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Red wine for a white wine drinker......

  • 03-08-2007 7:07pm
    #1
    JuJuYNWA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    I'm sure its probably been asked before but....

    I'm heading down to buy a bottle of wine for the night in an hour or two and my girlfriend wants me to get a red.

    I normally drink white so was wondering can someone recommend a red?? price doesnt matter as long as its not crazy and as long as the wine isnt too acidic.

    Dont all rush to answer at once:) , cheers......


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  • #2
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    Do you want something that'll be acceptable to a white wine drinker or are you looking for some general red wine advice?

    What kind of white do you like? I'm sure it'll help people alot.

    If you're used to whites and want a red,well, um... probably nothing too heavy and complicated. Off the top of my head I'd say anything from the Beajolais (spelling?) region of France would be amazingly easy drinking. Maybe a tempranillo (ok, I can't spell grapes) or merlot?

    You could always trick her and get a rose? :p


  • #3
    happy_acid_face
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭happy_acid_face


    Go for a Pinot Noir, Fluerie or Cote Du Rhone. They're all light easy drinking style reds... Also a Shiraz Viogner would be worth a try if you want something more full bodied


  • #4
    rediguana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭rediguana


    Yeah, I'd pretty much go along with the two lads' advice.

    Fleurie or Beaujolais Villages. These should be priced E12-E17 ish.

    New Zealand Pinot Noir for a similar price. These wines can even be chilled slightly.

    Spanish Reds - Tempranillo, Rioja - are also pretty soft and approachable for the uninitiated. Spend a bit extra to get a Reserva for extra mellowness (if this is even a word).

    Although, I love Shiraz/Viognier (The Laughing Magpie is great) and Rhone reds generally, I think they're more along the red spectrum.


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