Very good, cheap wines?
Sep 26, 2007 | 11:49 am
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I think they stopped that ages ago when the NH police started passing out tickets to the Connecticut cops in the parking lots of their stores recording license plates, makes and models to stop on the way back.
Apparently they were loitering.
In all fairness, I don't buy that much at all, and virtually all my wine is hand carried back from the wine areas or shiped directly from the winery, so it's not a huge deal, just funny to read how easy it is in other states.
Apparently they were loitering.
In all fairness, I don't buy that much at all, and virtually all my wine is hand carried back from the wine areas or shiped directly from the winery, so it's not a huge deal, just funny to read how easy it is in other states.
Sep 26, 2007 | 12:28 pm
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Same answer
It's been my experience that's it's about 50/50 whether a $15 bottle of wine will be better or worse than a $10 bottle of wine.
Sep 26, 2007 | 3:43 pm
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Villa Maria Riesling 2004, New Zealand. Quite delicious, I found it on par, if not better, than my other favorite Riesling (Chateau St. Michelle).
\Anybody have other Riesling recommendations? It's by far my favorite white.
\Anybody have other Riesling recommendations? It's by far my favorite white.
Sep 26, 2007 | 4:21 pm
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Sep 26, 2007 | 4:31 pm
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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
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
Sep 27, 2007 | 1:02 am
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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
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
Thanks to all the replies so far. FreakwentFlier, I have recently tried Dancing Bull and thought it was very reasonable for the price I paid, I believe $9.99.
Thanks, keep up the suggestions!
Oct 4, 2007 | 5:47 pm
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If you're near one of their venues, check this out:
http://www.bestcellars.com
One of my weekly pilgrimages is to the location on Boylston in Boston Back Bay. The wines in the bins on the walls are $15 or less, and I've never been disappointed yet...the staff is particularly knowledgeable and helpful. Frequent free tastings too
http://www.bestcellars.com
One of my weekly pilgrimages is to the location on Boylston in Boston Back Bay. The wines in the bins on the walls are $15 or less, and I've never been disappointed yet...the staff is particularly knowledgeable and helpful. Frequent free tastings too
Last edited by marais; Oct 4, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Oct 5, 2007 | 2:05 pm
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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 pays doc from southern france for 7.
and so many more out there for less than 10.
cheers
Faustino I - great Rioja from spain at 12
La Cuvee Mythique - great vin de pays doc from southern france for 7.
and so many more out there for less than 10.
cheers
Oct 6, 2007 | 9:16 am
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