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If you’ve followed me for some time you know wine is basically a food group in my diet…sorry I like to party. Needless to say, I’ve done some extensive taste testing when it comes to wine and I wanted to share my top picks with you.
Wine:
- Black Mountain Cabernet Fat Cat– you can find it for $5.99 at Trader Joe’s (go ahead and buy two bottles or 4, save yourself a trip)
- The Dreaming Tree Cabernet– This is actually the Dave Matthews Band wine, along with booze I’m also obsessed with music so naturally this was a perfect little duo. I typically buy Cab in most reds but the Crush blend in this brand is actually pretty amazing, maybe better than the Cab. Try them both! Price point is $15 and under.
- Storyteller ‘Got Away’ Cabernet– Another great bottle to try, in most grocery stores for around $19 or less.
- Stag Leap Cabernet– Great wine to bring to a nice gathering or dinner, price point is typically right under $50.
- The Prisoner Cabernet– Another great higher price point wine, typically around $40.
- Decoy Cabernet– Cheaper sister wine to Duckhorn(which is also amazing), a great option costing around $25 or below.
- Relax Riesling– When and if I need a switch up from red wine I do enjoy this sweeter white wine option. Price point is around $7-8.
- Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio– This is by far one of my favorite Pino’s, cost is around $15.
- Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc– Great option for around $30.
- Belleruche Cotes-Du-Rhone Rose– Because day drinking is a real thing, duh! This is a great option around $15.
- California 37– A bonus one just because I crushed this last night and it was amazing, especially for only $8!
TV Shows: With all this vino you have to be watching something good on TV, here are my current favorites at the moment.
- This is Us– I mean….prob THE best show that has hit the network in a long time. How do they make me cry every Tuesday, how?! #TeamToby
- The Bachelor– Let me start by saying this is clearly a joke but it’s just one of those shows I can’t quit. Everything about it is ridiculous, staged and purely elfin stupid but ya know….it’s still my jam.
- The OA– I love a good Netflix series and I’m typically not the one to like anything Sci-Fi related but this was pretty awesome and def worth watching. Who wants to practice the dance moves with me?!
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills or Orange County– Because these girls are goals and there life is SO real….clearly rolling my eyes but yet again, love a good trashy drama.
- Girl Friends Guide to Divorce– This is such a cute show, kind of like the new age Sex In The City.
- Modern Family– This is def my daily comedy, I love all the characters so much but Phil may be my favorite for sure.
- Intervention– Curveball…whoaaaa but yes it’s true I’m the weirdo who loves watching this show. It blows my mind how drugs/booze can destroy someone’s life. The train wreck I can’t look away from.
- The Affair– Season 1 had me completely hooked, it’s so good.
- Secrets and Lies– Also another good drama, just finished season 2.
- Younger– This is a cheesy girly show, perfect to binge on flights, up to season 3 now.
I would love to hear your favorites, please share!!
I didn’t like the Girlfriend’s Guide to divorce at all! It was just not very funny or smart for me. I will try your other recommendations for shows though!
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Totally in love with your top! 😉
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As a Divorced woman, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce saved me and made me laugh….it’s real, it’s funny, it’s mature…..I LOVE it! Love your other recs too. xoxo
I agree girl, I love that show for so many reasons!
I have to go a bridal shower soon where the theme is “Wine and Dine” so you have to bring a wine- and I am not a wine drinker at all so this post was so helpful!! I will probably be buying one of these as one of my shower gifts!! And I’ve been really wanting to watch Younger!
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These shows all sound so good- I love the Bachelor haha! Your living room is too cute too!
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Total fan of This Is Us, The Bachelor (can we talk about Corinne?!), and the Modern Family! Also would add Last Man on Earth, Mindy Project, Brooklyn 99, The Crown, Designated Survivor to the list…
I need to watch This Is Us ASAP. Thanks for the wine list, too! I just signed up for Winc last month, but I’m always willing to try new wine!
Ok I love all of these except 4 and 7. I just tried to avoid any RH and #7 is too much like my old career (I was actually a substance abuse counselor, so watching it feels like I am at work haha). Did you think this season of Secrets and Lies was better than last? I didn’t care for last and have been debating whether or not to start this one…
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Your house is so pretty! Every time you post it I am obsessed!! I actually haven’t heard of those shows! I should watch one.
I love your photos! Your living room is so bright and beautiful. I don’t drink much, but I’ll keep these recommendations in mind for next time I have a treat!
Oooh right up my alley! Thanks so much for sharing this. I’m a cab girl so I can’t wait to try some of these.
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I love roses and champagne. I drink a lot of prosecco also. From our last trip to Paso we brought champagne and Cabernet Franc from Bianchi and various red blends from Dao. I like the Prisoner from the wines you listed and Santa Marguerita Pinot Grigio.
As far as shows goes I love This is Us, Millionaire listing LA and NY, good old House hunters international, Beating Bob Flay and Batefoot Contessa (cooking), and for the drama Ladies of London is my favorite. It I also watch super trashy Vanderpump and Sumer house and the housewives NY, OC and Beverly Hills are a must. I stated The Affair on a recent trip to Hawaii and I’m hooked, but haven’t watched since first season. The guide for Divorce and Yonger are super cool and Odd Mom out is funny.
I’m not a huge wine drinker, but am interested in trying more so this list is super helpful. Loved reading your opinion on each.
You have such a beautiful home/apartment and I love love LOVE that outfit! I don’t have time to watch much TV, but The Bachelor is totally my guilty pleasure. #SorryNotSorry
I definitely have to try some of those wines, I’ve never really gone outside the box when it comes to wines so it’ll be nice to broaden my horizons there. I’ve only seen The Bachelor on your list of shows so I’m definitely going to check out some more TV shows. I’ve heard This Is Us is amazing.
Your couch looks amazingly comfy– perfect for a good show and bottle of wine 😛 Your show picks are great- I love watching Housewives and This Is Us is SO good!
The OA!!! just started watching it. so good!
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Such fabulous lists! Little Black Dress Pinot Noir has been my go to wine lately.
I absolutely love your living room decor! I just started watching This Is Us on Wednesday this week and it’s already so good! Great picks.
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Your place is beautiful! I am definitely going to check out these wines. I looooove Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce.
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No Ripasso or Amerone’s? 🙂
I love relax reisling and the bachelor 🙂 great combo.
Girl you had me at wine and Netflix…legit my life in two words! ha. I love sweeter wines. If you are ever in the midwest, you really should make a trip to Door County, WI (I’m pretty sure it’s sort of a well known location, even to those outside of the midwest) and hit up the Von Stiehl winery . Von Stiehl wine is THE BEST!! I love sweeter wines though. And for TV shows, my all time faves are Grey’s Anatomy, the OC and One Tree Hill. I’ve heard so many good things about This is Us so as soon as it hits up Netflix I will binge watch it!