What is a good red wine to drink with out a meal?

Looking for a good red wine that can be drank with out consuming a meal. Nothing way to expensive. Something you could buy in a grocer.|||Oh man, there are so many. Ok, here it goes, Sterling vineyards is great, do not purchase the Vintners blend, a good bottle of Sterling will be about $20/bottle.





Try Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz Australia, and Norton Reserve Malbec Argentina, these should be no more than $15/bottle. I think both of these wines are fruity and the Malbec is sweeter to me and the Shiraz is drier.





Spanish wines taste earthy, Campo Viejo Reserva Tempranillo Spain is great for the price, about $15/bottle, I enjoy this by itself, but its distinctive taste is something you would have to try for yourself, of course it it why you asked, so I wanted to tell you about it.|||Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Valpolicella, Barbera are all wines that drink well with light snacks (or even on their own). The first two are usually budget price.





Another thing you could do would be to get some cold meats (continental sausages are good) and pair them with some central european wines. There are some excellent reds from Dealul Mare in Romania, if you look out for them, and with a little care you can also find wonderful red wines from Bulgaria and Macedonia. (These are nearly always very cheap).|||A great "cocktail" red wine that is full flavored yet easy to drink with no food is Cable Car Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon for under $10. I find this wine to have low tannins and fruit forward. It's works for all those who do not like the big rich intense red wines with lots of tannins that make your mouth feel like sand paper or like all the moisture in your mouth disappears. I call this my "Cocktail Cab" because it's a red wine you can drink without food.





Cable Car Cellars website and webpage for this wine is: http://cablecarcellars.com





In the San Francisco Bay Area, it can be found at Safeway. They may also have it in their other division stores like Vons in Southern California and Nevada, Tom Thumb in Texas, Genuardi's in the Philadelphia area, as well as Carrs. It's probably available else where too. If you want to find out if it's sold in your area, you can email Cable Car Cellars at: info@cablecarcellars.com|||With food, I prefer old world style, but will admit that when having red wine w/o food, the less acidic new world wines might have benefits (but I still avoid Aussie stuff, too sweet). Any red from Napa would probably be good, I like Frogg's Leap, Sterling, and Bosche.|||You should try Sterling Cabernet. It has a wonderful, full bodied flavor, yet still a smooth finish. This wine typically cost from 14$ - 20$ per bottle, depending on location, and sales...those are good. Try Wal-Mart, I have seen it lowest priced there. I do hate Wal-Mart, yet I go often.|||For a less expensive $18 bottle, try Seven Deadly Zins (red zin)


Or, a little more expensive is about $35, Santa Cristina Sangiovese, it's the #1 selling Tuscan wine in all of Italy|||Try a good spanish or Chilean wine. Spanish: a Rioja "reserva" could be great and is nort expensive. Or, when is the season, a Beaujolais nouveau.|||Any kind of wine the taste best for you a is a good wine a little in moderation an to much wine is bad for your health.|||I would go with a soft, fruity red like Shiraz/Syrah or Zinfandel. As far as brands, try Barefoot, Hardy's, or Banrock Station.





.|||I always enjoy a nice bottle of Spanish rioja. Quite full-bodied, but I find it good to drink either with or without food. Yum!|||wild irish rose

How long will frozen red wine last in the freezer?

I like the occasional glass of red wine, but I can't drink a lot once a bottle is opened. Then I thought I could freeze the rest to use in cooking. Does anyone know how long it can last in the freezer before it starts to go sour.|||please don't serve frozen ref wine to anyone. For cooking the only suggestion in try it and see. Good luck.|||omg who would do that?





next time just buy them little bottles of wine and not waste it.





umm i would say it doesnt matter, and if i does go sour im sure it wont matter as much as if u were drinking it cos your only cooking with it.





if that makes sense.|||General rule of thumb: Don't keep anything in your freezer longer than 3 months. Meat will last for years in a deep freezer (-40 F). However, most home freezers run about 0 F.|||no longer than 3 months

What is a good red wine and herb grilled roast recipe?

I am wanting to slowly grill a beef roast on my BBQ, but I don't have a really good recipe to follow. I am wanting to use red wine, thyme, rosemary, and oregano as a base. But I really have no idea how much to use of them or what else I should add. So if you have a good recipe that follows these lines I would love to try it out.|||On a large piece of meat that is going to be cooked slowly I wouldn't use any liquid. I would only use a dry rub. Your herb mix sounds fine and doesn't really require a recipe. I'd probably rub sliced garlic over the meat before adding the dry rub. I'd also add some sage, salt and pepper to the rub.





I personally would not grill a roast (unless it was a small/thin one like a pork tenderloin) but I envy those that have the skills to pull it off.

How do I keep red wine from staining my teeth?

I'm talking about preventative measures here. Both my BF and I like red wine over white, but it always sticks to our teeth. It's kind of embarrassing in public.|||Yeah, it's pretty icky. It's even worse if you aren't just drinking wine - but tasting it. Then you're swirling all over your mouth and really making a mess of your teeth. I honestly know of no preventative measures. But at least it comes off really easily. Just make a pact with the BF to remind each other how goofy you look so you can dart into the bathroom and rinse :D|||the best way would be to go to the bathroom after you KNOW you're done drinking and give a quick rinse of water; like when you gargle mouthwash.|||In fifty years of drinking red wine, I have never heard of this problem (and I live in a country where red wine is drunk at almost every meal other than breakfast!), but... if you ask for a glass of seltzer (soda water) at the end of your meal, "swish it around", and swallow, it should take care of whatever problem you're having.





As for a preventative measure, I can't imagine anything that you'd want to coat your teeth with before drinking wine (or anything else). Well... and I'm joking here... if you are willing to wait 60 years or so, you could put your teeth in the water glass before drinking, then pop your dentures back in after dinner-- but I wouldn't encourage it in a better class of restaurant!





No-- the seltzer is probably your best bet.|||Stop gargling with it.|||Take them out when you drink red wine.

Getting red wine out of carpet?

I spilled some red wine on my carpet Sunday night. I have used oxi clean and 409 stain remover, also I have tried my carpet shampooer. The stain is getting better. But does anyone have any other wonderful ideas?|||This works best if you do it immediately. First, blot all excess with paper towel. Mix a few ounces of hydrogen peroxide with several drops (1 tsp) of liquid dish liquid in a spray bottles. Spray and blot until stain disappears. Works on white/light colored carpet, upholstery, clothing. Test on colored textiles and fabric in an inconspicuous area first.|||Try pouring some vodka on it and work it into the stain, then suck up the excess with you carpet shampooer. You can also try rubbing alcohol if you don't have any vodka. Neither one will leave a odor when dry.|||according to martha stewart..white wine takes red wine stains out. I have never tried it though|||Dawn dish soap|||Pour white wine over the stain. White wine will neutralize red wine and will make it easier to lift the color off of your carpet or clothing. Very gently blot the liquid up with a thick towel -do not to rub as this will force the stain into the carpet or clothing fibers. Then, either take your favorite carpet shampoo or clothing stain remover, and clean as you would it there was a bit of dirt on the carpet . Or, make a three parts baking soda to one part water mixture. Put this on the stain and let it sit until completely dry. Then, vacuum out completely. You can repeat this step|||GET a new carpet.

How do you stop red wine from staining your lips?

Whenever I drink red wine, my lips, teeth and tongue are blue for hours - even if I brush my teeth!|||The stain, as you call it, is only temporary. It happens. If you don't like it, don't drink red wine.





.|||use a straw|||Red wine makes your mouth turn blue? Unique. Drink something else.|||Try to drink only good wines. If you drink bad wines that is the least that could happen to you|

How do I get red wine stains out of a white curtain?

I just spilt red wine over some white curtains, we are due to move out on Friday so I want to get it cleaned before hand, the dry cleaners are shut till tomorrow morning so I cant take it in till then, will it be ok if I take it in the morning or should I pretreat it with something for now because its like half 9 at night.





Thanks in advance.|||What fabric are they? You could probably pop it into the washing machine - if you do it quick enough, it won't stain.|||http://www.ehow.com/how_2524_remove-red-鈥?/a>|||try using oxy-clean it really works|||I love OxiClean. It gets just about everything out.|||a lot of people recomend peroxide...





as per instructions on this web site .. but also reccomended elsewhere.

How likely is it red wine will come out of a wedding dress?

It's made out of lace, silk and I think another fabric. It is a white dress.


The dress is over 35 years old, it used to belong to my fiancee's late mother.


My brother 'accidentally' split red wine over the dress whilst my fiancee was wearing it to show it to my mum. The dress is currently at the dry cleaners but they do not know if it will come out. My fiancee will be heart broken if the stain won't come out, she said she doesn't want to get married in any other dress.|||Go get it from the dry cleaners and pour white vinegar on it.





There is also a produce called "whine away".|||It depends on the material the dress is made of. What ever you use, make sure it is cold. You can try white vinegar and cold water (1 part vinegar and 1 part water), try cold club soda or baking soda mixed with cold water (make a paste, 1tbsp of baking soda add enough cold water to make a paste, put on the stain and let stand for 2 minutes and rinse in cold water) Whether or not the stain comes out also depends on how long the stain has been on the dress.

How do I keep red wine from staining glasses?

If I throw a party, I really dread having to clean up all the glasses. How can I clean out the red wine and other liquids without having to go through and clean them as soon as the guests leave?|||Fill dirty wine glasses halfway with warm water and allow to sit overnight. Cleanup the next day will be a breeze!|||rinse them w/ water or just fill them w/ the water|||clean them with white vinegar than wash them.|||Red wine shouldn't stain glass...glass is non porous and can't absorb it.

What is a good red wine to cook with Italian for tomato dishes?

For tomato sauces, red gravy. inexpensive. I am having trouble finding a wine that gives a good taste.|||In almost all the italian recipes that require it, the amount of wine needed (be it red or white depending on the dish) ranges from a spoon to a glass. Not much indeed, so the price shouldn't be the main concern.





My suggestion is: whatever wine you choose, go for a *good* wine, not for a cheap one. The quality (and the success) of a dish depends on the quality of the ingredient you use...





