Hump Day Happy Hour: WINE!

February 24, 2010

by ak | 17 Comments in Hump Day Happy Hour, ak, wine

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You know, some happy hours just need to be wine. No mixing drinks and what not, just pour me a glass–quick fix!  I, myself, am a pinot grigio drinker.  Voga Italia pinot grigio can be found at your grocery store ladies.  I don’t know much about wine and I’m no connoisseur that’s for sure.  But I do know this…it’s like $8 and I LIKE IT!

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{ 17 comments }

duchessbelle February 24, 2010 at 3:30 pm

The red Voga variety is delicious as well!

ak February 24, 2010 at 3:38 pm

@duchessbelle Is it! I will pass that along to the other tipsy ladies. I can’t seem to drink red…I think its the sulfites but it makes me weez and sneeze–not pretty!

Liz February 24, 2010 at 3:44 pm

I always see this, but have never tried it. I am a huge fan of pino, & and $8 price tag! Barefoot is also a good one for only 6.99 too! :) This is making me thirsty

ak February 24, 2010 at 3:46 pm

@Liz dude, definitely try it–I really really like it.

Christen February 24, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Always looking for new brands to try; I’m not afraid to experiment, but the wine aisle can be overwhelming and it’s no fun getting stuck in a rut! Looking forward to trying this!

And since you ladies always hook me up, here’s one for you:
Do you have Trader Joe’s near you? The Two-Buck Chuck Pinot G is nice!

ak February 24, 2010 at 4:11 pm

@Christen SONUVA no we don’t have Trader Joe’s!! Texas is HEB-land or Randalls or Kroger….no TJ. Wonder how we can get us some Two Buck to try over here?!

Christen February 24, 2010 at 4:51 pm

Oh, Bummer! Two Buck Chuck is Trader Joe’s speak for Charles Shaw $1.99 wines. If you want to be fancy you can splurge for the $3.99. Anyway, TJ’s carries all kinds of fun, affordable wines (and, uh, food to soak up some of that wine). Our other favorite go-to for boozy needs is Cost Plus World Market. Good prices and selection.!

ak February 24, 2010 at 5:10 pm

@Christen Now we’re talkin’! We do have World Market and I believe all the ladies are familiar with their wine section. Got any favs?

Christen February 24, 2010 at 5:45 pm

I like ice wines for a dessert option that isn’t sickly sweet. Jackson-Triggs is a crowd pleaser. Cakebread is good but the prices have shot up recently; however, their Chardonnay usually pleases even the biggest red wine snobs. Honig Sauvignon Blanc is fabulous, too. Not sure if they have made their way out there since they are a smaller, newer Napa winery. (Yeah, we’re spoiled living here since half the state is “wine country”) If we’re going for budget-friendly, Yellow Tail is a great option (reds and whites and they even have a sparkling version if you are craving bubbly!), but you can get that anywhere. Wow, I am outing myself as a total wino…

When in doubt/overwhelmed, I ask the resident expert at our store: she is adorable and always takes time to offer up new suggestions. I feel like I should invite her over for dinner at this point!

ak February 24, 2010 at 6:03 pm

@Christen LOVE THE INFO! Thanks! I’ve had Yellowtail before and I think Cakebread. Can’t wait to try some of the others!

Liz February 24, 2010 at 6:29 pm

This post just made me go pour myself a glass of barefoot pino.. @Christen I love yellowtail too. Cheap +good=WIN!!

ak February 24, 2010 at 6:38 pm

@Liz WOOT! Go you!

Christen February 24, 2010 at 7:01 pm

@Liz: Oh, love the Barefoot, too! They also make a great bubbly if you’re looking to celebrate or make mimosas.

Liz February 24, 2010 at 7:10 pm

@Christen I will defiantly try the bubs soon! Also Menage and trios- a bit more of a “splurge” @ 13.99, but one the best wines that Have hit my taste buds! One more thing (damn I feel like a wino now) California wine club- received it as a birthday gift last year, tasted some good ones, and you can re-order super cheap!

Christen February 24, 2010 at 7:41 pm

@Liz: Oh, Menage a Trois is great stuff! And I think you are in good company, fellow wino. :) I’ll check out that wine club for sure! Does it make me lazy to join California Wine Club if I already live in California? Ha!

Liz February 24, 2010 at 7:44 pm

i think it just made me jealous! (I’m in MD) And living there makes it even better!

Christen February 25, 2010 at 3:09 pm

@Liz: Don’t envy me TOO much. Yes, the promximity to wine is nice, but I live in a small college town. We know not of Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, etc. I go through withdrawls after all of my years in San Francisco!

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