We like reds and whites but have a limited budget. I know someone can suggest some favs. I really like California wines but I'm not closed minded to others. Thank you for your time.
2007-05-16 12:26:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
For domestic US wines I lean towards Fetzer Valley Oaks, Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve, Vendange.
for imports, I like wines from New Zealand (love sauv blanc from Oyster Bay & Isabel Estate the best), Chile (had a tempranillo, a red wine, but can't remember the brand. Concha Y Toro is very good) and Argentina (love Malbec from El Felino)
2007-05-16 19:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a licensed Trader Joe's near you?
Nothing beats its private labels ("2 Buck Chuck", "3 Buck Moe", etc) plus TJ's prices on others are also good. I have also read that the new private label CA wines sold by licensed Wal-Marts are also good though I have not tried any.
Outside of CA the best wine values today come from Chile, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, south-central France, parts of Italy, Romania and Bulgaria, and still some from Australia. The May issues of 2006 and 2007 of "Decanter" - generally thought to be the world's best wine magazine, include lists of what its tasters think are the most outstanding values for wines generally available.
2007-05-16 12:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like California Reds then give Clos du Bois "merlot" a try. Or try J. Lohr Seven Oaks "cabernet" I think thats from Oregon. A yummy Chianti that most grocers have is Ruffino riserva ducali.. good stuff
2007-05-16 20:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gallo White Merlot
2007-05-16 13:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by bobcat97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thunderbird or Maddog 20/20 Enjoy
2007-05-16 14:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wines from Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are good and good values. And other parts of the US produce very good value-priced wines. Oregon and Washington both produce very good wines.
2007-05-16 16:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are great "best buys" and available nationwide.
Ch. Ste. Michelle 2005 Indian Wells Riesling Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. ($9.99)
Columbia Winery 2005 Gewurztraminer -Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. ($9.99)
2007-05-17 18:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try blue nun, it's a white, very inexpensive and not bad on the palette.
2007-05-16 12:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mr.G's wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellowtail.........its like 8 bucks a btl....but still good
2007-05-16 15:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by Babycakes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