fine vine for under $10

[timothycdavis]

Any nice reds under $10 anyone would recommend as a good versatile table wine to keep around the house for little impromptu suppers and to use as gifts? I have some personal faves, but wanted to branch out a bit.

tanks.

T

[rickster]

You might want to check out today's NY Times wine column, linked to in the Food Media section (NY Times Digest). They taste and review $10 and under red wines.

[timothycdavis]

thanks a lot for the tip. After perusing it, it appears they agreed on nothing (as goes the NYT food section), but at least it gives one some ideas.

[Varmint]

I'm in agreement with Craig Camp that Monte Antico is a fine red to have as your daily "house" wine. We usually have a case or two of that lying around.

[swissmiss]

I always have some bottles of Robert's Rock malbec-shiraz blend. It is very enjoyable by itself, and pleasant with most foods (although not with Polish food). Plus since it is hard to find, it makes an interesting gift.

[KatieLoeb]

My fave "grab-and-go-red" to have on hand is the Osborne Solaz from Spain. It cost about $7.00 is NJ (shh-h-h-h!) and is 80% Tempranillo/20% Cabernet. Tastes like a slightly more powerful Rioja, is smooth, medium tannin and body and very food friendly. Total Wine carries it at that price point.

[Rail Paul]

Pepperwood Grove Syrah has been reliable for a wine priced under $7. Costco has had it (in NJ) for 5.99 occasionally. Good with burgers...

[GordonCooks]

Amano Primitivo - 7-8 bucks a throw

Hogue Late harvest Reisling - ditto

Trimbach Pinot Gris - ditto as well

edit-

Bernard Cote du Rhone was about 11.00

Edited May 28, 2003 by GordonCooks (log)

[redwinegulper]

I have been drinking the 2000 Perrin Reserve (on sale for $7.50) and an Umbrian Rosso 2001from Poggio Muralto.

[timothycdavis]

thanks, all. I now have my little notebook filled for my next visit to the local wine merchant, as well as a good reason to get liquored up in the name of culinary research.

[Rail Paul]

Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher of the Wall Street Journal wine staff covered inexpensive red jug wines in a September column.

Liked:

Belmondo Merlot Delle venezie 2000 at 6.99 for 1.5L

Dario D'Angelo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo at 5.99

Foxhorn Vineyards Merlot at 7.49

column ran September 6, 2002

They tend to be reliable wine guides based on my limited experience

Edited May 28, 2003 by Rail Paul (log)

[dlc]

Another at $9.99 is Guigal Cote du Rhone and in white a Firesteed Pinot Gris from Oregon

[tighe]

If its available in your part of the country, the Snoqualmie Syrah is a total steal at $8-$9/per.

[tommy]

proseccos, which have been discussed on egullet in a few places, are a great bargain. Zardetto is about 7 bucks a bottle at discount stores in NJ.

[claire797]

Borsaio from Spain is very good and runs about $6.99.

Another one that's easy to drink but not terribly boring is the Rosemount Shiraz/Cab blend. I think that's the one. It has a purple label and runs about $6.99. Rosemount Shiraz is good too, and it runs around $10.00.

Blackstone Merlot $8.99 -- good

Gordon, Trimbach Pinot Gris costs about $18.00 here in Austin. Is it cheaper where you are? I love it, but wouldn't consider it an every day wine because of the price.

[rickster]

Another at $9.99 is Guigal Cote du Rhone and in white a Firesteed Pinot Gris from Oregon

I had the Firesteed last weekend for the first time and it got a thumbs up from several people.

Another one that's easy to drink but not terribly boring is the Rosemount Shiraz/Cab blend. I think that's the one. It has a purple label and runs about $6.99. Rosemount Shiraz is good too, and it runs around $10.00.

Even cheaper and OK too is the Yellowtail Shiraz.

The Trimbach Pinot Gris is in the $16-18 range in NY/CT the last time I had it.

[claire797]

If its available in your part of the country, the Snoqualmie Syrah is a total steal at $8-$9/per.

They do a very interesting Chenin Blanc too. It has a very strong honey flavor.

[maryland crab]

Got this idea from the NYTimes some months ago. It is an Aussie wine - Jacob's Creek Merlot. We pay $6.99 in Maryland. No sharp tannins, but it lingers nicely. Would recommend you give it a try.

[beans]

My favourite is Ravenswood Zinfandel, usually found for $9.99. I usually have a case or two in stock at the house.

[tommy]

My favourite is Ravenswood Zinfandel, usually found for $9.99.  I usually have a case or two in stock at the house.

the best part about the vintners blend is that it can be found for about 7.67 here in NJ. it's our throw-away "house wine." love it.

[Elissa]

Parallel 45, Belleruche, Les Abeilles and Les Becs Fins: delectable Cotes du Rhone all under (or around) $10. Micante Le Pupille, Costera Argiolas and Viticcio: better-than-potable Italians under (more or less) $10. Hecula, a few Monastrells and Solanera: excellent Spanish deals, all hovering around diez dollares, hombre. Just my prejudice of course, but why venture to the new world when old world values are so superior. And that $7 Spanish Borsao? For $7 it's not bad, though it's by no means good, and since you can get a CdR for another buck fiddy: splurge!

[tommy]

while some CdR's are dismal (all due respect Lissome, as i do love rhone and *want* to find some good, young, inexpensive CdR's), most new zealand SB's are pretty decent. i'm surprised no one mentioned any yet.

Edited May 30, 2003 by tommy (log)

[Elissa]

All due respect Tommydude but uh this here thread is about RED wines under $10. :muahaha:

While i've had some great ones from S. Africa they were not inexpensive...

Edited May 30, 2003 by lissome (log)

[tommy]

All due respect Tommydude but uh this here thread is about RED wines under $10.  :muahaha:

While i've had some great ones from S. Africa they were not inexpensive...

my bad. i thought it was red and white. ok then, i'll throw in beaucastel CdR then, which comes in just over 10 i think.

edit: wrong. i get it for 18 or 19, which clearly isn't 10.

Edited May 30, 2003 by tommy (log)

[Elissa]

Beaucastel CdR $25 last i checked :winkkkk: but worth it