Wine cooling,My girlfriend, who has never drunk in the past, will be attending a party with me that is byob. The party is called "Winefest" and although any type of alcohol is ok, she wants to try wine. She says she likes raspberry, strawberry or citrus.
What type of wine cooler would be tasty?
Hi // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
White Zinfandel
vrandrox // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I love blackberry wine.. it’s fairly cheap. I never really liked wine that much until I drank this… first off.. it’s really sweet.. and will sorta ease you into the "wine twang" .. .after getting used to the taste, i have an easier time drinking other kinds of wine now. But like i said.. really cheap.. I bought 3 liters for 13 dollars… hope this helps
DropTopAle // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Are you talkin wine or wine cooler
I just tried the smirnoff ice berry flavored wine cooler the other day really good, also my friend says the rasberry is the bombdiggidy
Wine-for a girl and a first timer you want to get a Riesling it’s the best~ any brand’l do but Bookwalter Riesling is the best in my opinion
tiffany // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Everyone’s taste is different. Try visiting a winery or two. Most offer sampling–some are free, some you have to pay $1 or so. You will be limited to 3 samples.
If you want to go to more than one winery, consider a bus trip.
Also, you don’t have to swallow the samples. They will have buckets on hand, so it is perfectly acceptable to "swish and spit" to get the taste of the wine without the intoxication.
~~Eat Fish~~ // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
"Winefest", does not imply watered down-sugared -up bullsh!t to me.
sickcrash // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Try Sangria. It always seems to be a true winner with the ladies. It is a fruity drink that comes from Spain that is made with wine. I strongly suggest that she try that. They can come with the flavors that she likes. You might enjoy it yourself, who knows.
If not, they tell her to try Arbor Mist. They make a variety of fruity wines that will cater to her tastes.
Alan K // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
White Zinfandel
Kate // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
First time drinkers tend to like sweeter drinks where the alcohol is less detectable. Buy her some spumante champagne. (Cook’s sells a decent cheap bottle -about $5- in any grocery store) Spumante is a sweet type of champange, as opposed to a Brut which is dryer. She’ll feel comfortable around her peers holding a glass of champagne and it will taste a lot better to her than a good wine. (Save the wine coolers for a casual bbq)
musclenbone // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Try mead. It’s wine made from honey. It’s delicious. Or you could try Japanese Plum wine. It’s very good, but I’m not sure where to find it. I have it at Sushi restaurants when I go. Martini and Rossi is good, and cheap too.
Alliv Z // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Hi, curious!!!
I would not recommend any wine for a first time drinker. Wine,
has the reputation, to give her a very bad hangover, headaches and all!!!
Instead, try REMY, or Vodka already mixed with fruits.
It taste good, and she would feel sick next day. That is if she don’t over do it!!
Remember, drinking could easily become an addiction/illness
so drink responsibly. Also try to drink with family and friends that you really trust. If this is the first time she will drink something, you don’t really know how would she will react!!!!
Is important to have somebody that will take good care of one in case of an emergency!!!
GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS YOU & HAPPY LIFE
A.Z.
Atlanta, GA // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I am going to answer this question strictly from the point of view of etiquette. To plan on drinking your own bottle, even if the party is BYOB, is rather tacky. It’s so much more fun to share and sample what others have brought.
In Finland it is acceptable to keep it to yourself (because taxes on alcohol there are astronomical), but in North America it is just plain self-centered to do so.
So bring what you think the other guests will enjoy, and let your girlfriend try a little of everything.
Now for a specific wine recommendation:
In my entertaining experience, just about everyone really enjoys a German Riesling from the Mosel region. Get one that says on the label "spatlese" or "kabinett" which is a sign of quality. They are naturally sweet because they are made from super-ripe grapes, not because of added sugar.
Mosel wines are so delicious that a beginner can appreciate them, and so high quality and complex that a connoisseur will be asking for more.
murduk0420 // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
For the first time drinker and cheap and taking into account it’s a BYOB "Boones Farm" it’s light, it’s fruity and not thick like regular wines perfect for a beginner, may I recomend Kountry Kwencher, strawberry daquari or one of there fruity wines (Boones Farm is a apple based wine not a grape based wine) easy on her stomach and usually runs from $3 to $4 a bottle. Don’t buy wine coolers for less price you get more beverage and higher alcohol content (wine coolers are 5.6% and wines are 17%) plus your girlfriend said she wanted to try wine not a wine cooler.
kimbermalloy // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Sangria, or anything that has Blush in it
Training A // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I believe you could find your answer about wines at:
http://www.best-wine-online.com
Meredith P // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
White Zinfandel is typically the wine of choice for people looking to "get into" wine. It is a rose color, with very sweet tastes. The only problem that some people encounter with this varietal, is that it is hard to get away from. It does not accurately represent wine and people are typically turned off by other wines. She can try a Riesling and that would be a softer, semi-sweet wine to get started. as for wine coolers, its personal taste. If she likes raspberry, strawberry or citrus, then that is what she should drink.
bigbanditsean // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
White Grenache, or if they have any Catawbas she should be fine.
mandac95 // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Chardonnay, I am not a big wine drinker, but this is lighter and sweeter than a red wine. White Zinfadels are also very good.
mrsbaringer // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
look for riesling, auslese is the sweetest, spatlese is next in line. if it just says riesling, its not very sweet. there are many brands on the market that are good.
great starter wine
SIDECAR // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Boones Farm – Wild Island
Wild Vines – any flavor
Mrs. Anthony // May 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Um get a riesling or a white zin…
But if you have nothing against screw top wine then get arbor mist.