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JasoninDenver · 9 March 2011, 04:53 AM

Hey Everyone:

I am bored with my usual daily wine selection and looking for some new ones.

Please let me know if you have found any good REDS as of late. Preferably under $15.00.

I have recently been enjoying:

2008 Damillano Nebbiolo d'alba
2008 Icardi Barbera
2009 Apothic Red (Zin/Syrah/Merlot???)

MonBK · 9 March 2011, 04:56 AM

Oak Leaf at Walmart $2.95

It actually tastes like $12.95

Christiaan · 9 March 2011, 04:57 AM

My wife and I just had a bottle of Juan Gil. $14.95 at our local bottle shop. Very nice drop.

GerardoG · 9 March 2011, 04:58 AM

Penfolds Koonuga (Shiraz + Cabernet)

Christiaan · 9 March 2011, 04:58 AM

Penfolds Koonunga Hill as well..
There really are so many in the $15 and under range that are great...

Christiaan · 9 March 2011, 04:59 AM

Also, try to find a bottle of D'Arenberg Stump Jump..

JasoninDenver · 9 March 2011, 05:14 AM

I'll give all of those a try with the exception of the Wal-Mart Oak Leaf as they cannot sell liquor in Colorado.

I used to drink tons of Aussie wines when I lived in Canada as their import tariffs favored Commonwealth countries over California wines. When I moved back here 7 years ago I started hitting the California producers almost exclusively. Been drifting into Spain and Italy a lot over the past year or two.

Keep the suggestions coming....

AK40DJ50 · 9 March 2011, 05:20 AM

South African Cabernet Sauvignons are really underestimated and a good value. Cathedral Cellars 2006 is readily available in Canada at $14.95 and I have also seen it in some of the larger US chains.

cgjane · 9 March 2011, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK40DJ50

South African Cabernet Sauvignons are really underestimated and a good value. Cathedral Cellars 2006 is readily available in Canada at $14.95 and I have also seen it in some of the larger US chains.

Ill give that a try, one of my favorites is this, a blend of Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon:

http://www.snooth.com/buy/bleasdale-...ne-creek-2006/

Dan Pierce · 9 March 2011, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Penfolds Koonuga (Shiraz + Cabernet)

Mmmmm, very good!

dP

Watch Professor · 9 March 2011, 05:57 AM

Try Markam Cabernet (California). A bit pricey, but worth it (Like a Rolex)

Hooper · 9 March 2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Penfolds Koonuga (Shiraz + Cabernet)

I agree, as well some of our favourites :

1. St. Francis Cabernet,

2. Kaiken Ultra Malbec

3. pirimimma Shiraz

RFXMM · 9 March 2011, 06:26 AM

Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck, Charles Shaw Nuevo

JasoninDenver · 9 March 2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFXMM

Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck, Charles Shaw Nuevo

We are still living in the sticks here in Denver and do not actually have a trader Joe's yet. We are eagerly awaiting IKEA this spring.

I hit the three buck Chuck everytime I visit friends in California or Chicago.

Mike-66 · 12 March 2011, 02:35 AM

I live in the Napa Valley, so I can give you a few recommendations from my neck of the woods. These are some pretty decent wines for under $20 found on wine.com. In no particular order.

1) Hayman & Hill Napa Valley Merlot 2006
2) Duckhorn Decoy Red 2009
3) Whitehall Lane Merlot 2006
4) Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
5) Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

mjrennie · 12 March 2011, 04:24 AM

My favourites, but all around £10 a pop:

1. Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Sublime.
2. Louis Latour Morgon (Beaujolais).
3. Moulin A Vent (Beaujolais).

All worth a look.

SUPERDOC · 12 March 2011, 04:53 AM

you have a multiple thousand dollar watch and are looking for a $10 wine?

I think that there are some great whites in that price range, but with Reds...you really can't get great red for that range...

The only problem is, once you have an amazing red, it's very hard to go back..

Although Alcohol is much more expensive in Canada, so might be ok

I like amarone - Masi makes a great one.
2006 Tedeschi is also a killer.

