Kitchen

[AuntG]

I'm looking at some recipes in my Ninja cookbook and one calls for a full-bodied red wine? What would you use? I wish the recipe had actually mentioned a name because I'm no wine expert.

[nyc1]

@AuntG   I would use a burgundy,  cab or a merlot.  You should always use a wine you would drink (even if it's not you!).  What is the recipe for?

[ECBG]

Cabernet Sauvignon has the best flavor ever; I use it more then Burgundy.

[nyc1]

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@ECBG wrote:

Cabernet Sauvignon has the best flavor ever; I use it more then Burgundy.

@ECBG   I do too.   I prefer that.   Sometimes I'll even combine 2 different wines, but mostly I stick with a Cab.   I do use a Merlot if I want to use a wine that is a little more jammy with a touch of sweetness.

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[Caaareful Shopper]

@AuntG   My vote by far is my favorite, Malbec.  Full bodied, but smooth and deeply delicious.  Easy to drink, with little to medium tannins, and rich flavors of blackberry and red plum.

[We rescue cats]

Another vote for Cab!

[ECBG]

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@nyc1 wrote:

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@ECBG wrote:

Cabernet Sauvignon has the best flavor ever; I use it more then Burgundy.

@ECBG   I do too.   I prefer that.   Sometimes I'll even combine 2 different wines, but mostly I stick with a Cab.   I do use a Merlot if I want to use a wine that is a little more jammy with a touch of sweetness.

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@nyc1 

I use CS with beef broth to make a beef stew with rough chopped sweet onions and fresh mushrooms.

[nyc1]

@Caaareful Shopper  I love Malbec, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.  I would use a Malbec if I want something more on the dry side.  Also a great choice.

[kate2357]

@AuntG 

If your recipe does not call for a large qty of wine, I suggest looking for those little bottles of wine that come in a 4 pk. They have screw off tops and you can keep the open bottle in fridge (it's for cooking....it's okay) and upopened wine in your pantry. They typically  have a Cabernet or a Merlot. Either one works for cooking...Cabernets tend to be more full bodied.

Now, if you drink red wine and will finish the bottle before it turns, then buy some delicious Cab you like ... even a red Zinfandel is nice for cooking.

[RollTide2008]

I would use whatever red I have open at the time.