Great everyday red wine
Santonegro 2005 Monastrell -- an excellent, food friendly wine at $5.99 at Trader Joe's.
From the producer's site -- Tasting note: It has a violet red cherry color, aromas of red fruit, it is velvety and balanced on the palate, with excellent tannins.
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Robert Lauriston
Jan 17, 2007 04:16 PM
My current everyday red is Blason cabernet franc. Typical Friuli Isonzo style, well-balanced, lots of fruit, no oak, high acid, moderate alcohol.
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austx03
Jan 17, 2007 03:37 AM
Colosi from Sicily, 100% Nero d’Avola grapes. great taste for around $7
also from Sicily but a few bucks more is Planeta La Segreta Rosso. a blend but basic Nero d'Avola grape. used to be less expensive but for an everyday treat its worth it.
I'll pass this alone to you. I've heard there is wine coming out of Ecuador made from the tannet grape. I've only heard of this grape grown in France north of Gascony. but I've been told they are growing it in South America and it is great and cheap. to me that grape grown in France is too tannic and have had it only toned down with cabernet. since you live in SF you might have earlier access to this wine than I will in central Texas. check it out. sorry I don't have a brand name for you. ask by the grape varietal. let me know if you find any and your take on it.›1 Reply -
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pillar box red (aussie red blend) - 10 bucks a bottle, though can be cheaper by the case.
ringland has his touch/hand in a couple of budget wines i enjoy...
'bitch' grenache (south australia)
evil cabernet
pure evil chardonnayhaven't tried the 'bon bon' rose - but word is, that is good too.
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luv2bake
Jan 7, 2007 08:25 PM
I don't really drink anymore (blood sugar issues), but I used to really enjoy Walnut Crest Merlot. It used to be really cheap but went up in price with its popularity. However, last time I bought it (for guests), it was still reasonably priced.
We also recently got a good, reasonable cab.sauv. I'll try to remember to check on that and get back to you.
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Tom M of Durham NC
Jan 6, 2007 08:51 PM
Our local Costco sells Maciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo for $6.99, and it has essentially become the "house wine," pardon the pun. It also sells Marques de Caceres Rioja for $8.99 a bottle; we drink a lot of that as well.
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i would say Beaulieu Vineyard wines are great! Can be a bit pricey, but, isn't wine suppose to be sipped for the taste instead of getting tipsy???...and then there is the Ruffino Chianti....sooooo yummy... why not have a burger and a good wine?....hell it's not that Carl's JR they serve @ The Palms in Vegas....but, it tastes beautifully together!! Try it!!!
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Somebody left a bottle of BOLLA VALPOLICELLA at our place as a housewarming gift during the holidays; the other night, I figured, "let's try it... if it sucks we'll move on to something else." I thought it was a great, simple, soft, medium-bodied wine with typical varietal/regional characteristics. It's $5.50 at my local Pavillions.
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"REX GOLIATH 47 POUND ROOSTER Cabernet $6.99 and sometimes on sale for $5.99. Excellent for the price. Here is their web site:
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Pinot Noir: Casa de la Cruz - Sonoma Coast ($15)
Zinfandel: Rosenblum Richard Sauret ($20)
Syrah blend: Rosenblum Chateau La Paws ($10)
Cabernet: Justin - Paso Robles ($18)
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Ed Dibble
Nov 20, 2006 01:33 PM
Castano Yecla Monastrell $5.95-$6.99. I like even better than the Santonegro. To my tongue same depth of flavor and more complexity. Blows away any comparably priced Aussies. Your results may differ.
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Cheese Boy
Nov 11, 2006 05:57 AM
Ruggero di Tasso ...Nero D'Avola available at TJ's ($5 range).
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp...I also like the Terra Australis Shiraz, also available at TJ's.
