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June 11, 2009
Wine Bender
The Budget Guru is on a bender. There’s never been a better time than now to buy vino for your wedding because there’s so much great vintage out there, available for great prices. I’m going to be spotlighting suggestions from experts all around the country. Pull up a wineglass and read on.
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David O’Day, wine director for Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, told the BG that many people are under the impression that you have to pay top dollar for the best wines. Uh-uh, he says. He’s seeing lots of brides scrapping the fancy hotel or banquet room in favor of intimate backyard celebrations. Does that appeal? These are the affordable selections David would choose if he were planning the wine for your small outdoor bash (prices vary from state to state):
Sparkling wine: Gruet “Methode Champenoise” Brut NV, New Mexico, $13.95. Crisp, full bodied, perfect for passed hors d’oeuvres.
White wine: Crawford 2006 Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, California, $12.95. Crisp acidity w with balanced finish. Pairs well with hors d’oeuvres, seafood, summer salads. Kris 2007 Venezie Pinot Grigio, Italy, $12.95. Great for outdoor events. Crisp, with notes of melon, apple and pear. Good accompaniment to seafood and shellfish.
Rose wine: Montes “Cherub” Rose of Syrah, 2007, Colchagua, Chile, $12.95. The perfect outdoor wine; elegant and dry; pairs well with cheeses, fruit, seafood, pasta, grilled or roast chicken.
Red wine: Pascual Toso Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina, $8.95. Medium-bodied, with notes of black cherry and toasted oak. Great with grilled meats and game. Sexto 2006 Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo Blend, Terra Alta, Spain, $11.95. A medium-bodied blend of six grapes with a smooth finish. Very versatile and pairs well with cheeses, chicken, pasta, lamb and beef.
Cheers!
Posted by Susan at 12:35 p.m.
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