| Alexandra242628 |
| I'm looking for new wine choices under $20 a bottle. What are your favorites? |
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| ramirami |
do you have Trader Joe's down there....
they have some good cheap wines.... |
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| Alexandra242628 |
| No Trader Joe's here. It isn't so much the pricing as the brand. I'm bored w/ my brands and since there are so many, I know I'm missing out. |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by Alexandra242628
No Trader Joe's here. It isn't so much the pricing as the brand. I'm bored w/ my brands and since there are so many, I know I'm missing out.
I have found thi splace to have a great selection at a great prices.
http://www.wineaccess.com/splash/totalwine/
What kind do you like? |
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| Alexandra242628 |
| I enjoy Chard, Pino Grigio, Sauv. Blanc., and Cabs. I tend to like more woods-y (is that a word?) then fruity flavors. I'll take a look at the site. Thanks! |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by Alexandra242628
I enjoy Chard, Pino Grigio, Sauv. Blanc., and Cabs. I tend to like more woods-y (is that a word?) then fruity flavors. I'll take a look at the site. Thanks!
Oaky, or smoky flavors?
Stumbled on a great Chard. Farallon 2002/2003,
Under $8, and incredibly smooth.
Good with a meal, but even better to sip while watching Fox News! :2: |
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| ramirami |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
even better to sip while watching Fox News! :2:
let me guess... you have to be drunk to watch that stuff??? :confused: |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by ramirami
let me guess... you have to be drunk to watch that stuff??? :confused:
If you are just going to get drunk, then all you need is cheap beer (like a CNN viewer). :eek:
Wine is to be enjoyed. :2: :2: :2: |
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| ramirami |
whenever I go to NAPA valley I go to http://www.vsattui.com/
they have some good wines...
I will also remember names of some smaller wineries and let you know...most ship wines from their websites |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by ramirami
whenever I go to NAPA valley I go to http://www.vsattui.com/
they have some good wines...
I will also remember names of some smaller wineries and let you know...most ship wines from their websites
Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. :) (J/K)
You really should try Sonoma.:4: :4: |
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| Bullpup |
| It costs a little more than the price range you are looking for but Ridge ATP list. Great wines and you will get a lot of lesser known veriatals. A.Raffanelli is another one that is more expensive but a great winery to have. If you can, get on the mailing list. |
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| ramirami |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. :) (J/K)
You really should try Sonoma.:4: :4:
I do both... they not that far apart... just a few miles... mentioning the more fanous place gets the point across..montecino.monerey(sp?) also have good wineries in the N. Cal region |
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| robrecht |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
Napa, the Disneyland of wine country. :) (J/K)
You really should try Sonoma.:4: :4:
At the Smothers Brothers' winery in Sonoma they sell T-shirts that say:
Sonoma is for wine,
NAPA makes auto parts. :7: |
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| jay |
Everyone should include Monticello and Thomas Jefferson's wine cellar in their tour of Virginia Wineries.
Might as well toss in a visit to Old Dominion Brewery while you're at it. :7:
Then you need a chaser of Virginia Gentleman Bourbon.
ROADTRIP!:roadtrip:
Just be sure to have a designated driver.:cool: |
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| robrecht |
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Originally posted by jay
Then you need a chaser of Virginia Gentleman Bourbon.
ROADTRIP!:roadtrip:
Just be sure to have a designated driver.:cool:
I'm in! Since my wife doesn't drink, I always have a desginated driver :7: as long as we take the Pilot and not the custom Ferrari :roadtrip: but since we've had kids we never go out anyway so guess I'm not in after all. :( |
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| mgorbsk |
I think I love all Sonoma, but you asked for favorites. For Summer, you won't catch me grilling without a glass of Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill. About $15.
My favorite Merlot is from Markham out of Napa. About $20. They also make a fantastic Zinfandel. |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by mgorbsk
I think I love all Sonoma, but you asked for favorites. For Summer, you won't catch me grilling without a glass of Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill. About $15.
My favorite Merlot is from Markham out of Napa. About $20. They also make a fantastic Zinfandel.
If you like a Zin, try any of the Sonoma Old Vines.
Although my favorite was a little place in central CA, Arroyo Grande region, Saucelito Canyon Winery, but I think that are gone now. |
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| mgorbsk |
For those of you from around the Carolinas, up to Jersey, this is the absolute best place to shop for wine. Total Wine. Many of their prices are below wholesale + you can buy online from the office, then dart in and pick it up on the way home. Lucky for me they are only 10 min. from the house :2: Here's a link.
Total Wine Superstore |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by mgorbsk
For those of you from around the Carolinas, up to Jersey, this is the absolute best place to shop for wine. Total Wine. Many of their prices are below wholesale + you can buy online from the office, then dart in and pick it up on the way home. Lucky for me they are only 10 min. from the house :2: Here's a link.
Total Wine Superstore
I would be broke (but have one heck of a wine collection) if I lived that close! |
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| john802 |
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Originally posted by Alexandra242628
I enjoy Chard, Pino Grigio, Sauv. Blanc., and Cabs. I tend to like more woods-y (is that a word?) then fruity flavors. I'll take a look at the site. Thanks!
