Posted on 10/06/2012 12:11:29 PM PDT by randita
I'm looking for some new wine to try but don't want to break the bank. I'm tired of the same old, same old that I always buy.
I know there are a lot of regional wineries which produce limited amounts of affordable wine, but it would be most helpful to have suggestions of wine that can be obtained nationally.
Thanks and cheers!
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot. $9.99/bottle at Kroger. $8.99/bottle if you buy 6. (Grand Estates is the key. The regular isn’t that good.)
BFLR
This is my second choice for $10 for 1.5 ltr
Johann Falkenburg Riesling:
http://www3.samsclub.com/meals/wines/riesling/1
Columbia Crest makes a very good bottle of wine, for sure.
Barefoot Chardonnay
Almost bubbles on the tongue.
And tuna fish sandwiches.
Flip Flop Chardonnay! Winn Dixie occasionally has a special, buy one get one free...viola...2 bottles for $9.99!
Thunderbird
17.5% alc. by vol.
As pictured to the left, look for the pigeon feces and you’ll find this old bird. As soon as you taste this swill, it will be obvious that its makers cut every corner possible in its production to make it cheap. Self-proclaimed as “The American Classic,” Thuderbird is Vinted and bottled by E&J Gallo Winery, in in Modesto, CA. Disguised like Night Train, the label says that it is made by “Thunderbird, Ltd.” If your taste buds are shot, and you need to get trashed with a quickness, then “T-bird” is the drink for you. Or, if you like to smell your hand after pumping gas, look no further than Thunderbird. As you drink on, the bird soars higher while you sink lower. The undisputed leader of the five in foulness of flavor, we highly discourage driking this ghastly mixture of unknown chemicals unless you really are a bum. A convenience store clerk in Show Low, AZ once told me that only the oldest of stumbling indian drunks from the reservation buy Thunderbird. Avaliable in 750 mL and a devastating 50 oz jug.
The history of Thunderbird is as interesting as the drunken effects the one experiences from the wine. When Prohibition ended, Ernest Gallo and his brothers Julio and Joe wanted to corner the young wine market. Earnest wanted the company to become “the Campbell Soup company of the wine industry” so he started selling Thunderbird in the ghettos around the country. Their radio adds featured a song that sang, “What’s the word? / Thunderbird / How’s it sold? / Good and cold / What’s the jive? / Bird’s alive / What’s the price? / Thirty twice.” It is said that Ernest once drove through a tough, inner city neighborhood and pulled over when he saw a bum. When Gallo rolled down his window and called out, “What’s the word?” the immediate answer from the bum was, “Thunderbird.”
Hmmm, thanks for the port hint. Must try it when it heats up in Texas.
Agreed, their Merlot is excellent.
White Merlot. It’s not as fruity as a White Zinfandel, but not as complex as a burgundy or cabernet.
We “got lost” years ago and ended up at Fall Creek Winery near Tow, Texas. Best lost trip ever. Most wines are over $10.00, but take a look at their site. We bought a case of White Riesling before we left.
http://www.fcv.com/About-Us.html
A bottle of Miller Light is great.
Marietta Old Vine Red, varies in price from $9.50 - $12.
2 Buck Chuck is not good wine; though, Trader Joe’s Coastal varietals are decent for @ $5.
Tia is a wine that was popular in the 70s 80s, but I still like it. Lambrusco not too dry not too sweet. A good red wine.
Barefoot Sweet Red (about $7) - had it at a friend’s with dinner and really enjoyed it. She said they go through a lot of it because they like it so much.
May not be easy to find as these are Canadian wines, but Pelee Island Baco Noir is excellent, especially when served with steaks or roasts. Their Monarch in a very good dry Vidal.
Illya Kuryakin 2006.
Terrific table wine from Russia.
Mommy’s Time Out Pinot Grigio,
Not sure of the distribution but Ste. Chappelle from ID makes some really excellent wines.
But my absolute favorite is homemade wild cherry wine. Just finished two bottles with some friends as a matter of fact. :)
A friend and myself make 200+ bottles a year. At under a $1 a bottle you cant beat it.
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