Reception Style: Wines 101

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Wines 101

Don't go blank if your caterer asks you what wines you want to serve: we've got you covered! There are plenty of delicious, affordable wines out there for the choosing-even if you want to pour champagne with each course, including dessert. Here, the experts at Village Wines & Spirits in New York City offer up some selections.


Whites
Napa Ridge Chardonnay $9
A medium- to full-bodied California wine, with a light oaky flavor

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay $9
A medium-bodied California wine, with both fruit and oak notes

Colombelle Gascogne Classic Blend $7
A medium to light French wine made from many different varietals

Cavit Pinot Grigio $7
A medium to light Italian wine, with a sprightly flavor

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde $6
A Portuguese wine, light in both body and flavor, with green notes

Reds
Santa Christina Sangiovese $8
A medium Italian wine made from Italy's most famous grape

RH Phillips Mistura $8
A medium- to medium-full-bodied California wine

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi/Cabernet Sauvigon $8
A medium to full-bodied California wine; a broad, inviting flavor

Forrest Gun Merlot $10
A fruit-heavy medium- to medium-full- bodied red wine from California

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhone $10
A French wine of medium to full body, with a spicy dryness

Sparkling Wines & Champagnes
Domaine St. Michelle Brut $10
A dry Washington state sparkler; serve with dinner or cocktails

Cristalino Brut $8
A bone-dry Spanish sparkling wine

Argyle Brut $10
A dry Oregon bubbly

Seaview Brut $9
Least dry of the four Bruts; from Australia

Martini & Rossi Spumante $10
A dry, soft, slightly sweet Italian wine; serve this one with the cake!