Friday, April 27, 2012

The Kool-Aid Wine Dilemma

My friends and I are at a crossroad in our wine selection process.  Possessing a culinary background has helped me develop an appreciation for the many wonders the world of wine has to offer. However, my friends are just beginning this journey. Whenever I ask what kind of wine to bring their reply is always "I don't care as longs as its sweet." Which with them, translates into Riesling, Moscato, or some other dessert wine.  Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against dessert wines, but not for casual consumption.  After a while it's just too sweet and makes my stomach hurt.  It reminds me of when I first started drinking alcohol and the only thing I would drink was MD2020 and wine coolers smh. Lucky the good folks at Chesapeake Wine Company came to my rescue.  Once I explained I was looking for a happy medium to my kool-aid wine dilemma, they introduced me to my new friend Adesso Cagnina Di Romagna. Adesso has a bit of sparkle and moderately sweet fruit notes, which provide the perfect gateway into red wine for newbies that struggle with the dry flavors of traditional red wines.  It can be served at room temperature or chilled and I think it would make a killer Sangria.  So if you ever find yourself caught in a battle between sweet and dry remember Adesso maybe the solution to your problem.       
  Btw: You can normally buy a bottle for under $15. 

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