Once you decide to buy wine for get-togethers, it is time to look for wines that are popular. It is important to know what most of your audience like. And there are people who drink white wines only and others drink red wines only. So, it is important to have all of them. Select wines that taste good and are not fussy. And sample them before buying them.
The following are the best wine for get-togethers.
White Wines
1. Muscadet from France
Most people love it, so it is a crowd-pleaser. It has juicy tastes of melons and tropical fruits. It is clean and refreshing. It has less alcohol than most wines these days. And it is often drier.
2. Pinot Grigio from Italy
It is a delight. If you drink too much of this wine, it tastes like lemon water. When Pinot Grigio is right, it has lively acids, ripe fruit, earth, and minerals. If you can get this wine, buy plenty.
3. Saint-Véran or Mâcon from France
It is hard to find and it is very expensive. If you will find it, buy it immediately. It has a rich, vibrant, and delicious taste. Some of these wines are made from Chardonnay, so they have hints of nutmeg.
4. Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
Most people love this wine because it is consistently good, it is affordable, and it is easy to find. It is juicy and mouth-watering, with kiwi, passion fruit, minerals, lime and hints of green pepper. If you can find the youngest one, buy it.
Red Wines
1. Portuguese red
They are not available everywhere. However, it is worth looking for this wine. It is dry, rich, earthy, and very real. It has flavors of herbs, blackberries, pepper, raspberries, and chocolate fondue. They are cheap.
2. Beaujolais-Villages from France
Do not confuse it with Beaujolais Nouveau. These wines are soft and fruity. They are even perfect for someone who wants to transition from white wines to red wines.
3. Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
Most people know this wine. It has a peppery and sometimes a dollop of bittersweet chocolate taste. It is dry and earthy. Your guests will taste something different and interesting.
4. Pinot Noir from the U.S.
It is the most consistent wine in the United States. They have real and true-fruit tastes of black cherries and blackberries. And they are affordable.
5. Petite Sirah from California
Do not confuse them with the well-known Syrah. They are almost black, with spices, earth, and great acidity. However, you will only taste the taste of juicy blueberries and blackberries.
You now know the best wine for get-togethers. You can buy one of these wines. However, you need to create your own budget. And stick to that budget. The best wines are expensive, so do not spend most of your money on expensive wines. Why? Because the wine you will buy may not be enough for your guests. And you need to consider your audience before buying wines. If most of your guests love red wines, just buy more red wines.
