“Bargain Red Wines Revealed” is so appropriate for the holidays when EVERYONE is looking for approachable, good-tasting wines for the celebrations ahead. Once again, I asked my friend and colleague Ann Trieger  to help me out and make some suggestions. Ann came up with two FABULOUS choices…. You’ll just have to watch to find out. As we mentioned last week in “Bargain White Wines Revealed” , it’s great to see how relaxed and unpretentious wine-tasting has become!! I love it!! Since I know that everyone is busy at this time (including me!!)  so have a GREAT holiday, for those of you who are celebrating!!!
 
Best and warmest,
 
Nina  

Stay Tuned for GREAT Wine Glasses Revealed!! (next week)

Ann’s tips:

A dizzying array of wines pack shelves of wine shops these days so, firstly, find a store with knowledgeable and approachable staff that regularly taste many of the wines the store sells. Ask for suggestions.

Pass right by the racks of Chardonnays and Merlots-not to be disparaging against these varieties– but expand your horizons and look for some unique wines and those from regions you have yet to explore, like a Viognier from California, Pinot Gris from Oregon, a Gewurztraminer from Alsace or a South African Shiraz.

Taste, taste, taste. There’s a learning curve to finding wines you enjoy so make trying new wines a hobby. Take advantage of in-store tastings as a way to increase your repertoire.

No doubt that a $50 or $60 bottle of wine will be better than one that costs $10. It’s no different than that hefty price you pay for a great pair of shoes. Quality costs. But on the other hand, there’s a plethora of very good wines in the market at moderate prices. Shop around and ask your wine geek friends where they get the best bang for their buck.

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