I just read an article in Food and Wine called The 12 Wines that Pair with Absolutely Everything.
It was a good read with good information. However, it suggests wines at price points higher than my pool of customers can afford. Here are some suggestions based on this list, but at more budget-friendly prices. I will go 1-12 in the same order as the article.
1. Saint Hilaire Brut - The first Sparkling Wine produced in France about a century before anything from the Champagne Region.
2. Meinhard Forstreiter Gruner Veltliner (aka. Grooner) - Gruner Veltliners are light in body with crisp acidity.
3. Pewsey Vale Riesling - A dry Riesling from Australia that has some serious awards behind it.
4. Hugel Gentil - The wine world was saddened by the passing of Etienne Hugel last week. The Gentil is a great gateway wine into the Alsace region of France.
5. Wente "Morning Fog" Chardonnay - This is an estate grown and bottled wine, but not too heavy for pairing with food.
6. Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois - A Gamay from the Beaujolais region in France.
7. Chateau De Pizay Morgon - A Cru Gamay from Beaujolais
8. Ravenswood Mendocino Zinfandel - A rocking Zin from a cooler climate.
9. Bodegas Breca Grenache - Aragon, Spain. Beautifully balanced. A home run.
10. M. David 6th Sense Syrah - Lodi, California.
11. Vina Falerna Syrah - Chile is producing some beautiful Syrah these days and very affordable.
12. Trifula Piemonte Rosso DOC - 80% Barbera and 20% Nebbiolo
There is no mention of a Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc or Tempranillo listed in the article. I find these wines to be very food friendly also. I've kept this short and to the point. Please add a comment or a question if you would like.
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