Oh... forget the Shiraz (or Syrah) someone suggested: it's not an italian wine, it's made in Australia and South Africa. Also forget "Vin du Table" and "Vin du Pays": they are french... :-)|||2 buck Chuck from Trader Joe's works for me.|||I think any full-bodied, dry red will work. Chianti is a favorite in Italian cooking.





You can also try Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc or Shiraz.|||use the wines that you drink, and not something cheaper - the taste isnt as good. i use cabs for tomato sauces, etc. and i've used a malbec to make a red wine reduction for a steak and that was good because of the spicy undertones.|||Any basic red wine works well, you don't need to worry about the quality of a wine when cooking food, only about what is served with the meal. Cheap wines that would do the trick include Vin du Table and Vin du Pays.|||I love to cook with a full-bodied Italian house wine...such as a Montepulciano.|||Always cook with a wine you would drink or serve with the meal you are cooking. It is well worth the sarcrifice.


Just get an extra bottle or two. Make the sarcrifice.





Dont put lipstick on a pit bull or you would get Sarah Palin. :P

How do i get red wine out of white leggings?

Spilt red wine on my leggings, took them off and put them in cold water until i was able to put stain remover on and put them in the washing machine. They've been through the wash about four times now, and the stain looks like a grease mark, how do i get it out?|||Absolutely the best way I've found is something called Wine Away. I've been using it for years and it works amazingly. I don't have any affiliation, I just like the stuff. You can get it at most fine wine shops and I'm sure you could order it from online somewhere.





You just spray it on and in seconds the stain is gone. This works best when the stain is fresh, like right after you spill so its good to keep some around all the time. However, it does work with older stains but the success rate drops the longer the stain has been there. I have seen stains disappear that were there for days, but if it has been weeks or months then it may only fade a bit.|||Almost impossible to kill a red wine stain. You can try bleach. If that doesn't work, you may just have to dye it white.|||You could try dabbing some bleach, very carefully, on the remaining stain. Just don't dry them until you are satisifed you have removed the stain.|||I spilled red wine on white carpet and used Oxy Clean to remove it. I made it rather pasty. Applied it with a toothbrush and let it dry. Swept it up and you would never know the accident happened.|||Have you tried Clorox bleach that should get it out.|||I was once told that if you take lemon juice and salt and rub it into the fabric gently. My friend Wanda suggested water and vinegar. GOOD LUCK. Holl@yagurl.........BABE GURL!|||try a bleach gel pen it should work.|||For any fruit stain (wine is made from grapes) don't touch the stain. Leave it until you can boil water and pour it over the stain from the opposite side. Presto! No more stain.


As far as your leggings... they're done. Use them as a rag.|||soak them in soda water and epson salts.|||the juice of a fresh lemon and the hot sun


great for all stains..

What is a good red wine to drink? I usually drink Cabernet Sauvignon. ?

I want to try something different, maybe a red wine that is a little sweeter. Any suggestions before I head up to the liquor store?|||I'd recommend a California Zinfandel.





Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice. This type of red wine is wonderful with steaks, grilled meats, and tomato based dishes. It is believed that Zinfandel originated in Croatia. It has been grown in California since the 1850s with California Zinfandels generally considered to be the best.





Some good brands to try: Renwood, Rosenblum, Turley, Serghesio|||If you enjoy wine with food, the best wine to drink with a wide range of foods is Pinot Noir. This is because it is light enough to not overpower delicate foods like fish and chicken, yet big enough to stand up to heartier foods like a steak.





If you want something with more fruit, it is best to go with a Shiraz or a Merlot.|||far niente vineyards are excellent but pricey


Stag's leap are also excellent and more affordable.


try an argentinian cabernet by the vineyards of navarro-correas


they make a nice cab and a great wine varietal called Malbec.|||Shiraz/Syrah is sweeter than Cab Sav.


Pinot Noir is very nice


Zin (Red, not white), although it's drier than Cab Sav.|||Pinot Noir.


|||try shiraz, its a much milder flavor. try rose mount shiraz!





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Is it possible to over aerate a young red wine?

Would leaving a young red wine (fifteen years old max) in a stoppered decanter for a week or more cause any degradation of the wine's taste?





I've heard that sometimes wines loose their flavors if they're over aerated, but I get the sense that this only happens to older wines.





Thanks a bunch for your help.|||I'm told aeration does little for the wine (much less than popularly believed), and in fact from my own testing, I have found that to be the case. Concerning a whole week however... I don't know specifics, but my opinion is that it might effect the flavour the tiniest bit. How tight is the stopper? Where are you storing it? I would make sure the stopper is quite tight and store at room temperature in a room away from the kitchen. Just personal opinion there, take it or leave it. Wine never stays opened in my house for long. I have, however, heard of people leaving it out unstoppered for a day or more with no complaint.|||If it was bad wine to start with it might. My husband is French; we leave wine out all the time and it does not go bad. It's better to put the cork back in it.|||WINE STARTS TO DETERIORATE DIRECTLY AFTER OPENING IT. HOW EVER SOME BIGGER YOUNGER WINES WILL BENEFIT DECANTING, PUTTING A WINE IN A DECANTER IS TO HELP SMOOTH OUT YOUNG WINES WITH HUGE TANNINS, OTHER WISE POUR RIGHT FROM THE BOTTLE TO THE GLASS. TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ,YES WINES DO SUFFER FROM OVER EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN. NO WINE WILL TASTE AS WELL THE NEXT DAY OF BEING OPEN...SO DRINK UP

Good red wine to go with a cheeseboard?

I am giving my boyfriends parents a cheeseboard for christmas, it will consist of a mild herby soft sheeps cheese (fleur de marquis), a salty goats cheese (selles sur cher), a gruyere (comte), a sweet hard sheep (berkswell) and maybe a washed rind too (either epoisses or camembert calvados). Can anyone think of a good red wine that would go with this as a whole cheeseboard?|||One overlooked region of France in Beaujolais which has some stonking wines (Brouilly %26amp; Morgon to name a couple). If you have a big bookstore (Borders or similiar) pop in there and look for Sotheby's wine atlas and have a peek at that section. It is 拢40 so just refer to it unless you really want it. Arguably Old World would be better suited for cheeses as against New.


The choice of Port is a good banker if you are stuck, but with the thought you have put onto the cheeseboard, don't give up.


My choices would be:


Red Sancerre - Rare not too expensive, and when was the last time you saw one of them on a table.


Cotes Du Bourg/ Blaye - Two unsung regions of Bordeaux that represent full on value for money (2000 or 05 vintages if you can)


Barberesco - Northern Italian (Piedmonte I think) about 拢12 but delicious.


Ribero Del Duero- As someone else mentioned, the Crianzas are always better than those of Rioja slightly more expensive but worth it. See if you can find "Condado De Haza" about 拢15


Enjoy|||Red wines of average acidity don't always have what it takes to equal the palate coating effect and so the wine gets the one-two punch-the cheese knocks it down and robs it of some of its character. So a white wine best suits the cheeses you are presenting, cheese-Sancerre for the Goat Cheese and for the Gruyere a Sauvignon Blanc.. Then again Goat cheese is in a category all by itself. It has a high acid and it's best to serve a wine of at least equal acidity or the wine will seem dull. But if you are set on a red wine then I would recommend a Burgundy or Pinot Noir.





Good Luck|||go to the Spain section and look for wines from the Rioja or Ribera del Duero and Toro Regions. They come in a wide price range and you can choose depending on your budget and of course, how good have they behaved.|||Take a look at this - http://www.slurp.co.uk/shopWebSite/php/i鈥?/a>|||stop drinking|||Nedeberg, Merlo 2002|||I would go for a Rioja Reserva the reserva part of it makes it a little more earthy and is excellent with wine|||Blue Nun|||To ber perfectly honest, I'd probably go for a port - a late bottled vintage (LBV) Graham's, or something like that. You can't go wrong with port and cheese, as long as you steer clear of the ruby cheap ones!


Otherwise, you can't go far wrong with a nice chateau-bottled Bordeaux, or a nice Burgundy. I'd personally stick to the French wines, as there's a wider range of wines that go well with cheese than some other countries.





Hope they enjoy, whatever you decide!|||A nice fruity Rioja. Campo Viejo Rioja is a good but fairly inexpensive red wine.|||Maybe send a nice bottle of Port instead of wine as this is more traditional with cheese.





ps sounds like a lovely gift.|||to go with cheeses you need a strong wine something like a merlot goes very well.





Tesco has some gr8 wines and resonable prices, dont buy into the price hype thing though you can get a decent bottle for about 5 or 6 quid





and excellent red for just supping in villa del sole but i dont know where to get it on the high street. i get mine direct from my wine merchant. if you want to contact me for details go to my blog and leave a message





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Happy Days|||Steer clear of french wine, it is in the main expensive crap although Tesco's do a lovely Chateuax Neuf Du Pape which is special offer at the moment, the only decent wine to come out of France....|||A nice bottle of Merlot.|||for me , you cant go past a nice Baron De Lay rioja, they sell it in Costcos and its about 拢7-拢8 per bottle, and it will go wonderfully with all those cheeses|||No idea sorry, I've never eaten a cheeseboard.|||go Italian and get a good barbaresco...it will hold up to the cheeses very well.

How do you remove red wine stains from white cotton?

I spilled red wine on a tablecloth (white) while staying at a cottage . . . I need to get it out before I check out!|||oxy clean make it into a paste|||Buy Wine-Out from a local Beverages %26amp; More. Spary, let soak, rinse then repeat.|||If it is now dry,damp stain a bit then put salt on the stain when it is dry shake the cloth or use a hand held hoover. good luck.|||Just soak the stained area in WHITE WINE (preferably of the same brand) for some time and then give it a low detergent HOT water wash.....and don't let in dry out door in moving air, let it dry in door with out fan..!!|||Club soda|||Buy Wine-away - this is the best invention ever.





You can get a bottle of Wine-Away at local liquor store or fine grocery store for about $10, and it will take stain away like nothing else will. We have used it for accidental spill of an entire glass of wine on off-white carpet, and the carpet was as good as new. I also have used it for food coloring, and it works as well. It is a must have for all wine drinker.|||Hi there


Use white wine to get out the red wine. It sounds crazy, but it works.|||Well I use a product called "Resolve," not too sure how well it will work on a table-cloth, but it's worth a try.





