wine recommendations

>>8390381
Franzia is cheap, grape juicey, and I guarantee they'll never ask you again.

>>8390385
Is it known to be cheap? I want it to look like an attempt was made at least. I guess I could present it with an amusing anecdote like "it came highly recommended by the bum outside of the store" or something to that effect.

>>8390381
This doesn't quite meet your recommendation but I promise everyone will like it. Fruit up front, mineral medium clean finish. Kung Fu Girl Riesling. It's like 9 bucks a bottle, assuming you're in America.

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>>8390381
Given it's winter I highly recommend the following spiced wine recipe:

> 1 bottle red wine (I liked it with a cheap bottle of Barefoot brand Cabernet but do whatever)
> 6 cloves
> 6 star anise
> 6 green cardamom pods
> 6 allspice pods
> 2 cinnamon sticks (or equivalent size ground up if you're cheap)
> 10 black peppercorns
> nutmeg (not necessary, small amount to taste
> 1/2 orange
> 1/2 lemon
> 3/4 cup sugar
> 2oz vodka

> Combine dry ingredients and wine into pot over medium heat
> Squeeze and toss in lemon and orange
> Once the mixure begins to simmer, remove from heat and let it sit for five minutes.
> Add vodka
> Stir and serve

Notes:
> Toasting the spices before adding them is nice
> The simmering process will make or break the wine. Given that there's a lot of sugar, heating it too fast will turn the mixture thick and syrupy.

Once prepared you can strain it and pour it back into the wine bottle with a funnel. Only problem is that it's best served warm. You can let the bottle sit in some hot water for a little bit or you could let hot water run over it in a sink for a while.

I kind of hate most wine in general outside of cooking purposes but this was a really nice way to enjoy it for me.

>>8390445
Excellent. I will pick up a bottle.

>>8390463
Would a malbec work for this? I actually have a bottle that I was gifted not to long ago.

There is a Riesling I buy my dad because he has the same tastes as you called a dornfelder. Honestly just get yellowtail or some bargain Moscato that sorority bitches drink.

>>8390476
Can't say I've tried Malbec before so it's hard to say. It seems better to choose something lighter given the list of ingredients which will contribute a large amount to the flavor and texture.

Honestly though I don't know shit about wine.

>>8390497
A Malbec is already a fairly heavy-flavored wine. They can be buttery or peppery so I think he'd be better off with a blend if he wants to ruin the wine by making adult punch.

>>8390513
Ah I see.

Definitely go with cheap wine then OP

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I tried this last night and it's very sweet and grape-juicy. I think it's definitely worth a try. I hate wine and I can drink this. It's pretty cheap too, 3$ for a small bottle.

Welch's

Browse through these and pick whatever your local liquor store has in stock.

http://www.bumwine.com/

>>8390548
>>8390554
>>8390609
hardy har har, wisenheimers