Budget wine thread

mosesbotbol · 05-28-2012, 07:42 AM

Symingtons Altano red is one I'd put against any $10 bottle of wine from where ever in the world. This is quality stuff that I haven't seen anything that can compete for a daily drinker.

Been some good posts on this thread, but few I would really consider a budget wine at $15+ (maybe I am too poor or cheap for this thread?)

05-28-2012, 09:44 AM

Moses, I agree, for me budget is around 8-12 for a bottle (which great wine can be had for), however if anyone offers to share a bottle with me, they all are budget for me

Stephen · 05-28-2012, 10:51 AM

We're by no means wine connoisseurs, but the lil lady and I love us some Justin Vineyards. Normally can be found for around twenty five bucks, our local wine shop recently had it on sale for eighteen. Came home with a case of 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Just for everyday slurping, our weapon of choice is Apothic Red, which can usually be found between ten and fifteen bucks.

RWhisenand · 05-30-2012, 09:47 PM

IMO the best red for the price is Meridian Cab. When it is on sale at our local Raley's it goes for $5.99 a bottle, wonderful value. Otherwise, we like Bogle, Ravenswood Zin, Rosso from FF Capolla, and Zins from Kenwood. Many more too!

hammondc · 09-28-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Had a very good bottle of "budget" wine at my brothers house tonight... 2009 Kendall Jackson GR Chardonnay. Retails $18. Not over oaked all.. Good buttery fruit, winner in my book.

I picked up a bottle of KJ 2009 Cabernet GR recently on sale for ~$15 that I was pretty damn impressed with.

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Moses, I agree, for me budget is around 8-12 for a bottle (which great wine can be had for), however if anyone offers to share a bottle with me, they all are budget for me

Multi quoting you tonight. We should hang out.

I agree. With my fairly limited experience (4 years being serious about wine), I find the $12-$15 range to be my sweet spot for everyday type wines.

09-28-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

I picked up a bottle of KJ 2009 Cabernet GR recently on sale for ~$15 that I was pretty damn impressed with.

Multi quoting you tonight. We should hang out.

I agree. With my fairly limited experience (4 years being serious about wine), I find the $12-$15 range to be my sweet spot for everyday type wines.

The GR chard was pretty good. I need to try the cab now, thanks for the heads up

05-28-2012, 07:42 AM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Budget wine thread Symingtons Altano red is one I'd put against any $10 bottle of wine from where ever in the world. This is quality stuff that I haven't seen anything that can compete for a daily drinker. Been some good posts on this thread, but few I would really consider a budget wine at $15+ (maybe I am too poor or cheap for this thread?) __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-28-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Budget wine thread Moses, I agree, for me budget is around 8-12 for a bottle (which great wine can be had for), however if anyone offers to share a bottle with me, they all are budget for me

05-28-2012, 10:51 AM	#3
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Budget wine thread We're by no means wine connoisseurs, but the lil lady and I love us some Justin Vineyards. Normally can be found for around twenty five bucks, our local wine shop recently had it on sale for eighteen. Came home with a case of 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. Just for everyday slurping, our weapon of choice is Apothic Red, which can usually be found between ten and fifteen bucks.

05-30-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Budget wine thread IMO the best red for the price is Meridian Cab. When it is on sale at our local Raley's it goes for $5.99 a bottle, wonderful value. Otherwise, we like Bogle, Ravenswood Zin, Rosso from FF Capolla, and Zins from Kenwood. Many more too! __________________ No function well beer without.