I also found this on a website:


"The 'tips', 'techniques' and 'solutions' for red wine stain removal ranges from application of fresh water to hydrogen peroxide, white wine and detergents of varying kinds. Apart from water, everything else can have negative effect on the piece of fabric that you want to keep and display as your favorite for a long time. Hydrogen peroxide can be fine if it is pure white. It has bleaching property, which can remove almost any original color of fabrics. Others may or may not give the desirable results. The last thing you want to see is some irreparable damage to your favorite carpet."

Red wine- I need suggestions on red wine for beginners?

I usually drink beer and mixed drinks but I really want to start drinking red wine instead. I don't drink often and every red wine I've tasted was too strong and couldn't take a second sip. Whenever I attend nicer occasions when there is mostly wines served, I usually just head to the sparkling wine or champagne. I know there are many types of reds, like merlot, pinot noir, etc. Any suggestions on types of reds that are not too strong that a beginner could handle.|||Try Reunite Lambrusco, Not to dry not to sweet, I bet you'll enjoy it....|||Where to start? Let's start with the basics. You're looking for light, fruity, without a lot of tannins (component in red wine that dries out your mouth). I'd recommend starting with a Beaujolais Villages. You can drink it lightly chilled by itself or with a light meal. A young Dolcetto d'Alba from Italy has much the same light, fruity characteristics of Beaujolais but with a little more acidity. Goes well with pasta and red sauces. I love california cabs, but, on the other, I've bought into the belief that European wines are more food friendly. And food is key to really enjoying wines. So, grab a bottle of Dolcetto or Barbara d'Alba; cook up some pasta with tomato basil sauce and enjoy.|||If you really can't do a second sip of every red you have had, why continue to chase the reds. If you want to try something other than sparklings I would start with a sweet to semi-sweet white like a white Zinfandel (which is actually a rose' ) or a Riesling. This may start developing your palate. Then try the drier whites like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Soave or a dry Riesling. It takes time but if you can work into the dry whites then start with a red like Pinot Noir.|||Robert Mondavi, Carneros Nappa 2006


Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley 2004


Fire Station Red Red Zinfandel, Lodi 2006


Atwater Estates Merlot, New York 2002/2005


Pazzo, Sangiovese Blend, Napa 2003








These are very good wines to try I have listed them in order of my preferance. but you and I will like and dislike certain things. I hope I have choosen something you would like.|||Red wine is an aquired taste. It also has a wide spectrum of flavors. Start with a Pinot Noir, slowly move up to a Merlot, then try a Shiraz, and eventually you'll get into Cabernet. Pinot Noir is the closest to a white wine, and it won't stain your mouth purple like Cabs do. Some good cheap pinots to try would be: Toasted Head or barefoot.|||I would suggest a Pinot Noir or a Gamay to start. They are light and easy to drink red wines. If you need help choosing one from the store you are in, ask for a good value wine. Cheap is not always bad and expensive is not always good. I have found some gems from asking for a good value bottle in my price range from knowledgable staff.








Hope this helps!|||Red wine is good for you to fight against cancer and diabetes. It is very delicious. Alcohol free table wine containing only natural spirits is not much strong.

What red wine would go well with Strawberry Godiva chocolates?

A friend of mine is looking for a good red to relax with while he and his wife have Godiva Chocolates. For the first time I was stumped and what say. Could use some suggestions. Looking for a nice relaxing wine to wind down. Maybe a spanish Cab?





Thank you.|||this is tricky bc since choc (specially strawberry choc) is sweet, the general rule is the wine should be sweeter than dessert. such as a port, or moscatel. but since it sounds like they want more than one glass, and dessert wines are not meant to down a bottle, you'll need something (they'll) that will accent the chocolate, without taking away from it. thats when i turn to mendoza argentina malbec merlot blends.2006 is a great year and usually under 25 for REALLY NICE BOTTLES. other reds might work, but i wouldnt do it|||My opinion, cabs are too bold, try fettzer eagle peak merlot. About $21


a bottle, let it breathe 30 mins or decanter, good luck, hope they like this wine.|||a Zinfandel would go nice with a bittersweet chocolate. im not sure if the chocolate ur talking about is sweet or bitter sweet. Pinot Noir goes nicley with a light, sweet chocolate. hehe im 13 and i know this. hope i helped! :)

Do you get any vitamins from drinking red wine?

I know that there are health benefits to drinking red wine in moderation, such as it contains anti-oxidants and can help lower blood pressure, but can you get any vitamins from drinking red wine, or does the process of it being made into alcohols strip it of it's nutrients?|||It has been known for quite some time in the nutritional community that wine is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as in natural sugars that have been shown to be of importance in maintaining good health. Wine is also high in potassium which has been shown to be good for the heart as well as being rich in Vitamin B. The main reason that red wines have more of these nutrients than other wines is due to the process of making red wine which requires the grape juice to remain in contact with the skins of the grapes longer which is where the majority of the nutrients are.|||it also helps build up your blood|||Flavonoids from the skins and seeks of red grapes are the key to wine being good for you. These flavonoids lower your risk of coronary heart disease by reducing your LDL or bad cholesterol levels. At the same time these flavonoids actually increase your HDL or good cholesterol levels and decrease the likelihood of blood clotting.





Scientists believe that there may be other health benefits from red wine. A recent study discovered that an antioxidant in the skins of red grapes, called resveratrol, may inhibit the growth of tumors in some cancers. It’s possible that resveratrol can help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s as well and new studies are on the way.





Are some wines better for you than others? Again, the answer is, “Yes!” Researchers at University of California at Davis have concluded that full-bodied dry red wines contain the highest levels of flavonoids and provide the greatest benefits. The number one wine for supplying the most flavonoids is Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir also ranking highly. Sweeter wines and white wines have less flavonoids and are less beneficial.





How much should you drink? Moderation is the key. Women should drink 4 ounces of red wine daily with a meal and men 4-8 ounces.

How do i remove red wine stain from wooden table?

I have a solid beech dining table. It isn't polished, we just use teak oil on it (not as often as we should) and a friend spilt a glass of red wine on it a couple of days ago. We tried to mop it up, but its left a stain where some of it soaked into the wood.





Any suggestions for how we can get rid of the stain?|||Although it is not recommended for wood because it is porous, I would use 50% water and 50% Stain Rx (www.StainRx.com) the following way: 1. Use a sponge or rag to apply and immediately wipe off then rinse with water. My nephew did this on a white wooden table with a wine stain. READ THE FOLLOWING:Stain Rx is the best stain remover out there. I have been using it on red wine stains since 1969. Just touch it to red wine, iodine, berries (INCLUDING POMEGRANATE), fruit punch, cranberry juice, and the stains disappear in a second. Stains such as mascara, lipstick, blood, balsamic vinegar, vanilla extract and others come out with a little massaging and rinsing. Soak your diamond, gold and platinum jewelry in it for 20 minutes to overnight, you won’t believe it!


By the way, the University of California – Davis did a study on red wine stain removal and the #1, ready to use winner was Stain Rx (a.k.a. Erado-Sol). It killed Wine Away which is available everywhere. Go to www.StainRx.com to see what else it does.


As far as carpeting and upholstery:


I use Stain Rx on carpeting and upholstery all the time and have the method down.


First, I vacuum the entire carpet or piece of upholstery being treated. Then I clean the entire carpet or upholstery with my Hoover Steam-Vac, a carpet shampooer is at least as good, plus, I ONLY use warm water - no detergent at all. The Hoover sprays in water and vacuums it out. For the carpet I use the Steam-Vac and on upholstery I use the Steam-Vac attachments to do this. While the carpet or upholstery is still wet from this step, do the following;


Depending on the size of the stain, put a “dot” of Stain Rx on your fingertip and rub out one stain at a time. After treating a stain, remove all of the soapy residue from that area using the instructions below and go on to the next stain.


HERE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART: You have to remove all of the soapy residue using the attachments from the Steam-Vac, carpet shampooer or a wet/dry shop vacuum. RINSE OUT ALL OF THE SOAPY RESIDUE USING WATER AND THE VACUUM. If you leave Stain Rx in the area, dust will stick forming a gray spot in a few weeks. If this happens, just add water and remove all of the soapy residue.


Let dry and marvel at the job you did.|||It is one thiing to remove a stain from a permeable fabric - that is where water can move in, collect the staining material, and move out. It is another affair to remove a stain from a solid.





To remove a stain from wood the typical action is to sand off the surface of the wood that has been stained. If you do not wish to do that then the alternative would be to stain the rest of the wood to match.





Someone else may have a better idea. I have never actually dealt with this problem.|||dont know

What is a good red wine to begin with?

I would like to change my drink from beer to red wine but I have no idea where to begin. I would like to find one with a sweet mellow taste. Anyone have some suggestions?|||If you want lighter wines (avoid cheap sweet wine at all costs) try chilled rose at the minute there are some bargains because its autumn and they are summer wines but hey turn the heating up, put a towel down in front of the telly and pretend you're on the beach.





Avoid the shiraz and syra, they are quite robust - although you'll get into them.





I like merlot, cabernet merlot, and claret. These are usually medium bodied and quite Yum.





I'm switching from wine to beer myself.|||My favorite red wine is a dessert wine, and it's called Elysium. It's the best!! Also another sweet and fairly mellow tasting wine (not quite sure if it would be considered a 'red' wine) is PLUM wine.|||Ravenswood and Cline Red zinfandel wines are very good choices to start with.|||If you are just starting with red wines I would suggest trying some of the aussie grocery store brands like Yellow tail, or north coast california wines, like mondavi reserve north coast. They are made for young wine drinkers, a little bit sweet, fruity, etc.


Further, try lighter reds at first, pinot noir, grenache, zinfandel. You can chill these a little before drinking.


But after you start to get a taste for red wine, you have to get away from the cheap, sweet, mass production stuff.


But let's focus on getting you started first.

Red wine is useful for reducing cholesterol ?

