[sinkspur]

Well, our "drinkin' wine," that is to say, the stuff we drink most days, is Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Genevieve Vineyards, just outside Lubbock, Texas. It's as good as Mondavi's Coastal, and I can get a case at Goody-Goody in Dallas for $41.62 (that's $3.46 per 750 ml bottle).

Don't laugh. I'll put it up against Glen Ellen or even another good everday wine, Concha y Toro's Cabernet.

On weekends, we try other stuff, but nothing over $10-$11. Just finished Nominee Cabernet from Paso Robles Wine Co in San Miguel. Other good stuff we like is Calama Cabernet from Chile and, of course, Rosemount Shiraz or Shiraz/Cabernet from Australia. All inexpensive and quite good.

For white, we drink Cavit Pinot Grigio in 1.5 l bottles, at $7.25 from Sam's Club. We also like Buena Vista Sauvignon Blanc, Hogue Fume Blanc, and Meridian Chardonnay.

[johniegrad]

You may want to try some of the South American malbecs. They sell for around $10/bottle. Significant tannins but a lot of flavor. The French use the varietal to add some body to some of their blends. Bodega Norton is just one readily available vintner.

[WindMinstrel]

ahh, Concha y Toro. I love that stuff! I was really surprised how good the chilean reds are. My brother still insists I'm insane.

[SamAdams76]

Rosemount Shiraz or Shiraz/Cabernet from Australia. All inexpensive and quite good.

The 2000 Rosemount Shiraz is an excellent deal. I believe it got a "90" rating in Wine Spectator (for what it's worth) and it's not often you get a "90" wine in the under $10 a bottle price range and it's available everywhere. Well I think it's pretty good and I'm already working on my second case. Another favorite wine of mine is the Rancho Zabaco Zinfindels (California).