My love for wine is always overflowing but more recently probably due to that I am pregnant and can’t have any. I dream about my first sip after being dry for almost nine months. I wouldn’t call myself a sommelier but I have been drinking it for most of my life. I grew up in an Italian Spanish household where drinking a glass with dinner was a normal day thing to do. My father is that one guy that can tell you what wines are the best and what country makes good ones and what pairs perfectly with them. So I guess I have to thank my father for my appreciation and love for this special sippy sip of a drink I love.
If you’ve ever walked into a store on the hunt for a great bottle without breaking the bank and get overwhelmed by the prices, branding, and choices? Here’s a quick and easy list to get you through a great night of fine wine for yourself, friends, or a gift for someone special.
JUSTIN CABERNET PASO ROBLES
Justin is one of my favorite reds for a couple of years now. It’s great solo or paired with pasta or steak. One of the best things about it is that it’s just under $22 dollars and available at Trader Joe’s.
There are clear notes of earth, vanilla, and slightly toasted oak, complemented by strawberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant aromas. The wine has a soft entry, with balanced acidity and tannins, along with strawberry, earth, toasted oak, and vanilla flavors.
DAOU PESSIMIST RED BLEND, 2018
Such a good value for its bold amazing taste. This was my go-to wine for dinner parties and got all my friends into it. Interesting name, amazing taste. ‘The Pessimist Cuvee by the Daou Brothers is always a good value for those who love opulent fruit, and the 2018 offers loads of sweet blue fruits, white chocolate, violets, and toasted spice aromas and flavors… it’s full-bodied, decadent, and rich while staying light.’ (Winemaker Notes)
2017 MOON X RED WINE
Okayyyyy. Let’s get to it. My all-time favorite wine for years now. It’s chocolatey, berry beautiful taste is just what everyone wants in a Red. Not only will you love the way it tastes but it literally sells for $7.99 at Trader Joe’s. Yep. I KNOW. I’m actually a huge fan of all the MoonX wines but this one tops the cake. It compliments almost everything and it’s a perfect amount of sweetness, boldness, touched with a bit of oak.
‘This juicy, super-dense wine is inspired by the total blackness of a new moon – a lunar phase occurring when the sun, earth, and the moon are all aligned. Loaded with intense flavors of blackberries, black cherry, and dark chocolate, MoonX is the perfect wine to enjoy with roasted meats, barbequed anything, chocolates, or just by itself.’ (from the bottle)
CARSON RIDGE CHARDONNAY CENTRAL COAST
I just recently got the hots for white wines again and I must say this is my fav. It’s clean, crisp, and goes perfectly well with seafood or a salad and or any so called light lunch. Its fine fruity flavors make it complimentary with any fresh food and or dessert too. I love this wine on a summer afternoon with a side of oysters. 🙂
Central Coast, CA- Fermented in stainless steel, the fruit flavors in this Chardonnay shine. Tropical fruits meld together into a medium-bodied wine with a lingering finish. Only $11.99.
Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2019
Rose, yes way. I absolutely love Rose wine, prosecco, and or sparkling wine. Not sure if it’s the subtle taste or the beautiful color, but it has my foodie heart. I find it hard to find a really nice Rose under $15 dollars but this one is just below $25, selling for $24.99. It pairs well with almost any food and dessert. It’s clean, crisp, and perfectly smooth. Your girlfriends will definitely appreciate the look and taste of this one.
Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d’Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance.” Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of Whispering Angel, a world-class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure. (Winemaker’s Notes)
Now I’m thirsty, X CP
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