If so , how much red wine one should take every day ? Does it have side effects ( Except effects of alcohol ). Some people have disturbed stomach after taking red wine empty stomach.|||1 glass per day is the recommended amount. It helps to lower cholesterol and increase the hearts ability to pump blood. A chemical in red wine called resveratrol has been shown to have cardioprotective and chemoprotective effects. A study in 2007 found that red and white wines help to protect against fungal infections such as strepptococcus. Also a study has shown that moderate consumption of red wine may reduce the risk of lung cancer in men. Wine is also believed to reduce a persons risk of Alzheimers Disease.|||So many doctors recommend to older people to drink a glass of red a day to keep their circulation going.


Cholesterol is improved because it breaks down some of the properties of it.


The heart is improved only because the blood is thinned a bit hence the decrease in Cholesterol.


Younger people they tell to drink water.|||I'll second handrobe's answer. What's puzzled doctors for years is that the French and northern Italians have been eating foods high in fat and cholesterol for generations, yet there is a lower incidence of heart disease there than there is in the US. They figured out that it WAS the red wind after all. Garlic and olive oil help as well.





Not only are they living longer, they appear to be living better as well.


I'm getting hungry for some alfredo pasta and chianti about now!





About a glass a day ought to do it. A little more is OK, but don't be overdoing it.|||Red wine and alcohol help your heart but I don't think it has anything to do with cholesterol. Drinking any alcohol on an empty stomach can make you sick, plus the alcohol hits you way faster.





I think the recomended dose is one drink a day for women and two for men.

How do I get rid of a red wine stain on my t-shirt?

The red wine stain dried on my t-shirt and then i washed it by pre-treating it with Ace (gentle bleach) but it hasn't really removed it. What can i do to get rid of it?|||White wine gets rid of red wine stains but I think you gotta put it on straight away.|||aww u shoulda used white wine straight away i think.... hmmm i am invisable :~)|||Vanish - in wash and spray. Works accordingly to their ads on telly.|||DiDi seven or Oxy Clean. Both work very well and are colorsafe.|||put ace bleach directly on the stain and then put some more in the powder dispenser. Failing that dye your t shirt red!|||white wine neutralises it|||you should have put white wine on it when it was still wet, bleach should get it out but not if its a coloured shirt...........maybe try vinegar soaked for an hour or so..........|||spray it with vanish my white trousers came clean!!!|||I use a stain-removing gel for all sorts of difficult stains. Is suitable for most materials and is OK for colours.


It is called "Miracle Clear Magic" . I bought it mail order but I don't know if it's available in shops. Comes in a 12 fl.oz tub and appears to be made by Cadie Products Corp. Paterson, new Jersey 07524 .|||plonk it in the rest of the wine and it will look all the same,


Easy "innit"

Can you suggest a red wine that isn't too strong?

I have thought about getting some red wine for it's health benefits. I thought I would have a glass in the evening. I don't drink anything (beer, wine coolers, etc) so I have no idea which red wine would be "soft" enough for me. I have had sips of wine at like Olive Garden and those were very strong. I thought they actually tasted like stinky feet! Anyway, I just want a daily red wine that isn't too strong. Any suggestions?|||I'm from New Zealand and we have quite a good selection in wines. Here's a few good reds; Coopers Creek Glamour Puss Pinot Noir, Tom Cat Merlot , and red wine from Chile is always nice. Montana has another good selection in reds.





When you mean strong do you mean the taste or the alcohol content because it depends on what you drank. Shiraz has its detractors there are some people who can drink that wine and some who can't . I'm in the latter I would prefer either a good Merlot or Pinot Noir rather than Shiraz.





http://www.cooperscreek.co.nz





http://www.montana.co.nz|||Thanks for the ten points.

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|||a pinot noir or a merlot is nice





red wine is a dry style. you can get some fruity reds that are dry but fruity. people get sweet and fruity mixed up.





try to track down brown brothers "dolchetto and syrah" or "tarango" or sunstones "lucious fruity red" or banrock stations "crimson cabernet" these are fruity dry reds that are seved chilled.





red lambrusco might be worth a try too|||LMAO at Mad Dog. I used to drink Royal Raspberry.... when I didn't know better.





For a "soft" wine, I'm assuming you mean on the sweet side, rather than the dry. A really good one is Fredonia. It's light and fruity. You could also go with any red wine that is known for it's super fruity flavor. Like a Merlot infused with cherry, raspberry, blackberry (super yum-o) or anything like that.





Sangria is a good choice. It's usually a red wine with a bunch of fruit, like oranges, lemons and limes in it, but you can get it in a box now, with the fruit flavors already there. They also make a white Sangria.





If you're not going to be drinking the wine in one evening, I wouldn't bother with bottles, as the wines often oxidate quickly. Your best bet may be to get a boxed wine, and be sure to ask the store personnel for their input. They are supposed to know the alcohol they sell.|||Drink red grape juice,much better than vine and is great for your health, you don't have to drink alcohol.|||Apple Cranberry juice.....=)|||Just add water to your wine glass. Buy inexpensive California red wine, fill your glass half way, then add water.|||Reunite Royal Rasberry,,,,or Merlot,,, Merlot's are usually a dry wine but Reunite's is on the sweet side,,,,,,both are a sweet wine,,,I think you would like the flavor,,most women do. Or just ask the clerk at the store for a sweet red wine.|||i think lambrusco and/or sangria might suit your tastes more than other reds, they are both sweet not dry|||It depends on what you mean by "strong". If you are talking the alcoholic strength, most red wines are over 10% proof. However if you mean the taste, which I think is what you mean and "strong meaning as in "vinegar", you've been tasting the wrong wines. For a good Red Wine, I always recommend an Italian or Sicilian wine. You can never go wrong with those. You could try a Montepulciano or a good Chianti. If you ever want a white wine, always consider a German one first. The same applies, you can't go wrong with a German white.





Other wines to consider -





Australian / NZ - fruity and no bitterness


Romanian, Bulgarian, Latvian (Baltic Region) - fruity and not as bitter as French


South African - variable, SA Wine has had some really good years but can be bad ocassionally


Ethiopian - beautiful wine but so difficult to get hold of





Wines to avoid are -





French - tastes like spirit vinegar that's why it is the cheapest





Spanish - would taste as bad as French but the Spanish are well known for putting additives in their wine. A few years back, they killed people, all over Europe as they had been adding "Anti-Freeze" to the wine, to sweeten it.





Portuguese - Like the French wine, tastes like vinegar


(French, Spanish and Portuguese are only good for cooking with and Spanish is good as a tool (poisonous) for murderers LOL)





Californian - tastes a little better than French but under par when compared with Eastern European wines.|||Pinot noir would be a good grape for you, not to dry which gives it a slightly less strong taste but still a good aroma. Since you're American you should go for wine from Oregon. If you want other countries try Australia and South Africa. I recommend South Africa or Bourgondie (France).|||Studies suggest benefits of drinking moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by 30 to 50 percent. One of my friend send me some links for red wine a while back http://www.hotelcookware.com/Wine.html|||I agree with beans mom.


Sangria might be good for a start.


Merlot tends to be a bit dry, and sometimes "oaky".





And the yellowtail,...nice wines|||check eriewine.com for good links|||Hmm, to get the feel of red wine, these are inexpensive ones that I like..Try more expensive wines after you decide if you prefer Merlot, Cabernet etc.


1.) Rosemont, Cabernet/Merlot or Sharaz mix


2.) Yellow Tail, Cabernet or Merlot


3.) Charles Shaw, Cabernet (Two buck Chuck from Trader Joe's)

Is there anyway to get red wine and paper dye off of soft toys?

My pesky cousin spelt wine on my toys and I'd made them all Christmas hats out of red tissue paper, and the paper has leaked as well as the wine staining.|||try this stuff called "awesome" it works on everything i've had to get a stain out of!..You can find it at just about any dollar store, and maybe other places, but thats just where i got mine!..good luck

How do I clean grout that has red wine spilled on it?

I came home tonight and my cats had knocked a bottle of red wine from the top of my fridge onto my ceramic tile floor. I'm really worried about the grout because I rent. I got down and scrubbed it with Clorox OxiMagic but it still looks very dingy. Does anyone know of a better way to clean it?


Thanks!|||If it is white grout, the stain will come out with a product called Clorox Clean-Up. Just spray, wait a few minutes, and it should just disappear. Scrub a little if necessary, although it shouldn't be, then rinse with a wet rag. This product contains bleach, so as always with bleach products, wear gloves and have good ventilation.|||Have you tried straight bleach?|||Peroxide|||Grout is very porous and quickly absorbs liquids spilled on it, especially if it has not been sealed on a routine basis. About the only way to fix it is to scrape out the old grout and regrout and seal it with a good sealer. It might be a good time to seal the rest of the floor. The grout in a floor should be sealed every year or so. This is because walking on it and cleaning it will remove the sealer. It is reasonably inexpensive so get a good one.





You might consider telling your landlord/lady about it and what you plan to do before you do it. They may have something to say about it, which could lead to problems for you if they are not told first.|||Try the clorox bleach pen. Just keep treating it daily until the stain disappears. Be careful though if you leave it on too long it can eat away at the grout.|||Get a squirt bottle with bleach and water and squirt it directly in the grout lines and leave it there for a little while.|||The link below has some good products that may help you..........|||lay down a cloth or even a wad of toilet paper over the area which is stained and pour bleach on it. Leave it there until the stain disappears.|||Easy Off Bam will get rid of it. It is sold a any grocery store and comes in a purple bottle that is shaped like toliet bowl cleaner. You just squirt some on and wait 5 minutes and the stain is gone. It has helped me many times!

Whats the difference in making red wine and white wine?

I thought it was keeping the skin on to make red wine and taking the skin off to make white. I didn't think the grape colour had any thing to to with the finished product.|||The major difference is that red wines are made from black skinned grapes and that the juice and skins are fermented together -- the red color comes from the grape skins.





You can make white wine from black grapes because the colour of the juice is clear (so you press the juice out and discard the skins before fermenting), but you cannot make red wine from white grapes.





There are are tannins and flavors in red wines (coming from the skins) so red wines are more likely to get aging in oak barrels.





To comment on some other answers:





-- ALL grapes do not have clear juice. There are a few black grapes that do have red juice. Wines made from them are very dark and are used sometimes to add in a blend to add color. These varieties are known as teinturier and Alicante Bouschet is the variety you are most likely to find on thh shelves.





