Monday, August 8, 2011

In Vino Veritas

I've never considered myself to be much of a wine fan. Though I'd drink a glass if one materialized in front of me, I never seemed to go out of my way to have some. I'm certainly no connoisseur--I don't know much about the different types of wines or what any good brands are. And to make matters worse, my palate is not exactly a discerning one. I'm pretty much just as happy with some Arbor Mist as I am with a fancier variety. So I was pleasantly surprised when I recently discovered a specific brand that I'm partial to- Cupcake Vineyards (and no, it's not just because it says "cupcake" in the name).

I made my discovery when I ended up with quite a few leftover bottles of wine after I hosted my book club. One of them was Cupcake's Pinot Grigio and, let me tell you, it was delicious. Since the Cupcake wines go for about $10 a bottle and are available at the grocery store, I picked up a few more to try- a pretty good Riesling and a really good red wine that they called "Red Velvet". (Okay, maybe I was swayed by the cupcake reference with that last one.)

I think I've finally found a wine that I can be loyal to. So what if it's only a few rungs up the ladder from Arbor Mist?

Are you a wine fan? Do you have any favorites?

4 comments:

  1. I've seen those around and wondered if they're any good. I'm definitely going to have to pick up the Pinot Grigio!

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  2. I do love the Cupcake brand. Other good picks that aren't super pricey: Rex Goliath pinot noir is classic, and usually around six bucks, Banrock Station's Cab. Sauv. is delicious, as is their Moscato (but that is a pretty sweet white, best CHILLED on a hot day!). Also, there are some great Michigan wines...not sure how close you are to the Mitten, though.

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  4. My friends and I love this brand. Their champagne is the greatest.

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