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Tag Archives: wine bargains
Buena Vista 2008 Carneros Pinot Noir Tops Our Picks of the Week
The “Sideways” movie will be 8 years old this year. This is the movie that shot Pinot Noir into the stratosphere of popularity and in price point. Just take a look at the most highly rated Pinot Noir wines in the Wine Spectator or Wine Enthusiast. Continue reading
Pouilly Fuissé tops our bargain selections of the week
How many of you have found a Puilly Fuissé that was very tasty and authentic for under $10? This is a dandy tasting Chardonnay from Cote D’ Or in Burgundy France. The Continue reading
Mud House Pinot Noir – Bargain Wine Alert 11
Once I heard this from Bruce, I had to give the Pinot a try. I was heading down to Palo Alto so a stop at the Redwood City K&L Wines was an easy call. We tried the Pinot Noir last night, and it is as good at Bruce states. It could easily pass for a $30 Pinot. It has a little mocha character that adds a little extra to the red berry flavors of this wine. Continue reading
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Tuscany Blend 2009 Viticcio Bere tops are picks of the week – January 23
Janelle loves Chardonnay wine that has a balanced oak, creamy feel in the mouth, not too much buttery flavors. Those are hard to come by for under $20. This Artesa Chardonnay will fill the bill for Chardonnay lovers of this style. The bonus in this balanced Chardonnay is the long and lingering finish. Wow! Continue reading
Chronicle Wine Competition – A guide for the bargain wine hunter
What do these results mean for the bargain wine hunter? For starters, I think they are more valuable than Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, the Wine Spectator, or similar wine publications. Continue reading
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Mendoza red blend tops our wine picks of the week
This is a terrific deal for this wonderful blend from Mendoza in Argentina. It is 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot. I found this wine to be loaded with plum and spice characteristics, and it leaves a beautiful texture in the mouth. It has a great finish and all this for a measly $12.99. Continue reading
Bargain Wine Alert #10
This past week some 65 wine judges evaluated 5500 wines at this annual competition. This is by far and away the biggest wine competition around, and you can get some great leads by browsing the list of medal winners. Personally, I just look at the “Best of Class” and the Gold Medal winners. Continue reading
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Tagged Bargain wine alert, Goodcheapvino.com, wine bargains, wine sales
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Bargain Wine Hunters – New Year’s Resolutions
Improve your smeller
First get into your spice cabinet and smell every spice. When you eat a piece of fruit, smell it and keep it locked into your memory bank. When you see a flower, smell it. If you really want to get serious, buy a smelling kit. Check Amazon for these. Continue reading
Buehler Vineyards – Two red wines top our bargain wine picks of the week.
John Buehler, Jr. and his family are committed to producing excellent wines but keeping prices affordable. Because they have been in the Napa Valley so long, the cost of their operations is not as high as most wineries. Kudos to Buehler Vineyards for keeping their wine prices in check. These two wines could easily sell for more. Continue reading
Montes Alpha Cabernet Tops are Bargain Wine Picks of the Week
This is fabulous wine from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. I visited this winery in 2009 and every aspect of winemaking here is top notch. It is amazing that Montes can produce a wine at this ridiculous price. Continue reading
