The List...

Okay Lusch fans, here is a starter list which includes great wines for everyday drinking. In fact, many of these are house wines at The Luscher house.  I would like to point out that most of these wines are available at fabulous local wine shops around Dallas.  I encourage you to support local and small business whenever possible.  Check them out and let me know what you think!

Vilarnau Cava, Penedes, Spain

Profile:  crisp and refreshing with notes of fresh bread, apples, citrus with a mineral finish

Pair:  caesar salad with grilled shrimp or your favorite take-out Pad Thai

Purchase:  Le Caveau $18 

Hugues Beauvignac Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France

Profile:  ripe notes of lemon, lime & grapefruit with dried herbs and a light crisp finish

Pair:  think seafood platter with oysters, crab, clams, or mussels or hit your favorite sushi place

Purchase:  Le Caveau $13

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Profile:  aromatic lemon, peach and apricot with zippy acidity

Pair:  citrus marinated shellfish, steamed asparagus, or a fresh herb salad

Purchase:  Total Wine $10

Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris Estate,  Willamette Valley, Oregon

Profile:  green apple, pear, white peach, crisp & mouthwatering with refreshing acidity 

Pair:  perfect with Sunday night roasted chicken or fresh fish with a light cream sauce

Purchase:  Bar & Garden Dallas  $19

Malene Rose, Central Coast, CA 

Profile:  ripe stone fruit and citrus with a mineral core and a crisp dry finish

Pair:  bring it to your next picnic or BBQ because it will go with everything on the table

Purchase:  Veritas $18

Latitud 42 Rioja Crianza Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

Profile:  blackberry, black cherry, spice and mineral

Pair:  lamb or pork dishes especially with garlic, red peppers, saffron...think Paella

Purchase:  Total Wine $13

Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Profile:  bright and juicy red cherries, cranberry and earth with good acidity and smooth tannins

Pair:  sausage pizza or pasta bolognese as barbera loves garlic, tomato, olives

Purchase:  Le Caveau $14

Angulo Innocenti Nonni Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Profle:  blackberry, red currant, earthy undertones, ripe finish with soft tannins

Pair:  mushroom swiss burger, pork with roasted peppers, simple grilled steak & potatoes

Purchase:  Veritas $10

Bar & Garden Dallas  www.barandgardendallas.com  

Le Caveau Vinotheque  www.lecaveaudallas.com 

Pogo's Wine & Spirits  www.pogoswine.com 

Veritas Wine Room  www.veritaswinedallas.com