love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12497
 | | 12/10/2002 9:55 PM |
| | If I can ask for people to divulge some of their favorites. Want to concentrate on buying some "Everyday" Wine for the next month or 2. And, would appreciate suggestions (that are currently available @ stores). Range: $10.00-$20.00. And "your" rating/TNs (NOT WS or Parker) in the 87points & higher...Thank You. | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11876
| | 12/10/2002 10:18 PM |
| LCC,
Marietta Old Vines Red - Lot #30 ($11) - 88 pts
Cline Syrah 00 ($11) - 87 pts
Chateau Souverain Chard 01 ($11) - 89 pts
Gallo of Sonoma Cab 99/00 ($9) - 87 pts
Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Zin 99 ($15) - 90 pts
There - that's a start  | | | |
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TCK
Barrel Filler
Posts:1279
| | 12/10/2002 10:22 PM |
| I will duplicate some of the Budman Picks,
First and foremost I drink Gallo of Sonoma in this price range. They are simple wines that hold true to the varietal - in order Cab, Chard, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot, Sangiovese. The last 3 I don't feel are as good as the first 3. The Cab is 8 bucks and can be an 87 point wine in good years.
If you find the Single Vinyards for under $20 they are often 88 - 90 point wines.
Also from California, I had a good experience with Ridge Costal Range this year. This field blend had a great flavor that I rated 87 points.
And, I have enjot most Ch Souverain in this range.
I love Dubeoufs Descombs Morgon - this was great in the 2000 vintage and many others (avoid 2001)
In the summer I eat a lot of bi-valves, the meal wouldn't be complete without a Muscadet, Sauvion makes a good one (look for the Cleray) - not an 87 point wine without the food but it's a magic combo and I love it.
German Riesling is a no brainer here. Look for and Kabinett or Spatlese from Mosel. The vinyards I Prefer are Wurtzgarden, Treppchen, and Sonhuner. I like Doc Fischer and Merkelback off the top of my head.
In Italy you can't beat the deal on the Falesco Vitiano, but that is no secret to most posters here.
TCK
Rough draft I'll think of more.
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Joseph Bembry
Wine Lover
Posts:4875
| | 12/10/2002 10:32 PM |
| Renwood Sierra Series Zin
Casa Lapostolle (anything they make is usually very good)
'02 NZ SB's (Omaka Springs, Selaks, Giesen)
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 12/10/2002 10:36 PM |
| Paige 23 Syrah 2000 $20 91pts
Paige 23 Sauvignon Blanc 2001 $12 89 points
Ayala Blanc des Blanc Champagne 1992 $18 89 points
Torbreck Woodcutters White (Semillion) 2001 $11. 87 points
Luna Sangiovese 2000 $13. 87 points. | | | |
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Seaquam
Barrel Filler
Posts:1141
| | 12/10/2002 10:43 PM |
| I believe that Cotes du Rhone are still the best-value reds at present, especially when their food-friendliness is taken into consederation.
My current release favorites are Brusset CdR Villages Cairanne Travers, and St. Cosme Les Deux Albions, both 2001.
If you can still find it (you never know) '99 Les Filles Durma CdR is excellent (90-ish points) and should be under $20. It's worth looking for IMO. | | | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts:4877
| | 12/10/2002 10:43 PM |
| lcc-i think the best thing to do is look at this thread and a bunch of the tasting notes. most of the wines in this price bracket do not sell out quickly. try some and see what you like.
i like what other people have mentioned. here are some more.
2001 melville estate pn $22 a little above.
1999 chateau souverain cab probably $16.
2001 aussie shiraz- try a bunch in this price range.
current release of cambria catherine's vineyard chard-at costco for $10 and my house chard.
anything from marietta. | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts:9247
| | 12/10/2002 10:49 PM |
| Another vote for the Marietta Lot #30, and to that I add:
2001 Mt. Eden West Slope, $9 88 EW points
2001 Paringa Shiraz ($8) 87 EW points
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JimmyV
Central Connecticut
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5110
| | 12/10/2002 10:53 PM |
| I'll throw in a red and a white that I have been stocking up on for "drop-in" guests over the holidays:
'99 Simi Cab-91pts (Wine Library advertises at $16 per)
'99 Meridian Edna Reserve Chard-89 (Should run $12-$14)
EDIT: Wine Library has the Meridian for $11 | |
Beta testing a new signature. | |
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Brent Null
Roseville, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2194
| | 12/10/2002 11:02 PM |
| LCC: This is the 2nd thread...
