Good job you didn’t ask me any last night then Diane 
I actually haven’t had any for a while but after posting this thread thought I would with my evening meal - I only had half a glass and I was tipsy 
(I’m a cheap date 
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Cabernet Sauvignon is a nice red wine to add to a full bodied casserole. If you are cooking with white wine then you have to choose a good quality dry variety. Otherwise it will permeate through the dish. You can’t go halves on white. Red is definitely more versatile. Cheers! 
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I forgot to answer you earlier ST, but no I don’t - I only cook with red wine as that’s all I drink alcohol wise Plus I don’t think the studies show white wine is as good for you - at least from what I’ve read anyway.
Oooooo Annie, Cabernet Sauvignon is my absolute fave! In fact I think we need a “What is your favourite red wine” thread Do you want to do the honours of starting it? 
Well I could just do an adoration of Malbec thread Azz !
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Love Malbec wine 
Cheers!
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Yes I do sometimes cook with red wine when the recipe calls for it and some when it doesn’t.
I always go by the saying from the famous chef Keith Floyd “if its not good enough to drink its not good enough to cook with”
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Yes, us too. Or a Merlot.
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Yes! And yes, I do notice the difference in taste if cheap wine is used.
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I have to agree with everyone who has said it does make a difference - I bought a cheap bottle when I posted this thread and now having got through all of it, I won’t be buying it again. I’d rather spend an extra couple of quid because I think it makes a noticeable different 
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After testing with various wines now, I have found this one makes the best gravy:
https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/les-dauphins-cotes-du-rhone-villages/392045-141045-141046
Just adding a link here in case anyone fancies giving it a go
(I usually buy it when it’s on offer)
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Yes, I’ve said earlier that personally I wouldn’t use any wine in cooking that I wouldn’t be happy drinking and you’ve discovered like I did that it really does make a difference.
I made a ragu yesterday for with pasta & meatballs and used this if you’re interested, though as I’ve said before I do use Merlot’s quite a bit for cooking with and especially in pasta-based dishes.
https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/journeys-end-bluegum-merlot-75cl
