Many of the sweet or tangy tropical wines become an acquired taste after enjoying the sophistication of red wines or subtle whites. Some tropical fruit wines sparkle like champagne. Some are citrus and tart tasting such as grapefruit wine. Tropical fruits used in wines come from warm sunny places around the world but can often be purchased online.
Wine Calories in Tropical Fruit or Non-Grape Wines
Wine calories vary with the alcohol percent. Non-grape fruit wines usually have less than 13 % alcohol content. A 13% wine usually has about 20 calories per ounce. The fruit calories are only a small percent of the drink since their sugars are converted into the alcohol.
An advantage to using tropical fruit wine in a smoothie is there is no need to add additional fruit or calories to a white or red wine base. The tropical wine already has the fruit, so any added fruit makes it richer. Sugar isn’t needed, so calories are reduced.
More Tropical Fruit Wineries, Wines Online
The warm places aren’t the only exotic fruit wineries or producers; New York’s Tropical winery has been around for decades, originating in Israel. The scent, color and taste are from warmer climates. Fig wine, along with other fruits, is sold here. Other wineries may be located in the warm climates but ship their products most places. Most wineries now ship worldwide. Know the laws of the state or country sending and the laws of the state or country receiving to avoid disappointment. Most sites will clarify where they can ship or will tell of a sister winery with the same product. Below are some online fruit wineries, in addition to those mentioned :
- Dominic Rivard who writes the Daily Fruit Wine describes a “kick-ass” rhubarb wine from South Dakota’s Prairie Berry Winery.
- Don Roberto’s Mango Wine is a nice Mango wine from the Philippines. Australia’s Golden Drop Mango Wines has both sparkling and still mango wine.
- Orange wine from fresh squeezed Florida oranges isn’t a breakfast drink due to its alcohol content but can also be used to marinade. Tangerine wine is a bit sweeter and lighter. Cross Creek Groves has several sweet and dry wines from these fruits.
- Mount Bethel Wines of Arkansas has mostly grape wines but does have several berry wines: strawberry, elderberry, blueberry and blackberry.
- A passion fruit wine is created from this Thai fruit. Mangosteen a fruit indigent to Thailand is created into a wine from Radee. Other wineries will ship a passion fruit wine.
- Strawberry Wine is a pretty pink wine. Strawberries are grown and distilled in many places.
- Pineapples are part of the tropics and famous for pina coladas but pineapple wine has a place in unique alcoholic beverages. Jack Keller offers several recipes for home made pineapple wine. Otherwise look to Florida or Hawaii for good pineapple wine.
- Grapefruit Wine can be a good mixer with tonic water for a lighter drink or even vodka for a stronger drink.
- Samson Estates Winery in Everson has a nice raspberry wine
- Watermelon wine can be home made or purchased through Florida Orange Groves Inc and Winery.
- Black berry wine comes in several prices. Mogen David Blackberry wine has been an inexpensive standard for decades. Sweet and dark, it is sometimes a holiday wine or desert wine.
- Lychee wine is produced in Australia at several wineries includingDe Brueys Boutique Wines and Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery.
- Schnebly Redland’s Winery in Florida features a good Avocado wine.
Blueberry wine is among the highest antioxidant wine available challenged only by pomegranate wine. Though not typically a tropical fruit wine, it is a popular addition to non-grape wines.Some of the wines may be too sweet and some too dry for individual tastes. Try Keel and Kurley Blueberry wine from Florida and compare to Vermont’s Charlotte Village Blueberry Wine. Despite the various locations producing blueberries, it isn’t that easy to make a good home made blueberry wine but it is easy to find and purchase one.
Wherever fruit is grown a wine is made. Check around for the unique flavors of tropical fruit wines.Other artciles about interesting wines are suggested below.
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