Alright, let’s talk about them sweet wines, the ones you drink after dinner, you know? Folks call ’em dessert wines, kinda fancy, but I just call ’em sweet. So, there’s a whole bunch of ’em, more than you can shake a stick at, I tell ya.
First off, let’s talk about that “Vin Santo.” Sounds all holy and whatnot. They say it’s somethin’ special, somethin’ saintly even. I don’t know about all that, but it sure is sweet. Thick and syrupy, like honey, but made from grapes, mind you. It’s the kind of thing you sip slow, real slow, after a big meal. You know, when you’re full but still want somethin’ sweet. They make it in Italy, I heard. Fancy place, Italy. Never been there myself, too busy workin’ the land.
Then there’s this “Eiswein” stuff. Sounds like “ice wine” and that’s exactly what it is! Can you believe it? They let the grapes freeze right on the vine, solid as rocks! Then they squeeze ’em, and the water stays frozen, so you get this super sweet juice. It’s like magic, I tell ya. Cold magic! I ain’t never seen nothin’ like it. They say it’s real good, but I reckon it’s gotta be awful cold to make it.
- Sweet Red Wines: Now, some folks think red wine is always dry, but that ain’t true. There’s sweet reds too, oh yes sirree. They got this Port wine, comes from Portugal. Strong stuff, real strong, and sweet as molasses. It’ll warm ya up on a cold night, that’s for sure. Then there’s Lambrusco. Not all of it is sweet, mind you, but the sweet ones… oh my, like drinking bubbly grape juice, but with a kick. And let’s not forget some late harvest red wines. Zinfandel, sometimes they make that sweet. It’s all about when they pick them grapes, see? The later they pick ’em, the sweeter they get.
- Sweet White Wines: Lots of sweet white wines too. There’s Moscato, smells like flowers, tastes like peaches, makes you smile. Easy drinkin’ stuff. Then there’s Sauternes, from France. Fancy stuff, they say. Golden color, like liquid sunshine, and sweet as can be. And don’t forget about Riesling. Now, Riesling can be tricky, see? Some are dry, some are sweet. You gotta look at the label, it’ll tell you. If it says “late harvest” or “trockenbeerenauslese” – big word, I know – then it’s gonna be sweet, real sweet. Oh, and ice wine, we talked about that, that’s usually white too, made from grapes like Riesling.
So, how do you pick a good sweet wine? Well, I reckon it depends on what you like. If you like strong and sweet, go for Port. If you like light and sweet, go for Moscato. If you want somethin’ different, try ice wine. And if you ain’t sure, ask somebody at the store. They usually know what they’re talkin’ about, most of the time anyway. Don’t be shy, just ask. They can’t bite ya.
And remember, sweet wine ain’t just for dessert. You can drink it anytime you want, I say. If you feel like havin’ a little somethin’ sweet in the afternoon, go ahead and have it. Life’s too short to worry about such things. Just don’t go drinkin’ the whole bottle at once, now. That ain’t good for nobody. A little bit goes a long way, especially with these sweet wines. They sneak up on ya, you know?
Anyways, that’s all I know about sweet wines. There’s probably more, but that’s enough for one day, I reckon. Go on, try some, find what you like. And don’t let nobody tell you what you can and can’t drink. It’s your mouth, ain’t it? You drink what you want. Just remember to be responsible, you hear?
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