Red or white, what's your style?
Sommelier I am not, but I do know what I like the taste of (and what I want to pour down the sink drain). And this has changed over the years. I used to be 100% chardonnay -- ew, I don't like it these days. But hook me up with a sauvignon blanc -- and if you really love me, from New Zealand -- and I am a happy girl.
And I do love a red too! I used to be strictly cabernet but now I'll enjoy pretty much any red you put in front of me, as long as it's not jammy-sweet.
Two of my favorite sauvignon blancs now are Nobilo and Monkey Bay. They will not break the bank at $8-12 but they are quite tasty, in my opinion.
So here are some questions for you:
+ Red, white, or equal opportunity sipper?
+ What is your favorite economical wine - $12 or less in price?
+ If you want to share ... how many nights a week do you like to enjoy a glass?
im not a huge wine fan (crazy i know) but i would love to eat up all that cheeeeese :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI am a total Shiraz drinker all the way hence the name of my blog. haha! I really enjoy Yellow Tail Shiraz. The small bottle runs around $8 and the large bottle is $12. I usually enjoy 4-5 glasses a week. No shame in my wine game!
ReplyDeleteMy new go to is the Layer Cake Malbec (you can get it at target) Its delish!
ReplyDeleteLove Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc! I also used to love chardo, now there are only a select few that I like!
ReplyDeleteIn the winter I am Pino Noir and Malbec...summer I am Sauvigon Blanc Pino Grigio! (I may have spelled those right. ha.)
ReplyDeleteTotally pinning that wine and cheese pairing cheat sheet! thanks girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI tend to lean toward sweet and cold, so I LOVE a good riesling! But I've also recently fallen for Apothic Red. I love it a room temperature even!
ReplyDeleteI like many varieties of red and white but Sav Blanc is my favorite too! My go to is Spy Valley. It's from NZ and the vineyard focuses on sustainable growing and environmentally responsible practices. So really, I'm being a good eco-citizen when I buy a bottle. My favorite winder under $12 is vinho verde. Delicious and bubbly. I usually Nobilus which runs about $8 but almost all vinho verde is affordable because it's a young grape. I probably have about a glass a week right now because I have a little baby and find myself drinking less often. I'm sure I'll get back to my 3-4 glasses a week habit eventually.
ReplyDeleteLove this!! I'm a total Sav. Blanc girl too... Monkey Bay is a fav, as well as Oyster Bay. For reds its Malbec all the way... Alamos or Don Miguel Gascon are great and around $12. I'm a typically glass a night gal... but since I'm 18 weeks pregnant, it's been a while. Looking forward to a glass come June! Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteWe share the same white tastes -NZ SBs are my jam! I keep Nobilo or Oyster Bay in heavy rotation as my 'house wine'. I like a Cab, PN or Malbec from time to time, esp in the cold! And Greyere and Mozz are two of my fave cheeses, the pairing is dead on!
ReplyDeleteI'm an equal opportunity wine drinker (when not preggo!). My absolute favorite is the sparkling wine LaMarca Prosecco (around $14), but my fave economic choice is Chateau St Michele Riesling. YUM! I miss wine!
ReplyDeleteUmmmmm....we are the same person.
ReplyDeleteI'm ALL ABOUT Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough, New Zealand.
Nobilo is also one of my faves!
I also love a good, crisp vinho verde. My new favorite - with a super great price - is Orlana. You can buy it at Whole Foods. I just stocked up on 12 bottles when they were having their 20% off sale. (Imagine that - a pregnant lady with 12 bottles of wine in her cart.....)
A good red is Smoking Loon cabernet sauvignon. Not pricy AT ALL.
10 weeks (or less) til baby boy arrives. And then it's back on the wine wagon!
Love this post! Great wine and cheese, there isn't a better combination!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post!!! I love wine! My favorite recently has been the Cocobon red blend that you can pick up at Trader Joe's for $6.99!
ReplyDeleteI also really like Apothic Red which usually runs around 10.
I'm a Trader Joe's wine fan! Lots of great choices and can't beat the price point. My favorite variety is vinho verde. I also enjoy a good NZ sauvignon blanc - Oyster Bay and Cupcake are my typical choices. I'm branching out more into reds (especially in winter) and have found I enjoy Shiraz most, but had an amazing Haut Medoc recently.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I do enjoy the Nobilo Sav Blanc. My favorite is Chardonnay. Less expensive options I enjoy are Bogle, Clos du Bois, and Cupcake. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI would say my favorite is Sauvignon blanc and I love Sea Glass but in the winter I love a Cabernet. Josh and Avalon are my favorites Cabs right now.
ReplyDeleteoh I love Nobilo Sauv! I truly hate chardonnay -- my philosophy is if I'm going to ingest something buttery-tasting, it may as well be butter.
ReplyDeleteMy all time favorite Sauvignon Blanc is Spy Valley. I'm sure you've had it. If not, you have to try it. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a wine drinker- you've gotta be to hang with the gals in my fam- and share my love for red and white equally. (although to be honest, more often than not it's red, esp if the hubs is joining me) My favorite Sauv Blancs are Oyster Bay and Matua Valley. (I was turned off from chardonnay for a bit myself but have gotten back on it- love Columbia Crest chard!)
ReplyDeleteI love a good Cabernet Sav.! For sure Chardonnay is my new cooking wine, it is too oaky for me, but contributes wonderfully to our culinary senses. It is great for a reduced guilt Shrimp Scamp! If I am in social setting I LOVE rieslings. They are a good "drinking" wine. I have a glass or two every night to support healthy digestion and maintain a tolerable level of stress. My mother calls it self-medicating.
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