Cave de Lugny Brut Cremant de Bourgogne Rose is a great value ($$) for money Sparkling pink wine from the Burgundy region of France. Cremant refers to French sparkling wine made in the traditional method outside of Champagne and is specific to a handful of regions, Burgundy being one of them. Shortly after I discovered…
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DRINKS – Glorioso Crianza Rioja – $$
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 ($$) red wine from the Strathbogie Ranges region of Victoria, Australia. I discovered it at my local farmer’s market – there are a few great wine producers at my local farmers market. I go to purchase vegetables but usually come home with lots of wine!! Unfortunately, I have not seen…
DRINKS – Avonmore Estate Sangiovese – $$
Avonmore Estate Sangiovese is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Avonmore region of Victoria, Australia. I discovered it at my local farmer’s market as it is a bio-dynamic wine that does not compromise on taste! I have seen it stocked at my local wine store but to experience all their wines, check out the…
DRINKS – Wolfberger Riesling – $$
Wolfberger Riesling is a great value for money ($$) white wine from the Alsace region of France. It is light, easy to drink and goes really well with shellfish, sushi, roast poultry and light entrees. It is a great example of Alsacian style Rieslings. It works really well with the Quick, Easy & Impressive Seafood and Moroccan menus. Drink now, rather than…
DRINKS – Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling – $$$
Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling is an affordable ($$$) white wine from the Eden Valley region of Australia. It is a rich, beautiful, bottle aged Riesling that works well with duck, rich chicken dishes, spicy foods such as the Thai/Vietnamese menu and Fois Gras! It is a big, Australian favourite that is always released with 5 years bottle age….
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…