So, I am hosting a "Wine and Cheese shindig," as I like to call it, in honor and me and my friend's 21st birthdays. (You are welcome to stop by if you wish!) However, seeing as how I am relatively new to this realm, I am wondering what my aged dairy and alcoholically educated family would recommend I get... while staying near a college budget...
Also, is there any family dinner happening on sunday despite mom's absence? Because I could come!
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Jack Johnson.
I am willing to host dinner on Sunday. The question is "if I build it, will they come." Please RSVP by Saturday evening if you are planning to attend Sunday dinner.
I'm not refined enough to answer your wine and cheese question. My only advice is to avoid serving wine out of a box.
Prime
Mattie, I must say my sister told me of your wine and cheese event and we are very bummed that we have a wedding to go to on Friday. (By the way, thanks for the combined "sisters" message on my phone yesterday). :) As far as what wine to serve. If you go to Meijer, there is usually a good selection of wine on sale besides just Crane Lake which is 3/$10 (please avoid this). I really like red wines, so if you get any of those, I recommend a Shiraz or Zinfandel (actually the Sutter Home Zinfandel is actually quite good and pretty cheap). I'm not a big white wine drinker, but Rieslings are very good and sweeter - you'd probably like them. Okay, those are my thoughts. :)
Oh, and actually, although it's not very sophisticated, contrary to what Dad said, wine out of a box is actually not bad if you get a better quality wine. It doesn't go bad like an opened bottle of wine does either.
I think Reuben and I will be able to be at dinner on Sunday.
Count on Kate and I for lunch on Sunday. Mattie, boxes of wine are awesome because they are so much for so little.
Mattie,
A box of wine can be a decent value, but you can do better for your 21st birthday. Go to a store with a large selection and ask the dude working there what is good that is within your price range. Reds are my favorite. I prefer a syrah/cabernet with a good oak flavor to it. Rachel is right about the riesling. You would probably like that one.
This is me reserving my seat at Sunday dinner! Rach, maybe I'll bring some extras over, but it won't exactly be the same. Maybe whenever dinner at my house ends up happening?
Mom, what is the really sweet, "candy-like" wine you have had me taste before?
My plan is to stop by my De Reuze, favorite "crazy foods" store that has some interesting alcohol's and people who know a lot about cheese, and even let you taste it!
Mattie...
Your plan to go to that "cool" store sounds like a good one. If you want a sweet wine ask at the wine place. The really sweet ones are usually considered dessert wines. The ones I usually end up with are Muscat wines.
Another place that has lots of good somewhat cheap wine is the World Market. They usually have a wine expert on duty also. That's how I found the sweet wines.
Have fun!
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