On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 05:39:06 -0500, "Mel" > wrote:

>What is a troll? I can assure you that I was simply asking a question and
>not expecting to be accused of anything. I wanted to drink it at night
>because I don't want to drink it in the daytime..... I was just asking for
>opinions...

Mel,

Since you appear to be a rookie, or newbie to this news group thing,
you have to put up with the arrogant SOBs who like to pounce on people
like you, trying to demean you. Fear not Us lurkers come to the
rescue once in a while.

To answer your question(s), you might want to start with a sweet
German Peisporter wine or a white zinfandel wine, just to get
acclimated with drinking wine. These are more closely related to
fruit juice as far as I am concerned, however, they'll give you a
start. In fact, that's where I started.

The benefits will come when you become acclimated to red wine, of
which, there is an infinite amount of good stuff. Since I refuse to
drink French wines, your might try American Cabernets, Australian
Shiraz or my favorite - Italian Reds.

Wente Vineyards of Livermore, Ca., has recently put out a fairly good
Cabernet the past two years, and a fairly decent price. There are too
many California wines to mention here. There are also many great
Oregon and Washington wines (reds). Caymus (any year) is pretty
outstanding. Stags Leap is also quite consistent. Of course the two
above is on the higher end of the price scale.

I am a fan of Super Tuscans, of which the Sangiovese grape is king.
When you become acclimated, you must try the following:

1990 Antinori Tignanello
1997 Antinori Solaia
1998 Antinori Ornellias

They'll set you back quite a few bucks, but well worth it.

I realize that I will soon be attacked by the lovers of French Wine,
however, I have my reasons and will stick to my guns.

A glass or two a night will do you good. Keep at it an no matter what
your taste is, you will soon be craving the taste of a good red. Much
like drinking two fingers scotch, gotta get used to it first.

rr