What is a good, dry, inexpensive, white wine?
There are many wines that could accomplish what you are seeking. I recommend going with Sauvignon Blancs. They are delicious drinking wines and you can find inexpensive ones that are outstanding. Look for the ratings if you are inexperienced. Anything 90 or above should be a slam dunk. Anything 80-90 is probably more than good enough. Personally, I prefer chardonnays. But, they are not as dry and they are more expensive. US wines are not inexpensive. But, these look like good ones. See if you can negotiate with your retailer to sell you what you want by the case at a discount. Also, see if they will buy back what you do not consume, as long as the labels aren’t destroyed by ice water, etc. Of course, you would be wise to buy an extra bottle and try it out before the event. Sauvignon Blancs 93 I Joel Gott $15 2002 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Light and luxurious, this wine’s firm, supple texture is sparked by a touch of CO2. It tastes of grapes drinking in the California sun, pouring out
I find that many of the cheaper white wines are quite acidic and full of sulfites, both of which have started to upset my digestion as I get on. Avoid the really cheap ones. Recommendations: Vinho Verde: is a crisp, very light white wine from Portugal, and it has a slight fizz to it. You’ll find it over by the Spanish wines. There may be a few brands depending ion the size of the store. German reisling: such as liebfraumilch. It will generally be medium sweet, masking background acidity. Just look for the word Qualitatswein on the label to ensure you are getting quality wine. Australian whites are generally quite pleasing, not sweet, and good quality. American chenin or sauvignon blanc. You’ll want to pay attention to the residual sugar in the wine, that is, how sweet it is. It’s been a while since I’ve been in an LCBO, but the LCBO shelf labels used to have a sweetness code, with a 0 being absolutely dry, and a bit sweet, like the reislings, being a 2. Getting north of 3 was way too s
There are many wines that could accomplish what you are seeking. I recommend going with Sauvignon Blancs. They are delicious drinking wines and you can find inexpensive ones that are outstanding. Look for the ratings if you are inexperienced. Anything 90 or above should be a slam dunk. Anything 80-90 is probably more than good enough. Personally, I prefer chardonnays. But, they are not as dry and they are more expensive. US wines are not inexpensive. But, these look like good ones. See if you can negotiate with your retailer to sell you what you want by the case at a discount. Also, see if they will buy back what you do not consume, as long as the labels aren’t destroyed by ice water, etc. Of course, you would be wise to buy an extra bottle and try it out before the event. Sauvignon Blancs 93 I Joel Gott $15 2002 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Light and luxurious, this wine’s firm, supple texture is sparked by a touch of CO2. It tastes of grapes drinking in the California sun, pouring out
I always go for a Pinot Grigio – the “Redwood Creek” Pinot Grigio is dry, crisp and fruity, and has an engaging touch of citrus. The last bottle I bought cost me about $6.00 – maybe $7.00. This wine will go well with fruit and cheese, and can be served with many fish dishes. I particularly enjoy a Pinot Grigio with seafood stews, such as Cioppino or even Bouillabaisse. It’s also a nice accompaniment for a light ’after theatre’ dinner of omelettes served with green salad. (If you feel daring, try an omelette folder over brie cheese and diced apple – no, really – delicious!). If you chose to serve this wine with fruit and cheese, I suggest apples and pears, sliced in thin crescents (and dipped in water with a touch of lemon juice, to avoid that nasty brown finish cut fruit can develop) and, of course, grapes – green and red. For the cheese you’ll want at least a small selection. I’d lean toward a nice smoked gouda, a crumbly block of bleau, maybe some fresh mozzerella (with fresh basil a
1) Sauvignon Blanc – which is a nice fruity, not so dry, slightly sweet white wine, well liked and well made in California. Sauvignon Blanc is a nice priced wine that I like to use to introduce people to wine, since they don’t have the acidity and driness of Chardonnay nor the tannin bite of red wines. I would suggest Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc ($15-18), Chateau St. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc ($12-14). If you want to go higher price, try Caymus Conundrum ($22-25). 2) Viogneir – which is a French grape also made by some Californian wineries. These are not as sweet as Sauvignon Blanc, but equally as floral in smell and taste. It also has the crispness that I like in chilled white wine. Try Miner Viogneir ($20), Fess Parker Viogneir ($25). 3) Riesling – a wonderful German white wine. There are several different classes, so you will have to ask the salesperson, but some are sweeter and some are less sweet. The key is to look at the alcohol content: the higher alcohol, the less sweet. You want
