What kind of wine do you do well with?

Millenia98 · 09-16-2011, 07:36 AM

We have happy hour today and I'd like to do wine (even though I'm not a fan, particularly). I'm usually a straight tequila/diet/soda water type of person.

But I have studying tonight plus class tomorrow, and I don't want to be drunk from straight liquor. Need to be productive when I get home.

BUT, I def. don't want to see ANY gain on the scale tomorrow due to extreme sugar in wine. I'd rather not drink at all if that's the case.

Any particular wine you recommend? I'm on week 3 of P4

privatediva · 09-16-2011, 08:04 AM

I've been having a wonderful time in P3 with my extra brut champagne!

heatherwagnon · 09-16-2011, 08:36 AM

For me I've found that sweet are bad...I can do a cab or a merlot but the blends are nice too if you're not a wine person. CupCake red velvet is good, 14 hands hot to trot, 7 deadly zins and my fav is Menage Trois. All of those are blends and IMO really yummy!

alexa_188 · 09-16-2011, 11:50 AM

Moscato & late harvest riesling ♥

wmac · 09-16-2011, 02:54 PM

I love Menage Trois!

msack3889 · 09-16-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alexa_188

Moscato & late harvest riesling ♥

Oh! Riesling is actually the only type of wine that I like.

shelbyla · 09-18-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alexa_188

Moscato & late harvest riesling ♥

Both of these are probably about as high sugar content as you can get. yes, they're yummy but it's because of the sugar. YMMV to any who try them.

garnet10 · 09-18-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Millenia98

We have happy hour today and I'd like to do wine (even though I'm not a fan, particularly). I'm usually a straight tequila/diet/soda water type of person.

But I have studying tonight plus class tomorrow, and I don't want to be drunk from straight liquor. Need to be productive when I get home.

BUT, I def. don't want to see ANY gain on the scale tomorrow due to extreme sugar in wine. I'd rather not drink at all if that's the case.

Any particular wine you recommend? I'm on week 3 of P4

I recently enjoyed a glass of cabernet at dinner, and a glass of merlot at lunch (two different days), and didn't have any increase from them. I was really worried, but it turned out okay.

heatherwagnon · 09-19-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wmac

I love Menage Trois!

I live 45 minutes from the winery!!

emel · 09-19-2011, 02:48 PM

I'm usually a bourbon girl, but for me, a merlot spritzer is a good choice for when I'm at a wine event.

miamiloca · 09-19-2011, 03:53 PM

merlot for sure. It's lower in sugar and i find more drinkable than some of the stronger reds. You can also "cut" it with soda water to make a spritzer, like emel suggested.

Truffles · 09-19-2011, 04:03 PM

I do Merlot or Red Zinfandel!

For Tequila I found single serve SF Margarita Mix at Target and order tequila and water Tall with a lime. When I get it I add my own margarita mix- very portable! And delicious!

garnet10 · 09-19-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Truffles

I do Merlot or Red Zinfandel!

For Tequila I found single serve SF Margarita Mix at Target and order tequila and water Tall with a lime. When I get it I add my own margarita mix- very portable! And delicious!

Dang! I was just at Target. Thanks for this info!

I am actually going to try a SF Margarita!!!

Truffles · 09-19-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garnet10

Dang! I was just at Target. Thanks for this info!

I am actually going to try a SF Margarita!!!

Awesome- let me know what you think! I carry a few packets in my purse at all times!

heatherwagnon · 09-20-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Truffles

I do Merlot or Red Zinfandel!

For Tequila I found single serve SF Margarita Mix at Target and order tequila and water Tall with a lime. When I get it I add my own margarita mix- very portable! And delicious!

Is it pretty good? I'm on the quest for a good one cause I love a regular margarita on the rocks but SO much sugar! I tried Zilch off netrition

and skinny ***** margarita

and found Baja Bob's is the only one so far thats "ok" tasting but still not preferred. On spark people I found a recipe that is sprite zero, tequila lime juice and crystal light lemonade mixer (the one for 16.9 oz water) and after one the acid is too much lol!

Truffles · 09-20-2011, 10:39 AM

II love the target ones! I will squeeze a lemon and lime in them. Also depends on what kind of tequila u put in it. NO triple sec. I have had a few friends try them and like them too. Salt on the rim helps a lot to make it taste like the real deal. Plus it is around $3 for 10 servings, not really a big gamble. I like that they have single servings. Crystal light has the bigger ones u make by the pitcher- but I haven't tried them yet.

Be sure to use a 16oz glass or the flavor can be somewhat strong. Most importantly ZERO carbs so u can have a few without gain.

09-16-2011, 07:36 AM	#1
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 839 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	What kind of wine do you do well with? We have happy hour today and I'd like to do wine (even though I'm not a fan, particularly). I'm usually a straight tequila/diet/soda water type of person. But I have studying tonight plus class tomorrow, and I don't want to be drunk from straight liquor. Need to be productive when I get home. BUT, I def. don't want to see ANY gain on the scale tomorrow due to extreme sugar in wine. I'd rather not drink at all if that's the case. Any particular wine you recommend? I'm on week 3 of P4

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09-16-2011, 08:04 AM	#2
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	I've been having a wonderful time in P3 with my extra brut champagne!

09-16-2011, 08:36 AM	#3
heatherwagnon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 592 Gallery: heatherwagnon Stats: 156.6/124.2/125 WOE: HCG rx/JUDDD/LC Start Date: R1 10/10 R2 1/12	For me I've found that sweet are bad...I can do a cab or a merlot but the blends are nice too if you're not a wine person. CupCake red velvet is good, 14 hands hot to trot, 7 deadly zins and my fav is Menage Trois. All of those are blends and IMO really yummy!

09-16-2011, 11:50 AM	#4
alexa_188 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 52 Gallery: alexa_188 Stats: 246/234/175 @ 5'9'' WOE: Anything and Everything--- Start Date: 1-23-2012-VLCD1	Moscato & late harvest riesling ♥

09-16-2011, 02:54 PM	#5
wmac Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WA Posts: 372 Gallery: wmac WOE: HCG Start Date: restart 1/1/2012	I love Menage Trois!

09-19-2011, 02:48 PM	#10
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,352 Gallery: emel	I'm usually a bourbon girl, but for me, a merlot spritzer is a good choice for when I'm at a wine event.

09-19-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
miamiloca Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S.Florida Posts: 416 Gallery: miamiloca Stats: 299 high/269 started hcg/197.0 ALDW/175 WOE: HHCG Start Date: 3-5-2011	merlot for sure. It's lower in sugar and i find more drinkable than some of the stronger reds. You can also "cut" it with soda water to make a spritzer, like emel suggested.

09-19-2011, 04:03 PM	#12
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	I do Merlot or Red Zinfandel! For Tequila I found single serve SF Margarita Mix at Target and order tequila and water Tall with a lime. When I get it I add my own margarita mix- very portable! And delicious!

09-20-2011, 10:39 AM	#16
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	II love the target ones! I will squeeze a lemon and lime in them. Also depends on what kind of tequila u put in it. NO triple sec. I have had a few friends try them and like them too. Salt on the rim helps a lot to make it taste like the real deal. Plus it is around $3 for 10 servings, not really a big gamble. I like that they have single servings. Crystal light has the bigger ones u make by the pitcher- but I haven't tried them yet. Be sure to use a 16oz glass or the flavor can be somewhat strong. Most importantly ZERO carbs so u can have a few without gain.