20 Best Wine For Cooking Chicken (2023 Updated)

There are three types of rice wine used in Asian cooking: mirin, sake and Shao hsing. Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine while Sake is a dry Japanese rice wine. Shao hsing is a Chinese rice wine, with a drier flavor than sake.

Sake and Shao hsing can be served as a beverage, but mirin is not consumed as such. All rice wines provide acidity in cooking. Excellent quality!.

Chicken Marsala is one of my all-time favorites, and I recently tried making a variation of it with Holland House cooking wine for the first time. I always use my slow cooker as much as possible and decided that this method would be perfect for cooking the chicken in the cooking wine.

I seasoned some chicken breasts, added garlic and mushrooms, and then poured the cooking wine over the chicken. I let this combination cook for about five hours and then thickened the sauce. I served this beautifully tendered chicken with fresh vegetables and the whole thing tasted absolutely delicious.

The Marsala cooking wine was an excellent substitute for regular wine and I will definitely use it again in the future. Until now, I had not ventured into the realm of cooking wines and, although I had heard of Holland House, I had not previously tried their products.

As previously stated, I will use their cooking wines in the future and would certainly recommend the Marsala version to others. I enjoyed my meal so much, that I will be making the same thing again within the week.

Zero stars!!! I used to buy all the Holland House wines (Marsala, red, white, sherry) for cooking. I don’t really drink, so I don’t go to the liquor store often. It was handy to grab what I needed at the grocery store, and was more inexpensive.

The bottle keep getting smaller, ok whatever. But now the taste is terrible, all it tastes like is straight alcohol. This goes for the sherry as well. I won’t buy these anymore and will spend a few more bucks buying the legit stuff at the liquor store.

Bad move Holland House. Thumbs down!.

One of my all time favorite comfort foods is chicken marsala. This wine is absolutely perfect for creating the most flavorful sauce possible. It’s rich, delicious and savory. This dish is a staple for my family and we make it often.

I only buy Holland House Marsala Cooking Wine and highly recommend it!.

My family loves new recipes, or a twist on old favorites. The Holland House label did not disappoint. I googled recipes, and one of our favorites, lettuce wraps. We used the Sherry Cooking Wine. We enjoyed the taste, and we are ready to try other recipes.

The Holland house brand was easy to find in the grocery, we also noticed other Holland House products we want to try next. I would encourage others to try new recipes, or just add the Sherry Cooking wine to a favorite recipe.

I have used Holland House brand products before, but this was my first time cooking with Holland House White Cooking Wine. I was so excited to try some new recipes with this wine. I used it in a veggie recipe, and also a fish recipe.

The wine really created a nice marinade and brought an extra delicious taste to both recipes! It is easy to use and such a great addition to any recipe. I definitely recommend this! It can be used with so many recipes!.

Holland House Sherry Cooking Wine adds an abundance of flavor to each food item I’ve added it to. Taste was more flavorful than other brands we’ve tried. I would definitely purchase this cooking wine again.

I will be adding it to many of our dishes that we serve. Before this program, I had previously used this product but hadn’t used it in a very long time. From now on, I will be adding it to our food shopping list from now on.

I’ve recommended it to my family and friends already and will continue to do so.

I don’t strictly hold to the ‘only cook with a wine you’d drink’ adage. A lot of the notes cook off during the reduction process. So, I just use this when I cook a white fish and, rarely, chicken. This cooking wine turns out just fine, and you can’t beat the price.

It’s around $3 for this bottle at any grocery store. I picked this one up at Walmart via Instacart and recommend it to anyone looking to jazz up a fish or chicken glaze without breaking the bank.

This is our favorite cooking wine to make authentic Swiss Fondue, using Emmentaler and Gruyere cheese. Back in Switzerland we used “real” Sauterne, but when I discovered the Reese Sauterne cooking wine, I found that it made for a perfect cheese fondue.

I keep a bottle handy at all times, using the wine to flavor sauteed mushrooms, turkey, and chicken dishes; the small bottle doesn’t take up much space in the fridge. I was thrilled to discover that Walmart carries this product at a terrific price.

I gave a 4 because there is no information to know if the wine is sweet or dry. The recommended cooking Marsala is dry however, this is not indicated on the bottle.

Excellent product! I don’t always have a bottle of wine open, nor do I just want to open one for cooking purposes, so these are perfect and come in many different varieties too.

I love this cooking wine. Use it for cooking my chicken and to make sauce. The taste is great.

This tastes amazing in a sauce to use with shrimp and pasta. Sometimes I just replace 1/2 the water with this wine to cook chicken in the crockpot.

I really liked trying this out for the first time! I had never cooked with a cooking wine, but have always wanted to and this made the experience a great one! Since I wasn’t familiar with cooking wines, I went onto the brand site and looked at the recipes that they suggested.

