Whites-Bottle | $14 | Perfect Pour | Who knew California has a Shenandoah Valley? Although the most expensive wines by volume tend to be dessert wines, there are some good values among them.
My wife and I served this one with strawberry shortcake last night and it seemed to pair well.
Too often dessert wines can be sickeningly sweet. This wine, derived from the Black Muscat grape is different. We found it to be slightly sweet and fruity but not over the top.
Whites-Case | $13 – $19 | The Perfect Pour | Stainless Chardonnay – unoaked 13.5% alcohol. No oak flavors with this Chardonnay. Grown from our friends on the Central Coast in California near San Luis Obispo. Tastes bursts of tropical fruit, peaches and vanilla flavors. Pairs perfectly to pasta and fish, while impressing your circle of friends that you don’t need an oaked chardonnay.
Reds-Case | $9 – $11 | The Perfect Pour | Mystery Red 13.6% alcohol. Who does not like a little mystery in their life? Alias’ Secret Agent Red is one of the best blends I have tasted, especially under the $10.00 price point. Aromas and flavors of blueberry, chocolate mint flow with a silky, yet fruity and medium bodied finish. It was also ranked a 91 by the beverage testing instate and also ranked top 10 wines under $10.00 in the World. I recommend this wine breathe for a little while – the cabernet sauvignon part of the blend needs to air out.
Bubbles-Case | $11 | The Perfect Pour | Fantastic value in a typical Spanish Cava. Pale, straw color with lively bubbles. Dry, but without making you pucker. 11.5% alcohol. I loved this Cava; almost perfect blend of fruit and spice, with a touch of citrus. Try it while you’re hanging out with friends in your kitchen on a warm spring or summer day, with a seafood dish or rich dessert. I think this may also work with some spicy Thai food. Factoring in the price, this wine is a must-have, especially as the weather is warming up.
Whites-Case | $12 | Perfect Pour | Rarely does a white wine come across as affordable and crushable. This Pinot Gris will change your mind about the Italian version forever. Pear, honey and ginger… This wine is sweet but with a touch of effervescence and acid to balance. Buy a case at The Perfect Pour. $12 a bottle.
Whites-Bottle | $30 | Perfect Pour |Spring is finally here! Oysters and Chablis [all whites from Chablis are 100% chardonnay for the non-Francophiles], is there nothing better? Lean, mineral driven, with notes of apple and pear. This one goes quick, and can’t be replaced with the lower quality village wines. Bought at The Perfect Pour for $30.