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Red Wine Where Do You StartBy Elaine BerryThe Resource for Everything About Wine |
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 Red Wine Case Special For those who prefer reds, this is a super selection of six different varietals. Three imports and three domestic classics- provide a delightful taste journey. And two bottles of each means there's enough for guests! |
 Wine Treasures Case For those you really want to say You're Really Appreciated, send 12 bottles! An impressive and delightful gift that comes with a world of wine discovery. You'll enjoy the FREE SHIPPING with a gift this big! |
 Discovery Wine Sampler Stock up your cellar for entertaining - or give an impressive gift with this impeccable 12-bottle international assortment. Includes one festive sparkler, five winter whites, and six rich reds. |
 White Wine Case Special For those who prefer whites, an international selection of six different varietals. Compare and contrast styles of a Sauvignon Blanc from Chileand California; plus, taste classic Italian Pinot Grigio and Chilean Chardonnay. |
Red Wine Where Do You StartElaine BerryPeople vary in their tastes in wine, just as with everything else. But among newcomers to wine, probably the majority start with liking sweet white. White somehow seems ?safer?! On the other hand, liking red wine seems to some people to be a more sophisticated taste. Not every newcomer likes red wine at first. So if you want to ?get into? red wine, where do you start? ? Start with good quality. If you?re not used to the taste of red wine, you definitely won?t like it if it?s poor quality. It might put you off for ever! This probably means avoiding the cheaper varieties. ? Drink it with food rather than on its own ? at least to start. You many enjoy a red Bordeaux or Rhone with beef or steak, and Rhone or Burgundy with game. (Unless these are accompanied by a fruit sauce such as cranberry, when a Cru Beaujolais might be better.) Pairing wine with food is very individual and you will need to experiment. This is just something to try when you start. ? For many people, new world reds are more ?accessible? to start with. They are more fruity, higher in alcohol and have a sweet component. The oak makes them softer and more approachable. Some good ones to start with: California Cabernet Sauvignon; Sonoma Zinfandel; Sonoma Pinot; Feltzer wines; Australian Shiraz. When you have developed a taste for some of these, you can graduate to some of the best old world wines. Cabernet Sauvignon ? Medoc; Beaujolais ? Villages; or Pinot Noir ? Burgundy. You may be better leaving a wine like Chianti till you are more used to red wine. If you start with Chianti you may not like it. Many people, even serious wine buffs, regard Chianti as an acquired taste! ( But well worth acquiring.) If you really want to ?discover? red wine, keep experimenting till you find one you REALLY like. Don?t pretend, or you just won?t enjoy it. Of course, at the end of the day, you may find you just don?t like red wine! Well, there?s nothing wrong with that. There are lots of superb white wines to enjoy, and you can spend a lifetime discovering them.
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 Wines of Burgundy Two each of our top French wines, all from Burgundy. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and our very first Pouilly-Fuisse showcase the best Burgundy has to offer! For the French wine lover in your life, this is the perfect treat. |
 Home Tasting Party Kit Give a memorable party! It's all here; complete with six wines, a fun how-to guide, 22 tasting mats, and 6 bottle wrappers. Just add friends - for a wonderful evening of sampling and fun. A great gift idea... or throw your own wine tasting! |
 Dining Delights We've cooked up the ideal gift for your favorite chef! This delicious assortment of 3 whites and 3 reds, coupled with an outstanding wine lover's cookbook that pairs great wines with great recipes. How tasteful is that! |
 Robust Napa Red Wines One sip will tell you why Napa is famous for great reds! A perfect party pack - six of our favorite big and bold selections - two each of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. |
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