341752 Fri Nov 10 22:31:47 -0800 2006 34 34 Wine 0 2012576 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. Fri Nov 10 22:31:47 -0800 2006 15835 Husky 1 2013292 Ruggero di Tasso ...Nero D'Avola available at TJ's ($5 range). http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=233545 I also like the Terra Australis Shiraz, also available at TJ's. Sat Nov 11 06:57:28 -0800 2006 2012576 10609 Cheese Boy 1 2013343 By "everyday" I assume you're looking for an excellent red wine "reasonably priced": Chilean Cabernet Argentinian malbec Calif. Zinfandel Italian Valpolicella ripasso Spanish tempranillo Aussie Shiraz Enjoy! Sat Nov 11 08:43:05 -0800 2006 2012576 42549 Chicago Mike 1 2014342 Am drinking Penascal Tempranillo tonight from Publix @ $5.99...really quite good! Am surprised but am totally enjoying it! Sat Nov 11 23:24:51 -0800 2006 2012576 11983 Val 1 2014364 Norton (Malbec) so delicious and never more than $8.99 Alamos (also Malbec) under $12 Sat Nov 11 23:32:45 -0800 2006 2012576 49415 josheva 1 2035531 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. ed Mon Nov 20 14:33:47 -0800 2006 2012576 40270 Ed Dibble 2 2035542 Hill & Dale Pinotage, South Africa $8-9 Panarroz, Jumilla, Spain $7-9 Mon Nov 20 14:42:18 -0800 2006 2035531 39783 RichardA 3 2212045 If you're in the Bay Area, my husband bought a bunch of the Jumilla Panarroz at Grocery Outlet in Berkeley for 99 cents a bottle. It's alright, I guess. Sun Jan 21 19:40:01 -0800 2007 2035542 10658 Atomica 2 2036922 Is the Castano Yecla also available at Trader Joe's? Mon Nov 20 21:25:15 -0800 2006 2035531 15835 Husky 3 2038517 No, I have found it at Whole Foods and at a bevarage discounter. ed Tue Nov 21 15:01:34 -0800 2006 2036922 40270 Ed Dibble 1 2035832 Columbia Crest 2003 merlot (grand estates), $8-12 depending on location. The 2001 was what got us interested in WA wines, 2002 wasn't so good but the 2003 is much closer to the 2001. It is a great value for the price. Mon Nov 20 16:34:51 -0800 2006 2012576 52088 huruta 1 2038254 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) Tue Nov 21 09:40:12 -0800 2006 2012576 50067 ladymonty 2 2041959 Ladymonty, that is a great price for the Justin Cabernet. I don't even get that as a member of the wine club. Where can you find it for $18? Wed Nov 22 17:57:43 -0800 2006 2038254 28030 AlabasterDisaster 3 2042047 I've purchased it for under $20 at both Pavillions and Hi-Time Wines in southern CA. Wed Nov 22 18:27:26 -0800 2006 2041959 25129 Philly 3 2043268 19 dollars at pavillions in hancock park right now if you have a pavillions club card. Thu Nov 23 03:31:13 -0800 2006 2041959 50067 ladymonty 1 2042940 Falesco Vitiano 2004 $8 Wed Nov 22 23:52:06 -0800 2006 2012576 13431 zack 1 2046583 "REX GOLIATH 47 POUND ROOSTER Cabernet $6.99 and sometimes on sale for $5.99. Excellent for the price. Here is their web site: http://www.rexgoliath.com/rexgoliath/index.jsp Sat Nov 25 20:01:35 -0800 2006 2012576 55344 cawino 1 2160450 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. Sat Jan 06 21:32:25 -0800 2007 2012576 46304 Fidelixi 2 2197848 It's good but has to be drunk young. Wed Jan 17 17:11:49 -0800 2007 2160450 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2160462 parallel 45 french cote du rhone +- 7 bucks, tastes like a 20 bucks bottle! Sat Jan 06 21:37:37 -0800 2007 2012576 39948 guabiroba 1 2160498 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!!! Sat Jan 06 21:47:15 -0800 2007 2012576 64684 modelseat 1 2160502 Try Bonny Doone 'Big House Red' around $10 and very nice... Sat Jan 06 21:48:38 -0800 2007 2012576 22477 jbyoga 2 2162158 My thoughts too. Big House Red and Big House White are great budget wines. Sun Jan 07 16:42:36 -0800 2007 2160502 15083 sgwood415 3 2162880 Just a reminder: Randall Graham has sold the Big House label. I don't know which vintage will be from the new owners, but be careful with Big House wines in the future. ed Sun Jan 07 21:23:13 -0800 2007 2162158 40270 Ed Dibble 2 2162997 I agree. Sun Jan 07 22:09:03 -0800 2007 2160502 11408 melly 1 2160517 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. Sat Jan 06 21:51:55 -0800 2007 2012576 10152 Tom M of Durham NC 1 2162885 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. Sun Jan 07 21:25:36 -0800 2007 2012576 62843 luv2bake 1 2162999 Yellowtail shiraz Sun Jan 07 22:09:32 -0800 2007 2012576 11408 melly 1 2164196 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 chardonnay haven't tried the 'bon bon' rose - but word is, that is good too. Mon Jan 08 06:23:33 -0800 2007 2012576 26154 jaydee 2 2198294 Pillar Box Red is selling here in NJ for $8 a bottle, and is a surprisingly good buy for a table red at that price. Wed Jan 17 18:39:18 -0800 2007 2164196 12622 Striver 1 2166498 Gyser Peak Cabernet ($12) Edna Valley Chardonnay Mon Jan 08 21:26:08 -0800 2007 2012576 29732 cherie 1 2196676 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. Wed Jan 17 04:37:31 -0800 2007 2012576 60297 austx03 2 2197700 I made a mistake on my post yesterday. that wine I was telling you about is not from Ecuador, but from Uruguay. sorry about that. Wed Jan 17 16:32:38 -0800 2007 2196676 60297 austx03 1 2197713 This one is awesome: Crane Lake Petite Syrah-get the 2003 if you can. Here on the East Coast, it's 4.99 a bottle. Inky, stainy, grapey, yummy! Wed Jan 17 16:38:02 -0800 2007 2012576 31630 rdesmond 1 2197872 My current everyday red is Blason cabernet franc. Typical Friuli Isonzo style, well-balanced, lots of fruit, no oak, high acid, moderate alcohol. http://www.klwines.com/product.asp?sku=1021656 Wed Jan 17 17:16:43 -0800 2007 2012576 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2201542 Delas Freres Cote du Ventoux $6...nice southern Rhone red Thu Jan 18 14:39:10 -0800 2007 2012576 16728 kenito799