Value Hacks for Expensive Wines

Ep 168Great wine doesn't have to come with a premium price tag. Some of the world's most famous wines have become famous for a reason. Sancerre, Burgundy, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and Champagne are all incredible wines. But they're also some of the bottles that can make your wallet hurt. The good news? There are plenty of lesser-known wines that offer a similar style without costing you an arm and a leg. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite value hacks for expensive wines. You'll learn what to look for instead of the big names, which regions and grape varieties I recommend, and why some of the best values are hiding just outside the world's most famous wine regions.You'll discover that some of the best bottles on the shelf aren't always the ones with the most recognizable names. The next time you're standing in a wine shop or looking over a restaurant wine list, you'll have plenty of new wines to try and the confidence to reach for something different. Resources:French Wine 101 - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-19French Wine 101 Part Deux - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-35All About Sparkling Wine - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-44Wines mentioned in this episode:Menetou-SalonPouilly-FuméQuincy, ReuillyTouraineCôtes du Rhone BlancSaumur BlancGodelloWhite Rioja ReservaIGT Toscana ChardonnaySpatburgunder (Germany)Pinot Nero (Italy)Santa Barbara Pinot Noir from CaliforniaWillamette Valley Pinot NoirCru BeaujolaisEtna RossaPaso Robles Cabernet SauvignonChilean Cabernet SauvignonPortuguese Touriga NacionalArgentinean MalbecGreek AgiorgitikoCremantCavaEpisode Highlights:Why famous wine regions often come with higher price tagsWhy famous wines cost more than just what's in the bottle Affordable alternatives to SancerreBudget-friendly swaps for white BurgundyBetter value options for red BurgundyAlternatives to Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonSparkling wines that rival Champagne for lessHow to shop by style instead of reputationWhat 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