We know, we know. We don’t want to talk about the US election either. It already feels like the longest election cycle ever.
We both early voted, but if you haven’t make sure to double check your site’s address and hours. And once you have voted, pop a cork and use one of (or all) of these easy to find, American wines to relax with Love is Blind/watch results/disassociate.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling ($15)
Dr. Konstantin Frank pioneered wine in the Finger Lakes in the 1950’s and his eponymous line still delivers today. This is a classic, Alsace-style Riesling, with fresh lime juice, cantaloupe, apricot, and aromas of petrol (weird, but normal for Riesling).
Blue Valley Estate Viognier ($30)
Viognier is the state wine of Virginia, and the anchor of many vineyards. It’s dry, has a fuller body, zippy acidity, and notes of stone fruit, tropical fruits, and blossoms. It’s somewhere between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, so try it if you like either.
Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Rosé ($10)
Chateau Ste Michelle is one of the most popular US brands and you should be able to find a bottle almost anywhere. This is a Provence style rosé, so it’s dry, crisp, and acidic with light fruit flavors. Look for notes of citrus, stone fruit, and watermelon.
La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($26)
We’ve told y’all so many times that we prefer Oregon to California Pinot Noir; Pinot Noir is a cold weather grape and ripens better in Oregon. This bottle is easy to find (check any major grocery store) and is from the premiere Willamette Valley region. This is going to be a more savory than jammy wine, with notes of raspberry, cranberry, violets, and cedar.
Decoy Merlot ($20)
While the Napa Valley is better known for it’s Cab Sav, Merlot is making a real comeback. Decoy Wine is the value line for the prestigious Duckhorn Vineyards, you can grab a bottle at Target for $20 and it’s pretty damn good. Enjoy notes of black currant, black cherry, boysenberry, and baking spices.