I chose to make the Chicken Marsala Meatballs and they were great! They tasted delicious, were very filling, simple to make and my whole family loved them. I really liked the appearance and fragrance of the cooking wine and it not only made the meal I prepared taste great, it was an overall pleasant cooking experience.

Now that I’ve used the cooking wine successfully, I can’t wait to try other recipes and flavors!.

I love to experiment with food/recipes and cook dinner for my family every night (and breakfast and lunch). I love Holland House red cooking wine. I normally use this or Merlot while cooking sauces. I also use a tad in my spaghetti sauces and in beef stew and pot roast.

It gives it such a wonderful, bold and rich flavor without the overwhelming wine taste. It brings out a ton of flavor in the sauce and in the meat. Everyone can tell when I do not use it (if I run out); it makes that much of a difference.

I can’t cook sauces without it – I will always continue to use this! The only downside, as with any red liquid – is that it will stain if spilled!.

I used to mess with buying regular wine to use for cooking, the flavors never came out right unless a decent quality wine was used which gets expensive. Idk why it took me so long to try these products.

This stuff is excellent! I won’t make pot roast or beef stew without it now! Its cost effective as it doesn’t deteriorate after opening like drinking wine and it adds the exact flavors I am looking for in those dishes, and the aroma it gives off after adding is mouthwatering.

I am completely sold and will never have to worry about picking up that last minute bottle of wine for my cooking again being able to keep this on hand.

literally the best creation on this earth. I was introduced to this by my oldest sister and i haven’t let up on this wine since. adds so much more flavor into my meals and makes my meat more flavorful.

I always use this red cooking wine to deglaze my pan when making beef stew when I brown my beef for my slow cooker gives extra flavor also not a bad price usually the store has it in stock so I usually two bottles because sometimes they dont but overall great product.

Holland House Cooking Wine helps my dishes stand out with a moist depth of flavor. Recently I cooked salmon with tomatoes and peppers in Holland House Cooking Wine. The flavor was rich, deep, and tasty! The cooking wine kept the fish moist and tender, and it did not dry out.

The salmon and vegetables cooked perfectly with a deep satisfying flavor that made the meal delicious and gourmet. I would recommend Holland House Cooking Wine to my friends and family.

I finally tried Holland House White Cooking Wine and I wish I hadn’t waited so long! This cooking wine maintains the flavor from the minute you add the cooking wine until you finally sit down to eat! I was amazed at how the flavor remained as I am so used to the flavor of a cooking wine that is strong initially and eventually dissolves into no flavor at all.

I’m sure this has to do with the quality of ingredients and the blend of seasonings that are used to make this product. Give this Holland House Cooking Wine a try. You will truly love the flavor!.

This has to be one of the BEST cooking wines out there. First time user, I have to say hands down Kedem is the most authentic one I have tried. The flavor does not dissipate in the cooking process; and because of this, I can use less.

Also really enhanced the flavors in my Jasmine Brown Rice Pilaf and Mushroom Shrimp Stroganoff!.

This is cooking red wine, I used it in england to prepare sauce for meat dishes it gives a special and nice taste to your meals.

Bought this wine for cooking makes your toast taste extra good would buy it again it’s not expensive and gives foods that extra taste I️ have bought this in the past and would continue to buy it especially since it’s a kosher wine.

Ruffino Riserva Ducale has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. We actually prefer the tan label to the gold, proving yet again that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get an exceptional wine.

We drink this chianti with virtually any Italian meal from pizza to pasta and seafood to cacciatore. It’s velvety finish also makes this wine a great sipping wine on its own. Highly recommended!!.

The nose is simple but pleasant, and the overall aroma slightly too much “sweet & sour”. Probably the weakest attribute is a hint of bubbles. I actually shake it vigorously an hour before drinking to get rid of the residual CO2.

Because of its sweetness this 2019 Riesling is not a wine for any serious seafood, except perhaps garlic and butter shrimp. However, it goes very nicely with spicy dishes or almost any cheese, for example.

It’s also a pleasant aperitif, with nuts. In my detailed evaluation I scored it at 2. 7 stars, and the relatively low price makes it a bargain, although there are two or three better choices at under $10.

[My rather demanding scoring system expressed in stars is not price-dependent but it means: 1 star – don’t drink, 2 – marginal, 3 – worth trying to quite good, 4 – very good to almost excellent, 5 – excellent through absolute perfection.

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I give this five stars because it is a good white wine for the price, reliable, and it’s easy to find for those reasons. There is nothing significant about this Chardonnay that stands out to me. But it paid well with orange juice in place of champagne, for a nicely rounded mimosa.

We have sommeliers in the family, and surprisingly they were the ones who introduced me to the idea. Champagne can cause a lot of people headaches/migraines, and is also obviously carbonated. Mixing this wine (great price) with some orange juice, papaya juice, or my personal favorite- the Orange Peach Mango Juice from Trader Joe’s.

