Last minute invite + wine = Perfect Pair

Have you ever been invited to a dinner at the last minute?  Or, you forgot about the housewarming invitation that has been posted on your refrigerator for the last week?  What to bring?  As you may have already guessed, my go-to hostess gift is wine.  It's the perfect ‘last minute’ hostess gift to bring to any occasion (except an AA meeting, but I'm not sure that is considered an occasion).  If you are not sure what is being served, it’s best to bring both white and red wine.  Not everyone has wine on hand (not sure how that happens), but there is a brand that I have mentioned before that tastes good will not force you to tap into your retirement or your children’s college fund.  Conte Priola! (said in an Italian voice)

Conte Priola Pinot Noir
Cost: $7.99
Store: Total Wine & More
(photo courtesy of Total Wine & More)
Conte Priola is a brand that is easy to find, easy to drink and is very food-friendly.  For red, try Conte Priola Pinot Noir.  It’s an Italian wine that is fairly inexpensive.  Total Wine and More sells it for $7.99 and can be found in the Pinot Noir area of the store.  It's a medium-bodied wine, unlike the full-bodied Chianti of the same brand I mentioned in another post.  You can taste the berries in this wine.  It's so smooth you won't notice that you've had a few glasses until you stood up.  It pairs well with fish and white meat.  

Conte Priola Pinot Grigio
Cost: $7.49
Store: Total Wine & More
(photo courtesy of Total Wine & More)
Conte Priola Pinot Grigio is a delicate white wine that is also from Italy and is inexpensive at $7.49 from Total Wine & More.  It is a refreshing, crisp wine with citrus flavors and pairs well light hors d'oeuvres, seafood and light pasta dishes.

Even if the wine isn’t served during the party, your hostess will be extremely happy that they now have two bottles of wine to take to their next last minute dinner invite...or to add to their wine collection.  Honestly, if you brought this to my house I'd most likely drink it myself.  ;)

Salute!

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