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Peter Lehmann The Barossa-great shiraz from australia at 9,5€
Faustino I - great Rioja from spain at 12€ La Cuvee Mythique - great vin de pay´s doc from southern france for 7€. and so many more out there for less than 10. cheers |
Available at Trader Joe's:
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, $6.99 Domaine St. George Cabernet Sauvignon ($6 or $7) |
Originally Posted by the caddy
(Post 8508753)
Franciscan Cabernet .Can be found in Sam's club for $19.00 In my opinion a really well put together wine especially the 02 and 03.
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The latest issue of Wine Spectator (Oct 31 issue) has 250 wines under $20, including 30+ that are rated 90 points or above. Covers all regions, reds and whites.
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Malbec from Argentina
Bodega Norton - Argentina
2004 Malbec Reserva Mendoza Region Costco about $15 Outstanding wine. ^ |
Originally Posted by brosnan6
(Post 8468405)
My other favorite Riesling (Chateau St. Michelle).
Anybody have other Riesling recommendations? It's by far my favorite white. |
Snoqualmie Merlot (2004 or 2005) is excellent. I found it for $12.00 in Anchorage. A steal at that price.
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Fat Ba$tard Chardonnay - can be found anywhere from $6.99 to $9.99. Great stuff!
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Originally Posted by violist
(Post 8445362)
There are those who think that boxes are the wave of the future: notions
about the necessity of cork having been dispelled, glass bottles are the next to go! Here's an interesting French site dedicated to box wines - I'd have had my doubts, but we visited the shop earlier this year and found some of the wines quite acceptable - and we didn't even get into the good stuff (Ch. Guiney, for example, said to be a bargain at E50 for 3L). |
At the cave cooperative near my house you can get very nice Burgundy white or red for less than €2 per liter. Most people bring large jugs and fill up. Probably the best bang for the buck anywhere.
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One of our favorites is the Mirassou Pinot Noir. It's in pretty wide distribution down here and can be found for $8-11. Definitely has less oak and more berry to it than most others from the SFO "region."
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Originally Posted by 1worldtrader
Bodega Norton - Argentina
2004 Malbec Reserva Wine Spectator, gave it a good rating and it immediately doubled in price. I used to get it for $5.99 or so. |
Originally Posted by stimpy
(Post 8534265)
At the cave cooperative near my house you can get very nice Burgundy white or red for less than €2 per liter. Most people bring large jugs and fill up. Probably the best bang for the buck anywhere.
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Here is a link to my cellar online and it is sorted by "value". I don't have a ton of cheaper wines in there, but I do have a few for reference.
The reason I don't have a ton of wines is that I drink them quicker and don't hold them as long. Also, here is my consumed listing, sorted by value. I generally taste wine before I buy so I liked most of these. You can use these lists as reference, but YMMV. |
This may also make kaukau wish he was back downunder:
Picked up some 2002 McLaren Vale, South Australia shiraz for AUD$8 a bottle. Packed with a cork so is not one of the recent 'cheapskin' cleanskins. If you're in Sydney then let me know as I should have some for a while - I'll get a few cases this weekend! |
Originally Posted by FreakwentFlier
(Post 8468764)
If you can find Juan Gil in your neck of the woods, I'd recommend giving it a shot. Some friends served it at dinner, we bought a case the next day. Just now I did a google check on the price (I remembered it was less than $30 but couldn't remember how much) and it came up for sale on the internet at $16.99 a bottle. It also showed a RP rating of 90 if you're into that. Very nice Spanish red that works well with food, but could be enjoyed on its own.
For a merlot in the same price range look for the American Winetasters Society merlot. I haven't tried the latest release, however, past releases have been very nice at the price. AWS is not a vineyard - the 2003 was from the Stags Leap district, the current 2005 release is from Oakville. A number of good Zins in and around this price, Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel may be a bit over $20, can be found for a bit under. Gallo's Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel is nice and in your price range, the less expensive Dancing Bull makes a great party wine at <$10/bottle. And to bring back to Italian, which is where the OP started try Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese Cheers, Jeff Our fav day in and day out is Folie au Deux's Menage a Trois- a Zin based blend for less than $10. Spicy and racy! |
To find a great deal, look to wine regions that are not as trendy, such as Lodi, CA.
If you want cheap and good: Peirano Estate Vineyards, Lodi, CA They have a $2/bottle Zinfandel that you can only buy by-the-case at the winery itself. Lodi excels in Zin and even though this bottle is not as complex as an old vine zin, a case costs less than most single bottles! Who needs 2-buck Chuck. This wine actually tastes good. No burn your nose alcohol like bad cheap wines. Michael-David Vineyards - Can find their wines at Cost-Plus and Costco as well. I've loved all their reds and they are very well priced. around $15/bottle, depending on the wine Jewel Collection, Lodi, CA This winemaker believes that no wine should cost more than $10 a bottle and that's how he sells his wine. |
Originally Posted by BOB W
(Post 8533543)
I agree on the CSM. They also make an excellent (IMHO) dry reisling.
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Most of the wines on Bumwine.com will do.
Gotta love MD 20/20. Pour it in a glass with ice and 7up......heaven. Great website BTW |
If you are looking for a reliable, aromatic white wine, Marlborough (NZ) Sauvignon Blancs are now in 2007 release.
