Christmas Wish Wine

Most people that love wine have one they would love to try, but it's on the upper end of their price range. If Santa is a wine connoisseur, then I have a request of him this year:

Dear Santa,

Please please please send me a bottle of Gaja. You know, the gorgeous Italian wine that's so hard for me to find, but I've heard so much about. Please make it a 1997 vintage. Any one from that year would be perfect. One of the 1997's is in Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year for 2007. I promise if you give me Gaja for Christmas I won't pair it with Buffalo wings or macaroni and cheese. (J/K Santa!) Say hi to Mrs. Claus for me.

Sincerely,

Karen, the Wine Goddess

Everyday Table Wines Part 2

Now, for a white wine that's affordable that I like:

Fontana Candida Pinot Grigio--I am a little biased toward Italian wines, I admit it. This is a nicely fruity Pinot Grigio that is under $10. Try it!

There are several California wineries that make a wonderful Chardonnay, but to be honest, I haven't had a Chardonnay recently, so I can't in all honesty recommend one in particular. I guess I better buy one and get back to you!

Everyday table wines

It's always a wonderful thing to open a bottle of $60 Brunello. However, most of us can't spend that amount of money for an everyday table wine they relax with in the evening, or enjoy with dinner. Here are my recommendations for good value wines to drink every day--

Gabbiano Chianti. Great with Italian food, of course, but it is wonderful on its own. Price about $6.00.

Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel. Here is a good example of a California wine that won't break the budget but exemplifies depth of character that the only native American grape has. Price about $7.00

Of course, the two above wines are reds. Watch my next post for everyday whites.

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I am a self educated wine lover who has a passionate appreciation for the grape. In this space I will cover different wines and regions, the wonderful relationship wine can have with food, prices, ratings, wine auctions and other wine subjects I think are interesting.

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