-- Pinot Blanc is a white wine but it is NOT made from the red Pinot Noir. Pinot Blanc is a white skinned variety. It is one of the many mutations of Pinot Noir (as is Pinot Grigio/Gris) and is considered as a separate variety.|||its to do with the colour grapes you use and variety, not the skins|||THE COLOUR|||Just different grapes





I think rose/white zinfandel wine (the pink stuff) has something to do with the skins.... like you use white grapes with red skins.... or you use just red grapes without the skins... I dont remember rightly but I'm sure if you google it you'll get a ton of hits!





EDIT: Just found this





http://www.terroir-france.com/wine/rosew鈥?/a>





Helpful if you're interested|||different grapes make different wines. the grape color has everything to do with the finished product. in vineyards, they have separated crops of grapes, based on what kind of wine it will produce. they will have a crop of Cabernet, a crop of pinot grigio, and so on.|||The colour of the grapes decides on the colour of the wine.





The variety of the grape, the type of soil it is grown in and even the rainfall over the year constitute the differences between different types of wine of the same colour.|||You're more or less correct, but reds are made from "black" berries, and whites are made from "white" berries, as a general rule. That's not always true. Many white sparklers, including honest champagnes, use a few black grapes, as one example (and those using only "blancs" are usually so designated) . Another is the mess that occured a couple of decades ago when the bottom dropped out of the zin market at the same time as there was a white wine craze, leaving us with that "white zin" abomination that still plagues us today.|||WWD gave some good info, but I'd like to add that ALL grapes have white juice. So it's not really the grape that gives the color, but the skin. The reason white wines can be made from red grapes is because they can quickly crush the fruit and take the juice away from the skin, leaving the juice essentially colorless. While white wines are almost always made from white skinned grapes and red wines from red skinned grapes, crossovers from red to white are possible.|||the wines are made the same way. but they skins are not kept on so to speak for the reds. the color for red wine comes from the skins. and to make red wine, you keep the pressed juice and the skins together in contact with each other for a period of time to make the wine colored. the white wine, conversely is pressed and separated immediately from the skins.





all wine grapes produce clear juice. no matter the type. PInot Blanc for example is a white wine made with the red Pinot Noir grape.|||red or white grapes its that simple|||The colour of the grapes used. red grapes for red wine, white for white! Uh oh, does that mean they use red and white to make rose!!!!|||the colour stupid

Is lambrusco considered the healthy red wine to drink?

I was wondering if Lambrusco was a healthy red wine to drink. "They" say if you drink a glass of red wine a night it will help your heart. Is this wine too sweet to be considered red wine? Does it pass as red wine?|||All red wines contain similar amounts of antioxidants, the reason they are considered healthy. The one antioxidant that you hear a lot about in wine is resveratrol.





It does not matter how sweet the wine is - sweet wine has the same amount of antioxidants.





In fact, grape juice - which is very sweet and has no alcohol - has the same amount of resveratrol and other antioxdants without the alcohol.|||As fine a 6 oz glass with dinner is good for the heart, If you think it's to sweet try a nice Merlot....|||ITS PRETTY HEALTHY BUT IF YOU JUST WANT HEALTHY THY GRAPE UICE SAME ANTIOXIDENTS

What to do about odor from red wine on carpet?

I spilt a whole cup of red wine all over my carpet yesterday. I didnt know what to immediately do really when it happened other than grap a few wet towels and put liquid laundry detergent on the end of them and scrubed the carpet really good until the stains were barely , if at all visible in the carpet.





Then I heard a few hours later that "Resolve" carpet spray was good to use , so sprayed some of that as well all over that area and rubbed the carpet again with a towel.





I still think i am smelling that red wine and was curious if this will be its new smell or will it eventually go away ?





any further recommendations?





Thanks!|||Your first actions have made the proper method difficult because the wine has been pressed down in the padding of the carpet. Hot steam extraction would have been the best method. Although extraction could still be possible, the smell could still come up again. Try renting an extractor or contact a carpet cleaner who can use an enzyme to eat the bacteria that is causing the smell. Pet odor carpet products that utilize an enzyme work well.|||Vinegar will do the job|||Use white vinegar (the stuff you'd use to pickle onions in)on the stained area....even if there's no stain visible it'll get rid of the odour after you've washed the vinegar off with some detergent.





I know this works because I spill-ed a whole bottle on a white wool carpet once!

Red Wine???

What is a good red wine that goes with pasta. Not to cook with but to drink.|||With a red pasta sauce, you might try these:


1- Cabernet Sauvignon. It is bold and dry [more tanin]


2- Merlot is not as dry and is smooth


3- Beaujolais - Semi sweet %26amp; excellent!


4- Petite Sirah - Very dry


5- Zinfandel - (NOT white Zinfandel which is a blush wine) Dry and bold





Some wine bottlers mix Cabernet %26amp; Merlot for a smoother wine. You will find it stated right on the bottle [Ex: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot








For white sauce pasta (White wines):


1- Chardonnay


2- Sauvignon Blanc


3- Riesling (Semi sweet)


4- Chenin Blanc (semi dry)





Lastly, if one asks what is a good wine, the answer is, "If you enjoy it, then it is a good wine."|||It all depends what sauce accompanies the pasta. A Bolognese sauce might go well with a Chianti, but a mushroom sauce might be better with a white wine.|||I like a merlot|||Try a nice merlot or cabernet, or a mixture of the two. Shiraz will be a bit too strong to go with pasta, they go much better with steaks instead!|||I prefer Hogue Merlot. It is excellant and under $10.

Red wine????

I DRANK A LOT OF RED WINE OVER CHRISTMAS,AND WHEN I GO TO THE LOO ,MY POO IS LIKE A DARK GREEN COLOUR IS THIS NORMAL??|||No, I suggest a professional diagnosis.|||Go and detox get some drinks and drink water all day , this will clear your system out|||I don't think it is the red wine that is causing it - more likely something that you have eaten was a bit "off" or you have picked up a stomach bug. If it doesn't clear up in a day or two, go see your GP. In the meantime, keep off dairy products as they can make things worse if it is a bug. Hope it doesn't spoil your New Year.|||Not normal...and kinda gross! Go see your doctor.|||No. Red wine is all that I drink and my No.2. is dark......BUT NOT GREEN ! see a doc mate|||Get yourself clinically examined.|||I drank a lot of red wine too and I ate a lot of white icing off the cake and now my pooh is pink!|||You best stop drinking wine and instead drink plenty of water it will help you .|||I think you're asking this in the wrong section! lol|||Try drinking lots of white wine to balance it out.|||yeah it can happen with red wine.if its the same after a couple of days of not drinking red wine then id go get checked out.dont think you got anything to worry about|||No it`s not normal,see a doctor asap!|||Yuk!|||No, see your doctor.|||OOOhhh no,in babies green pooh is a sign of under eating,have you not been eating properly,if its the same next time you go I'd see a doctor,or if your in the UK phone NHS direct ,you get to speak to a nurse straight away.|||Why are you examining your poo anyway ??

Red Wine???

I dont drink much alcohol, but I've liked every type of it Ive ever tried. Last night I had red wine for the first time, and I hated it...


Is it SUPPOSED to taste like really strong vinegar?!?! I liked it at first, but then I just didnt.|||I'll agree with most of the answers. If the wine tastes like vinegar, it's gone bad (think Hell's Angels).





If you've had a normal red wine, then you may or may not like it. Women have different physiology than men. Taste buds are part of that physiology. Women tend to go for sweeter foods and men tend to go for salty/acidic food.





More men drink red wine because of the taste buds than women. The converse is true for white wine. In your case, the red wine may taste quite different for you than a man.





If you're really going to give red a try, go for a nice, soft red that is not too dry and not fortified (think Port). I think of a soft red as an Australian Merlot. The lighter the colour of a wine, the softer it tends to be. If it looks like ink, then it's normally very heavy and full of bitter tannins.





Please keep in mind that wine, like beauty, is subjective. What tastes good to me will not taste good to everyone else. Drink what you like!|||Try a lighter red wine, and see how you go with that. Id suggest a Beaujolais Villeges, which has a lovely, almost bubble-gummy smell and taste, or a good Cotes du Rhone. Stay away from the heavy, strong reds from Australia and USA, such as Shiraz - they can be terribly overpowering, especially without food. And a lot of the French Vins de Table can be quite vinegary to non-French people, a lot of them use blends of a grape which is not much to our tastes (cabernet franc)


And here's another little tip. Pour red wine into a glass and leave it for half an hour before you drink it. The air really does soften the taste and gets rid of a lot of the 'vinegary' taste. I promise it works!|||Sounds like you had a corked red wine - if a wine tastes like vinegar, it's a sure sign it's corked!





Try a good quality red - if you're unsure, ask in your local off-license. Tell them you are new to red wine and would like to try something - they will be more than happy to help!!|||I used to hate red wine but now I couldn't live without it. It should not taste like vinegar, you probably had a bottle that had been open for a long time.





If you are interested in enjoying red wine I suggest trying something lighter in body and flavor to start with, merlot or pinot noir. Open up a bottle, drink with some good cheese, maybe some cured meats like salami or even some chocolates. If you get a good wine you will think you have died and gone to heaven.





Talk to your wine merchant in your grocery store. They are usually very knowledgeable and can point you towards a good bottle that won't cost you an arm and a leg.|||It shouldn't taste like vinegar, sounds as though the bottle you tried was corked.|||some wines do taste quite bad, try some other wine and see from then|||It could have gone bad. Personally, I'm a fan of inexpensive Chianti, which is a little hard to find.|||I love a nice merlot with my dinner.|||Red wine is very variable, with lots of different flavours and intensities. It requires a mature pallet, meaning you have to keep trying it. For easy drinking red wines go with a middle of the range Merlot. Very cheap wines may be a bit rough and the expensive ones are often too much unless you have that very mature pallet. Rule of thumb anyway|||Absolutely should not taste like vinegar. The hardest flaovor is usually tannic, which is a bitter taste, like a tea bag that has seeped too long in a glass of tea. Although red wine is hard to take your first time. Try another glass. Get a more friendly type, like merlot or pinot noir.|||What did you drink? A good red wine should be fragrant and offer hints of berry or chocolate or pepper on the tongue. I suggest that you try a bottle of Cinnabar's Mercury Rising. It's about a $15 - $17 bottle that's VERY good for it's price. Of course, you can always go for the more expensive items on the shelf like a Stags Leap or a Turley.|||try good quality wine and it will taste nice, try hardy's, blossem hill, wolf blast|||i dont like it that much eaither...... i took a little from my dads bottle and hated it|||It should not taste like vinegar for sure. Tannins in red wine will give it that dry feeling or bitter taste, but should not make it taste like vinegar.





