The good, better and best wines for under $15

[Graham_A_M]

I saw this on the news yesterday, and wanted to post it here for everybody to benefit from.
Cheers!!
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100407/wine_list_100407/20100407/

[nonlinear]

thanks dude, I love nice things that are cheap, too :thumbsup:

it's almost better than great but expensive wine, cause you're getting two thrills at once (having good wine, and saving money).

hahaha

[core_upt]

My favorite red under $15... super easy to drink on it's own, goes with a,most everything, win all around.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_z0MJ0ofU-Pk/SKJI5JiOdAI/AAAAAAAABQc/iIbhuN-vhb8/s400/rancho+zabaco+dancing+bull+zinfandel.jpg

[Tik-Tok]

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

:thumbsup: Our favorite

[Shogged]

oyster bay goes on sale for 14.99 sometimes. fantastic merlot

[core_upt]

Originally posted by Shogged
oyster bay goes on sale for 14.99 sometimes. fantastic merlot

Their Sauvignon Blanc is great too

[civicmang]

i like wolf blas. its 17

[atgilchrist]

Originally posted by core_upt


Their Sauvignon Blanc is great too

:werd:

And my suggestion for the summer: Codorniu Pinot Noir Rose ~$15.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


:thumbsup: Our favorite

Mine as well. The "special reserve" Merlot is really good. But its over the $15 mark.

If you like that one, you'll like Alamos 2008 Malbec. Superstore liquor store carries it.

[lelalong]

Originally posted by core_upt
My favorite red under $15... super easy to drink on it's own, goes with a,most everything, win all around.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_z0MJ0ofU-Pk/SKJI5JiOdAI/AAAAAAAABQc/iIbhuN-vhb8/s400/rancho+zabaco+dancing+bull+zinfandel.jpg

ooo...need to try! We just started trying different Zinfindals lately!

[civiclvr]

One of my favourite wines is under $15

J.J. McWilliams - Cabernet Merlot blend
smooth, goes well with just about everything, slight chill = awesome

Another great one is Errazuriz - Cab Sauv. depending where you go it can be had for under 15

[sCream]

Barefoot - Cab sauv.
Superstore for ~$6.90, I always have a half box on reserve.

[thepyrofish]

Thanks for the link!

I read this at work so I grabbed a bottle of the Lindemans Cab on my way home. I was planning steaks for dinner so I thought we'd try something new.

I don't know enough about wine to tell you why I didn't like it, but I wasn't a huge fan. It seemed kind of plain compared to the last cabernet we picked up. Unfortunately I don't remember what that was...

It's certainly drinkable and we'll have no problem finishing the bottle off, but I don't think I'd buy it again.

Oh well, I'll try another off the list this weekend for dinner at my sister's. For a beer guy this is all so confusing...

[Davetronz]

Copper Moon makes a decent wine and it's usually pretty cheap or on sale.

[takkyu]

http://www.canadianwineshop.com/images/tw07-Echos-Riesling.jpg

A fantastic Riesling (imo) that is around the 15 mark. Willow Park carries it.

[r3ccOs]

You should always be able to find a decent table wine for $15 or less for most cabs, shrivaz, merlots, etc... from virtually any country

Any more, and you're paying for specific vinyards, & brands, and I'd say $50 & up, you're paying for specific years that have been identified by connoisseurs


Heck if I'm going to pay $50 or more on 750ml, I'd better be able to taste the cast, the region, the soils and even the god damned poop that was used to fertilize the soils.

Maybe I just don't have that good of a pallet... who am I kidding, I do :)

I'd say there is more subjectivity to finding a quality wine than even a scotch :)

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by r3ccOs

Heck if I'm going to pay $50 or more on 750ml, I'd better be able to taste the cast, the region, the soils and even the god damned poop that was used to fertilize the soils.



Personally I like to kick back with a bottle of 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France.....(wait for it............)

$8,100.00!!!!!! :eek:

from: http://www.vintagechophouse.com/CMS/uploads/22.pdf

[Graham_A_M]

^ LOL, you can probably find that for $2-5k at a very esoteric Liquor store. I find most restaurants multiply the normal liquor store cost of a bottle by 300-400%. I love wine with a good meal, but I'll have it at home and save some $$$$ while doing so. :dunno: Unless Im REALLY out to impress, I dont find it justified most times unless its a reasonably priced wine to begin with, but then; define making a "good impression" :dunno:


My favorite wine is this.
http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&source=hp&q=masi+campofiorin&aq=1&aqi=g6g-s1g3&aql=&oq=masi+c&gs_rfai=&fp=290a43085aba2861

Masi Campofiorin. Its about $40/bottle sometimes $30 on sale; but wow its absolutely amazing stuff, very difficult to describe, but very smooth and rich. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Give it a try and you'll be hooked too!

[Impreza]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


Personally I like to kick back with a bottle of 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France.....(wait for it............)

$8,100.00!!!!!! :eek:

from: http://www.vintagechophouse.com/CMS/uploads/22.pdf

Try any vintage of Petrus... lol

[InLoveWitRSX]

My fav under 15:

http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/28157.jpg

[Impreza]

Château des Laurets is fantastic for the price.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/CHATEAU_LAURETS_n.jpg