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Wine recommendations
« 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?
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Re: Another thing I'd like to see in this forum
« 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!

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Re: Another thing I'd like to see in this forum
« 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?
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Re: Another thing I'd like to see in this forum
« 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  :-*
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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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.

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Re: Wine recommendations
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2010, 12:43:43 PM »
Here's the pic of my recommendation:




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Re: Another thing I'd like to see in this forum
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2010, 03:31:22 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.


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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2010, 04:58:32 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.

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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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 :)
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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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. :)

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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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.  :-*

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Re: Wine recommendations
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2010, 03:50:31 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.  :-*


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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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. 

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Re: Wine recommendations
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2010, 09:51:01 AM »

I wish I could buy wine at the grocery store. 

Me too! So much easier. 
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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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.
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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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

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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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.

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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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!






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Re: Wine recommendations
« 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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