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Need some inspiration on Father’s Day gift ideas that will not burn a hole in your wallets? Do seriously consider getting him a nice bottle of wine this Father’s Day! Do not be afraid about blowing your budget because there are plenty of cheap and good wines in Singapore that you can lay your hands on. We’ve sussed out the best affordable wines to get this Father’s Day 2022 to make your old man a happy one! Psst, this includes a list of red wines, white wines and also sparkling wines — you can thank us later!
Wine is the perfect gift for Father’s Day for plenty of reasons. Wine actually symbolizes prestige, uniqueness, wealth and integrity and is the perfect gift for many occasions. Needless to say, wine tastes great and it is a drink that many men like our fathers would be able to appreciate. Pair them with some cheeses and biscuits and you’re all set for a wonderful Father’s Day celebration!
What’s more, wine – especially red wine – is said to have multiple health benefits. This includes providing the body with antioxidants and even helps in lowering bad cholesterol. Of course, too much of a good thing will eventually become unhealthy too, so drinking in moderation is ideal. Getting wine as a gift also allows you to explore many different options for taste, brands and price points. This makes it so much easier to meet the needs of both the person purchasing it and the recipient!
There are actually plenty of wine types ranging from red wine, to white wine and sparkling wines that cater to the preferences of your dad. Each kind of wine has its own distinct taste and even within each category, the taste differs too! Generally, here are the differences between the types of wine:
Don’t know where to start looking for the best wines to get for a Father’s Day gift? We’ve gathered a list of affordable yet tasty wines for each type down below!
If you’ve done any kind of shopping for wines in Singapore, then the brand Jacob’s Creek should be no stranger to you. This wine brand is superbly popular for its wide range of affordable wines. Many of them are even award-winning ones! This Father’s Day 2022, getting a wine gift has never been easier. The Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz Gift Wine Set (available on Pernod Ricard Official Store) is one of the crowd-favourites when it comes to wine gift sets in Singapore. Crafted from superior quality grapes, this wine from their Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel range is then finished in aged whiskey barrels that give it its rich, complex taste. This is the perfect Father’s Day gift idea as the wine gift set comes with a wine opener, wine cutter and wine pourer!
Quite possibly one of the most well-known brands for cheap and good wine in Singapore is 19 CRIMES. This is an Australian wine brand that focuses on mainly red blends made from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Durif and Mourvèdre. Should you find yourself on a budget yet are looking for the best wine gift ideas this Father’s Day 2022, the 19 CRIMES Red Blend (available on Shopee Supermarket) is a really good option. This is a Shiraz-dominated red wine that has full flavours of vanilla and tasting notes of chocolate and cedar spice. Can’t get enough of it? Grab the 19 CRIMES Red Blend Bundle of 3 (available on Shopee Supermarket) and it’ll undoubtedly be the best Father’s Day wine gift set you can get!
Word on the vine has it that the Granvillons Selection Merlot (available on Wine – Asia Wine Network Singapore) has one of the best flavour profiles when it comes to wine. Being awarded at least 100 medals every year, Castell is one of the most trustworthy French wine brands to gift your dad for Father’s Day! Just like this Granvillons Selection Merlot, their wines are extremely palatable and great for those who are new to this alcoholic beverage. The Granvillons Selection Merlot carries an aromatic fruity taste that’s complemented with a hint of spice, making it an extremely smooth wine that’s easy to drink!
Seal the deal for your Father’s Day celebration this year with a bottle of wine! The best kind of wine to be paired with meaty feasts would be Cabernet blends like the Sula Shiraz Cabernet Red Wine (available on Shopee Supermarket). You definitely will make your father a real happy man if you were to pair some lovely juicy red meats with this wine! This smooth, medium-bodied red wine goes exceptionally well with barbeque and tandoori-spiced preparations. For cheeses, it is recommended that this flavourful wine is paired with cheddar cheese or gouda. Just serve this chilled and you are all set for a fantastic Father’s Day celebration over wine!
Wine and dine with the Central Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (available on Wine – Asia Wine Network Singapore)! This rich and full-flavoured red wine carries notes of cherry and vanilla that’s perfect for your Father’s Day steak dinner. Despite its strong flavours, the Central Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is well-balanced so you won’t get too overwhelmed by its taste. Your dad will especially love how smooth this red wine is as its flavour lingers after each sip. This bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon is also great for when you and your dad are having a cosy night in with his favourite chicken rice. The flavour compliments the fragrant rice and the juiciness of the chicken to give a perfect combination you never thought possible!
