292641 Mon Apr 28 08:56:25 -0700 2003 15 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1597847 Anyone have any great suggestions? We really like expensive wines and are trying to find a few more reasonable that are just as enjoyable. Would love your recommendations... Mon Apr 28 08:56:25 -0700 2003 0 Sara 1 1597853 Chateau Pasquier 2000 (Bordeaux)..sells for about $5.99 in NYC. Coppola Rosso is also popular..about $10. Mon Apr 28 10:11:41 -0700 2003 1597847 0 erica 2 1597893 Not much of a winedrinker but I found the Rosso unexciting. I do really like the Coppolla Black Diamond Claret, around fifteen dollars. Mon Apr 28 13:29:49 -0700 2003 1597853 0 john clark 3 1597952 We have been loving the Ravenswood Vintner's Blend Zinfandel, 2000. I have found it for b/w $6.99 (I have bought a couple of cases at that price) and $9.99. I'm no wine expert but we love it as well as most of those we've poured it for. Mon Apr 28 17:45:59 -0700 2003 1597893 0 Doug 3 1599467 Same here, I generally don't feel qualified to give wine advice, but I like the Black Diamond Claret and find it way superior to the Rosso, definately worth another $5-$6 bucks. Thu May 15 16:17:10 -0700 2003 1597893 0 danna 1 1597866 Terre Rouge - Cote les quest Syrah - ~$15 Renwood - Old Vine Zin - ~$15 Renwood - Barbera - ~$18 Carmenet - Dynamite Cab - ~$16 Alain Graillot - Crozes Hermitage - ~$18 Jade Mountain - Mouvedre - ~$16 Marques de Riscal - Riserva Rioja - ~$10 A few of this "reformers" budget picks... Mon Apr 28 11:26:06 -0700 2003 1597847 0 SLRossi 1 1597881 Bonny Doon- Big House Red Rosemount (AUstralia)- Shiraz Mon Apr 28 12:47:53 -0700 2003 1597847 0 tissue 2 1598000 I like Bonny Doon stuff as well. But note that their Big House Red is sold under the Ca' del Solo label. So someone looking for it won't find Bonny Doon in big print on the label. Tue Apr 29 09:44:58 -0700 2003 1597881 0 e.d. 3 1598032 I've been a BD fan for long time, but I think the BHR isn't as good as it used to be. Maybe it's a psychosymatic response to the screw top. Tue Apr 29 11:58:01 -0700 2003 1598000 0 SLRossi 1 1597894 Guelbenzu EVO, a Spanish cabernet/tempranillo blend, which goes for about $17 a bottle at Costco when they have it. Link: http://www.guelbenzu.es/gprodu2.htm Mon Apr 28 13:36:14 -0700 2003 1597847 0 Kirk 1 1597925 Try looking for wines from Languedoc and Rousillon, both French wine growing regions that produce excellent red wines, typically fruity, for very good prices. Mon Apr 28 15:54:18 -0700 2003 1597847 0 Samo 1 1597939 Go to www.wineloverspage.com and you will find tons of recs for that price range. In fact they put out a list of the best each year under $12/bottle. The thing I like about this site is they are not trying to sell wine adds. Did you ever ask yourself why in Wine Spectator magazine, or others like it you see the same wines with positive reviews that they just "happen" to be advertizing? Coincidence? I think not! Mon Apr 28 16:51:21 -0700 2003 1597847 0 Jambalaya 1 1597963 Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red. No vintage, just a lot number. Here in Maine, around $12. Mon Apr 28 19:12:46 -0700 2003 1597847 0 MU 1 1597967 happen tpo be drinking it now--VILLA PUCCINI 1999 TOSCANA finished a Cotes-du-rhone saint espirit LAST WEEK 2000-DELAS BOTH UNDER 15$ BOTH WERE DELICIOUS BTW--THOSE OF YOU REALLY FAMILIar with wine, if you know of other ones that taste similar please share the wealth! Mon Apr 28 19:41:30 -0700 2003 1597847 0 neda 1 1597978 Many, many excellent red wines can be found in this price range... Great bargains can be found in Spain, in non-Rioja reds... Argentina has some terrific Malbecs and Cabs. Ditto Chile. Syrah is happening in Chile as well. Check out Montes: Alpha Syrah, Cabernet-Carmenere and Malbec. Oz shiraz offers many excellent options between fifteen and twenty dollars. Try Leasingham Bin 61. Both California and Washington State can be a source for good value reds as well as lot of overblown, overpriced wines-- Gallo, believe it or not, has some exceptional cabs for less than twenty dollars. Rancho Zabaco Sonoma Heritage Zin--also a Gallo product. Simi Cabernet. Robert Parker has recently been cheerleading for 2001 Bogle Petite Sirah. Check out the article from last week's Washington Post, whose excellent wine critics are always searching out good value, well-made wines. Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13314-2003Apr22.html Mon Apr 28 21:45:18 -0700 2003 1597847 0 zora 1 1597980 Try Walnut Crest Merlot. Very drinkable for the money. Mon Apr 28 22:44:47 -0700 2003 1597847 0 Bobfrmia