Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Pronounced: soh-vin-YOHN blahngk

What a wine expert would say: "A light to medium body, medium-high acidity and moderate alcohol.”

What your wine buddy would say:  "Enjoy bright, fresh flavors of melon, citrus and green apple. Some have herbal hints.”

Goes great with:

• Fish, chicken or pork
• Grilled asparagus
• Chèvre (goat) cheese

Chill: 2 hours in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 2 to 4 days.

Great Bottle Around $10: Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Great Bottle Around $30: Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

Also try: Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc

Pronounced: REE·sluhng

What a wine expert would say: “A light-bodied wine— some sweet, some dry—with a strong floral aroma."

What your wine buddy would say: “Bright & citrusy. Tastes like fruit nectar; has a crisp, clean finish.”

Goes great with:

• Indian, Thai or Chinese cuisine
• Earthy flavors like mushroom sauce

Chill: 20 minutes in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 5 to 7 days.

Great Bottle Around $10: Kung Fu Girl Riesling

Great Bottle Around $30: A to Z Riesling

Also try: Yalumba Y Series Dry Riesling

Pronounced: shaar·duh·NEI

What a wine expert would say: “Dry, medium- to full- bodied wine; smooth & creamy mouthfeel with a crisp finish.”

What your wine buddy would say: “Unoaked has floral and citrus flavors; oaked has vanilla and caramel notes.”

Goes great with:

• Unoaked—crab cakes and risotto
• Oaked—pizza & Parmesan chicken

Chill: 2 hours in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 5 to 7 days

Great Bottle Around $10: Josh Chardonnay

Great Bottle Around $30: Rombauer Chardonnay

Also try: Cupcake Butterkissed Chardonnay

Pronounced: SPAAR·kuh·luhng

What a wine expert would say: Dry and zesty wines made with non- aromatic grapes like Chardonnay.

What your wine buddy would say: “Apple and pear flavors, accented by citrus spice and nutty caramel notes.”

Goes great with:

• Caesar salad
• Fried chicken
• Crab cakes
• Brie cheese

Chill: 2 hours in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 3 to 5 days

Great Bottle Around $10: Freixenet

Great Bottle Around $30: Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling

Also try: Chandon Brut

Pronounced: ro·SAY

What a wine expert would say: “Made from red grapes but fermented in less time for pink hue and lighter flavor.”

What your wine buddy would say: “Fruity rosés have strawberry, cherry, citrus and watermelon notes.”

Goes great with:

• Ham, chicken or roast beef
• Burgers & hot dogs
• Picnic fare

Chill: 1 hour in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 5 to 7 days

Great Bottle Around $10: Cupcake Rosé

Great Bottle Around $30: Fleur de Mers Rosé

Also try: Apothic Rosé

Pronounced: pee-noh GREE-joe

What a wine expert would say: “A crisp, light-to medium-bodied wine with moderate acidity.”

What your wine buddy would say: “Mild flavor reminiscent of peach, citrus or ripe apple and pear.”

Goes great with:

• Seafood and poultry
• Mediterranean dishes
• Picnic fare

Chill: 2 hours in refrigerator before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 5 to 7 days.

Great Bottle Under $10: Dark Horse Pinot Grigio

Great Bottle Under $30: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

Also try: Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

Pronounced: muh·SKAA·tow

What a wine expert would say: “Has light body, low acidity and a touch of sweetness.”

What your wine buddy would say: “Fruit-filled flavors that range from pear and apple to orange, lime and peach.”

Goes great with:

• Fruit tarts
• Fresh berries
• Biscotti & lemon-poppyseed cakes

Chill: 30 to 40 minutes before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 2 to 5 days

Great Bottle Around $10: Stella Rosa Moscato

Great Bottle Under $30: Marco Negri Moscato

Also try: Luccio Moscato D' Asti

Pronounced: geh-VERTZ-tra-MEE-ner

What a wine expert would say: “Similar to Moscato with higher alcohol content; full-bodied with complex aromas.”

What your wine buddy would say: “Fresh and vibrant with fruit and spice notes; has light sweetness for balance.”

Goes great with:

• Moroccan chicken tagine or Korean BBQ chicken wings
• Munster cheese and chicken wings

Chill: Overnight before opening. Once opened, enjoy within 3 to 5 days

Great Bottle Around $10: Starling Castle Gewϋrztraminer

Another Great Bottle Around $10: Fetzer Gewϋrztraminer

Also try: Chateau St. Michelle Gewϋrztraminer