Wine with Leslie Williams: Good value wines for parties
As I write this the weather has turned remarkably mild so I’ve abandoned my original topic of winter warming wines in favour of good value wines suitable for parties — parties can happen in good and bad weather after all. Christmas seems to start earlier and get more expensive every year so in the coming weeks I’ll try to keep value as much in mind as much as quality.
In choosing wines for a party — whether dinner party or dance party — I recommend going for flavour. No bland Pinot Grigio, boring Merlots or weedy Sauvignons that people will gulp down not casting a thought for your generosity or food offering. In addition I find that light simple wines often encourage people to drink more than they should which is not good for them or for your bank balance.
