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