52732 Wed Jan 08 14:53:18 -0800 2003 16 2 Los Angeles Area 0 269616 ...for, yes, .99/bottle. Anyone tried it? (I assume it's sold-out right now.) Wed Jan 08 14:53:18 -0800 2003 0 Epicurious Yellow 1 269618 Yes, I am embarassed to admit this, but I did try it. I let it breathe for about two hours. Great, no. But, it was better than the $1.99 TJ's wine. (Charles Shaw) Wed Jan 08 15:37:21 -0800 2003 269616 0 Paige Marino 2 269627 speaking of the Charles Shaw, I thought the Cabernet was drinkable. But BEWARE the Merlot -- not even worth $1.99, although it was ok on a marinade for a roast chicken. Wed Jan 08 16:42:44 -0800 2003 269618 0 Patty 3 269629 Agreed. Also, I prefer the Sauvingon Blanc to the Chard. And speaking of TJ's, they have a Camelot (KJ) Pinot Noir at either 44.99 or $5.99 that is a wonderful buy. Wed Jan 08 16:51:40 -0800 2003 269627 0 Honeyman 4 269879 Yes, the Camelot Pinot Noir at $5.99 is a good enough wine. Having some tonight. Took your rec and was thankful I did. Not great, but it will make you forget the Charles Shaw, but then so will a glass of water. Sun Jan 12 00:13:40 -0800 2003 269629 0 carter 4 270161 How about the Stonehedge SB at TJ's (Pasadena) for $3.99? I thought it was a great bargain.Been paying $7.99 out here in Foxboro,MA! Wed Jan 15 12:41:15 -0800 2003 269629 0 philfromfoxboro 3 269649 Right on comments on the Charles Shaw, with the Merlot a big UGH and the cab an ok buy for $1.99. As to the Sauvignon Blanc, have not tried, but it is generally a better made wine for the buck than nearly all chards. Also, try semillon blended wines for some interesting characteristics at generally affordable prices when you see them available. Some Aussie and NZs are especially nice, even from TJs. Wed Jan 08 19:46:12 -0800 2003 269627 0 carter 3 269671 I thought the Merlot was fine, but I have to admit, I have never thought much about my taste in wine. Wed Jan 08 22:13:35 -0800 2003 269627 0 Dylan 1 269622 You are right, sold out at the Valencia .99 store as of 9am this morning. They had lots of same Brand '94 Merlot but I did not purchase------------ Wed Jan 08 16:13:04 -0800 2003 269616 0 patc 2 269716 1994 was Washington State's best year in the past decade, and Washington's first red wine successes were almost all merlot based, before the late 90s merlot fad and resulting glut of crap. So it might be worth trying the merlot. At $1, what's the downside. Thu Jan 09 16:05:50 -0800 2003 269622 0 DonnyMac 1 269640 For those of us who do not read the LA Times, what exactly is the name of this fabled wine? Inquiring minds want to know. R Wed Jan 08 18:18:54 -0800 2003 269616 0 Seattle Rose 2 269646 '97 Staton Hills Late Release Cab "Columbia Valley" (Washington State). Wed Jan 08 18:55:24 -0800 2003 269640 0 TomSwift 3 269648 Staton Hills IIRC was a legitimate albeit mediocre winery near Yakima. It has been retooled, probably by new owners, as Sagelands and is apparently on the upswing. This wine wasn't intended to be a one buck chuck when made. Wed Jan 08 19:18:25 -0800 2003 269646 0 Tom Hall 1 269643 haven't had it but think it's important to point out the times said it was the best wine under $5, not $25. I think that narrows the field quite a bit.... Wed Jan 08 18:42:03 -0800 2003 269616 0 discokill 1 269694 Big difference. Thu Jan 09 10:56:40 -0800 2003 269616 0 DonnyMac 1 269790 I just bought (last night) a magnum of YellowTail chard from TJ for $9.98. I think it was pretty good- but then again my tongue is a little numb lately due to stress and distraction. They also have liter bottles of merlot and syrah- anyone els try these? Fri Jan 10 16:17:02 -0800 2003 269616 0 eileen 2 269830 I'm quite fond of Yellow Tail Syrah but have never tried the Merlot -- it's a good value. Sat Jan 11 01:17:53 -0800 2003 269790 0 Dave Feldman