Please be specific with brand names.
2006-07-09 12:00:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
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2006-07-09 12:05:23 · update #1
Some of my absolute favorites [and trust me, I have tried A LOT of wine over the years......these are stand-outs or ones we buy and drink on a regular basis and always recommend]:
Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel [it's a red, not a white Zinfandel which is total crap, so never waste your money on it] -- there are several varieties that get progressively more expensive. Start with the $9 bottle and see how you like it. However, I prefer one "level" up -- the Sonoma Heritage. It's just slightly more expensive [$12-14/bottle] but worth it, I think.
Barefoot -- this wine is CHEAP [like $6/bottle], but it is shockingly good. I actually do not like Merlot, but I LOVE the Barefoot Merlot. My husband and I drink it all the time [well, not lately since I'm pregnant!]. And did I mention how cheap it is??? It's won a lot of awards, too. They also make a good Cabernet Sauvignon. It's pretty easy to find at most groceries, too.
Yellow Tail -- can't go wrong with their Shiraz, but I would definitely get the Reserve over the regular/cheaper one.
If you can find it, check out JackaRoo's Shiraz and Big Red blend [it's Cab, Shiraz and Merlot]. Should run you about $8/bottle, and both are very, very good.
Wishing Tree -- makes an excellent Shiraz. It's closer to the $15 mark but WELL worth it. I first tried it at a wine tasting with two friends, and we all RAVED about how good it was. Shiraz is one of my favorite reds, and I've tried many. Wishing Tree is at the top of the list.
For Sangiovese [a red Italian wine similar to Chianti], give Danzante a try. It has a ballerina on the label and will run you around $12/bottle. Goes great with pasta and red sauces.
Rosemount Estate also makes some good red blends with Shiraz, Merlot, Cab, etc.
2006-07-13 04:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by c2gardner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rosemount estates Diamond Shiraz
Australia
red
Regional Source: The grapes for this wine were sourced predominantly from our vineyards in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, the New South Wales Central Ranges and Southern New South Wales.
2006-07-09 19:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silver Oak Alexander Valley--about $80-$90 a bottle
2006-07-10 09:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by Penguin Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Bruce Petite Syrah - perfect with beef and cracked black pepper... pulls out the peppery notes in the wine.
Also Santa Cristina Sangiovese - this is nice soft Italian red that goes well with any Italian food in my book!
If you need something really inexpensive, try Concha Y Toro Cabernet/Merlot or Carmeniere... either makes a nice house red.
2006-07-09 19:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bertani Amarone
Cakebread Cabernet
2006-07-09 19:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clo du Bois, Zinfandel, 2001, 2003
2006-07-09 20:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by gamerunner2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barolo, an Italian wine from the Piedmont region. Good ones are rich big wine with lots of flavor.
2006-07-09 19:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by zuzu_2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1966 Lafite Rothschild, $300
2006-07-09 22:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stag's Leap Merlot, about $35
2006-07-12 02:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ravenwood's Merlot
2006-07-09 19:07:06 · answer #10 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