Wine Suggestions

[cyrocksmypants]

The Washington and Oregon Rieslings are not near as dry as the german rieslings. Blue Moon, Chateau St Michelle or Covey Run are good choices. If these are still too dry get a moscato. It is a bit sweeter than a riesling. My wife is the same way as yours. She also like an Italian Pinot Grigio that I get at the larger Hyvees called Gionelli. It has a pear hint to it and is pretty smooth.

Covey Run is my wife and my favorite. For whatever reason, we found it hard to find in Indy, so we bought about 10 bottles last time we were in Iowa and brought it back. I'm assuming it's everywhere...mayber we're just not looking in the right places...

[Steve]

I haven't introduced her to any reds. She tried some that a friend had that I thought was sweet and just a slight hint of being dry. I loved it, she didn't. Can't remember the name.

Basically we stick to all white wines. Personally something simple like Relax is perfect for me. All though, I have no wine taste, and absolutely love most of the wines from Southern Hills. I hope someday to get out to Cali and taste some wines that are more established. I have family out there, but only met them twice.

So to simplify it for someone like me.... What is a dessert wine called?? I feel to stupid to ask when at a wine store.

If she is open to trying a red wine, my suggestion would be mavrodafni. It's a greek wine that falls somewhere between a dessert wine and a sweet port. Most greek restaurants should have it on the menu if you want to try a glass before buying a whole bottle.

I've found that most novice wine drinkers usually enjoy mavrodafni. Try it for a few years and then graduate to rose, merlot, etc. The ultimate goal is to eventually get to where you learn to appreciate and crave the king of all wines - none other than the grand Cabernet Sauvignon.