You don't have to quit after the first red though. I recommend trying different reds. You didn't mention what kind of red, whether it was a table wine, a Burgundy, a Merlot or what.





I have acquired a taste for decent, not expensive wine and like middle of the road reds, like a smooth Merlot or tasty Pinot Noir. There is a large variety of these wines price wise and I would recommend trying something mid-price range. Often the salesman at the store can recommend a good choice based on your likes.





I keep a "Wine Notes" journal so that as I try one, I write down what I liked about it and rate it so when I go to get one, I remember what that specific one was like and if I said I would get it again. It comes easy after you try a few and find some favorites. You can always explore more later, but don't give up after one experience.





Another great option, and not knowing where you live, but most areas have wine tastings and this is a good chance to explore the differences without putting down your hard earned cash to get a bottle you hate.





Good luck and happy sampling!|||We have just had this discussion at work and the general consensus was that red wine is a taste you acquire with age. Not meaning to be ageist!


I have tried numerous different red wines and just cannot find one that I can drink. And I do agree that sometimes the taste okay at first but get worse. I find it's the after taste it leaves that I don't like|||Just saying you had "red wine" does not mean much.....


There are different types of red wine....none that I know of tastes like "vinegar".....


This most likely indicates that the wine could have been corked.|||I hate red wine aswell, I think it tastes like malt vinegar





It gives me headaches





White Wine is nice|||I guess so

Red wine......?

years ago i had a glass of red wine, it tasted like vinegar,it was awful, was it ment to taste like this? i want to try red wine again, what do you suggest?|||Don't let a bad wine experience turn you off forever. The wine you had may have been corked or just crappy wine. Try a decent pinot noir. Also, Yellow Tail makes a shiraz/grenache blend (look for the pink label) that you might try. Also, seek out Beaujolais. Or just ask for advice at the store. The best way to figure out what you like though is to just try everything!|||it must have been off. if the cork leaks then the air gets in and turns wine to vinegar over time - definitely try another one!|||not drinking red wine vinegar|||Sounds like you had some old wine. It turns to vinegar after it has been opened too long. I don't like red wine, my husband loves it. It gives me heartburn and I don't like the taste. Remember, red wine should not be refrigerated. If you like wine, try it again. I don't! I'm a beer drinker.|||I think you should try shiraz...i dont really know how to spell it but it is not bitter and really good. wine, just like any other liquor is an aquired taste so work up to a cabernet by working your way through some sweeter not so dry wines|||you tasted the wrong one. try again, red wine is ok.|||Shiraz is well nice, but personal favourite is Rioja (the j is pronounced c). Make sure it is room temperature, if not warmer. Get some nice french cheese (if u like) and biscuits and your well away mate.|||any wine that has a vinegar teast is a bad bottle.


try a bottle of lancers Rosa its blush is mild semi sweet and goes down very easy. this is not a dark red wine.|||MUST DRINK AGAIN!! I LOVE WINE. I was actually really sick for 2 days and I had two glasses of red wine. The next day I was totally better. Who'da thought drinking can be healthy sometimes. I hear it has antioxidants which are good for fighting colds and stuff. Cool huh?|||Personally I'd go for barolo, which is a nice rich italian wine. If you want something lighter try bardolino.|||No. Wine taste so good and it depends on the brand. When you order or buy your wine check the year ( pick the old year), check the taste ( extra dry, dry, sweet and Sparkling wine) these elements will tells you what to pick. I will recommend to you:





http://www.winemessenger.com/ProductList鈥?/a>|||im going to get specific, but trust me you will be happy. chateau st jean. cinq cepages , is a califonia cabernet. if that's not available, try far niente or jordan. both are also califonia cabernet. 2001 and 2002 good years.|||Loose cannon suggested some good wines but Far Niente is pretty pricey...for a more affordable red cab. try Fransiscan oakville cab. it is a good value for the money ...about 20 a bottle|||Try a South African Shiraz as it has a nice fruity taste. Sip it slowly not in mouth fulls. A South African Merlot is another nice fruity red wine. Both of these have a 13 to 14% alcohol content by volume. Stay away from the French wines as they do not tell you what type of grape is uses (Shiraz and Merlot are types of grape) except in the cheaper ranges. It also has a sharper taste.


The Australian wines of the same type are also very nice.


Have a great Christmas.|||A good Australian Shiraz (not mixed just shiraz) you'll never drink white again and think of the anti-oxidants!|||To start, depending on where you live thee might be a local offy that offers free tastings now and then. If so pop along and see if there are any red wines on offer, try a couple (please, unless you work there do not spit out your only wasting it). After that if there is one you like buy that and another of the same variety, but different vineyard. By that I mean if there is an Oz Caberent Sauvignon, then buy a Cabernet from another country. If you like sweeter flavours you would do no worse than Californian reds. The main thing to remember is set a budget, coz it could get messy.


Or for something different as an excuse for you and your mates to get gashed, tell them to bring round a bottle of red each, tell them which country it is to come from and start the night with a wine tasting (i.e. pour it in the glass, drink it) and then onwards and upwards.|||Just try some. God, there are some stupid questions on here. I am expecting to see one come up before long saying: "I think it might rain today, but don't know if I should go out with my umbrella".





Look, if you want to try red wine - which you should, it is a wonderful stuff - just try some.





When you are friend's houses and they have red open, ask for a little to try it.





Try and find the ones you like and then keep moving on and trying others, because as sure as eggs is eggs, your taste will change with mood, but also experience.





Any wine that tastes like vinegar is, essentially, vinegar and only fit for a fish supper.





Perhaps you might try some new world wines first - Australia, New Zealand, Californai, Chile, Argentina - as they have a different general overall character to more traditional regions.





now get out there and don't come back until you have found something you like.

Red wine...?

after opening a bottle of red wine how long until it goes bad? or it doesn't go bad?|||Longer than you may think. An open bottle of red or white wine will keep in the refrigerator for 3 鈥?5 days. Don't forget to recork though.|||As an avid wine fan, i take the following as a general rule (assuming that the wine is properly and tightly recorked):





White wine is recorked and refridgerated, it will last 1-3 days depending on the wine and other factors (how much is left, bottle shape, etc.) Generally when I open white wine i make sure the bottle is finished within about 30 hours.





Red wine, however, is different. Often times, red wine should sit (or decant) for some time after being opened. Since my decanter is currently in storage, I often open a bottle about 12 hours before I drink it, and then recork it to let it oxidate a bit during that time (chills out the tanins a bit... and i don't do this with chianti OR lambrusco - my favorites - because niether is high in tanins and therefore they don't require as much in the way of oxidation). Generally, i let a recorked bottle of red wine go for up to a week before it goes bad, but that really depends on the wine.|||We don't drink red wine, but when we have a dinner party and people bring reds, and I have (inevitably) leftovers, I just use it in cooking........Lots of uses for leftover red wine, Beef Tips in a Merlot reduction??? Over Buttered Noodles.........hmmmmm guess what I'm making for dinner??? Thanks for the question, you answered mine (what's for dinner??)





Christopher|||it goes bad when my wife downs it. lol|||about 48 hours if you re-cork it.. i find that after that it starts to taste a little acidic..|||personally i never drink it after 48 hours i don't think anything bad will happen to you but if you have a nice bottle to don't want to risk it not tasting to its full potential|||I never chill red wine because it's not supposed to be served chilled, but it looks like, according to wine.com, that it's okay to chill it. I have been known to drink a white up to a week after opened. Red wine should be finished off quicker than white -- I'd agree within at least 30 hours (if not quicker). I try not to open a bottle of red if I know I can't drink it in one night.





Here is some information I found:





"The oxygen in air makes a good wine go bad in a day or two if an opened bottle isn鈥檛 properly looked after. An oxidized wine smells to me like stale bread or weak vinegar (which it鈥檚 trying to turn into). This is a particular hazard with wines by the glass at restaurants, where half-empty bottles are often kept on the bar overnight. Refrigeration helps, even for reds. Another preventive measure is pouring the wine into a smaller container like a half-bottle (375 milliliter) with a tight lid so that it fills to the top and excludes any air. "|||If you're going to open it, then drink it all! Otherwise, cork it back up and save the remainder for cooking wine. This will last a while, depending on the conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.). If you open the bottle and smell vinegar, then your wine has gone bad, even for cooking.





Hope this helps!|||in our house the bugger got no time to go off,lol|||After you open a bottle of wine, you need to drink it. Even with a good seal, it will only last a couple of days. Sure you could still drink it after a week, but once that air hits it, it's changed.|||It doesn't go bad.|||I have re corked and re chilled it and let it go no longer than 4 days for reds and about 2 for white

Red Wine..?!?

Does anybody else get drunk as quick as i do on red wine??? Roughly bout four glass and i'm well on my way to pisssed... Come on people i cant be the only one. With other alcohol i'm fine, but red wine just seems to hit me HARD!|||I might suggest that you try some less alcoholic red wines. While it is true that most red wines are up around 12% minimum, there are a great many that are upwards of 14%. This is a significant difference and something we all should watch when drinking.


In addition, the wine and restaurant industry as a whole likes having wines on the menu that are high in alcohol to encourage you to order more food and wine. Some of these high alcohol wines we simply called "restaurant wines" for this reason.


Lastly, you have to recognize that wine is measured "by volume." This means that it is measured over a given volume of wine, perhaps several casks. Unfortunately, there are those producers who seem to have the exact same alcohol percentage in each year's wine, something which is highly unlikely. It is probably due to laziness about changing the number on the labels. if you drink the same wine year after year you will notice that some have a different effect on you. Generally, alcohol in a wine should be evident on the first sip.


For those of you who suffer from the red wine hangover, I suggest you try drinking one of the fine organic wines available. This usually solves that horrid problem that appears in a great number of people after they hit their late thirties, but could appear at any time.|||Ditto. And the "wine goggles" have led me to some piss poor choices for companionship, too.