Everyday Wine
Sheesh...repeating already...   | | | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts:4877
| | 12/10/2002 11:07 PM |
| | gee lcc. i guess that search engine wasn't working. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12497
| | 12/11/2002 4:27 PM |
| Thank You for all the replies. Will take along with me when I hit the Store(s) next time.
...And, sorry. Correct, did Not do my homework (wasn't thinking) & search if prior thread existed.
Brent: Thank You for the Link. | | | |
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Brent Null
Roseville, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2194
| | 12/11/2002 4:51 PM |
| | LCC: Not a big deal. I was just giving you a hard time... | | | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts:975
| | 12/11/2002 7:21 PM |
| 1997 Bouchaine PN Carneros $14 (Total Wine in our area has cases of the 97) 88
2000 Dm Loquet Macon Fuisse $10 also 88 | | | |
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Wineaux
New Orleans, LA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1414
| | 12/11/2002 8:58 PM |
| | I had the Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia '01 @ $9 last night. - a fruit forward, PN-like red that Winex raved about on their November cover. I'd rate it 88-89 and will be buying more. Great QPR. | | | |
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Tom
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2384
| | 12/12/2002 1:27 PM |
| How 'bout--
2001 St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.
2001 Big House Red (Bonny Doon) @ $10.
2000 Colosi @ $10.
1997 Gallo Barrelli Creek @ $20. (pushing limit here...)
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts:3980
| | 12/12/2002 1:43 PM |
| Abadia Retuerta Rivola. I've mentioned it twenty-something times probably but I need to get my point across.
This stuff is great and usually runs about $11. Both the 2000 and 2001 rec'd 90 points from you-know-who.
60% tempranillo / 40$ cabernet sauvignon | | | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts:4877
| | 12/12/2002 2:02 PM |
| | short-excellent rec. i had forgot about this one. very tasty, but it is best drank in the first year. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12497
| | 12/29/2002 4:31 PM |
| Bump. Never want to loose site of this. And, I went out this weekend & bought a bunch of stuff of these list(s). Wines that are Not listed in my List were Not available @ the moment:
1999 Alliance Shiraz: $16.00
2000 Chave Mon Cotes du Rhone: $17.00
2000 Simon Hackett Shiraz: $13.00
1999 Casa Lapostolle Colchagua Valley Cabernet: $15.00
1999 Simi Alex Valley Cab: $16.00
2000 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone: $8.00
2001 Ca del Solo Big House Red: $8.50
2001 Abadia Retuerta Rivola Sardon De Duero: $9.00
1998 Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley Cabernet: $15.00
2000 Cap De Faugeres Cotes De Castillon: $15.50
2001 Falesco Vitiano Umbria: $8.00
2000 Gallo of Sonoma Sonoma Cabernet Reserve: $8.00
Marietta Geyserville Old Vine Red Lot #30: $10.00
2000 Marietta Geyserville Sonoma Zinfandel: $10.00
2000 Rosemount Hill of Gold Mudgee Cabernet: $16.00
1999 Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel: $12.00 | | | |
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Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11876
| | 12/29/2002 11:13 PM |
| Picked up a few over the weekend...
Glass Mountain Cab 99 ($7)
Marrietta Old Vines Red Lot #30 ($9)
Meridian Chard 00 ($7)
Columbia Crest Chard 00 ($6)
Rosenblum Vintners Cuvee Zin XXIV ($10)
Yellowtail Shiraz 01 ($6)
Rosemount Shiraz 00 ($9)
Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Zin 99 ($12)
Torbreck Woodcutters White ($12)
Torbreck Woodcutters Red ($14)
Cline Syrah 00 ($10)
Renwood Sierra Series Barbera 00 ($10)
Whew!!
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