Mcguigan wines are said to be one of the best kinds of wines that’ll please wine lovers for years on end. Cannot decide on what type of wine to get for your dad? Seriously consider opting for this Mcguigan Black Label Red Wine Bundle (available on Prestigio Delights). This wine gift set comes with two different types of wine – a Mcguigan Black Label Shiraz Red Wine and a Mcguigan Black Label Dry Red Wine. The former is a classic Australian Shiraz that has rich flavours of ripe plum, blackcurrant and spices. The latter is equally tasty, but is softer and has a stronger fruity and soft tannins flavour profile. What we love the most about this wine gift set in Singapore is that it gives the best of both worlds so you don’t have to choose just one!
Some people would prefer their red wines sweeter rather than dry ones. Especially for those who are new to drinking red wine, sweet red wines are a great choice. Castillo de Espana sells a huge variety of cheap and good wines in Singapore that makes for the perfect Father’s Day gift set! Needless to say, their range also includes sweet red wines such as the Castillo de Espana Spanish Sweet Red Wine (available on Shopee Supermarket). This variation of sweet wine is made from fine Spanish grapes to produce a well-balanced wine that is rich and fruity. Well-balanced and delicate, it is a great accompaniment to many meals and especially for poultry and seafood.
Does your dad love drinking white wine? We’ve found the perfect cheap and good white wine gift set in Singapore for you to get this Father’s Day! The Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Gift Set (available on Shopee Supermarket) comes with two bottles of their intense Sauvignon Blanc. A perfect wine gift set for any white wine-loving dad, if you ask us! This blend has strong aromas of fresh snow peas, zesty limes and herbs such as thyme and sage. This likeable white wine is acidic, but balanced with flavours of melon, passionfruit and ruby grapefruit. Trust us when we say that this is the best choice for affordable yet tasty sauvignon blanc wines!
Look no further for a white wine that is easy to drink and made for casual daily sipping. The Senda Morena White Spain (available on Wines4You) is one of the most popular choices for cheap and good white wines in Singapore for good reason! This is a young wine that is made from one of Spain’s most popular grape varieties, Airen. Crisp and fruity, this is one palatable wine with flavours of fresh peach, white flowers and ripe tropical fruits. Now, who says that we cannot find the perfect wine as a gift idea for Father’s Day while on a budget?
Make no mistake and grab a bottle (or two) of this fruity and balanced chardonnay. The Faustino Art Collection Viura Chardonnay 2019/2020 (available on Bottles & Bottles Official Store) is made from a blend of viura and chardonnay grapes and is a popular wine gift set option in Singapore for occasions like Father’s Day. This white wine is very fruity and has a pleasant bitterness at the end. There’s some herbaceous and vegetable aroma from this well-balanced white wine; some described it to be buttery smooth and complex-tasting! It is recommended to pair this wine with foods such as potatoes, seafood and basil pasta. Goat cheese and blue cheese also go well with this sweet wine!
An instantly recognisable wine brand just by glancing at its unique bottle would be JP Chenet, which sells a range of wine varieties. This French wine brand is easily distinguishable because of its characteristic curved bottleneck which they termed to be the ‘Josephine’ design. It even led them to win a Packaging Oscar multiple decades ago! Getting a bottle of JP Chenet Medium Sweet White Wine (available on 3Kraters) is a great Father’s Day gift idea! This semi-sweet white wine exudes the aromas of white flowers and exotic fruit. Slightly tart, this wine tastes best when paired with other sweet and sour dishes and desserts! What are you waiting for? Go ahead and prepare for a feast to pair with this delicious Father’s Day wine gift set in Singapore that’s really cheap and good!
There is no questioning how popular this cheap and good white wine is in Singapore. After all, this Tahuna Sauvignon Blanc White Wine (available on Shopee Supermarket) is a recipient of awards such as the second placing in the Asia Wine Awards 2020! This Sauvignon Blanc White Wine is a versatile one — it can be used for cooking seafood or for other Asian cuisines. When drunk on its own, it has ripe flavours of tropical fruits and gooseberry with a smooth, easy finish. We’d suggest that you get this together with some drinking glasses to make a truly great wine gift set for Father’s Day!
