Your favorite red wine under $12/bottle
Nov 15, 2006 | 9:41 am
#16
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Originally Posted by MMMinTX
I've enjoyed several Chilean cabernets from the Colchagua Valley that, at least last time I bought them, were well within your price range. One that we particularly liked was Luis Felipe Edwards, purchased at our local wine shop. Cheers!
That and Louis Jadot, Beaujolais Village
and many Shiraz
Nov 15, 2006 | 9:55 am
#17
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Gravity Hills Base Camp Syrah
I recently bought a couple of bottles of Gravity Hills Base Camp Syrah after it got I think an 88 by Robert Parker. The cost was $15 by mail order (www.gravityhills.com).
Now here's the deal. After I ordered they sent me an email for a half-price wine offering. So I just bought two cases at $7.50 per bottle. This only lasted a few weeks, but who knows, they might have it again.
I really liked this wine, and I would suggest you order a couple of bottles to get on their mailing list, assuming you can order wine direct in your state.
Now here's the deal. After I ordered they sent me an email for a half-price wine offering. So I just bought two cases at $7.50 per bottle. This only lasted a few weeks, but who knows, they might have it again.
I really liked this wine, and I would suggest you order a couple of bottles to get on their mailing list, assuming you can order wine direct in your state.
Nov 15, 2006 | 10:51 am
#18
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Here's a good one:
2005 Milton Park Shiraz, Australia
http://www.kysela.com/australia/Thornmiltonpark.htm
It's selling for around $8 in the Washington DC area.
2005 Milton Park Shiraz, Australia
http://www.kysela.com/australia/Thornmiltonpark.htm
It's selling for around $8 in the Washington DC area.
Nov 15, 2006 | 9:28 pm
#19
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cheap but decent pinot noir
Although people have disagreed with me about this one, I enjoyed the Estancia Pinot Noir (I think it was a 2002). It was relatively cheap at $10.99 and I enjoyed the darker, oaky notes and deep cherry flavor. I found it to be a different experience than most pinot noirs in this price range.
Nov 16, 2006 | 4:57 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by flyerwife
We also enjoy the Beringer Founders Estate line...the Shiraz is our favorite but seems hard to find. We buy it and the Founders Estate Pinot Noir by the case and it's one of our usual "drinking wines". The local Stew Leonards (great liquor store, btw, if you are on LI or in western CT) has 5 varieties of Beringer Founders Estate for $8.99/bottle.
Nov 16, 2006 | 5:27 pm
#22
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Try the Jacobs Creek Reserve (not the ordinary variety) Should be available in the US at around US$11. Really excellent value. Shiraz, cabinet sauvignon and merlot available, I think, but I go for the shiraz.
Nov 16, 2006 | 9:43 pm
#24
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Originally Posted by pltwannab
Yellow tail Shiraz & Merlot are not bad for $11-12 for 1.5 lt bottle.
Jacobs creek Merlot & Cab around $8 is good too.
Both are available cheaper at Sams club but pretty close at the local wine store.
Jacobs creek Merlot & Cab around $8 is good too.
Both are available cheaper at Sams club but pretty close at the local wine store.
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:46 am
#25
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Location: Raleigh,NC,USA
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I really like Vina Santa Rita Reserva from Chile's Maipo Valley, especially the merlot, but also the cab. About US$12 at Total Wine. Spend the extra couple bucks for the reserva & pass on the regular bottling.
The Concha y Toro "Diablo" line from Chile's Rapel Valley is about $8 everywhere. Try the Carmenere along with the cab & merlot.
From southwest France, Chateau d'Oupia, from the Minervois region. I got a bottle as a gift and liked it so much I bought a case at A Southern Season (a local huge food & wine specialty shop) for 8.50/btl with their 15% case discount.
Especially when you're shopping for bargains, consider the case discount once you find something you like. Some shops even give the discount for a mixed case of 12.
The Concha y Toro "Diablo" line from Chile's Rapel Valley is about $8 everywhere. Try the Carmenere along with the cab & merlot.
From southwest France, Chateau d'Oupia, from the Minervois region. I got a bottle as a gift and liked it so much I bought a case at A Southern Season (a local huge food & wine specialty shop) for 8.50/btl with their 15% case discount.
Especially when you're shopping for bargains, consider the case discount once you find something you like. Some shops even give the discount for a mixed case of 12.
Nov 17, 2006 | 10:54 am
#26
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Originally Posted by suthurn
From southwest France, Chateau d'Oupia, from the Minervois region. I got a bottle as a gift and liked it so much I bought a case at A Southern Season (a local huge food & wine specialty shop) for 8.50/btl with their 15% case discount.
Nov 17, 2006 | 2:23 pm
#27
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Henry's Drive Pillar Box Red Padthaway.
It's a Cab/Shiraz/Merlot blend from Oz. Deadly great! ^
$8.99.
It's a Cab/Shiraz/Merlot blend from Oz. Deadly great! ^
$8.99.