Good Wine Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive

I LOVE my wines, as you all know. I prefer dry white wines, especially in the summer, but I drink a lot of red wines too. I like many different kinds of wines, red and white, from all over the world. But good wines don’t have to be expensive wines. “Good” can mean many things, and can mean something different to everyone. But for me, a good wine is something I enjoy drinking, with or with out accompanying foods.

The other day we were at Costco, our favorite place to shop, and we saw this special case sale of this Portuguese wine. The whole case was only $57. That breaks down to under $5 per bottle. We were reluctant to try it, knowing absolutely nothing about this wine, but we did buy a case. I actually really like it a lot too. In fact, I liked it so much, we went back and bought another case the next day, just because we have no idea how long this sale and/or this wine will be available.

This is a dark, ruby red blend. It has a very fruity forward, with hints of cherries and plums, and has a velvety, smooth finish. I was very pleasantly surprised. It will go with most dishes that would go well with red wines too.

When we were in Spain last time, we had similar experiences as well. We could buy some delicious Spanish wines for 4-6 Euros per bottle. Of course we indulged in this guilty pleasure.

So, next time you are buying wines, and you see something different offered at a discounted price, take a chance. You just never know. You may really like it, and you may end up liking it a lot. And if not, it still won’t be wasted. You can use it for cooking wine too. I cook with wine all the time. 🙂

You can wine or you can whine. The choice is yours. I prefer to wine. Cheers!

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

30 thoughts on “Good Wine Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive”

  2. I totally agree my dear wine can be really good for cooking or really good for drinking. How are you? It’s been a minute or two. Hope you’re doing well. Take care Mickey

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  5. That the best wine that I could go for in the end of the day! That reminds me, are you guys going for invention winery tomorrow! I’m planning on going to back to chatfield state park in Littleton tomorrow! It’s perfect place to be in which is close to the mountain plus it’s worth the swim since I’m getting ready for open water swim!

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  7. I am definitely going to check & see if this wine is on sale when I get back! Thanks for recommendation. Currently in the Norfolk area visiting my daughter. We picked up a Blackberry wine in Jamestown settlement. Very tasty!! Not sure how to post a picture of it.

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