Please recommend a good dry white wine to cook with

[spkspk]

The ones I've used before are ones that I received as gifts and unfortunately, my supply has run out. I would prefer one that is not too expensive and can be found either at Trader Joe's or a regular grocery store. I know that you should always use a good quality one that you would also drink on its own, but I don't really drink wine at all so obviously it's hard for me to pick one out using this as a gauge.

[jen kalb]

we will usually use a pinot grigio or similar wine we usually have around in the frig. The australian ones (i.e. the Yellowtail which costs around $8-10 for a whole magnum are pretty reasonable and have enough good flavor and acidity to give a real contribution to the dish.. White wine will last pretty indefinitely in the frig tho not in our house.

[wrenhunter]

I usually use a white Bordeaux like an Entre-Deux-Mers. Typically $10 at my local, and also nice as a kir.

[mwpaez]

Any sauvignon blanc from TJ's in the under $5 category works well. And you can sip it while you cook--if you are so inclined. I tend to steer clear of Mr. Charles Shaw due to the ear-splitting headaches he has given me--and I'm talking about half a glass too.

Look in the price range I mentioned and you really can't go wrong for cooking.

[Jack_]

Like some others I use dry vermouth, Cinzano is my fav

If you want white wine though stick with a Sauvignon blanc the Chardonnays can be oaky and don't think lend themselves to cooking

[pharmnerd]

What else is considered a "dry white wine"? Sauvignon blanc? Chablis? Etc. Sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to wines.

[jaykayen]

TJ's Charles Shaw Chardonnay is my white cooking wine.

[pcdarnell]

I always use dry vermouth. Always. It keeps for a long time, doesn't require refrigeration, and is neither too sweet or heavy like some whites.

[alanbarnes]

Others will squeal that you shouldn't cook with a wine you wouldn't drink, but I believe Charles Shaw wines ($2/bottle at TJ's) are ideal for cooking.

Don't keep 'em sitting around open in the cupboard, though; they'll go south fairly quickly. I like to boil the wine down until it's reduced by 3/4 or so, then pour it into an ice cube tray, freeze, and store the "wine cubes" in a zip-top bag.

[gordeaux]

I usually use two buck chuck for cooking. Go directly to your nearest Trader Joe's. I don't drink it, but, I guess I COULD. Plenty of other ppl do. It's pretty flat tasting, but it's not like it's horrible.

[Den]

We are red wine drinkers at my house and rarely have white around. I usually keep around though one of the little 4 packs of Pinot Grigio. I think the bottles are probably 8 or 10 oz and that generally works perfectly for a pan sauce. That way I'm not opening a large bottle.

[Gio]

What a great idea!! I always have a bottle of dry vermouth in the pantry specifically for dry martinis and the odd cooking ingredient but I'm definitely going to look for those 4 packs now.

[smtucker]

I keep a bottle of dry vermouth in the cupboard for the times I need dry white wine for cooking. I don't drink white wine, so I don't just have a bottle sitting around waiting for the right meal. Vermouth doesn't go "off" and I think it lends a lovely flavor to all my cooking.