If you're a wine drinker, I need your help please!

[LuvCuteBoys]

I don't drink, but my friends do. When I was on a trip a couple months ago, I went to a winery and bought a bottle of Rose wine to have at a Christmas party I'm having.

The other day, I saw these really cute dark chocolate shot glasses so I bought a package.

Can the wine be served in these? Or is that not a good combination?

The party is a very small gathering of my closest friends, so it's not something that I'm going to buy a ton of alcohol for... normally I just do beer (and various non-alcoholic beverages) because that's what my friends prefer.

 

[marlynnp]

Not a good combination

Chocolate shot glasses are for shots of liqueurs/cordials. You could probably get a small bottle peppermint schnapps pretty cheap - that would go good with the chocolate and be a holiday flavor!

 

[marcyinPA]

no...no wine with chocolate shots. Although, maybe a dry red with dark chocolate...

But as the PP said, get a liquor, or a flavored vodka or something. Actually, Bailey's might be nice in a chocolate shot, as an after dinner drink!

 

[NikitaZee]

I agree with the previous posters, with one possible exception - the only wine I could imagine even trying in a chocolate shot glass is called Rosa Regale, a delicious sweet dessert wine. Other than that, no thanks!

 

[RUDisney]

Blue Mountain Vineyard, a PA winery, sells a cherry wine that goes great with chocolate. When you drink this with chocolate, it tastes like black forest... very good like that.

As for your shot glasses, though, I'd serve a Grand Marnier, Amaretto or Frangelico in the as an after dinner liqueur. Even Baileys in one of these would be very good.

 

[epcotprincess]

I'd serve a Grand Marnier, Amaretto or Frangelico in the as an after dinner liqueur. Even Baileys in one of these would be very good.

My suggestion as well! That would be divine.

 

[tinker&belle]

I agree with the previous posters, with one possible exception - the only wine I could imagine even trying in a chocolate shot glass is called Rosa Regale, a delicious sweet dessert wine. Other than that, no thanks!

Ooooh...I had Rosa Regale at Epcot and the bartender suggested having a piece of chocolate with it. I think that sounds like an interesting idea.

 

[DisneyScraps]

You don't want a shot glass, wine needs to breath for it to taste better. Wine is meant to be sipped and a shot glass isn't really for that.

Lisa

 

[golfgal]

Go here: http://www.vomfassslmo.com/ Get some of their wild cherry vodka, that would be AMAZING in a chocolate shot glass.

I have a bottle of Chocolate Wine in my fridge--http://chocovine.com/ that is amazing. I tried it at a shop in Old Town St. Charles, MO. That would be good in chocolate shots too.

 

[Gigi22]

Another suggestion for something to serve in those dark chocolate shot glasses--Grand Marnier, or Cointreau. Both are orange-flavored liqueurs.

 

[jsmith]

FYI-a real wine drinker would not drink a rose'
red is the epitome-cabernet, merlot or Pinot noir
or a white like chardonney

PARDON ME?
i am a "real wine drinker"-i have a very large ( over 200 bottle) cellar of both old and new world whites and reds-and boutique wines from small wineries all over the US and Europe-including several bottles of an AMAZING rose which i happily paid US customs on since they can only be purchased in Mallorca where they are produced. And there are many many "epitome" white wines in the world.
OP im going to go against the grain-if you would like to serve wine in your chocolate shot glasses-skip the rose-its more of a light wine that you would serve as an aptertif or with cheese and fruit-and get a good bottle of port. Port and dark chocolate is an experience and port is traditonally served in smaller glasses-dark chocolate is also good with shiraz or other heavy bodied-not sweet-reds like Grenacha, some of the Spanish Rioja's and some of the Bourdeaux blends but those could not successfully be served in your chocolate shot glasses as they need room to breath.

 

[marcyinPA]

Pick up any Wine magazine-there isnt a Rose' recommendation


Go to any good wine store and you wont find a rose' section
Rose' is a mix of white and red

Reds dominate-whites are easier to drink for newbies

http://wine.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Types_of_Red_Wine


United States: A Tough Sell
Unfortunately, rosé wines have had a difficult reputation here in the United States. This stems back from the late 1970s when Sutter Home came out with their White Zinfandel - a sweet, fruity, low-alcohol wine. Obviously, White Zinfandel doesn't have the best reputation in the wine world, and it's not the most sought-after wine. So, for a pink wine to be poured in the glass, the automatic reaction is to think "cheap, sweet, and thin." It's taken many years and some wineries' perseverance to bring the world of Rosé wines back to the drinking public. The popularity is growing every day!