We have it on Christmas, and since there’s no carbonation, we can eat a lot more yummy food! I recommend this wine and give it five stars for that reason.

Basic, simple Riesling. Slight hint of citrus, a touch of minerality, tiny bit of sweetness, not overly dry. For the price, it’s comparable to other mass produced Rieslings. I think it’s better than the “two buck chuck” wine options, but if you’re looking for a authentic Riesling, you’d be better off going with a German wine along the same price point.

I’ve ordered this particular product from the Total Wine in Akers Mill Square about two to three times a month. About 25% of the time, the wine has been spoiled. I’ve been able to take it back in to the same pickup location to replace the damaged product until recently.

The store manager expressed, rather loudly, that I was the only individual in his entire region region that has complained and returned the Black Box Malbec and he would no longer allow these exchanges.

I felt this was handled unprofessionally and, although the price is more expensive, I have since chosen to go to a local liquor store.

Trial and error led me to my tasty el cheapo cabernet sauvignon dinner wine, but I tried this when I learned malbec is a lot richer in antioxidants and other health factors than cabs. Luckily I think this is delicious—bright, hints of structure, concentrated enough—a pleasant glass for dining.

Total’s price was unbeatable and not everybody carries the malbec.

This was the first box wine I’ve ever tried. Black Box Chardonnay made me fall in love with Chardonnay. I used to not be big on white wine but my favorite white wine is Chardonnay. The alcohol content is pretty high.

I also love the price. Kroger prices this wine the best for I believe 16. 99. Box wine also last a while so I would recommend this wine for a fun weekend with friends.

Let’s start of with I am nowhere near a wine snob. Matter of fact, after this nonstop state of crisis we’ve all been living in for almost two years now has been enough to make the straightest arrow go astray.

At this point this existential crisis I’m obviously blindly maneuvering through has got me over a gigantic barrel of, you guessed it, wine folks. I’m pretty sure at this point I’d eat cat litter if it distorted this absolutely terrifying state of reality I’m being forced to stay present through as if I’m the one who decided to be an adult.

Ohhhh no, I’m a Toys R Us kid folks, through and through. I’m just legally allowed to by wine, such as the one I’m reviewing. And boy howdy, this one does the trick too. At this point I think I’ve burned off all taste buds from the Thunderbird I’ve tossed in the mix lately to spice things up.

I totally give this a7. 3 out of ten. Cheap, does NOT taste like swamp bottom, and absolutely will get you top notch liquored up, after 3 bottles though I highly recommend an adult supervisor. No one likes it when you accidently mistake their coat closet for the restroom.

I mean, am I right here. One and a third thumbs up.

This is honestly one of my favorite white zinfandels ! Very affordable and great taste , white Zinfandel if you aren’t familiar with it ; is medium not too sweet and not too dry. So if you are someone who like more sweet wines but kind of want to start transitioning into dry this is a good way to start ! Love love love their white Zinfandel!.

This is another great wine from the Woodbridge family. A dry not sweet fruity flavor. Great alone or with appetizers, a meal, salad anyway you like it. This is a great choice as a hostess gift or just a thank you for being you gift.

Another inexpensive but not cheap bottle. I hope you try this and enjoy as much as I do.

I call it “Everyday wine” because it’s light and crispy and perfect to enjoy a glass after a long day at work. I don’t like sweet, dry or heavy wines so this one is my wine to go. The most important it needs to be chilled! Also sometimes I add frozen strawberries to give it a little bit fruity flavor.

If I want a glass of wine, but don’t want to get lightheaded – I mix wine with seltzer and have sparkly bubbly wine. Way better and healthier option than other sparkly drinks.

Great go-to reasonably priced Pinot Grigio. Fresh crisp taste and dependable. It is sold as the house wine at two of our favorite restaurants. If you see it on the menu (both restaurants are national chains) order a glass with confidence.

It will not disappoint.

This is one of my favorite white wines. It is very crisp and clean tasting. With the first sip, you can taste the pear notes. It doesn’t leave a bad aftertaste in my mouth. It goes perfectly with Dinner, or a night out.

I have tried many other brands, but I always come back to this as my favorite. I definitely recommend it.

We bought this Marsala wine for marinating our turkeys in since you can get a gallon so cheaply. Worked out wonderfully as part of the brine. Note that this has salt in it so I would not recommend using it in cocktails as it will give them an off taste.

But as a flavor burst and adding a little caramel color to gravies it works nicely.

I use this in my signature “wedding dish” which is a pasta with a grilled vodka rustica sauce and it’s amazing. I was a little worried to order such a large quantity of it, but I love the quality as well as the versatility to use it in other dishes! Would definitely recommend this product!.