For a nice deep california Cab sav - J.Lohr is good

I find a nice bang for buck is an argentinian Malbec - it has decent weight and some dry fruitiness, but certainly won't have the legs of an Amarone...

britincali · 12 March 2011, 06:07 AM

This is my latest favorite, can get it in most grocery stores for around $11...

2008 Ménage à Trois Red

http://www.folieadeux.com/mat/red.html

beowulf566 · 12 March 2011, 10:16 AM

Dogojolo is really good and big house red.

hbbfam · 12 March 2011, 10:38 AM

Trader Joe's sells an Italian table wine called "Sangiovese" (vola is also on label). It sells here for $2! It is equal to any $10 -$20 dollar Italian red I have ever had.

Dr. Robert · 12 March 2011, 10:47 AM

Santa Christina by Antinori.......a great Tuscan red.

larrysb · 13 March 2011, 07:36 AM

J Lohr sells some attractively priced cabs in the $15 range. Costco has them and they aren't bad.

I'd rather spend a few bucks more and go for a Justin Cabernet. I love the Paso Robles Cabs and Syrahs from Justin, Tobin James and Jada.

Lol-x · 13 March 2011, 09:50 AM

Henschke Kyneton Euphonium 2008
Fox Creek JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc2008
Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz 2008

These 3 wines are in the $20-$30 range but drink like $80 range+
Intense fruit/flavour

Dr. Robert · 13 March 2011, 11:22 AM

Liberty School from Paso Robles, they have cabs & syrahs.

Gaijin · 13 March 2011, 01:14 PM

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill would be my first choice followed closely behind by Grape Mogen David 20-20.

Route 66 · 14 March 2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFXMM

Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck, Charles Shaw Nuevo

I believe it's still actually two-buck chuck.

I'm certainly no wine expert but to me it's a fantastic value.

cedargrove · 14 March 2011, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK40DJ50

South African Cabernet Sauvignons are really underestimated and a good value. Cathedral Cellars 2006 is readily available in Canada at $14.95 and I have also seen it in some of the larger US chains.

Another decent South African buy is Graham Beck Cab or Shiraz.

There are some good buys from Portugal too. My new house wine is Vila Regia Reserva from the Douro region - make sure it's the Reserva - only a few bucks more than the regular, but much better.

JasoninDenver · 14 March 2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britincali

This is my latest favorite, can get it in most grocery stores for around $11...

2008 Ménage à Trois Red

http://www.folieadeux.com/mat/red.html

Very good one.

gtbike72 · 14 March 2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britincali

This is my latest favorite, can get it in most grocery stores for around $11...

2008 Ménage à Trois Red

http://www.folieadeux.com/mat/red.html

I second that I really enjoy that wine you can also find a Costco for $6.99

JasoninDenver · 14 March 2011, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

you have a multiple thousand dollar watch and are looking for a $10 wine?

I think that there are some great whites in that price range, but with Reds...you really can't get great red for that range...

The only problem is, once you have an amazing red, it's very hard to go back..

Although Alcohol is much more expensive in Canada, so might be ok

I like amarone - Masi makes a great one.
2006 Tedeschi is also a killer.

For a nice deep california Cab sav - J.Lohr is good

I find a nice bang for buck is an argentinian Malbec - it has decent weight and some dry fruitiness, but certainly won't have the legs of an Amarone...

I love the Masi Campofiorine.

As far as the cheaper wine selections, I like having a nice stash of daily drinkers for when I do not necessarily want to tap into the good wines. We have a lot of friends who like wine but for whom a great bottle of wine is wasted.

Interesting question I get from a lot of people: "Why did you pay so much for that: (1) wine (2) watch?"

As far as the great wines, I am a member of the Zichichi Family Vineyards and Talty Estates wine clubs and have multiple cases cellared right now. If anyone is ever in Napa/Sonoma you should check out these small producers.

