Budget wine thread - Page 2

NCRadioMan · 05-20-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Aristotle said “General questions can only have general answers”. This thread is too general for me to suggest bottles under $20 with narrowing the scope some. Do you like new world or old world wines? Single varietal or blends? Red, white, sparkling, fortified, or rose? Do you want big names easy to find or more obscure gems in that price range.

The majority of wines I drink and taste are in that price range, but without knowing what kind of wines you like, it's hard to make suggestions. $20 can buy a heck of wine.

This thread isn't about what he likes, it's what you like so post away Moses, as I am interested to see the list.

xlc12rf · 05-20-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

This thread isn't about what he likes, it's what you like so post away Moses, as I am interested to see the list.

x2

I love finding cheap, drinkable wine.

Ncpsycho · 12-12-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

WTF...why all this crapping in my thread? I am fukcing thrilled to no end that XLC and Riddick can afford to smoke the best smokes and drink the best wine. That is not what this thread is for. If you have nothing nice to say....go start your own thread*.....jerks.

*here, I did it for you.

Hahahahahahahaha thats great

The Poet · 05-19-2011, 03:17 PM

Chill, Chip. If you ignore the bears instead of poking them, maybe they will go elsewhere. And if not, so what?

I work in a wineshop, and we have some expensive stuff on the shelves . . . where most of it has been for a loooong time, and where it may likely stay for an even longer time. Even if you discount the fact that the vast majority of people cannot afford $100-$500 for a single bottle of wine, most of those who may have the financial resources do not see the point of it. Why should they spend that much when they may not be able to distinguish the difference anyway?

It is relatively easy to find a good bottle of wine in excess of the $30 price point Chip proposed. But it is just as easy to find good ones under that, and when you do it is more fun, more gratifying, and more fiscally responsible. Me, I'm much more pleased when I find a drinkable bottle for $10 than I would be were it twice . . . or 10 times . . . that price.

This post is full of my

regarding the overall issue, and totally lacking in any specific suggestions. But then, who wants to rely on the taste of a guy who buys bundled cigars?

Skywalker · 05-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Here is my contribution:

http://www.vino100.com/

100 great wines for $25.00 or less!

I have one of these stores in my town. I have found it a great place to shop around and not spend a ton of money.
They also have tastings so I can try the wine so I know what to spend my money on.

Check out their site, even if you don't have a store near you.

Volusianator · 05-19-2011, 03:54 PM

Fantastic post! Similar to what I said earlier, drink what you like, like what you drink, smoke, drive, ride, eat...whatever the case may be.

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Chill, Chip. If you ignore the bears instead of poking them, maybe they will go elsewhere. And if not, so what?

I work in a wineshop, and we have some expensive stuff on the shelves . . . where most of it has been for a loooong time, and where it may likely stay for an even longer time. Even if you discount the fact that the vast majority of people cannot afford $100-$500 for a single bottle of wine, most of those who may have the financial resources do not see the point of it. Why should they spend that much when they may not be able to distinguish the difference anyway?

It is relatively easy to find a good bottle of wine in excess of the $30 price point Chip proposed. But it is just as easy to find good ones under that, and when you do it is more fun, more gratifying, and more fiscally responsible. Me, I'm much more pleased when I find a drinkable bottle for $10 than I would be were it twice . . . or 10 times . . . that price.

This post is full of my

regarding the overall issue, and totally lacking in any specific suggestions. But then, who wants to rely on the taste of a guy who buys bundled cigars?

hammondc · 05-19-2011, 03:32 PM

Good link. There are 2 in my work territory. I will be near one in two weeks. I will have to check it out.

Volusianator · 05-19-2011, 05:54 PM

I know you said wine and not port, but if I can add a port to the mix, I really enjoy Grahams 6 Grapes, for under $20 a bottle, it's a great ruby.

icehog3 · 05-19-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I know you said wine and not port, but if I can add a port to the mix, I really enjoy Grahams 6 Grapes, for under $20 a bottle, it's a great ruby.

icehog3 · 05-19-2011, 09:54 PM

We have threads on cheap bundle smokes, value cigars, etc.....A member can't start a value wine thread without getting your dander up?

Drink what you like (everyone), like what you drink (everyone), and don't take yourself too seriously.

replicant_argent · 05-19-2011, 10:05 PM

I suggest 3 buck chuck

icehog3 · 05-19-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I suggest 3 buck chuck

I've had it, and thought it was worth at least four-fitty.

pektel · 05-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Back on topic, shall we?

For everyday value wines, I like fetzer and bogle. Fetzer runs under $7 and bogle runs under $10 at the local walmart liquor store here. I really like frei brothers Cabernet as well. About $20, and delicious as far as my palate is concerned.

