Domaine de Triennes Rose is an affordable ($$$) rose wine from the Provence region of France. It is currently my favourite rose! It is light, not sweet and a great example of rose from Provence. It is definitely the perfect sunny afternoon drink, although it now autumn and I am still drinking it! It is a dry style…
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DRINKS – Tandem Ars Nova Tempranillo Cabernet – $$
Tandem Ars Nova Tempranillo Cabernet is a bargain ($$) red wine from the Navarra region of Spain. It is a blended red wine which I personally found to have some depth yet was light and easy to drink! I love it because it worked well with the Simply Spanish menu, for all dishes and being light it will work…
DRINKS – Alba Albarino – $$
Alba Albarino is a bargain ($$) white wine from the Rias Biaxas region of Spain. Made from Albarino, it is a contradiction in that it is a full bodied white wine yet is very light and is easy to drink. I love it because it worked so well with the Simply Spanish menu, for all dishes, but it is…
DRINKS – Cave de Lugny Macon Villages Chardonnay – $$
Cave de Lugny Macon Villages Chardonnay is an absolute bargain ($$) white wine from the Burgundy region of France. It is simply a great value chardonnay that is fresh, intense and typical for the region. For the price, it is something you can drink and enjoy every day on its own or with food. For a long while…
DRINKS – Cave de Lugny Brut Cremant de Bourgogne Rose – $$
Cave de Lugny Brut Cremant de Bourgogne Rose is a great value ($$) for money Sparkling pink wine from the Burgundy region of France. Cremant refers to French sparkling wine made in the traditional method outside of Champagne and is specific to a handful of regions, Burgundy being one of them. Shortly after I discovered…
DRINKS – Glorioso Crianza Rioja – $$
Glorioso Crianza Rioja is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. The grapes are 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja region. The wine is released with some bottle age so it is a full, complex, elegantly balanced wine that is the perfect accompaniment to slow cooked dishes and other, rich, hearty dishes….
DRINKS – Baddaginnie Run Estate Rose – $$
Baddaginnie Run Estate Rose is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Strathbogie Ranges region of Victoria, Australia. I discovered it at my local farmer’s market – there are a few great wine producers at my local farmers market. I go to purchase vegetables but usually come home with lots of wine!! Unfortunately, I have not seen…
DRINKS – Wolfberger Riesling – $$
Wolfberger Riesling is a great value for money ($$) white wine from the Alsace region of France. It is light, easy to drink and goes really well with shellfish, sushi, roast poultry and light entrees. It is a great example of Alsacian style Rieslings. It works really well with the Quick, Easy & Impressive Seafood and Moroccan menus. Drink now, rather than…
DRINKS – An Everyday Red ….
I came across this wine a few years ago. It is incredibly great value at $10 ($) or less a bottle and something that can be drunk every day and yet equally goes well with food! Casa Santos Lima Quinta de Bons Ventos is a Portuguese red wine from Beiras which has a smooth taste without the…
DRINKS – An Everyday Sparkling Wine ….
I came across this sparkling wine at my local liquor store. It was recommended to me many years ago and I have never looked back since. Cave de Lugny Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blanc is a light, french sparkling wine at a price and quality that is many times better than some of its…