Author Topic: Wine recommendations (Read 132348 times)

survivor · « **on:** January 15, 2010, 12:59:01 PM »

How about an ongoing wine recommendation thread, or review that is sticky? I'm always looking for a good, cheap wine. My recent find was ~~Castilla~~ Castillo de Molina sauvignon blanc. I think it was 2006. It was under $12 I believe.I wish I had taken the pic of the label so I could remember which one I tasted. So how about taking the pic of the bottle as well?

Run Amok · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:36:19 PM »

Can I just add my reco's here?

My favorite right now is Menage A Trois red by Folie A Deux. I was *thrilled* when they started carrying it at Safeway. I think it retails for $12 but Safeway is a bit cheaper. It's a blend of Zin, Cab, and Merlot.

I also like the Columbia Crest "Two Vines" Cab. I think it's maybe $8?

Penfolds Koonunga Hills is our old standby at about $8.99/bottle.

Not necessarily cheap (about $30 I think) but I had this recently and was blown. away. Amazing!

OldBaldHippie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2010, 02:59:33 PM »

my SO likes pinot noir, but I dare not pick out anything for her...any suggestions?

all-smiles · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2010, 03:38:33 PM »

Have you had the Shoofly Shiraz? It runs around $10 at our World Market and it quite yummy.

I also can always be in the mood for Ecco Domani or Coppola pinot grigio

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2010, 03:52:16 PM »

Definitely post pics if you can. It's much easier for me to remember a wine if I know what the label looks like.

survivor · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2010, 12:43:43 PM »

Here's the pic of my recommendation:

survivor · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:31:22 PM »

Quote from: OldBaldHippie on January 15, 2010, 02:59:33 PM

my SO likes pinot noir, but I dare not pick out anything for her...any suggestions?

Try this one, OBH. It's quite good for the price.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:58:32 PM »

Quote from: ORLY? on January 16, 2010, 03:31:22 PM

Try this one, OBH. It's quite good for the price.

I was surprised by the coppola wines -- I fully expected them to suck, I thought they were just a vanity project or a gimmick. But I've tried several and enjoyed them.

all-smiles · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:39:42 AM »

Me too Bonita, the Coppola I've had have been quite tasty; their Pinot Grigio is quite delicious

Run Amok · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2010, 04:57:09 PM »

Yep- we like the coppola wines quite a bit here too. Blue label for every day, black label for something a little more special.

RFS · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2010, 07:15:14 PM »

If there were only one wine left in the entire world and this was it, I'd be a happy, happy girl. It pairs well with pasta, meats, fish, salads, cheese and chocolate. I find it to be the perfect (cheap) wine. It's mellow, buttery and feels like a warm hug on your insides.

ihop · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:50:31 PM »

Quote from: Reallyfuckingstubborn on January 19, 2010, 07:15:14 PM

If there were only one wine left in the entire world and this was it, I'd be a happy, happy girl. It pairs well with pasta, meats, fish, salads, cheese and chocolate. I find it to be the perfect (cheap) wine. It's mellow, buttery and feels like a warm hug on your insides.

I like their zin.

Courtney · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2010, 11:42:18 PM »

McMannis Petite Syrah... $9-15 a bottle, depending on the liquor store.

I wish I could buy wine at the grocery store.

ihop · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2010, 09:51:01 AM »

Quote from: wyrillco on January 25, 2010, 11:42:18 PM

I wish I could buy wine at the grocery store.

Me too! So much easier.

witchypoo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2010, 09:05:15 PM »

rocketgirl · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2010, 10:22:43 PM »

I second the Menage a Trois red. The white is a bit sweet, but good with jambalaya and Thai food.

Windmill Old Vine Zindfandel is AWESOME.

Recently tried a red called Layer Cake that was really good.

We also tried a $4 malbec (Lucky Duck) that we picked up at WalMart. The first night it sucked. The next night I talked my neighbor into trying it (because it was open) and she said it was ok. Sure enough, it was ok. Not super good, but ok. Which is pretty good for $4. Just let it breathe.

RichMac · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:26:24 PM »

Okay I'll play.
Any wine from these people are really drinkable, they have a couple that will do well to cellar them for a few years.
http://www.lodivineyards.com/

The Petite Petit is just great for the money ~$16
Seven Deadly ~$17
The earthquake line is ~$24
Lust and Gluttony - are great but ~$55 these are cellar worthy

D95 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:42:06 PM »

This is the case we just finished off. Very drinkable, and in the $12 range.

Run Amok · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:40:23 PM »

A couple more... I don't drink a lot of white but picked this up on a whim and it's a decent drink for $5/bottle.

Foris Flyover Red (2003- from Oregon's Rogue Valley). Can't find a picture!Again, tried on a whim at a wine bar and have been chasing it down ever since ($9) Love this one!

CloseToTheEdge · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:26:42 AM »

The best wine out there is Cantina Zaccagnini, IMHO. It is from the Montepulciano D'abruzzo region of Italy, and it goes for about $13. So many great dry red wines are from this area, and this one can be found in most liquor stores here in New Joisey. I can't really post a pic right now, but it has a bamboo string around the bottle tied to a short stick of some sort - very unique packaging!

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