A co-worker recently commented that she was hosting her first wine party. She had developed a menu and purchased some wine-themed items, but hadn’t decided on which wines to purchase. She wisely had snipped some articles about good value wines, but many of the wines on the lists would have been very difficult to find. Also, I thought the list included some oddities just for the sake of including oddities (Nero d’Avola?). After finding out a little bit about her desired price range, the food being served, and the relative sophistication of those attending, I scribbled out the following list:
Neibaum-Coppola Diamond Series Claret
Bogle Petite Sirah
Ravenswood Amador Valley Zinfandel
Castle Rock Pinot Noir
Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay
Buena Vista Sauvignon Blanc
Columbia Crest Reisling
Pepperwood Grove Viogner
All were under $20 per bottle, and all could be easily obtained at BevMo. I’m not sure if it would have made for an interesting article, but it made for a successful first wine party that didn’t break the bank. Well done!
Best, Joe Plonk
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First wine party seems to be awesome. We are planning a get together after exams at one of the affordable San Francisco venues next month. Hunting for some good packages as have to book the venue for two days. Hope everyone enjoy their holidays.
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