Your favorite red wine under $12/bottle
Sep 26, 2013, 7:48 pm
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It doesn't bother me to read about wines at a slightly higher price point. But I'm still seeing great bargains in what I consider good, everyday wines. For those folks in the Twin Cities, this week MGM is selling Concannon Crimson and Clover on sale for $5.55. Definitely worth a try if you are interested in a blend.
Sep 26, 2013, 11:17 pm
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Love bargain hunting for wine. At under $12 a bottle, I can pour it out (or more likely freeze it for sangria) if I don't like it.
Just picked up a $6.50 bottle from Costco earlier this week. They said it got 90 points from Wine Spectator, so I figured it couldn't be too bad (or at least it would make good sangria
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Chateau Chantemerle
Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
2009
It was shockingly good, if a little bit of a lighter style than I usually pick. I think I'm going to go back tomorrow and pick up a couple of cases.*
Last year my 'case' red wine was the Sterling Vintner's Collection Meritage. I find the Sterling label to be pretty reliable, and usually under the $12 price point with sales and discounts.
*ETA: I did buy a couple of cases, and either the QC is totally random or else every third or fourth bottle is corked. I have had several bottles that I have had to pour straight down the sink.
Just picked up a $6.50 bottle from Costco earlier this week. They said it got 90 points from Wine Spectator, so I figured it couldn't be too bad (or at least it would make good sangria
)Chateau Chantemerle
Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
2009
It was shockingly good, if a little bit of a lighter style than I usually pick. I think I'm going to go back tomorrow and pick up a couple of cases.*
Last year my 'case' red wine was the Sterling Vintner's Collection Meritage. I find the Sterling label to be pretty reliable, and usually under the $12 price point with sales and discounts.
*ETA: I did buy a couple of cases, and either the QC is totally random or else every third or fourth bottle is corked. I have had several bottles that I have had to pour straight down the sink.
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Sep 27, 2013, 1:53 pm
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Oct 2, 2013, 12:56 pm
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But if a $6-7 dollar bottle is in the top 1/3, that's still a bargain by my definition. At that price point, I'm lucky to find "inoffensive" or "drinkable", so "good" is a pleasant surprise.
Oct 7, 2013, 11:21 pm
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Wonder what % are advertisers ? Same phenomenon w/ another of Shankin's magazines Cigar Aficionado. Still, both are good reads IMO.
Jan 13, 2014, 12:11 pm
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Hey, where is everybody? Hope you all haven't graduated to the $30-40 bottles. 
Anyway, one of my current red blend favorites is Rare Red "Grape 4 Blend" red table wine from Scottocellars -- on sale in my area for $7.95.
Anyway, one of my current red blend favorites is Rare Red "Grape 4 Blend" red table wine from Scottocellars -- on sale in my area for $7.95.
Jan 13, 2014, 12:41 pm
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average vs. median
Take the set {1,1,8,9,9,8,9,9,10,9} - The sum is 73 & the average is 7.3.
The following numbers {8,9,9,8,9,9,10,9} (80% of them) are above average.
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Jan 13, 2014, 12:54 pm
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Did not enjoy the A to Z Pinot Noir I bought this week at Costco for ~$12-$13. It gave me heart burn. A friend said you can't get a really good bottle of PN unless you spend ~$40 or more. But I've had a decent PN that was abt. $20.
Jan 13, 2014, 1:41 pm
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Kitchen Sink
Kitchen Sink...$10.99....but not the Reserve that costs a few $ more......
Solidly smooth....even bought as one of my reds for my wedding last October...
Solidly smooth....even bought as one of my reds for my wedding last October...
Jan 21, 2014, 7:21 pm
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Root1 carmenere. Under $10. My wife also liked their Sauvignon Blanc.
My local grocery store sells the boxes of Big House wines for about $18. So $4.50 a bottle. I like their Usual Suspects wine. Decent for a glass or 2 during the week without breaking the bank.
My local grocery store sells the boxes of Big House wines for about $18. So $4.50 a bottle. I like their Usual Suspects wine. Decent for a glass or 2 during the week without breaking the bank.
Jan 21, 2014, 7:43 pm
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Astica Malbec 2012
Cuyo~Argentina
I buy it for about $6 a bottle when buying a case. Let it breath for 5-10 minutes and it's great. Goes well with lots of things. Given it to a few wine snob friends who complimented me on my selection.
Jan 22, 2014, 6:29 am
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Based on my experience, I would say I draw the line for Pinot Noirs at $20. Anything above is a good bet, anything below is a reach.
Jan 22, 2014, 6:41 am
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