Just tried a Matua 2007 Sauv. Blanc (at around USD$12); this is from the Wairu Valley in Marlborough, just in case you have a selection, in your search. FYI we also had a Pinot Noir at lunch, Montana, also from the Marlborough region. Great if you seek a gutsy red that is a lot lighter than a Cab Sav, but is a notch or two above the 'cheap' category. :) (If anyone has some great 'finds' from touring the wineries or shops in this area, please PM or post your comments so we can try for ourselves in the near future ^) |
Originally Posted by mctrees02
(Post 8534305)
One of our favorites is the Mirassou Pinot Noir. It's in pretty wide distribution down here and can be found for $8-11. Definitely has less oak and more berry to it than most others from the SFO "region."
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Originally Posted by twobyte
(Post 8447082)
In Michigan I think we will have to call it Three Buck Chuck. (Inflation :()
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I like the Rex Goliath Chard. Can usually find it for $5.99 or $6.99. Cost Plus World Market usually features it.
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Gamay Rouge
We LOVE the V. Sattui winery in St. Helena, Ca. Their Gamay Rouge is the best! They don't sell retail, you have to order off their website or visit the winery (one of the few that still offers free tastings). Most of the stuff I've ordered had been around 10-15 per bottle. Shipping is a cost, but well worth it!
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A couple suggestions:
2005 Mahi Sauvingon Blanc $13 USD 2007 Alamos Torrontes $8 USD 2006 Alamos Malbec $8 USD 2005 Te Kairanga Sauvignon Blanc $15 USD 2006 Finca Monteflores Seleccion Torrontes $9 USD The two Torrontes picks are just explosive wines that are < $10. In my mind, both of those are incredible values right now. With the dollor being so weak, finding quality wine < $10 is increasingly rare. |
We recently tried Turning Leaf's Pinot Noir. While maybe not fabulous, it was nice enough that we went back for a few more bottles ;) We have found it on sale a few times for $4.99 ^ I think it's regularly maybe $8-10 :confused:
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Originally Posted by jim87
(Post 8543095)
Our fav day in and day out is Folie au Deux's Menage a Trois- a Zin based blend for less than $10. Spicy and racy!
It has a nice bio: BRONZE MEDAL, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO INT'L WINE & SPIRITS COMP. Made from Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the delicious '06 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois simply drinks well; enjoy with barbecues. |
2004 E Guigal Cotes du Rhone
About $10, widely available and a good value for a light, e-z drinking everyday red |
There is a very good African wine that my daughter got for me and I really liked it.
I can't remember the name but I will be stopping at that store tomorrow and will pick up a bottle.. |
As recommended by jim87, we tried Folie au Deux's Menage a Trois (a Zin based blend for less than $10). We also enjoyed it and would recommend it ^
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I just had Pillar Box Red from Australia, $11.00 and Parker 91 pts
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Barnwood Petite Syrah 2005, absolutely delicious. Shouldn't be more than 5-6 bucks at your local Trader Joe's.
Castle Rock 2006 Mendocino County Pinot Noir - 10.99$ local Trader Joe's Storrs 2006 Chardonnay ~15$ or so, should be available at any good wine shop - note that it is not the buttery, oaked up style that has been California's style for the past 20 years..it's much crisper, more vibrant across the palate. |
I forgot to add, for you Trader Joe's shoppers. The 2005 Trader Joe's Organic Syrah from Mendocino is delicious for 4.99$. It doesn't have the complexity of a more expensive wine but for the price it's rich and textured with lots of ripe berry fruit and it minimizes the oak so you get more of that awesome crushed black pepper nose.
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Originally Posted by flguy
(Post 9227118)
I just had Pillar Box Red from Australia, $11.00 and Parker 91 pts
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I've found the Pillar Box Red to be pretty reliable, and I believe it's available at Costco for less than $10 a bottle. Gruner Veltiners have become a pretty big favorite at our house, and they are often in liter bottles, rather than 750 ml, so more bang for the buck. Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon is not bad for the price.
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
(Post 9230632)
I bought a case of this to have as house wine. It's good for the first night; but leaves a bit to be desired the second night. Sea Smoke it's not. ;)
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Originally Posted by lvnvflyer
(Post 9230911)
I've found the Pillar Box Red to be pretty reliable, and I believe it's available at Costco for less than $10 a bottle. Gruner Veltiners have become a pretty big favorite at our house, and they are often in liter bottles, rather than 750 ml, so more bang for the buck. Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon is not bad for the price.
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Originally Posted by lvnvflyer
(Post 9230911)
I've found the Pillar Box Red to be pretty reliable, and I believe it's available at Costco for less than $10 a bottle. Gruner Veltiners have become a pretty big favorite at our house, and they are often in liter bottles, rather than 750 ml, so more bang for the buck. Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon is not bad for the price.
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Originally Posted by lvnvflyer
(Post 9230911)
I've found the Pillar Box Red to be pretty reliable, and I believe it's available at Costco for less than $10 a bottle. Gruner Veltiners have become a pretty big favorite at our house, and they are often in liter bottles, rather than 750 ml, so more bang for the buck. Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon is not bad for the price.
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I've had some of the Mollydooker...the Boxer, I believe? Our local wine shop just got in a large selection of different Mollydooker choices, although they are generally at a higher price point than most of the wines we've been talking about!
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