5 Affordable White Wines You Need To Stock In Your Bar For A Cheery Christmas & New Year!
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Christmas and New Year celebrations are incomplete without the traditional clinking of wine glasses. So, to make your year-end celebrations fulfilling and enjoyable, we've curated a list of 5 excellent white wines that you can score for less than Rs 2,500.
1. Grover Zampa La Reserve Fume
The ageing of this wine happens in French-style oak barrels in Nashik. It takes about six months for it to be fully ready for consumption. This is the ideal wine to savour on those cold winter evenings in Delhi and has a nice creamy texture with hints of honey. It goes perfectly with roast chicken and grilled fish!
Cost In Delhi: Rs 1,190
2. Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Originating from New Zealand, this well-balanced wine is ideal for those who like fruity flavours. In other words, this is a good dessert wine too, besides being a welcome drink for your guests. This wine is high on intensity and you'll be able to savour lush grapefruit and citrus flavours in it.
Cost In Delhi: Rs 1,890.
3. Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay
This contemporary Australian Chardonnay is a favourite among white wine drinkers. It has a mix of melon and citrus flavours as well as some toasty notes. Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay is a great wine to keep on the table when enjoying a Christmas brunch!
Cost In Delhi: Rs 1,700
4. Campo Viejo Tempranillo Blanco Viura
Love Spain? If yes, then you'll love their local wine, Campo Viejo Tempranillo Blanco Viura, which takes four months to age in solid oak barrels. This helps in preserving its excellent and unique taste. This wine is a blend of two different types of wines- Viura and Tempranillo Blanco, and goes really well with foods like baked pasta, tandoori platters and tomato-rich dishes.
Cost In Delhi: Rs 1,700
5. York Vineyards Chenin Blanc
Aged in Nashik Vineyards, this whit wine is part matured and part fermented in traditional oak barrels. It stands out for its lovely undertones of pineapple and guava. It should be served at temperatures between 18 and 20 degrees.
Cost In Delhi: Rs 700 approx.
