Finding good tasting wines that don’t cost a fortune is not easy. I have been tasting and selecting value wine for my gourmet pizza shops, Bene Gourmet Pizza, for nearly 10 years. At first it was difficult, but over time it has gotten easier.
In light of these economic times, it makes more sense to search out value wines, so I’m going to throw you a bone. Here are 10 great wines under $12.
Red Wines
1. Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2007 aE” The Falesco is a young Italian wine from southern Italy that is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, and Merlot. It can be drunk with a wide array of food, especially pizza.
2. Maipe Malbec 2008 aE” The 2008 Malbec is packed with black cherry and raspberry flavors with some good tannin on the back-end. Perfect with steak or dark chocolate.
3. Sierra Catabria Rioja Tinto 2006 aE” The 2007 Tempranillo has a nice balance between fruit and spiciness. Great value!
4. Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge 2007 aE” This Rhone blend is made from mostly Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. This full-bodied wine is great with steak and mashed potatoes.
5. Tin Roof Merlot 2005 aE” The Tin Roof is a silky Merlot from California. Get over the bashing of Merlot; this wine is versatile and stunning for the price.
White Wines
6. Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2008 aE” This Chilean Sauvignon Blanc has a nice blend between fruit and minerals. Easy to drink.
7. Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut aE” The non-vintage Cava from Spain is great for everyday drinking. It tastes like a $30 bottle of bubbly.
8. Bogle Chardonnay 2008 aE” The Bogle Chardonnay has all of the buttery goodness of $25 California Chardonnay at under $10. Great for parties.
9. Placido Pinot Grigio 2007 aE”This refreshing Pinot Grigio is from the Veneto region of Italy. This balanced white is great with seafood and poultry.
10. Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2007 aE” The Bonny Doon rosA has a nice blend of fruit and acid. Perfect as a hot summer day aperitif or to wash down
Sandra Lee – Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak
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Steak: $17.46 100 recipes for the American favorite. This cookbook celebrates the versatility of steak, both as a family barbecue staple and as a gourmet meal. The innovative recipes cover classic roasts, slow-cooked dishes, pan-fried selections, barbecuing, salads, and side dishes. A detailed introduction discusses the health benefits of steak (and there are many), the different steak cuts by name (also shown in photos and diagrams), the best buys for good quality, storage hints, cooking methods, wine suggestions, and a selection of rubs, marinades, butters, and sauces. Some of the great recipes are: Caramelized Beef Salad with Green Mango Dressing Beef and Oyster Bruschetta Retro-style Steak Diane Stuffed Cajun Charred Rib with Garlic Butter Rosemary Grilled Kebabs This comprehensive cookbook celebrates one of America’s favorite foods, proving with style that there are definitely more ways than one to cook a steak. Paul Gayler is executive chef at the prestigious Lanesborough Hotel at London’s Hyde Park, where he leads a team of 35 chefs. He has 20 years of experience in some of the most respected restaurant kitchens in Europe and has been an expert chef on many television shows around the world. |
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