtained). Where is your sense of adventure?

 

[Andreina]

hey april,

don't know if you got my PM since i got a few error messages.


my dad is a sommelier and i know a fair bit of that stuff myself. just give me a shout if you need anything.


Andreina

 

[April]

You have no idea how limited our selection is here. I need to go hunting around for a good wine store. I mentione beaujolais because I saw it earlier today, and it's one that I can verify is available. Now, if you were to come over and help me out, that would be another thing altogether.

Andriena, thanks. I'll keep that in mind. My wine adventuring is quite slow. Kind of like dipping a toe into the pool and then needing a couple of weeks to decide if it's suitable or not! LOL

 

[April]

Any other suggestions are welcome. (pertaining to the subject, that is)

 

[scrymettet]

What do you mean by sweet white ?