Just like you, I prefer the wood'sy taste of my cabernet until I tried the '01 cabernet sauvignon from Sebastiani Winery of Sonoma. It's bursting w/ fruit but the taste was fantastic. I'm also bias to '94 robert mondavi cabernet sauvignon unfiltered. |
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| mgorbsk |
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Originally posted by john802
Just like you, I prefer the wood'sy taste of my cabernet until I tried the '01 cabernet sauvignon from Sebastiani Winery of Sonoma. It's bursting w/ fruit but the taste was fantastic. I'm also bias to '94 robert mondavi cabernet sauvignon unfiltered.
I've still got two left of the six 01 Sebastiani Cabs I bought for $11, about $6 off per bottle :eek:. Like you, I tried it out at a dinner and loved it. |
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| PILOTinginCO |
I love Cabernet's and have never been disappointed with Mondavi's reserves. They have that "woodsy" flavor you're looking for. They also go very well with a quality cigar!!!
Also, CaliTerra wines, which are a joint effort with Mondavi and a winery in Chili are very good too.... and you can find good stuff from them for around 10-bucks!!!
Cheers!!!! |
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| 74PILOTMOM |
Yes! And Mondavi's Chardonnay Reserve was great too, and runs about $20 a bottle around here.
Kendall-Jackson has a good Cav Sauv Reserve for $20 too.
Another winery that consistently puts out good stuff is HOGUE. I like alot of wines, usually prefer Gewurztraminers / Pinot Grigio, but lately have taken a liking to Cab Sauv, and the Hogue at $12/bottle was wonderful.
Has anyone tried the Hogue Genesis Cab Sauv? $25/bottle...I have one that I'm saving for a gathering with friends, but I've heard it's incredible. Might be a good one to try (?) It has a yellow label, Gold logo and a weird little guy on it. :) |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
Yes! And Mondavi's Chardonnay Reserve was great too, and runs about $20 a bottle around here.
Kendall-Jackson has a good Cav Sauv Reserve for $20 too.
Another winery that consistently puts out good stuff is HOGUE. I like alot of wines, usually prefer Gewurztraminers / Pinot Grigio, but lately have taken a liking to Cab Sauv, and the Hogue at $12/bottle was wonderful.
Has anyone tried the Hogue Genesis Cab Sauv? $25/bottle...I have one that I'm saving for a gathering with friends, but I've heard it's incredible. Might be a good one to try (?) It has a yellow label, Gold logo and a weird little guy on it. :)
You have to watch Mondavi's lables carfully.
They will use the similar names for regional and California wines.
In general I find you can get better wines at better prices than Mondavi.
They are not quite Gallo, but sometimes I feel they are heading that way. |
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| mgorbsk |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
You have to watch Mondavi's lables carfully.
They will use the similar names for regional and California wines.
In general I find you can get better wines at better prices than Mondavi.
They are not quite Gallo, but sometimes I feel they are heading that way.
I don't know, I've had some pretty good Gallo Sonomas at a great price. I'll also buy a bottle of Gallo's Italian Ecco Domani every now and then. Not bad for under $10. |
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| N_Jay |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mgorbsk
I don't know, I've had some pretty good Gallo Sonomas at a great price. I'll also buy a bottle of Gallo's Italian Ecco Domani every now and then. Not bad for under $10. [/QUOTE}
Guess I became a wine snob when I lived in California.
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| CMasten |
I grew up in Sausalito and still have many friends in the wine country up there. Most of them say one of the best kept secrets is
KUNDE at http://www.kunde.com/
I have yet to have a bad bottle of anything they make. Its been harder to find down in LA compared to the others, but well worth it and about 15/bottle |
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| robrecht |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
Guess I became a wine snob when I lived in California...
"Senator, I served in Europe with wine snobs for over 7 years. I knew wine snobs personally. Wine snobs were friends of mine. N_Jay, you're no wine snob." :7: |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by robrecht
"Senator, I served in Europe with wine snobs for over 7 years. I knew wine snobs personally. Wine snobs were friends of mine. N_Jay, you're no wine snob." :7:
My small collection and I thank you. |
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| ramirami |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
Guess I became a wine snob when I lived in California.
must have been terrible living along all those liberals...:p ;) |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by ramirami
must have been terrible living along all those liberals...:p ;)
It wasn't too bad. I was safe "behind the Orange Curtain"!:4: |
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| ramirami |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
It wasn't too bad. I was safe "behind the Orange Curtain"!:4:
phew... :D
and what curtain describes the chicago 'burbs ;) |
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| N_Jay |
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Originally posted by ramirami
phew... :D
and what curtain describes the chicago 'burbs ;)
I don't know, but 10 to 20 years ago, "Behind the Orange Curtain" was very popular saying.:4: :4:
Of course no one called it "The OC"!:eek: :3:
Maybe north of the LC (Lake-Cook) curtain would work? |
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| ramirami |
I don't know, but 10 to 20 years ago, "Behind the Orange Curtain" was very popular saying.:4: :4:
yup... just looking for a safe haven here..
Maybe north of the LC (Lake-Cook) curtain would work?
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no my guess is you have to come even closer to the city .... maybe the ORD curtain |
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