Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Good wines vs Drinkable wines

I am usually asked the question "What do you drink as an everyday wine?" That's actually a tough question because of its shear nature. Do you answer how a geek wine consumer would answer or do you put yourself in the shoes of someone who just wants an easy-to-drink glass of wine when they get home?

For me, I have always thought a good balance of good vs. drinkable wines is the best way to go for your casual wine consumption. Those two descriptions may sound similar, but let me explain.

Good wines are those that are above the average and one's that you will open with a great meal or when you have the need to please people other than the two of you. These types of wines often resonate their quality immediately after opening. A person can typically distinguish the difference from their "everyday" or "drinkable" wines from the flavors in these examples. See below for examples:

Drinkable wines are those that taste good, are within the everyday budget, but are nothing to really hang your hat on or take somewhere to impress people. However, these wine fit the bill perfectly for the glass of wine that tastes "like wine" and not some other over-sugared or over-oaked failed attempt. For me, these wines come in all shapes and sizes. See below for examples:

I hope this little tid bit will help you in making your weekly wine buying decisions. And please let me know if have any recommendations that you have found would be perfect as a drinkable or good wine.

Good wine:
Alma Negra - Argentina $15 - $20
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Whole Cluster $15 - $20
Franciscan Merlot ~$15
Catena Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon ~$20
Juan Gil Tinto ~$14
Franciscan Chardonnay ~$13

Drinkable wine:
Vina Borgia (3L Box) $14.99 "Great value if you can find it"
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot $8
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay $8
Layer Cake Shiraz $11




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