Searching for something to sip on this weekend? Look no further! This list of well-priced bottles of wine will help you find the perfect substitute.
Why wine?
- On average, a 5 ounce pour of red wine is only 125 calories
- One glass contains potassium and fiber to aid in your daily intake
- Red wine contains small amounts of resvertal, which is proven to slow the effects of aging
- According to a spanish study, flavonoids in wine can protect your skin from harmful UV rays
- Can be cheaper than beer at grocery stores, especially craft IPAs
- GLUTEN-FREE!
This Super Bowl weekend…
instead of showing up to the party with a 6-pack, consider bringing a bottle of wine for your host. With a table full of buffalo wings, dips, chips and salsa, meatballs, mozzarella sticks… all the fried food you can imagine, it’s crucial to not forget about classic wine pairings.
Extra Dry Prosecco
With a mouth full of buffalo wings, an extra dry prosecco is the perfect beverage to wash it down! To balance the spice and flavor, the natural sugar in prosecco permits the ideal balance.
Try these great options for prosecco:
Rosé
Known for being a refreshing and fruit-focused chilled wine, rosé has the perfect balance with a plate of smoky baby back ribs. With a perfect intensity of flavor, rosé compliments the BBQ flavors of ribs!
Rosé favorites in our book:
- Avaline Rosé $20-$25
- Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2019 $13-$15
- Gruet Brut Rosé $16-$20
- Domaine de Triennes Rose 2020 $17-$21
- House Wine Rosé $14
Cabernet Sauvignon
To dip into reds this weekend, you may want to try pairing a glass of ‘Cab Sauv’ with a plate of pulled pork sliders. After filling up on amazing appetizers, last but not least is a glass of red with the main course.
Perfect options for that switch to red:
Happy Super Bowl weekend and as always, happy sipping!