Paul's Preferred Picks

Looking for some awesome wines for the long weekend?. Check these out! Sparkling: Trius Brut... Segura Viduas Cava Mumms Cuvee Napa White: Jacob's Creek Moscato Louis Jadot Chardonnay Cave Spring dry Riesling Red: Rosehall Run Pinot Noir Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico reserva J Lhor Cabernet Sauvignon These are all friendly wines that are great on their own or paired with a variety of different dishes. Enjoy!

Here are some of my favorite Shiraz based wines under $20 19 Crimes Shiraz/ Durif Wakefield Promised Land Shiraz Kilakanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz... Chateau de Gourgazaud Minervois Rodet Cotes du Rhone Brotte La Fiole Cotes du Rhone All these wines are ready to drink, they can also be kept up to 3 years. Enjoy them with: 3/5 year old cheddar cheese Braised short rib Rack of Lamb Stuffed pork chop Grilled plant based burgers. If your looking for a gift for a Shiraz lover. Take a look at the Penfold, Torbreck or Henschke brands. Their wines range from $15 to $1000 and up in price Enjoy!

Here's a list of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignons under $20. Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon . Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon... Josh Cabernet Sauvignon. Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Torres Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon All these wines pair well with: Bbq steaks,lamb chops or gourmet hamburgers Sweet and sour spareribs Hard cheeses, gyros and meat or vegetarian lasagna. If your looking for a special gift or something to put in your cellar. I recommend the Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon . It's well over $100 but more than worth it. Enjoy.

Sauvignon Blanc Here are some fun facts . Sauvignon Blanc along with Cabernet Franc are the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon ... Sauvignon Blanc had a massive global resurgence thanks to New Zealand. Some of the best pairings with Sauvignon Blanc are: Fried Chicken Crab Cakes Spinach Enchiladas Homemade Veggie pizza. My personal favorite is : Spaghetti alla Boulongese Pesto Ravioli Ceaser Salad. Listen to the podcast for more info. Paul's Preferred Picks .

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