Rose Wines: Style - Not Type!
No, Rosé is not a type of wine - it's a style of wine

Ok...I am really in a mood tonight...but WHO CARES?? White, red, rose', dry, sweet.... you drink what you like. End of story. Moving on....

 

[marcyinPA]

The OP asked for opinions , as she is NOT a wine drinker

I never see a Rose' on ANY wine list of ANY restaurant

We have dined in NYC, and gourmet restaurants in several states

(When i was in college i drank Boone's farms stawberry Hill Wine-and back then thought it was Fab-u-Lous)

Actually, the OP already bought the rose' and asked if she could serve it in the chocolate shot glasses. She did not ask for opinions on whether the rose' was a good wine or not.

So what if restaurants don't have it on their wine lists? The PA state wine and spirits shops have a whole section dedicated to rose' wines.

I'm personally not a fan, but to each their own. Telling people that "real" wine drinkers don't drink rose' is...well...snobby!

 

[RUDisney]

Go here: http://www.vomfassslmo.com/ Get some of their wild cherry vodka, that would be AMAZING in a chocolate shot glass.

I have a bottle of Chocolate Wine in my fridge--http://chocovine.com/ that is amazing. I tried it at a shop in Old Town St. Charles, MO. That would be good in chocolate shots too.

If you do this, OP, make sure you take the vodka right out of the freezer to pour it. It will be more syrupy and delicious.

FYI-a real wine drinker would not drink a rose'
red is the epitome-cabernet, merlot or Pinot noir
or a white like chardonney

I agree with Marcy and JSmith. I also have a large wine cellar and am the "go to" person in my circle of friends for wine advice.

I enjoy an occasional rose' wine. I can find some pretty good ones in the PA state stores. These are NOT white zinfandels <blech> and some rose' wines are well balanced. These are not wines I would serve with dinner. They are wines to be sipped before or after dinner (after cordials) when you are finished with the meal. I also like a sparkling rose' every now and then. They are festive to serve.

Marcy is right, you like what you like. For me, a pinot noir isn't very good. I have never had one that I'd want to have again. To me, they just fall flat. However, there are people who just love them. To each his own.

 

[golfgal]

So why aren't Rose' wines on ANY wine list in resaturants?
Because they are not considered FINE Wines

I adore Pinot Noir-LaCrema is the best-and in the $22 price range

I would be highly embaressed to serve a Rose'to real wine lovers-its like hauling out Wine in a Box.

http://www.mannyssteakhouse.com/menus/minneapolis/wine.php

http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/wine10.pdf

http://www.thepalm.com/Our-Menu/Wine-Cocktail

http://www.tablany.com/files/menus/Wine_and_Cocktails.pdf

Should I keep going...

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

FYI-a real wine drinker would not drink a rose'
red is the epitome-cabernet, merlot or Pinot noir
or a white like chardonney

So why aren't Rose' wines on ANY wine list in resaturants?
Because they are not considered FINE Wines

I adore Pinot Noir-LaCrema is the best-and in the $22 price range

I would be highly embaressed to serve a Rose'to real wine lovers-its like hauling out Wine in a Box.

Wow. Well, my friends aren't that snobby. They'll be thrilled that I thought enough of them to invite them to my home, cook for them and to serve them beverages that I don't personally like.

Everyone else... thanks for the advice. Look like I'll be headed to the liquor store.

 

[ckay87]

Aw Marcy, don't confuse "wine drinker" with "wine snob." I'm a wine drinker. That is, if push came to shove, I'd drink it out of a paper cup with a straw.

I can pretend to be a wine snob if I have to, but really I just like what I like. I do think a rose is not a wine-snob wine (kinda wishy-washy). But whether or not you care is up to you.

 

[ckay87]

Oh snap, hold the phone.....there's a problem with serving boxed wine? Why on earth do my friends keep coming around? I guess they prefer quantity over quality....my kind of people!

 

[Toad_Passenger]

I consider myself a "wine person" but I also don't follow all the guidelines. For Thanksgiving, I'll be drinking a lot of my Homebrewed Pumpkin Ale, but I also plan on opening some of my 2007 Cabernets. They're certainly NOT "turkey" wines, but the 2007's out of Napa are too insanely good to not share with guests.

 

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

People i'm a TOTAL wine 'snob' and I say let people drink what they LIKE! I personally enjoy a Napa Valley (Stag's Leap District) Cab that cost over $40.00 a bottle, but I also really like the "Barefoot" Chardonnay that cost $8-9 dollars a bottle. I dont ever drink rose' but, but If people like that, Why begrudge them that??? Dang, people! Give it a rest.
By the way, OP: I'd put some vanilla vodka or Kahlua in those shot glasses!!