Underrated Wines You Should Be Drinking

Ep 172Some of the best wines on the shelf are the ones most people overlook.It's easy to fall into the habit of reaching for the same familiar bottles, but there are so many incredible wines that don't get nearly the attention they deserve. In this episode, I’m sharing underrated wines that offer great flavor, plenty of personality, and often a great value simply because they aren't the names everyone already knows. From crisp, salty Muscadet and sparkling red Lambrusco to Chenin Blanc, dry Riesling, Austrian reds, Greek varieties, and Portuguese wines, you'll discover what each one tastes like, what to look for on the label, and where to find some of the best examples. You'll also get food pairing ideas along the way, whether you're ordering wine for a table full of different dishes, planning pizza night, grilling burgers, or looking for the perfect bottle to drink on a hot summer day.If you're ready to branch out from your usual wine order, this episode will give you plenty of new bottles to look for the next time you're at a wine shop or scanning a restaurant wine list.Resources:Grape Deep Dive - Chenin Blanc https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-21Grape Deep Dive - Riesling https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-38My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-56Greek Wine: A Hidden Gemhttps://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-53Exploring Portuguese and Mexican Wines w/ Nossa Importshttps://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-85Wines & Regions Mentioned:MuscadetMelonSur lieSevre et MaineLambruscoRiunite LambruscoLini 910 Lambrusco Chenin BlancVouvray SaumurCoteaux du LayonCrémant de LimouxDry RieslingGermany “Trocken”MoselRheingauPfalzFrappatoAustria RedsZweigeltBlaufrankischGoes by many names in other countries:Germany: LembergerHungary: KekfrankosSlovenia: Modra FrankinjaRomania: GaméCroatia: FrankovkaItaly: Franconia NeraGreek WinesAssyrtikoMoschofileroAgiorgitikoXinomavroPortugal Vinho VerdeBagaAlentejoWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Support the showDon't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide!  - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected] production and management by Liz Chapman