With the Granvillons Selection Colombard Sauvignon Blanc (available on Wine – Asia Wine Network Singapore), your dad will never whine about missing out on another wine night with his friends! This affordable white wine boasts a light and refreshing flavour that won’t leave him feeling groggy the next day. The Granvillons Selection Colombard Sauvignon Blanc carries a fruity flavour, with notes of lemon and lime, that’ll remind you of Moscato. This means that this Sauvignon Blanc is extremely easy to drink, especially for those who have not given white wine a go.
We don’t know about you, but we haven’t heard of anyone who doesn’t enjoy drinking Prosecco. For the uninformed, this is a type of sparkling white wine that is often dry, light and fruity. As such, it is one of the easiest alcoholic beverages to drink! The Scavi & Ray Prosecco (available on oakandbarrel.com.sg) is a great option for cheap and good wines in Singapore and it is an amazing wine gift set for your dad this Father’s Day! This Prosecco by Scavi & Ray has a delicate bouquet and fruity fragrance. If you and your dad have tried this before and absolutely loved it, you guys are in for a treat! There is a Scavi & Ray Prosecco x 6 Bundle (available on oakandbarrel.com.sg) which comes with a free Scavi & Ray Menagen Set, on top of a Salt and Pepper Mill Set!
Just like bubbly Proseccos, sweet rose wines are really easy to drink and extremely palatable. Searching high and low for a sweet wine gift set in Singapore that your wine-loving father (and even your mum) will surely appreciate? The L’Orient Sakura Wine with Sakura Petals (available on Prestigio Delights) comes highly recommended by us as it is one cheap and good wine that you can find in Singapore. On top of the gorgeous pink hue and edible sakura petals that you can find within the drink itself, this is one beverage that will truly impress with its taste. Think cherry blossoms but in beverage form! This bundle comes with two bottles, making this the perfect celebratory Father’s Day wine gift set in Singapore especially if you want to share this amongst your family members!
Ah, this is a brand that needs no introduction if you’re talking about cheap and good wines in Singapore. Brown Brothers is reputable for its delicious wines that do not compromise on taste and quality despite prices being super affordable. Your safest bet for the perfect Father’s Day wine gift would definitely be the Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato Rosa (available on Shopee Supermarket). This rose Moscato has a lovely red berry aroma and a spicy perfume. Upon your first sip, you’d be able to taste the fruitiness that makes it so easy to drink. Perhaps you want to up your wine gift game this Father’s Day and get the Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato Rosa Bundle of 3 (available on Shopee Supermarket). We’re sure that all these bottles will be finished in no time over a fun celebration!
This has got to be one of the best choices for cheap and good wines in Singapore! Hailing from Italy, the Riondo Cuvee 18 Prosecco Frizzante Spago (available on Shopee Supermarket) is made from Glera grapes. It is a light-bodied wine that is really fruity, and its fizziness makes it an ideal bubbly wine for your Father’s Day celebration! Pop this bottle open and you’d be able to identify the scents of golden delicious apple, pear and acacia blossom. It is recommended that this Prosecco is paired with rice and vegetable dishes as it has a very clean and delicate finish.
On the hunt for a really cheap and good sparkling rose wine in Singapore? The Abbazia Moscato Rose Dolce Piemonte Rose (available on Taster Wine Official Store) will be your best bet. This delightfully pink sparkling rose Moscato is as delicious as it is pretty! In terms of aroma, it is intense and fruity with plenty of rose and berries notes. As such, you can expect a crisp, fresh and fragrant drink upon your first sip. The brand prides itself on how well-balanced between alcohol content, sharpness and sweetness it is! For Father’s Day this year, one great gift idea would be to pair this cheap and good wine in Singapore with a wine bottle opener!
With this list of cheap and good wines that you can get, we hope that you’ve decided on the perfect Father’s Day gift idea for dad this year. There are also plenty of wine gift sets that you can find, with many ways to customise them. For other suggestions, check out our list of Father’s Day gift ideas for more inspiration. To add a more personal touch, we have a list of best belts for men that your dad will surely love! Check out our Father’s Day Promotion to snag your gifts at amazing discounts!
This article was updated on 13 June 2022. Additional research done by Caryn Tan.
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