When browsing wine shelves, it can sometimes become a bit overwhelming because you just don’t know where to start or how the wine is going to taste. None of us want to waste our money on something that we just end up pouring down the drain. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the packaging and just choosing a catchy name or cute label. Or sometimes you just stick with ole faithful, because even though you’ve already had it time and time again, it’s safe. A really important aspect to note when drinking wine is the region it comes from–whether its a wine you do or do not like. I’m not saying that just because you like one wine from one region that you will like all of the wines from that same region (or vice versa), but it can sometimes be a good place to start.
Although I love so many wines, my favorite region for white wine is without a doubt the Loire Valley in France. Some of the prettiest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc (arguably my favorite grape!) come from Loire–whether its a bit pricier Sancerre or a less expensive value wine (as pictured here), you can basically always guarantee they are going to be delicious!
While the Loire Valley is often most well known for Sancerre, there are so many other wines worth drinking from the region. Some of my personal favorites include Vouvray, Muscadet, and Pinot Noir. I’ll be sure to pop a cork on a few of these in the future so we can cover the basics of these noteworthy wines.
Tonight I am drinking this Henri Bourgeois “Petit Bourgeois” Sauvignon Blanc. It has hints of citrus, apple, and a bit of minerality. It is a beautiful middle ground between New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (the most popular grape being consumed right now) and California Sauvignon Blanc. It still maintains that freshness and fruitiness that Sauvignon Blanc is known for, but it has a bit more depth to it. I paired this wine with my salmon and veggies dinner, and it was perfect! I would also suggest a nice goat cheese with it. I got it for $15.99 at my own little local wine bar, The Stem and Stein.
Leave a Reply