i know there are several that go with different types of food, but strictly for flavor, whats the best one you've found?
2006-07-17 10:31:48 · 21 answers · asked by dplovincalvinist 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
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.
2006-07-17 10:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by c2gardner 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
If it is grilled or roasted, attempt Estancia 2004 Keyes Canyon Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon, for barbeque use Beringer 2008 White Zinfandel, yet whilst it has alot of alternative flavors like garlic or tomato or peppercorn then you definately might desire to circulate with Eberle 2004 Steinbeck winery Zinfandel.
2016-11-02 05:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cakebread 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Let it breathe for an hour or so. It honestly transforms itself into 7 distinct flavors.
2006-07-17 10:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by noils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Cab from Dry Comal Creek.
http://www.drycomalcreek.com/
2006-07-17 10:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Chianti! Viva la Rouge!
2006-07-17 11:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good California Petite Syrah or Sangiovese.
2006-07-17 12:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by twiceborne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 Deadly Zins by Michael and David Winery in Ca.. Its a rare mix of well, 7 Zins. Its very good
2006-07-17 11:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just love really dry, full-bodied wine - such as Chianti. I've spent a lot of time in Italy and had fabulous wines there, but Chianti is still my fav.
2006-07-17 10:54:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Austrailan Shiraz or Chianti...
2006-07-17 10:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by Some Chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really into Amarone della Valpolicella lately, the best I've tried so far is Bertani Amarone..it is exquisite.
2006-07-17 11:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