9 March 2011, 04:53 AM	#1
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	Red Wine Picks Hey Everyone: I am bored with my usual daily wine selection and looking for some new ones. Please let me know if you have found any good REDS as of late. Preferably under $15.00. I have recently been enjoying: 2008 Damillano Nebbiolo d'alba 2008 Icardi Barbera 2009 Apothic Red (Zin/Syrah/Merlot???) __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

9 March 2011, 04:57 AM	#3
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	My wife and I just had a bottle of Juan Gil. $14.95 at our local bottle shop. Very nice drop. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

9 March 2011, 04:58 AM	#5
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Penfolds Koonunga Hill as well.. There really are so many in the $15 and under range that are great... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

9 March 2011, 04:59 AM	#6
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Also, try to find a bottle of D'Arenberg Stump Jump.. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

9 March 2011, 05:14 AM	#7
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	I'll give all of those a try with the exception of the Wal-Mart Oak Leaf as they cannot sell liquor in Colorado. I used to drink tons of Aussie wines when I lived in Canada as their import tariffs favored Commonwealth countries over California wines. When I moved back here 7 years ago I started hitting the California producers almost exclusively. Been drifting into Spain and Italy a lot over the past year or two. Keep the suggestions coming.... __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

9 March 2011, 04:56 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Oak Leaf at Walmart $2.95 It actually tastes like $12.95

9 March 2011, 04:58 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Penfolds Koonuga (Shiraz + Cabernet)

9 March 2011, 05:20 AM	#8
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	South African Cabernet Sauvignons are really underestimated and a good value. Cathedral Cellars 2006 is readily available in Canada at $14.95 and I have also seen it in some of the larger US chains. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

9 March 2011, 05:57 AM	#11
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Try Markam Cabernet (California). A bit pricey, but worth it (Like a Rolex) __________________

9 March 2011, 06:26 AM	#13
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck, Charles Shaw Nuevo __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

12 March 2011, 02:35 AM	#15
Mike-66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Nor Cal Watch: Exp II & 79090 Posts: 27	I live in the Napa Valley, so I can give you a few recommendations from my neck of the woods. These are some pretty decent wines for under $20 found on wine.com. In no particular order. 1) Hayman & Hill Napa Valley Merlot 2006 2) Duckhorn Decoy Red 2009 3) Whitehall Lane Merlot 2006 4) Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 5) Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

12 March 2011, 04:24 AM	#16
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	My favourites, but all around £10 a pop: 1. Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Sublime. 2. Louis Latour Morgon (Beaujolais). 3. Moulin A Vent (Beaujolais). All worth a look.

12 March 2011, 04:53 AM	#17
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	you have a multiple thousand dollar watch and are looking for a $10 wine? I think that there are some great whites in that price range, but with Reds...you really can't get great red for that range... The only problem is, once you have an amazing red, it's very hard to go back.. Although Alcohol is much more expensive in Canada, so might be ok I like amarone - Masi makes a great one. 2006 Tedeschi is also a killer. For a nice deep california Cab sav - J.Lohr is good I find a nice bang for buck is an argentinian Malbec - it has decent weight and some dry fruitiness, but certainly won't have the legs of an Amarone...

12 March 2011, 06:07 AM	#18
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	This is my latest favorite, can get it in most grocery stores for around $11... 2008 Ménage à Trois Red http://www.folieadeux.com/mat/red.html

12 March 2011, 10:16 AM	#19
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Dogojolo is really good and big house red. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

12 March 2011, 10:38 AM	#20
hbbfam "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Chandler, AZ Watch: Omega SMP300 Posts: 458	Trader Joe's sells an Italian table wine called "Sangiovese" (vola is also on label). It sells here for $2! It is equal to any $10 -$20 dollar Italian red I have ever had.

12 March 2011, 10:47 AM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,307	Santa Christina by Antinori.......a great Tuscan red. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 March 2011, 07:36 AM	#22
larrysb Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 155	J Lohr sells some attractively priced cabs in the $15 range. Costco has them and they aren't bad. I'd rather spend a few bucks more and go for a Justin Cabernet. I love the Paso Robles Cabs and Syrahs from Justin, Tobin James and Jada.

13 March 2011, 09:50 AM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Henschke Kyneton Euphonium 2008 Fox Creek JSM Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc2008 Fox Creek Short Row Shiraz 2008 These 3 wines are in the $20-$30 range but drink like $80 range+ Intense fruit/flavour __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,307	Liberty School from Paso Robles, they have cabs & syrahs. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill would be my first choice followed closely behind by Grape Mogen David 20-20.

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