Dr Loosen Dr L Riesling is an affordable ($$$) white wine from the Mosel Saar Ruwer region of Germany. It is an entry level wine from a very popular German producer that is a good, dry example of a typical German Riesling. It is easy to drink and shows more weight and texture in comparison to…
White Wine
DRINKS – Vina Emeralda – $$
Vina Emeralda is a bargain ($$) white wine from the Catalunya region of Spain. It is a blended white wine of Muscatel & Gewurztraminer which I immediately expected to result in a sweet wine. Instead, I found it to be fruity, light with just a hint of sweetness. I love it because it worked well with the Simply Spanish menu,…
DRINKS – McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon – $$
McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon is an absolute bargain ($$) for what it is! It is an iconic, classic Australian white made in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. I discovered this wine at Costco! I was not quite sure what it would be like but the age (2007) and price drew me…
DRINKS – Baddaginnie Run Estate Verdelho – $$
Baddaginnie Run Estate Verdelho is a great value for money ($$) white wine from the Strathbogie Ranges region of Victoria, Australia. I discovered it at my local farmer’s market – unfortunately, I have not seen it stocked anywhere else but you can purchase it online from the Baddaginnie Run website. I have tried all of their wines and am a…
DRINKS – William Fevre Chablis – $$$
William Fevre Chablis is an affordable ($$$) popular white wine from the Chablis region of France. It is an entry level wine that embodies the essence and unique flavours of Chablis and is best compared to an Australian unwooded, minerally, dry style Chardonnay. I love it because it is a light white wine that is…
DRINKS – Alba Albarino – $$
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 ($$) white wine from the Burgundy region of France. It is simply a great value chardonnay that is fresh, intense and typical for the region. For the price, it is something you can drink and enjoy every day on its own or with food. For a long while…
DRINKS – Wolfberger Riesling – $$
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….