Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

Wines That Won't Leave You in the "Pour House"

Can Rachael tell the difference between a $10 bottle of wine and high-priced vintage? Can you? And is a pricey bottle of wine really better than the five-buck version? Rachael's friend Joshua Wesson of Best Cellars puts Rachael's discerning taste buds to the test.

Can Rach distingush high-priced wines from their budget-friendly counterparts?

Want to have your own tasting? Try the champagnes and wines Josh used to test Rachael:

  • Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2001 ($25.00) verses Francois Raveneau Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2002 ($100.00)

  • Veuve Clicquot Yellow label Brut ($40.00) verses Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad ($20.00)

  • Francois Raveneau Premier Cru Chablis Butteaux 2002 ($20.00) verses the Casa de Campo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($5.00)

*All prices are approximate suggested retail.



Josh shares some of his favorite picks:

  • Domaine Saint Pierre Brut NV. "It's a wildly fizzy, off-dry sparkler that's perfect for after a long day in the sun."

  • Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc. "This New Zealand white has super-ripe tangerine and gooseberry flavors that wash across the palate. It leaves the mouth literally swimming in a sea of lip-smacking fruit."

  • Hope Estate "Broke" Chardonnay. "This is a perfect wine for people who like rich, toasty, full-throttle Chardonnays. It's a big toasty, buttery wonder of a wine."

  • Lookout Mountain Merlot. "It's like a ripe Cabernet Sauvignon minus mouthfuls of tannis. This Merlot is a silky and scented with hints of berry and cherry."

  • Cooper Hill Pinot Gris. "This is a guilt-free Pinot Gris. It's a 100 percent organic white wine that's rich, citrusy and elegant."

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