For super cheap, I've been able to rather enjoy yellow tail merlot, though it's one of those chemical concoctions riddick was referring to.
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pnoon · 05-20-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Back on topic, shall we?

You can bet on it.

hammondc · 05-20-2011, 06:35 AM

I agree on Bogle. Good, solid stuff for ~$10. The Pinot and Cab are very good.

Had some Castle Rock Pinot last night. Very good stuff. Paired up with an Illusione Nostros. It was a good night.

Subvet642 · 05-20-2011, 06:39 AM

As for myself, I don't know a lot about wines, but I know what I like. I don't have a refined palette, but, for a bargain bottle I like the Gallo Hearty Burgundy.

OnlyDryReds · 05-20-2011, 07:56 AM

Sat out on the patio last night with wife and my parents and we had a nice mondavi Sauvignon Blanc that wife had picked up on sale for 8.99... Nice, fruity, light, worked well on a warm sping night.

pnoon · 05-20-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OnlyDryReds

Sat out on the patio last night with wife and my parents and we had a nice mondavi Sauvignon Blanc that wife had picked up on sale for 8.99... Nice, fruity, light, worked well on a warm sping night.

Looks like you may have to consider changing your user name.

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Volusianator · 05-20-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Looks like you may have to consider changing your user name.

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LOL

OnlyDryReds · 05-26-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Looks like you may have to consider changing your user name.

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Hmmmmmmm Yes I see that!

Well Ill think of something while drinking a Mondavi Woodbridge Chard this evening.

05-19-2011, 03:17 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Budget wine thread Chill, Chip. If you ignore the bears instead of poking them, maybe they will go elsewhere. And if not, so what? I work in a wineshop, and we have some expensive stuff on the shelves . . . where most of it has been for a loooong time, and where it may likely stay for an even longer time. Even if you discount the fact that the vast majority of people cannot afford $100-$500 for a single bottle of wine, most of those who may have the financial resources do not see the point of it. Why should they spend that much when they may not be able to distinguish the difference anyway? It is relatively easy to find a good bottle of wine in excess of the $30 price point Chip proposed. But it is just as easy to find good ones under that, and when you do it is more fun, more gratifying, and more fiscally responsible. Me, I'm much more pleased when I find a drinkable bottle for $10 than I would be were it twice . . . or 10 times . . . that price. This post is full of my regarding the overall issue, and totally lacking in any specific suggestions. But then, who wants to rely on the taste of a guy who buys bundled cigars?

05-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Budget wine thread Here is my contribution: http://www.vino100.com/ 100 great wines for $25.00 or less! I have one of these stores in my town. I have found it a great place to shop around and not spend a ton of money. They also have tastings so I can try the wine so I know what to spend my money on. Check out their site, even if you don't have a store near you. __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 05-19-2011 at 03:36 PM.

05-19-2011, 03:32 PM	#7
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Budget wine thread Good link. There are 2 in my work territory. I will be near one in two weeks. I will have to check it out.

05-19-2011, 05:54 PM	#8
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Budget wine thread I know you said wine and not port, but if I can add a port to the mix, I really enjoy Grahams 6 Grapes, for under $20 a bottle, it's a great ruby. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

05-19-2011, 09:54 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,778 Trading: (60)	Re: Budget wine thread We have threads on cheap bundle smokes, value cigars, etc.....A member can't start a value wine thread without getting your dander up? Drink what you like (everyone), like what you drink (everyone), and don't take yourself too seriously. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-19-2011, 10:05 PM	#11
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Budget wine thread I suggest 3 buck chuck __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

05-19-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Budget wine thread Back on topic, shall we? For everyday value wines, I like fetzer and bogle. Fetzer runs under $7 and bogle runs under $10 at the local walmart liquor store here. I really like frei brothers Cabernet as well. About $20, and delicious as far as my palate is concerned. For super cheap, I've been able to rather enjoy yellow tail merlot, though it's one of those chemical concoctions riddick was referring to. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2011, 06:35 AM	#15
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Budget wine thread I agree on Bogle. Good, solid stuff for ~$10. The Pinot and Cab are very good. Had some Castle Rock Pinot last night. Very good stuff. Paired up with an Illusione Nostros. It was a good night.

05-20-2011, 06:39 AM	#16
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Budget wine thread As for myself, I don't know a lot about wines, but I know what I like. I don't have a refined palette, but, for a bargain bottle I like the Gallo Hearty Burgundy. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

05-20-2011, 07:56 AM	#17
OnlyDryReds Driving around aimlessly Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Rob Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Trading: (12)	Re: Budget wine thread Sat out on the patio last night with wife and my parents and we had a nice mondavi Sauvignon Blanc that wife had picked up on sale for 8.99... Nice, fruity, light, worked well on a warm sping night.