Cooking Connection

Bogle Family Vineyards

Old Vine California Zinfandel 2021

Got this at the local Safeway for cooking and it’s actually quite drinkable and identifiably Zin. Earthy, plummy blackberry fruit. Not jammy. Quite dry. Good balance, with the alcohol poking out a little on the finish. — 6 months ago

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Austin Hohnke

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Family owned and operated since 1968. Hard to find better values out there.

Barone Fini

Valdadige Pinot Grigio 2019

Good bang for the buck. Excellent for cooking. — 4 years ago

Vanessa, LM and 5 others liked this

Firriato

Sicilia Frappato 2017

Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and cooking spices. On the palate flavors of cherry and tart raspberry with cinnamon and fragrant spice. Fine tannins with good acidity balance, medium finish ending with earthy notes. — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Romain and 2 others liked this

Masseria Li Veli

Askos Susumaniello 2022

This is a dazzling rosé on many levels - lovely pink-orange color with a heady aroma of peach, cherry, apple and lemon. Vibrant acidity, wonderful texture in the mouth and stony minerality to let it stand up to seafood, Middle Eastern cooking or a grilled trout. A food lovers dream in a glass. — a year ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2020

Nice quaffing wine, even better for cooking. — 2 years ago

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Sean Minor

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Light wine with a little bit of jam and tannins to make it interesting. Great wine to drink while cooking dinner with your better half. — 3 years ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

2010. Pretty much the opposite of a Burgundian Pinot Noir. Pulled out to have while the coq au vin that was marinating the last few days was cooking. Big sweet black cherry flavors, but not out of balance and was enjoyable to drink. I’ve never been a fan of waxed bottlenecks, but the “zipper” around the top made easy access to the cork which was soft, pliable and came out intact. Paired well with the stew. — a year ago

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Nativ

Greco di Tufo

Tried this when visiting Purdue at Wine Cellar Bistro in Lafayette. Brought home their last bottle. Enjoyed whole cooking dinner last night. We’ve really been trying and enjoying more of Southern Italian wines. — 2 years ago

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Chardonnay 2018

Very tasty! It’s crisp and fresh with a tang—but not too much of one. I can taste light fruity notes with that caramels finish. Good sipping wine to pair with cooking Christmas dinner. ;) — 4 years ago