Wine help, please

[lms47]

Since this is my best choice for quick information and vodka is my chosen poison, I know nothing about wine. Will be hosting my Bunco group and making a variety of pizzas. I really need suggestions for any white and red wines to serve with them. Thanks for any help, I am desperate.:scratch:

 

[sunspotbaby]

I can tell you what NOT to get. I won a hula-hoop contest and as the prize got a bottle of festival '34 merlot. The nastiest wine i've ever had...and i'll just about drink anything. i don't drink enough wine to recommend anything though... Sorry.

 

[Beach Runner]

If you want an inexpensive jug wine, Coastal Ridge chardonnay isn't bad -- it used to be the house wine at Shades in Seaside.

As far as reds go, I'm pickier. I like the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet for $9.99 per 750 ml as an inexpensive red.

 

[happy2Bme]

Since this is my best choice for quick information and vodka is my chosen poison, I know nothing about wine. Will be hosting my Bunco group and making a variety of pizzas. I really need suggestions for any white and red wines to serve with them. Thanks for any help, I am desperate.:scratch:

If you want to put smiles on the faces of your friends, awesome whites include Devil's Lair unoaked chardonnay, or Cambria oaked chardonnay; for reds, try either Marquis Phillips Shiraz (tan label) or R Wines Boarding Pass Shiraz. Fruity without being sweet, and not overly acidy/tannic. All fall in the $16-20 price range. I believe you can find any or all at Chan's Wine World Outlet, or their Grand Blvd store.

 

[Minnie]

I would recommend checking with Chan's. They have an excellent staff.

 

[Here4Good]

I just go to Vintij, tell them what color I want and how much I want to spend....

 

[cheesehead]

Carousel is a very good option. Check with oc". Best $$ around.

 

[scooterbug44]

Go to Chan's wine outlet and tell them you want a selection of wines for $10 or less a bottle - comparable to $12-15 anywhere else.

 

[Iris]

Carousel is my preferred choice. Prices are better than most around here. As vodka is my chosen poisen also along with expensive Bordeauxs (which I can't afford) I would ask for Doc. For pizza I would choose a white pinot grigio and a red chianti. You can find a good one from $10 to $15 bucks.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[SHELLY]

An easy to find, easy on the wallet, gulpable red wine that I pair with my <very good, I might add> homemade pizza is Bolla Bardolino or Valpolicella.

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