Fuggetaboudit! From now on, it's Wild Turkey....|||No, you're not alone sweetie! Red wine goes straight to my head! In fact, I am usually pretty damn tipsy after about two glasses. And the red wine hangover is positively the worst!!|||Yes! Two small glasses put me goofy. Not like any other alcohols. I could drink beer all day, but red wine just makes me sluggish and hazy.|||yes, but the most I can handle are two glasses of red wine. all wine has a higher alcohol content than beer and that's why you it makes so intoxicated. I love George Du Beouf's Beaujolais and prefer it chilled. it is a powerful wine. try Schmitt Sohne Riesling, a German white wine. it's very good chilled and a little sweet and no so strong. the bottle is cobalt blue.|||Yes! Red wine hits me harder too!|||Sorry, but something is definitely wrong. One should not get drunk or feel ill from (good) red wine even after four or more glasses!





Either the wine is bad -- cheap, too young, artificially fermented or otherwise tampered with -- or you yourself (excuse me) are too young to be drinking red wine in that amount.





If you are really into red wine than pay more for a good bottle -- actually cheaper on the long run!|||If they are 4 standard glasses (i.e. 5 ounces each), that's basically 20 ounces which is a pint of beer. The alcohol percentage in a normal bottle of wine is anywhere from 7% to 12% with some getting as high as 15% but most beers are up to 7%. Hard liquors vary so depending on what you mean by "other alcohol", red wine could be the strongest thing you drink so naturally, it would hit you faster.

Red Wine?????

What is a good red wine that doesn't taste dry?





Normally I perfer White Zinfindal but I need to have some red wine to help with my cholestrol instead of taking the medicine. I really don't care for the kind I bought, Merlot...It is too dry for my taste, any suggestions.





Thanks|||Look for any wine with RIOJA as a name. You can't go wrong.|||Try a zinfandel. Ravenswood is readily available and fairly priced.


Pinot Noir is great and light but I don't think it has the cholesrorol fighting chemicals in such great numbers. The riojas are nice wines like the other guy said but they are dry as well.|||Real red Zinfandel ( white zin is made from red zin, it's just not left in contact with the skins, so it's pink) can be delicious but it depends on the quality. Just because you tried a Merlot and didn't like it doesn't mean that all Merlot is not to your taste. You generally get what you pay for . An inexpensive wine is'nt going to taste all that great generally although there are some bargains to be found. Try Yellowtail Shiraz. It's about $6 and is widely distributed at places like Trader Joes or World Market. It is smooth, easy to drink and not too dry. Shiraz is the same grape as Syrah and as with any grape, it can be made into a wine that is anywhere form dry to sweet. If you really want to learn more about wines I suggest you find a wine bar that offers small tastes of a variety of wines. If there isn't anything like that available you can ask for help where you buy your wine unless it's a 7-11 or small store where no one would know.|||White Zin is fairly sweet so most pure reds are going to


seem "dry". Fortunately, there are some "sweeter" reds


from Germany (Spatburgunder i.e. Pinot Noir) and


Italy from the Romangna region. Ask your wine store for


a sweeter red or a LIGHT California Pinot Noir or Syrah.


Try Opici Red Barbarone or Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir


or Syrah. Experiment. Find what YOU like.





This is like sugar in your coffee. If you stop using sugar for


a while and then try it with sugar, odds are you will no longer


like it. You have changed your taste. Once you find a red


that agrees with you you will move to even drier wines. The


white zin will taste horrible.





Our taste buds change with time. We want more flavor.


People that never used pepper before now flock to Thai


and Mexican restaurants.





Wine is intended to be enjoyed and fun. Try different types


and enlist the help of the store people. They can help.


Bon apetite!|||White Zin. has sugar added to it in order to make it ferment quicker and taste sweeter. If you want to try a "sweet" red wine, try a Pinot Noir or a Red Zinfandel. However, neither of these will be as sweet as White Zin.|||the red wine trick with cholesterol is only going to work if you moderate and the wine is red and very dry.





also you must eat a proper diet... because too much red wine... your cholesterol is going to sky rocket... also any amount of alcohol (even red wine) your triglycerides will shoot up instantly also.





eat right..(fresh fruits and vegetables) exercise, drink water and moderate red wine consumption.





white wines and pale reds don't have this property... and the higher sugar contents defeat the purpose of keeping the triglycerides down.





what is better is.. drink grapefruit juice.... OR pomegranate juice.|||there are a whole lot of things to help with cholesterol. i checked out several websites on diets to lower cholesterol, wine wasn't mentioned in a single one. restricting animal fats, and upping fiber intake are your best bets. most red wines are dry, some (pinot noir, red zinfandel) are fruity, but none are sweet. 1 glass of red wine 3-4 times a week MAY increase the good cholesterol, but poses other health risks. there other proven things to include in your diet, that will lower bad cholesterol, and increase the good.|||dissolve sugar in each glass before drinking.|||The same varietal of wine will taste vastly different from winery to winery. The best thing to do is go wine tasting. If there is a wine area near where you live, plan a trip to their tasting rooms. You will get to sample a wide variety of wines and discover which ones you like the best.





If you don't live close to a wine region, check out wine shops nearby and attend some of their wine tastings. You might enjoy a fruit forward Zinfandel....it wouldn't be as dry as some of the wines.|||Rosita it's an Italian wine and it has a wet fruity taste.

Red wine ?

when i was drinking red wine quickly it straight way hit my head i don't usually drink can anyone tell me what happened|||alcohol in your blood stream just made you dizzy.. light headed....|||Red wine is more than twice as strong as regular beer or lager, it goes to my head really quickly too so you're not alone!|||You sort of answered your own question with "I don't usually drink". If you're not used to it, any alcoholic beverage can hit you like a Mack truck.





You have to take it slow and easy. Besides.... red wines are meant to be savored. Sip them slowly.... like you would a fine whiskey or brandy.|||You got intoxicated by imbibing alcohol.|||next time try the vinegar out of the preserved beetroot jar with a little sugar, just as good and no hangover. I added a little vodka to some and winelovers I gave it to couldn't tell the difference between it and ordinary red wine.|||Had you eaten? If not this was what might have made the difference.|||wine is usually about 14% so thats over twice the sretgh of most premium lager. beers usualy are about 4% .


so if you drank the wine fast as you say you did then the alcohl is going to get into your blood stream a lot quicker and therefore to your brain a lot quicker thus affecting your ability to coordinate your movements balance etc.


be it red /white wine spirits liquers or any other alcoholic drink the faster you drink it the quicker you will be affected by it and get drunk ,.


the problem in drinking like this is that you can very quickly and without realising it but get alcohol poisoning and that can be fatal. remember only the idiots and the dead drink alcohol so fast ,. and about 1/2 a botle of vodca or even a full bottle can be consumed in these stupid games in a few minutes .


so drink slowly enjoy what you are drinking and live to a ripe old age having a lot of fun on your way there|||hic|||They probably couldnt.


Red Wine does that, yeah.


Red Wine.


Stay close to me.


Dont let me be a lone.


That song knows what hit you.


Lonlyness?|||Too much red wine isn't good. It makes me sick if I drink too much of it.|||Red wine contains more nasties than white - it always gives me a bad head.|||you got drunk?|||My advice is to ingest more red wine, until you get used to it.





Drink, drink and drink again!|||Its the alcohol!

Red wine out of a down duvet?

I spilled red wine on my down duvet and it soaked through the cover before I could get to it and now I have a pretty big red wine stain on my duvet...it can't go into the washing machine so how should I clean it?|||Whites:-


In a bath tub rinse duvet well with cold water then -


Add dilute solution of chlorine bleach (1:20 dilution of a 4% Available Chlorine). Rinse well then hang out to dry.





Colored fabric:-





Use Low temperature Oxygen bleach (Sodium Percarbonate containing Nappie Soaker). Rinse well ....|||If the duvet is white you can try peroxide on it, it should remove the stain..

What are the different kinds of red wine and how do they differ?

I know there's a lot of different kinds of red wine out there, and I'm curious as to how they differ, especially in regards to taste.





I've not yet developed a discerning tongue for wine, so I cannot taste the difference between a pinot noir or a merlot, for example.





I can taste subtle differences between white wine, though...|||Hi Boon,





It is at once simple and complicated. Different grapes have different flavors and colors and aromas, but it also depends on where they were grown, how long they are left on the vine, the skill of the vintner, the weather, etc.





To learn about it go to a place that has lots of different wines and choose several of a varietal like Cabernet Sauvingnon or Pinot Noir and taste them. You will learn the similarities and will be able tell a Cab from a Merlot, etc.|||You make wine from grapes. There are many varieties of grape and each grape makes a wine with a unique taste. To further confuse the issue, one grape variety grown in France, for example, will taste different from the same variety grown in Chile - just because the soil, sun, altitude, rainfall, climate, all differ.


So, having said that, the only way to discover how the wines differ is to taste them. Some have spicy tastes (Merlot, Shiraz - my favourites) and some are softer, fruitier, richer, redder, etc. Get out there, grab a few bottles and have a taste-in.


OR - find a wine-tasting event or group and get involved. What you are eating with your wine makes an amazing amount of difference in the taste experience. The bottom line, though, is you have to experience it yourself because your taste buds are different from mine.


Enjoy!|||the answer is endless like the many different types of grapes, appellations, oh and then there is terroir.

How can I make a fake red wine?

I need to make red wine for a prop. I have to use water and food coloring. I'd like some suggestion regarding the proportions of water and various food colors needed to make a good red wine color. |||Cranberry Juice looks just like red wine lol


it'll make a great prop and delicous drink|||I think you could try grape juice b/c its just about the same color and you can tell its not watery.|||Could you tell us the intention for this dastardly deed? If it's to photograph I'd make it much different then if just to show someone because of lighting situations. Let me know and I'll tell you more.





By the way. Grape juice is very purple and red wine is umm? RED.... A mahogany red mostly. Still wanna know what you are gonna do with it.|||I would use grape juice. It is about the consistency of red wine. It is also very similar in color.|||water and red food color

What can i substitute red wine vinegar with?

