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- yvonne - 12-02-2003
What is in a name? I have been told that Arbor Mist is not considered a true or real wine. Is that true? any comments? I like to drink Arbor Mist but I am also branching out a bit I originally picked an Arbor Mist wine because it was limited to four choices instead of countless ones to boggle the novice mind. Their Sangria wa very good, and the Chardonnay, oh my goodness I had to restrain myself from drinking the whole bottle at one time. I admit I like the relaxed feeling after having a glass or two with my dinner. I understand now what my book was talking about. I am concerned that I might turn out to be a wineux. HA HA , but seriously I am having alot of fun. The Boulais( Sorry about the spelling) someone suggested for Thanksgiving was a bit to strong, but I drank a whole glass to give myself an appreciation for it instead of pouring it down the drain if at first taste I did not like it. I am next going to try other names in Chardonnay, and various white wines.What are some good suggestions of white wines, and names. Thanks for all the help. Yvonne
- winoweenie - 12-02-2003
Keep on keepin' on y-girl. Sounds like you're enjoyimng the exploration. Keep drinking what-so-ebberly tastes good to you. WW
- wondersofwine - 12-02-2003
I've included the Arbor Mist in a fund raising church wine tasting because some of the newcomers to wine prefer the less alcoholic, soda-pop style wines. (I've even enjoyed the peach chardonnay or strawberry zinfandel? myself as a summer quaffer). Arbor Mist is perhaps better described as a wine cooler with non-grape elements introduced to the blend.
If Beaujolais was too strong for you, you might try a Lambrusco red wine from Italy, or for whites a German Riesling Spatlese or Auslese or a domestic Viognier. German Rieslings are usually less than 11% alcohol by volume where some wines are over 14 or 15%.