Very good, cheap wines?
Oct 17, 2007 | 9:53 am
#61
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This is a very good wine, depending on the year. We haven't been able to find it in our area for a while. I do remember we enjoyed it. Chateau St Michelle is a reasonable but good everyday wine.
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Oct 22, 2007 | 7:07 am
#64
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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!
Jan 27, 2008 | 11:16 pm
#65
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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.
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.
Jan 29, 2008 | 1:46 pm
#66
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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 
We have found it on sale a few times for $4.99 ^ I think it's regularly maybe $8-10
Jan 29, 2008 | 2:38 pm
#67
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It is on sale @ BevMo for $6.99, but in limited quantities. It is sold out at two of the three stores by my house. This, of course, will prompt me to go to the third store to get some to try There is also a white wine for $8.49 ~~ Folie a Deux Menage a Trois White '06.It has a nice bio: BRONZE MEDAL, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO INT'L WINE & SPIRITS COMP. Made from Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the delicious '06 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois simply drinks well; enjoy with barbecues.
Feb 10, 2008 | 6:45 pm
#72
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Barnwood Petite Syrah 2005, absolutely delicious. Shouldn't be more than 5-6 bucks at your local Trader Joe's.
Castle Rock 2006 Mendocino County Pinot Noir - 10.99$ 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.
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.
Feb 10, 2008 | 6:46 pm
#73
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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.
Feb 11, 2008 | 7:46 am
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Feb 11, 2008 | 8:54 am
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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.