I have white vinegar, apple vinegar, marsala wine, and sherry .. can I add anything together to make red wine vinegar or can i substitute it with anything? The sweet-and sour sauce calls for 1/3C Red Wine Vinegar...thanks!|||Use the Marsala wine|||Aw, shoot. I was going to answer but that guy with 27 years experience makes it futile.|||apple cider vinegar, or any ol' vinegar, would work|||number 1!!! never use wine vinegars or cooking wines they are salty!! use a good wine instead!





I would use either the marsala or sherry and I think the Marsala would be best.





the better the wine tastes the better the dish when finished will taste.|||Try the sherry.|||Use marsala wine. It tastes better to use a good red wine. But if you want to use vinegar in place of red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar works well and so does balsamic vinegar. Don't use white.|||Anytime any recipe calls for a specific vinegar, you can substitute for any kind you have on hand... most times it's the acidity the recipe is calling for, not necessarily the specific flavor of that one vinegar.

How can you tell that a red wine will improve with age?

Empirically I am coming to the conclusion that the longer a red wine takes to open up after uncorking, the better will evolve by keeping it in the cellar. Experts talk about structure (alcohol/tannin/acid balance) but this seems quite subjective. And, of course some just go with the wine's reputation to age well, but this can vary from vintage to vintage. Do you have other ways of assesing a wine's potential to age?|||First thing would be the type of wine it is. Rioja (Tempranillo), Mourvedre, Nebbiolo and some Cabernet Sauvignons for example are a few of the types of wine that are typically meant to be aged. They're simply too tannic when young to enjoy. They need age in the bottle to temper than and allow the flavors to meld. These wines may also need to be decanted even after aging (but definitely if drinking them a bit young). You may need to let them sit in the decanter for up to 3-4 hours before serving them.





On the other hand most Grenaches, Merlots, Malbecs, Shiraz/Syrahs, Zinfandels can be drunk young though this does not necessarily apply to the more expensive wines of these varietals.





That brings me to the last point - expense. Most wines under $15 are not meant to be aged. They are made to be drunk within a year of purchase and doing otherwise will not just be a waste of time but may actually end up making the wine taste worse. On the other hand, most reds over the $25 range will improve with age. The grey area is the $15-25 range. These are just general rules but are good rules of thumb.





Lastly, if you purchase wine at a store that specializes in it (not at the grocery store for instance) then the staff there will of great help to you when it comes to this. Best of luck and remember "en vino veritas" (in wine there is truth).|||taste it is the best test! lol|||Here is a diagram that gives you a visual idea of what the above poster was talking about. It's a helpful reference.





Follow the link.

Is Presidents Choice a good quality red wine vinegar?

I got told to find a quality red wine vinegar to used to get rid of dandruff. I'm so desperate I'll try it. Is Presidents Choice a quality red wine vinegar?|||I think it would be a good quality, but before you do that try this shampoo...





NIZORAL anti-dandruff shampoo





it will kill the fungus that causes dandruff. You can find it in your local drug store or if you are at Superstore/Extra Foods anyway they may have it there.





Good Luck!

How to remove red wine stains from marble floor?

I broke a bottle of wine on my marble floor. After having quickly remove the glass pieces and the red liquid, i found a big part of the marble flooring stained with "bleached" effect.





Any one can advise how to remove this?|||Use: A few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water.


Tools: A cloth, sponge, or mop.


Tips: Sweep or vacuum floors regularly. Wipe up spills with a clean, soft cloth. Apply a penetrating sealer, available at stone dealers and home centers, every year to prevent deep stains. As with limestone, don't use abrasive cleansers, vinegar, and lemon-based cleansers.


Tough Stains: Use a ready-made poultice, available at stone dealers.





Good Luck !|||try leaving bicarb soda on it for a few days. or make a paste of bicarb soda and water and rubbing onto the stain.





a paste of salt and lemon juice may help (it removes rust stains)|||Hey,





You should daily wash it with warm water, dont use anything else to mop it up with, it will easily stain.





just warm water, so anything with vinegar, or any daily objects will stain it.


i think you should get it replaced if you can, im sorry im not very experienced with that, but i do have marble floors, and it is stained i just get that part replaced.





or





you could use a carpet to cover it.








x|||try baking soda and make a paste useing a little warm water. clean in circular motions like you are polishing silver. Don't over load on the chemicals marble is expensive to replace and can be harmed further with too many chemicals.


Good luck|||take mr clean and pine sul and a soft brush and scrub other than that idk





try BAM





im 15 and if i dropped wine and i get it picked up right away before my mom came home and id scrub scrub scrub

How does white wine compare to red wine?

I like dark red wine but i've never tried white wine before.


What's a decent cheap brand i can find at Wal-Mart?


My mom's not gonna take me to a liquor store -_-





and,


How does white wine taste like in general?|||I drank only red wines for 30 years before discovering the differences and the enjoyment of white wines.


I still prefer red wines, but have found a place for many white wines.


The differences are vast.


Red wines are much drier, with aromas and flavors of black and red fruits and you can throw in some tobacco, leather, earth etc.


White wines are more fruity and floral with aromas of honeysuckle, wild flower, citrus, peach, melon and tropical fruits. Also a bit sweeter and less dry.


For food pairing, try your white wines with salads or seafood for even greater appreciation.





The white wine that started it all for me was Pinot Grigio. Others that I soon learned to like are Sauvignon Blanc, Voignioir and my favorite Riesling. If you are going to try a Riesling first, I suggest you look for "dry" or "semi-dry" as Rieslings can get quite sweet.|||You prefer Red wine? good choice - really, you should stick with it, I have often said loud and long to anyone that asks that white wine isn't white it's more yellowy, that's because it tastes like piss and why not make it look like it too.|||In general, white wines are not nearly as heavy as reds.





They can range from sweet (rieslings, icewines, etc..) to dry. Many are very tart.





Some are almost like drinking mineral water (spanish albarinos).





American Chardonnays are usually 'buttery and oaky'.





Two good, common whites are Chateau St Michelle's Chardonnay and Riesling (from Washington State). Not nearly as buttery and overpriced as many California whites.|||red wine is better with red meat and white wine is better with chicken and fish|||i drink red wine, help me sleep and relax,

Red Wine Recommendation to go with Sausage and Pepper Dinner?

Looking to get a red wine recommendation to go with a healthy choice sausage and pepper dinner and baked potato wedges. Preferably in the $10-$20 range.|||one answer was close, when they referenced a "hearty" wine...but then recommended a burgundy....WRONG.


To pair well with the sausage you need something that will cut through the "fat" and spice and match well, so the obvious choice is a younger Zinfandel. For that price point, go with a Sonoma county red Zin...and you will be oh so pleased.|||Sausage %26amp; Peppers is a hearty Italian dish, you need a hearty wine to stand up to it...a burgundy would be nice.|||Or a nice chianti . . . %26lt;BEG%26gt;





(Silence of the Lambs reference)|||A nice red would be perfect. For a nice red with wide appeal, go for Luna di Luna's Red bottle - Cabernet/Merlow mix. However, with the bit of spice in the dish, I would Jacobs Creek Shiraz.





Enjoy your meal.|||Hands down REX Goliath Merlot.|||Zin|||Reunite Lambrusco,or Cold Duck,ones I have tried and liked anyway..%26gt;=)|||Shiraz or chianti - the peppery, semi-dry fruity flavors work well with sausage, spicy foods, and red meats. Da Vinci has a good chianti that you can find in decent grocery stores for about $13, well worth the price.

In need of Red Wine Chocolate Cake recipe. Do you have one to share?

I have been searching the internet for a Red Wine Chocolate Cake recipe that my ex-boyfriend's mom used to make, and I haven't had any luck finding something that sounds familiar. If you have a recipe for one, please share it with me. I would really appreciate it!|||RED WINE CAKE





9 oz. butter


2 c. sugar


4 eggs


1 tbsp. cinnamon


4 oz. finely grated unsweetened chocolate


2 tbsp. cocoa


2 c. flour (3 tbsp.)


3/4 c. red wine


3 1/2 tsp. baking powder





Beat softened butter, eggs and sugar until creamy. Add cinnamon, cocoa and grated chocolate, baking powder and flour. Mix well. Add red wine. Pour into greased baking form (loaf pan). Bake at 350-390 degrees for 1 hour. Glaze with rum glaze (confectioners' sugar and rum or lemon juice). Keeps well.





JM|||You need:


200g soft butter


250g caster sugar


4 eggs


60g cocoa, sifted


450g plain flour, sifted with 1 teaspoon baking powder


1 cup red wine


1 teaspoon vanilla extract


150g dark chocolate, greated or chopped





Topping


30g butter


60g light brown sugar


15g cocoa


150ml cream


50g dark chocolate





Method:


Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients with the red wine and vanilla. Fold through the chocolate. Bake in a 20cm springform pan for 45 minutes at 180 degrees or until cooked. Place on a cake rack.





Topping


Cook ingredients at a low heat until chocolate melts. Pour over warm cake.|||Chocolate Wine Cake





Ingredients


Serves 10 to 12


FOR THE CAKE


Nonstick vegetable cooking spray


4 ounces bittersweet chocolate


1 cup red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon


1/3 cup whole milk


1 3/4 cups granulated sugar


2/3 cup (10 2/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature


3 large eggs, slightly beaten


2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour


1 box (.3 ounce) sugar-free black cherry gelatin


1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder


2 teaspoons baking powder


1/2 teaspoon baking soda


1/2 teaspoon salt


FOR THE WINE GLAZE


2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature


1/2 cup red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon


1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for serving


1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


Directions


Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-cup Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.


Melt chocolate in a small bowl placed over a small saucepan of simmering water. Let cool 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine wine and milk; set aside.


In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and the granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and beat until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.


In a large bowl, whisk flour, gelatin, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. Add to mixer bowl, along with the wine mixture, and beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Spoon batter into prepared pan.


Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Using a plastic knife, carefully loosen cake from the pan; invert onto a wire cooling rack. Let cool completely.


Prepare the glaze: Combine the butter, wine, and confectioners' sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Set aside until ready to serve.


Dust cake lightly with confectioners' sugar. Slice cake and drizzle with glaze.|||http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Red-Wine-Ca鈥?/a>