I need a wine recommendation.

[DAM]

Going to a party, hostess mentioned she liked German light sweet wine, so anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks,

dam(0()

 

[Armitage]

Get a Gewurztraminer
I had one from Firestone recently that was pretty good.

 

[minendo]

Bring a Riesling.

 

[Orsorum]

*snort* *wannabe wine snob voice* Get a pinot noir, merlot sucks.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Orsorum
*snort* *wannabe wine snob voice* Get a pinot noir, merlot sucks.

Neither of which is a light, sweet wine.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Orsorum
*snort* *wannabe wine snob voice* Get a pinot noir, merlot sucks.

Neither of which is a light, sweet wine.

I know, I'm just being a turd. I had a Riesling once and it seem alright, was a while ago though. Good luck finding a good selection, DAM.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: minendo
Bring a Riesling.

That or maybe a Russian River Valley would be a good choice.

 

[AndrewR]

Go to a decent wine store and ask the expert. I finally learned about white wines a little over a year ago, and it opened by eyes. While a Riesling will possibly fit what you're looking to buy, different regions and cultivations can yield vastly different tastes from a Riesling -- from dry to very sweet. Ditto for Gewurtz, which tends toward the sweeter, but I actually have a lighter, drier Gewurtz sitting in my kitchen right now.

Don't forget the white wines out of Alsace, which are spectacular. You could try looking for a Tokay Gris from Alsace, if there's a decent wine merchant with a good selection. For best results, stick to French wines labeled "Grand Cru". For the white wines of Alsace, the prices aren't that bad, and the quality is excellent.