The Under $20 A Bottle Wine Thread:

SeanGAR · 02-27-2009, 05:47 AM

Back on track, a Spanish that I have enjoyed many times in the past that should run $12-14 is

Castell del Remei Gotim Bru. Mostly tempranillo, with some cabernet sauvignon, merlot and grenache thrown in. Price went up from 10-ish to 12-13-ish locally and I wasn't as impressed with the last available vintage as I had been in the past. Nonetheless, a fine wine for the nickel based on my 'sub 20 palate'.

mosesbotbol · 02-27-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Back on track, a Spanish that I have enjoyed many times in the past that should run $12-14 is

Castell del Remei Gotim Bru.

Good pick. This wine does vary some with the vintage. I had a case of the 2000 that was impressive, but a had (2003 I think) that was just a little better than average.

Spain is good for under $20 wines. The Marques de Caceres Reserva is better if you can find under $20.

SeanGAR · 02-27-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Spain is good for under $20 wines. The Marques de Caceres Reserva is better if you can find under $20.

You mentioned that one before, I'll have to look for it tonight.

Fumes · 03-16-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Back on track, a Spanish that I have enjoyed many times in the past that should run $12-14 is

Castell del Remei Gotim Bru.

My wife and I shared a bottle this weekend. Very nice. Thanks for the tip!

JohnnyFlake · 03-17-2009, 10:47 AM

This one is amazing, right now! I bought a couple of bottles of Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia at Trader Joe's for $14.95 this past Saturday. Last night my wife and I drank a bottle. I have had this in the past several times, 2006 and I believe 2005. It was always very good to excellent. I decanted the bottle and let it rest for about 45 minutes. All I can say is that this is an amazing wine right now. The flavor is full bodied with lot's of up front fruit dark berry nuances, with an underlying spiciness that is just wonderful. The finish is fairly long with hints of dark chocolate & spice.

I highly recommend this wine. I plan to pick up at least a half dozen bottles of this. I'm no expert but I believe that this wine will hold up very well and may even improve over the next 3 to 5 years.

pnoon · 03-17-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

This one is amazing, right now! I bought a couple of bottles of Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia at Trader Joe's for $14.95 this past Saturday. Last night my wife and I drank a bottle. I have had this in the past several times, 2006 and I believe 2005. It was always very good to excellent. I decanted the bottle and let it rest for about 45 minutes. All I can say is that this is an amazing wine right now. The flavor is full bodied with lot's of up front fruit dark berry nuances, with an underlying spiciness that is just wonderful. The finish is fairly long with hints of dark chocolate & spice.

I highly recommend this wine. I plan to pick up at least a half dozen bottles of this. I'm no expert but I believe that this wine will hold up very well and may even improve over the next 3 to 5 years.

Layer Cake is quite good.

And a good value, too.

Another Australian Shiraz that is affordable and quite tasty is called Boarding Pass. It is priced in the $15-$20 range. Check it out.

mosesbotbol · 03-17-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Layer Cake is quite good.

And a good value, too.

Another Australian Shiraz that is affordable and quite tasty is called Boarding Pass. It is priced in the $15-$20 range. Check it out.

The best Austrailian Shiraz I have tried under $20 is Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz.

SeanGAR · 05-11-2009, 12:08 PM

Barbera del Monderrato Superiore, $16.49 in my local Kroger, this wine is 85% Barbera, 15% Freisa.

I like Italian reds these days in the value category and this definitely hits the spot, different enough from Chianti to make it interesting.

mosesbotbol · 05-11-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Barbera del Monderrato Superiore, $16.49 in my local Kroger, this wine is 85% Barbera, 15% Freisa.

I like Italian reds these days in the value category and this definitely hits the spot, different enough from Chianti to make it interesting.

Sounds like a good buy. What year is on the shelf?

02-27-2009, 05:47 AM	#1
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: The Under $20 A Bottle Wine Thread: Back on track, a Spanish that I have enjoyed many times in the past that should run $12-14 is Castell del Remei Gotim Bru. Mostly tempranillo, with some cabernet sauvignon, merlot and grenache thrown in. Price went up from 10-ish to 12-13-ish locally and I wasn't as impressed with the last available vintage as I had been in the past. Nonetheless, a fine wine for the nickel based on my 'sub 20 palate'. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

03-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: The Under $20 A Bottle Wine Thread: This one is amazing, right now! I bought a couple of bottles of Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia at Trader Joe's for $14.95 this past Saturday. Last night my wife and I drank a bottle. I have had this in the past several times, 2006 and I believe 2005. It was always very good to excellent. I decanted the bottle and let it rest for about 45 minutes. All I can say is that this is an amazing wine right now. The flavor is full bodied with lot's of up front fruit dark berry nuances, with an underlying spiciness that is just wonderful. The finish is fairly long with hints of dark chocolate & spice. I highly recommend this wine. I plan to pick up at least a half dozen bottles of this. I'm no expert but I believe that this wine will hold up very well and may even improve over the next 3 to 5 years. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

05-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#8
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: The Under $20 A Bottle Wine Thread: Barbera del Monderrato Superiore, $16.49 in my local Kroger, this wine is 85% Barbera, 15% Freisa. I like Italian reds these days in the value category and this definitely hits the spot, different enough from Chianti to make it interesting. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?