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- andee1 - 11-17-1999
For my upcoming wedding reception brunch, I wanted to serve a smooth inexpensive white wine and mimosas ( with an equally inexpensive champagne). The menu is as follows: Assorted omelettes, cold meats, asparagus and artichokes. Along with a french sponge cake for dessert, fruit salad and cream filled crepes will be served.
Any suggestions? My fiance and I are really red wine people, so we are a little out of our depth here :-)
- Randy Caparoso - 11-17-1999
I suggest that you shop at a local wine specialist/retailer and ask for their help concerning the best deal. Every store in every part of the country has something or another, but not everyone carries the same stuff. The food you're mentioning is simple enough, and good for just about any kind of light, easy dry white wine (I suggest a dry wine, since most people these days prefer that over fruity, sweet wines).
Chardonnay, for instance, is generally what everyone likes to drink. Good $10 and under Chardonnay is not difficult to find -- especially choices from Australia (like Lindemans) and Chile (I like the Veramonte brand). Pinot Grigio, another varietal which comes from Italy, is also a lot of fun -- light, dry, and refreshing. I like the Stella brand of Pinot Grigio. But one can go on and on.
Insofar as sparklers, if you're turning them into mimosas, relatively inexpensive Spanish cava (like Freixenet and Codonieu) will do just fine. No need to use something pricey.
Whatever you do, don't be afraid to give your specific price range when shopping. Good wine can be found at all levels; and quite often, you can find a $7-$9 wine that is better than a $14-$18 wine. Just ask!
- andee1 - 11-18-1999
Dear Randy, thanks for taking the time to answer my "cry in the dark". I really appreciate your reply and I will definitely go and speak to a vendor. I just did not want to go in there and have no ideas ... or worse to get snowed.
Thanks Andee1
- andee1 - 11-18-1999
Dear Randy, thanks for taking the time to answer my "cry in the dark". I really appreciate your reply and I will definitely go and speak to a vendor. I just did not want to go in there and have no ideas ... or worse to get snowed.
Thanks Andee1
- Jerry D Mead - 11-19-1999
Re the bubbly...Check out the price of Domaine Ste Michelle...it's often on sale in many markets for well under $10 and is very good stuff...it's from Washington State.
Randy's right about most people thinking Chardonnay, though frankly I'd rather have a Riesling with this kind of menu...Geyser Peak, Jekel or Covey Run would all be good choices
- andee1 - 11-19-1999
Thanks Wine Curmudgeon. I will look into those wines you suggested as well.