I'm looking for a good, robust red wine to go with pot roast: something in a moderate price range. Rather than state my "standard" choice, I thought it would be interesting to see what suggestions I get so I can see whether anyone suggests my usual.
Thanks for any suggestions.
2006-10-12 05:28:59 · 22 answers · asked by Blackacre 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Thank you all for the suggestions: I will pick up a couple of the suggested bottles on my way to dinner tonight and post results tomorrow.
2006-10-12 08:26:07 · update #1
Well: although it was a good bit pricier than I had hoped, after so many recommendations, I had to try the Brunello di Montalcino, and all I can say is WOW! It was fantastic... and I hope I can get used to more moderately priced wines again.
Thank you all for the help, and I'm going to let the voters decide best answer, as there were too many good ones for me to choose one above the rest.
2006-10-13 11:07:29 · update #2
I'm italian and I advise you a Brunello di Montalcino! wow
2006-10-12 05:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by PaoloBologna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an inexpensive Portuguese Dao or an Italian Rosso di Conero. Or a nice Cotes du Rhone. Or a Californian central valley Carignon or Ruby Cabernet if you can find either. All are light on the pocketbook, all are excellently robust and flavorful
with stewed beef; the more veggies and onions in the pot and gravy the better.
Bon appetit.
2006-10-12 06:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by Hank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few people mentioned the Brunello di Montalcino. I've got to agree on that one. Highly rated by "Wine Spectator". I've had it once and really enjoyed it. It can be a little pricey, though. But that depends on your definition of "pricey".
Some of my favorites:
Wild Horse - Both the Merlot and the Pinor Noir
Trinchero's "Chicken Ranch" Merlot (excellent for its price in my opinion)
Geyser Peak Merlot
2006-10-12 05:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I like Zinfandel wine, a nice red wine, domestic so the price is usually in the ballpark. I like a particular label, Clo Du Bois, 2002, 2001 if you can find it. Aged in oak barrels so it has a nice background to the inky red full fruity taste of Zinfandel. A good dry table wine!!! Can't go wrong..
2006-10-12 08:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by gamerunner2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles Shaw Merlot
The Coppola Claret
Livermore Valley Cellars Big [Rear] Zinfindel
2006-10-12 05:31:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, A Brunello would be great but they can be a little pricey. You can always try a Cabernet, like Chateau St. Michelle. The price usually runs around 14.00 a bottle.
2006-10-12 05:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by JCS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Mouton Cadet?
(Moo-tahn Ca-day)
It's made by a very respected wine family.
Baron Rothschild makes some very high-end wines, like
Chateau Lafit Rothschild ($400 a bottle).
They have a red, rose, and white wine.
And, have never tried their rose'.
It costs from $10-$15 a bottle.
Their Mouton Cadet is their least expensive, but I think it
is better than most others within my budget!
2006-10-12 05:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by OShenandoah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clos LaChance 2002 Central Coast Merlot
Under $15.00 a bottle
Merlot with red meat!
2006-10-12 06:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kander 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
- Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull Zin (or reserve)
- Terra D'oro 2000 Zin (excellent)
- Wild Hog 1996 Porter-Bass Zin (heavenly & $$$)
- Any good oaky cab - merlots just don't have enough guts for pot roast. By the way - the Wild Hog os so jammy up front and so substantial you can almost chew it.
2006-10-12 05:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Shiraz! Especially The Little Penguin brand Shiraz. It's under $10 a bottle. It's a nice dry red wine, but not too dry.
2006-10-12 09:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