399710 Tue May 08 16:19:26 -0700 2007 6 34 Wine 0 2553011 i've been a fan of codorniu pinot noir cava: lovely taste that never went sweet as the glass warmed up (gotta love the pinot noir). my gripe is that i've been buying this wine for $10. my discount wine store has just jacked up the price (connecticut) to $16.99. what gives? foreign currency translation (euro/dollar)? supply/demand?? price gouging??? can anyone recommend a reasonable substitute in the $10-14 range? thanks in advance. Tue May 08 16:19:26 -0700 2007 10627 steve h. 1 2553186 the dollar vs euro gap has been and will continue to be a problem for wine buyers and has been commented on over the last couple of years by various wine publications. that said, a $7 jump sure smacks of gouging. you can do a form of prce check by using some of the internet buying services. Tue May 08 17:09:00 -0700 2007 2553011 31795 ibstatguy 1 2553824 You can still find wines like Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs, or those from Gloria Ferrer or Chandon from $12.99-15.99, FWIW. Tue May 08 22:00:50 -0700 2007 2553011 28122 zin1953 2 2554779 gloria ferrer was a favorite summertime wine until the price here exceeded $16. chandon is quite good also. the price is teetering on my $15.99 cutoff. Wed May 09 09:21:49 -0700 2007 2553824 10627 steve h. 1 2554694 Perhaps this isn't exactly a replacement, but I like Piper Sonoma's sparkling wines (they have at least a blanc de noir and a brut), and here in PA they run about $13. Wed May 09 09:07:32 -0700 2007 2553011 16451 mhoffman 2 2554748 agree. piper sonoma's blend is very compatible with my tastes. price is still quite reasonable. Wed May 09 09:16:08 -0700 2007 2554694 10627 steve h. 1 2555269 modest update. i purchased a known quantity, chandon's california rose, and something new to me, a rose cuvee brut from italy's carpene malvolti. the italian sparkler came in around $11. i'll pair these guys off over the weekend and report back. please provide alternatives as you think of them. thanks, --steve Wed May 09 11:30:55 -0700 2007 2553011 10627 steve h.