If you like Riesling and haven't tried Relax...what are you waiting for? The website says it's drier than a traditional traditional Riesling, but I actually think it's sweet (not as sweet as the North Caroline wines though!) It's perfect for any occasion - dinner, dessert, or just relaxing. And with a price tag of about only $11, it's a guilt free treat! My favorite way to enjoy it is with a a crisp summer salad. Seriously, try it...amazing.Another favorite is the lesser known Relax Cool Red. I discovered this wine at WineRiot, and have YET to find it in a store. So, if you find it in stores...please send me a bottle! This red wine is a little different...it's meant to be served cool. I think it's the perfect gate way wine to real reds.
I really like local wines. My favorite North Carolina winery is Duplin Winery. If you like sweet wine, try a muscadine wine. It's not for everyone (I wasn't a fan at first!) but it really starts to grow on you. If you are like me, and like cold drinks, this is the wine for you! I have a hard time choosing a favorite. Carlos is the driest, so start there if you are unsure. My favorite is Pink Magnolia. If you also have a hard time choosing a favorite, I 110% recommend joining the Heritage Club.
Red wine is not my favorite. I can't get past the dryness of it. I also have a problem with oak-y wine. BUT if I had to choose Olive Garden's Principato Rosso is really good. It's much "heavier" than the other wines I like...it's perfect with a hearty meal.
Truth be told? I like a lot of different wines. I don't like oaked wines or anything too dry. I'll try anything once (or twice...) though!
What are you favorites?
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I am a hardcore Riesling fan, so I cannot WAIT to try Relax. Also looking forward to finding and trying the Relax Red because I have never found a red wine that I can tolerate. Thanks for the recommends! Just gotta work on getting this baby OUT OF ME so that I can try them out! ;)
ReplyDeleteI do love whites, but my new favorite red is Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Syrah-Shiraz. It's one I always love, and its not too dry or oak like. You have to watch for it on sale, otherwise it can be a bit spendy :)
ReplyDeletethose are all good wines! my all time fav is mascato
ReplyDeleteI love red wine. My favorites are Rioja, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet and regions I prefer Argentina, Spain, Australia, California and South Africa...I should've just stuck with all reds...lol White wine gives me headaches, so I stay clear!
ReplyDeleteThere's a store here in California called BevMo! It has wine and other alcoholic beverages from all over the States and the world...I have to contain myself every time I go there.
The Chardonnay from Heller Estate (located in Carmel Valley, CA). I don't care for red wine much, but I LOVE Apothic Red!
ReplyDeleteMoscato d'asti is my absolute favorite! The only red wine I like was from a local winery back home in Ohio called Roadhouse Red. Not dry at all and very sweet!
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