My husband loves my Chicken Marsala and requests it often. The grocery store offers a small bottle which is more expensive then the gallon size I purchased through the webstaurant store. Excellant product in the quantity that meets my families needs.

Perfect for preparing mushroom Marsala side dish as well.

Now that I’ve found this, all other value-priced, glass bottle wine is overrated. This is not your old auntie’s wine-in-a-box from 1995, so get that out of your head. It tastes better than ALL other boxed wines AND other “value-priced” bottled whites (think Yellow Tail, Barefoot, etc), it’s way cheaper per ounce, AND its packaging is better for the environment — please recycle the cardboard and especially the plastic liner according to your local recycling guidelines!.

Sometimes you just want to veg w/o breaking the budget. You can always make your own blends using a bit of this and a bit of that. Hectare’s versatility does the job from grunge to rock n’roll blend, pending mood, circumstances and company.

Don’t be snobby.

I was buying another box Chardonnay for the last couple years but the latest boxes were too acidic. I liked that Hectar Chardonnay was smooth, not acidic but the initial oak took me a little to get over.

The oak seems to fade with time/aeration in the caraf.

My Uncle who is of proud Sicilian ancestry gave a bottle of this to me and suggested that I might enjoy it. Well, certainly I am! Although I have a palate that is attuned to Sonoma and Napa wines (having lived there) I do appreciate varied styles and qualities.

This wine brings forth the imaginings of being in the warmth of a Mediterranean summer day sitting at the large family table outdoors listening to the kids play and the adults banter while quaffing a delightful wine without fuss and dabbing at olives and prosciutto, not to mention some lovely and perhaps savory goat or sheep cheese, and crackers touched with rosemary.

Get the picture? – this is a fun wine, not one to be serious about. Prost.

This Italian IGT field blend is a dark purple/violet; sweet nose of red/black plums; full bodied with a tannic grip that holds things together; “applesauce sweet” up front and mid-palate, tart on the sides; honeysuckle and oaky vanilla in the background; pleasantly complex for the price point; lengthy finish if you care about that sort of thing; a rare treat, unlike anything I’m familiar with; pair with charcoal broiled anything!.

This is a very nice wine. Elegant and smooth. Big but not overwhelming. Don’t believe the one and two star reviews- this is a very nice, quality wine. Even though it is the same grape that is Zinfandel in California, the flavor profile is nothing like that.

Very deep and flavorful with dark fruit and cigar box notes.

What we have here is a classic box-ticker. Sweet and sour is the best way to describe the flavor on my palette. Starts off with delightful subtle sweetness and ends slightly smokey. It’s smooth but not overly silky.

It’s very tasty even without the boldest of bodies, and its pop stays consistent for me. On the finish it’s got just the right amount of dryness for what I like. Might not be for some. I’m definitely coming back to this gem again whenever it’s available!.

I have had an opportunity to visit a high-end vineyard in Napa and their appellation for their Pinot Noir was Russian River Valley. I now seek out Pinot Noirs of that appellation at price points that best fits may weekly wine consumption budget.

Angeline was wonderful and proud to share at parties and just enjoy at home. I like my wines with nice flavor notes and this met my expectations.

We bout a small bottle of this abs several others to try them out before we fully committed. I typically always like red wines and have started really enjoying Pinot noir. This is one of the best ones I’ve tried.

It has a smooth, fruity taste and a clean finish! I will definitely be adding a few full sized bottles to my wine rack!.

Let’s be real about wine and pricing. If it tastes good to you, nothing else matters. Barefoot has been a bargain wine forever, and their Sauvignon Blanc is a light sipper when you want a casual drink and it’s not a special occasion.

The other great thing is Sauvignon is a low carb/sugar wine, so if you’re limiting these for your current lifestyle, Barefoot’s Sauvignon is a decent choice. Just beware that even dry alcohol still has calories!.

I buy this regularly. I think the manufacturer must know how popular it is because they dont make it available in the 1. 5L bigger bottle to force you to buy more. Thats my theory anyway. This sauvignon blanc is very dry and has definite zing of tartness or sourness.

You may not like it if youre looking for a round, warm feel on the tongue because it veers towards sharpness. Tastes very good on its own or with seafood, sushi.

Not awful for being a renowned “cheap” wine. I would pick Barefoot over other competitors (Yellow Tail, Franzia, etc. ). Cheap price, decent flavor and good for pounding a few bottles on a not-so-special occasion.

This is something I would try to use as a base for a white sangria or wine cooler. If independent, local brands are not available or out of price range, I will opt for Barefoot. I definitely will go this route if looking for quantity rather than quality and it doesn’t disappoint, though it doesn’t impress either.

You get what you pay for, but it’s not half bad. I’d rather buy a bottle of this and drink at home than pay for an over priced glass of Ste Michelle in a restaurant.