The best affordable wine for big family gatherings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Meomi Pinot Noir from Costco

+1

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For whites I will go for any chardonnay from California that doesn't have a twist cap. For some reason, I find whites tend to absorb a different flavor with the metallic twist caps.

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Anonymous wrote:For whites I will go for any chardonnay from California that doesn't have a twist cap. For some reason, I find whites tend to absorb a different flavor with the metallic twist caps.

Most white wine drinkers don’t drink Chardonnay

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For whites I will go for any chardonnay from California that doesn't have a twist cap. For some reason, I find whites tend to absorb a different flavor with the metallic twist caps.

Most white wine drinkers don’t drink Chardonnay

+1. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay is not a popular choice.

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Anonymous wrote:Black box from Costco

+1

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Anonymous wrote:Make sangria. Cheap wine, fruit, simple syrup and cheap liquor if you want to spice things up. One red, one white. Can use the cheapest ingredients and it won’t matter. Recipes online.

+2

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Bota Box wine got me through the early pandemic days. Very quaffable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great question and fun to answer for all of us!

First, I agree with the inquisitive poster, what are you serving? That would be helpful.

Although you want red and white, I might also throw in for consideration a Côtés de Provence. These are very dry roses and can be purchased at very reasonable prices. France has some legal bottling requirement to earn the name Côtés de Provence, but anything “Sud de France” on the label will be pleasantly dry and crisp.

In the white category, South Africa makes some wonderful Chardonnay at reasonable prices. I would suggest Mibali. It is not oaky and so I think many of your family would enjoy it. (Oakiness can be a problem for some; I am one!) The South African Chardonnay producers are doing a nice job of inexpensive Chardonnays that are modestly oaky, and in my opinion this the perfect time of year to enjoy some. Splash away!

Finally, with the red, unless you have a favorite Pinto Noir, be careful. Quality and taste vary. The grape is tricky and I don’t know enough about the grape to be helpful. One poster had it right, that it is a pleasant light red, and it can be wonderful, especially at this time of year. Instead, though perrhaps try an Italian red: they can be crisp and light, too. A Sangiovese or Griffone might be nice! At my chateau here in NoVa it is offered frequently and received very well be my spouse.

Thank you chatgpt

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For whites I will go for any chardonnay from California that doesn't have a twist cap. For some reason, I find whites tend to absorb a different flavor with the metallic twist caps.

Most white wine drinkers don’t drink Chardonnay

+1. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay is not a popular choice.

+2. Chardonnay is gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great question and fun to answer for all of us!

First, I agree with the inquisitive poster, what are you serving? That would be helpful.

Although you want red and white, I might also throw in for consideration a Côtés de Provence. These are very dry roses and can be purchased at very reasonable prices. France has some legal bottling requirement to earn the name Côtés de Provence, but anything “Sud de France” on the label will be pleasantly dry and crisp.

In the white category, South Africa makes some wonderful Chardonnay at reasonable prices. I would suggest Mibali. It is not oaky and so I think many of your family would enjoy it. (Oakiness can be a problem for some; I am one!) The South African Chardonnay producers are doing a nice job of inexpensive Chardonnays that are modestly oaky, and in my opinion this the perfect time of year to enjoy some. Splash away!

Finally, with the red, unless you have a favorite Pinto Noir, be careful. Quality and taste vary. The grape is tricky and I don’t know enough about the grape to be helpful. One poster had it right, that it is a pleasant light red, and it can be wonderful, especially at this time of year. Instead, though perrhaps try an Italian red: they can be crisp and light, too. A Sangiovese or Griffone might be nice! At my chateau here in NoVa it is offered frequently and received very well be my spouse.

Thank you chatgpt

Wow, interesting. That was not chatgpt. But, hope it was helpful.

[Anonymous]

Costco has very good prices

Reds -
Decoy Merlot
Seghesio Zinfandel

Rose - always under 20
Sauvignon Blanc - always under 20

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Under $20? Just serve Pellegrino if you are US based. If you are in Germany or France, I have some ideas.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Make sangria. Cheap wine, fruit, simple syrup and cheap liquor if you want to spice things up. One red, one white. Can use the cheapest ingredients and it won’t matter. Recipes online.

+2

Eh, sangria can end up being very, very sweet, which a lot of people find unpleasant for various reasons. I would prefer to drink something with a more refreshing taste.

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Anonymous wrote:Black box from Costco

+1
For a box wine, it's surprising good

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:White: oyster bay
Red: j vineyards pinot

Get them both at costco

In Montgomery County Costco doesn’t sell wine.
Do they sell it in Virginia ?

Yes and DC has hard liquor.