We became regular consumers after MrsW read somewhere that Cab Sauv was good for your heart. I didn't argue. Then we found that if we had a proper dinner on a Saturday night with wine, MissW didn't go out, so it was a subtle control mechanism. So that became a family tradition which continues even though she's left home. More often than not we start off with an Alsace white, which is usually Gewurztraminer. But I like to try others (obviously) - and find Italian whites to my taste (Gavi de Gavi is one such). As mentioned above, we also like Rhone whites. But I'm no fan of Chardonnay. I also like NZ whites, and Esk Valley do a nice Sauvignon Blanc, which is excellent value at under a tenner.
Reds are another matter, and although we tend to avoid Italy & Spain, anywhere else is fair game.
Wine is a great hobby.
