469865 Sat Dec 15 22:25:44 -0800 2007 4 32 Chains 0 3211835 I can't put this on the wine board as most readers will not have the 'Sprout's' organic supermarket chain. So I'll post it here, at least until some confused 'Moderator Nazi' removes it: Sprouts has an $8 chardonnay that is really solid. 2007 Natura Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile. Not as complex as a Grand Cru Meursault, of course, but good value. In the style of full malolactic and peachy fruit. Good with loster and turkey. Sat Dec 15 22:25:44 -0800 2007 138952 Worzel Gummidge 1 3211930 Thanks for the heads up. Care to share any other value picks you know of around here? Sun Dec 16 00:00:54 -0800 2007 3211835 84570 kindofabigdeal 2 3213379 Sprouts has a whole line these Natura organic wines . Tonight, we had the Carmenere. Like the Chardonnay it's very good value at $8. Carmenere can be iffy as it is a slow ripener, resulting in tastes of green pepper like you find in some Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignans. This one keeps the pepperiness under control. Sun Dec 16 15:34:33 -0800 2007 3211930 138952 Worzel Gummidge 1 3214922 Thanks Worzel! Just wanted to let you know I appreciate the tip since I shop there all the time. Mon Dec 17 08:12:18 -0800 2007 3211835 71935 luniz 1 3217565 Also, tried the Cabernet Sauvignon tonight. Not quite as good as the Carmenere but still good value. They have a 10% discount on six (mixed or single) bottles. Tue Dec 18 00:01:15 -0800 2007 3211835 138952 Worzel Gummidge