#dry wine

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Have a drink of wine with me 🤟🏻

[alicat-gotyourtongue]

Do you prefer red or white wine?

It’s 2019, Jones, thine eyes and heart yield no preference over color— ALL wines were/are created equal under the presence of our almighty God, Alanis Morissette (#obscure reference).

My STOMACH, however, prefers dry.

As dry as a sizzling desert in August.

(TMI, but I get a rumbly in my tumbly if I drink sweet drinks.)

Also, I prefer my alcohol to be supplied intravenously.

[dancingwiththedaffodils]

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[lalarari]

I like my humor like I like my wine.

Dry and in large quantities until it brings me to tears.

[thefinestitalianwine]

The Biggest Lie on a Prosecco Label (Extra Dry vs Brut)

Quick Guide — Prosecco Sweetness Scale Driest to sweetest: Brut Nature → Extra Brut → Brut → Extra Dry → Dry (Sec) → Demi-Sec The trap: “Extra Dry” is not the driest option. It’s actually sweeter than plain “Brut” What to buy for dinner: Brut What to buy for a solo afternoon glass with nothing savoury nearby: Extra Dry Why the labels seem backwards: Historical leftover — “Dry” used to mean…

The Biggest Lie on a Prosecco Label (Extra Dry vs Brut)

[liwinespirits]

Dry Rosé and Seafood Pairings for Long Island Dinners

DRY ROSé AND SEAFOOD PAIRINGS FOR LONG ISLAND DINNERS Dry rosé can make seafood taste brighter, cleaner, and more balanced. The key is acidity. It lifts briny flavors, cuts through richness, and keeps delicate dishes from feeling heavy. WHAT WORKS BEST - Oysters: choose a pale, crisp rosé for a clean finish. - Shrimp cocktail: pair with a dry style that can match tomato and horseradish. - Lobster: look for freshness over sweetness, especially if butter is on the table. - Grilled fish or crab cakes: still rosé or sparkling rosé can both work well. WHAT TO AVOID Oaky white wines can overpower lightly salted or citrus-dressed seafood. A wine that is too soft may disappear next to brine, citrus, or spice. For seafood, freshness usually matters more than richness. A SIMPLE RULE If the dish is delicate, keep the rosé crisp. If the meal is festive or fried, sparkling rosé can add lift without overwhelming the plate. For Long Island dinners, especially in warm weather, this style of pairing feels natural and easy to enjoy.

[apollohour]

Do you prefer:

Sweet Wines

Dry Wines

Other/Nuance

Results/No wine for me tyvm

Voting ended onJan 17, 2025

[aworldofwine]

Exploring the Level of Sweetness of Dry Wines

Dry wine is typically characterized by its low level of sweetness. In the context of wine, the term "dry" refers to the lack of residual sugar in the finished product. During the fermentation process, yeast converts the grape sugars into alcohol, and in dry wines, the fermentation continues until almost all the sugar is consumed, leaving little to no sweetness in the wine.