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Post by suprachick on Sept 19, 2014 14:29:04 GMT -5
Ok so I live in Michigan's Wine Country and I'm more of a semi-sweet wine drinker. Does anyone have some suggestions for dry wines for my husband and I? We typically drink a Late Harvest Riesling if that helps anyone to understand what we like.
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Post by steffanie3 on Sept 22, 2014 9:04:18 GMT -5
Sorry I am no help, hoping you get a response soon I wonder if you could ask at the winery or store where you purchase the wine since you have a specific kind you enjoy?
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Post by stacylynn on Sept 22, 2014 11:22:57 GMT -5
You might look for a Riesling that is an early harvest, as the later days of summer and fall provide cooler temps = more sugar and less dry grapes. Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc might be a good sub, as these typically have a more fruity-y under tone.
Personally, I enjoy reds. Limburger is one of my favorites.
I, too, live in a highly ag area. We are surrounded with vineyards, and live on our family orchard.
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Post by suprachick on Sept 23, 2014 10:37:28 GMT -5
I will have to try the regular Riesling. We just like the semi sweet stuff the best and shudder at the dry stuff. I do know that Sauvignon Blanc is out, had that at Christmas and I ended up dumping it because no one liked it.
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Post by stacylynn on Sept 23, 2014 12:01:03 GMT -5
Don't give up hope on your dry wines! You know, different regions of the world provide different flavors, tannins, bitterness, sweetness, etc. I hate to admit, when our valley grows some really beautiful grapes, that Argentina, France, and Australia provide the world with superior wines. You might try a wine from one of those regions of the world in a Sauv Blanc or Chardonnay. Have you tried a Gewurztraminer? It's considered spicy, but a little less dry; however, not semi sweet. I love a good buttery Chardonnay. Well, at least I used to love one. I haven't had a Chardonnay in eons. I worked at a local winery for awhile, years ago. It was fun. I enjoyed learning about all the different varieties. Best wishes in your quest!
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Post by steffanie3 on Sept 23, 2014 17:07:18 GMT -5
This maybe an entirely ridiculous suggestion, if so please let me know, lol. Would it work to put a tiny pinch of stevia extract in a dry wine? Is this wine heresy?
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Post by suprachick on Sept 24, 2014 9:57:21 GMT -5
I don't know how putting Stevia in the wine would taste, but my husband puts sugar in dry wines as a last result before throwing it out. I try to stay local with buying wines but I guess I will have to try different regions in order to find the right one for us. Thank you all for all your help! We only have wine once a month to every other month so I finding the right pick for us is important.
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Post by Blessed Beyond Measure on Sept 24, 2014 16:24:08 GMT -5
I wonder if googling 'low carb sweet wine' would yield anything useful?
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Post by Blessed Beyond Measure on Sept 24, 2014 16:30:38 GMT -5
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Post by suprachick on Sept 25, 2014 11:17:59 GMT -5
Ooohhhh thank you thank you thank you!!
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