My wife loves Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio, but hell who wouldn't with that price tag on it. There must be another wine out there with the same charateristics and flavors that can be bought cheaper. Doesn't even have to be a Pinot, just something that has the same fruitiness . Any help?
2007-08-31 10:03:04 · 11 answers · asked by bigbaddave2001 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 Pinot Gris
This Pinot Grigio is crisp, dry, and fruity. It's bursting with aromas of pear and honey. Enjoy flavors of pear, melon, and spice. Perfect to serve with salmon, cheese, shellfish, chicken, salads, and fish. This wine is rated 93 by Wine & Spirits.($15.99)
2007-09-03 07:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$20 is a bit pricey for a Pinot Grigio. I would agree with you. I do love a good pinot grigio, but I also think there are some grreat Sauvignon Blancs and Viogniers out there for less than the Santa Margherita. I would recommond the following:
Kim Crawford SAuvignon Blanc from New Zealand
King Estate Pinot Gris from Oregon
Luna Pinot Grigio Napa Valley
Isabel Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Kunde Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma
Merryvale Starmont Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley
Silverado Vineyards Sauvingon Blanc from Napa Valley
Pepi Pinot Grigio or Sauv Blanc from California
The pepi will give you a lot of bang for the buck. $10 at Bevmo. Great wine.
2007-09-01 15:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that Cavit Pinot Grigio is very drinkable for the price and Wine Spectator did give it a "best buy". See if she can get accustomed to it, with the idea that you can still have the Santa Margharita once in awhile as a special treat.
2007-08-31 10:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by christnp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folonari, Voga, Mezzacorona, Bolla, Gabbiano Pinot Grigio are all decent substitutes. How much is Santa Margharita where you are? Depending on what you are paying in your area, the best replacement I've found is Masi Masianco. Or pitch the pinots and get yourself a decent New Zealand sauvignon blanc.
2007-08-31 15:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by fleurpixie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio is made by the same winery and costs a quarter the price. I can't tell the difference.
Sterling "Vintner's Collection" Pinot Grigio is a fine domestic (U. S.) example.
2007-08-31 10:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might like to try a Pinot Noir or a young Chianti would be another good option. You can also get light varieties of Grenache and Zinfandel but seek advise when buying as both grape varieties vary greatly from light - full bodied depending on where grown. Another great option for summer is a chilled Spanish Rose.
2016-04-02 09:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, aparently you don't know a pinot from a muscatel. try the first pinot gregio to become popular here; Ecco Domani( $10 to$15); if you really want to know what a pinot gregio tastes like. Tried Santa Margharita once; not impressed. Too sweet. you might as well go for Beringer white Zinfandel or Peter Vella wine-in-a-box at appx $14/5litres.
2007-08-31 11:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by old hippie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If it's available in your market, try Kupelweiser pinot grigio
Also consider some Spanish whites (generally good value wines), such as Ruedas, albarinos, and white Riojas
2007-08-31 12:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tragic Tapas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cavet is Ok...but It's not Santa Margharita...but maybe you could save the bottles and re-fill them with Cavet...she might not notice...
2007-08-31 10:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jypcee 5000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this might not be in the exact same ball park but I may have one for you. I have always found Ravenswood Zinfandel to be an outstanding tasting wine at little cost. It runs from $9-$13 a bottle and is well worth it. It is a dark Zinfandel and is compatible with most foods.
2007-08-31 10:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