Just found this GREAT wine

[JohnT]

Folks,

I was out at a party last Friday night and I came across this FANTASTIC wine. After I floated back down to earth, the first thought was "I can't wait to tell the folks at WINEMAKINGTALK about this.

Then it occurred to me that we do not have an organized thread on wines (commercial) that we come across and like.

So, I am starting this thread. My idea is to simply take a picture of the label, include a some tasting notes, and (if at all possible) the retail price (the price I would expect to pay at a good wine store).

Perhaps, if it is found to be worthy, the mods might even make this a sticky.

 

[JohnT]

Great Rioja!

I'll even go first.

Had this fantastic Rioja! It was incredibly balanced. Deep, dark red with just the right level of oak. The mouth feel was much like "liquid velvet"!

Research on the internet has turned up that this wine was 88 by wine enthusiast, and looks like a fair retail price is about $15.00 bottle.

If you see this one, grab it and give it a try!

 

[JohnT]

Great Itialian Red

A number of months ago, I went to a "walk around" wine tasting at a local high end restaurant. They had wines from all over Italy, and this was the true star of the show.

This is a true Sicilian from the region of mount etna.

It has earth tones, with a bold vibrant color and modest color.

Looks like to be around $15.00 a bottle

 

[olusteebus]

My only photo of a commercial wine happens to be my goto wine, either cab, merlot or chard.

$2.97 at Aldi's

 

[berrycrush]

A number of months ago, I went to a "walk around" wine tasting at a local high end restaurant. They had wines from all over Italy, and this was the true star of the show.

This is a true Sicilian from the region of mount etna.

It has earth tones, with a bold vibrant color and modest color.

Looks like to be around $15.00 a bottle

A good "Reserva" at $15 is a good deal. Will try and thanks for sharing.

 

[heatherd]

Great thread! I will contribute soon, and will enjoy the posts in the meantime.


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[JohnT]

My only photo of a commercial wine happens to be my goto wine, either cab, merlot or chard.

$2.97 at Aldi's

did you really find this wine to be GREAT????

(not to say that it isn't good)

 

[roger80465]

I absolutely love these wines. They are about $7 locally and probably should go for twice that, IMHO. The Merlot is my fav.

 

[JohnT]

Amazingly good Pinot

Ran across this over the weekend. Price was about $20, and for the price it was stunningly good!

 

[JohnT]

I also spotted this. I did not buy it because I was afraid of what "additives" might have been used...

 

[cmason1957]

Many rock bands put out a wine. This one, train - drops of Jupiter, and Dave Matthews come to mind. Generally they are at least decent. The Dave Matthews Everyday white is particularly good.

 

[Boatboy24]

John,

If you like the Meiomi Pinot, keep an eye on WTSO. They have it frequently and it is always $19.99. You get free shipping at certain quantities (usually 4 bottles), and can avoid some of those high NJ taxes in the process.

 

[JohnT]

Thanks for the tip BB, but what is WTSO?

 

[Boatboy24]

@JohnT:

"Wines 'til sold out".

They list a single wine at at time and it remains on their site until sold out. http://www.wtso.com

Sign up for notifications and get an email each time they list a new one.

 

[JohnT]

cool site! thanks!

 

[sour_grapes]

+1 on WTSO. By using them, I have been able to sample wines that I would not have otherwise come across, at a reasonable price.

 

[seth8530]

I guess I will give this a go even though this is a warp from one of my other post.

Ramey Chardonnay. Forgot the year and the area it came from. But my word I cant imagine any of them being bad if this one was this good.

The wine is amazing, crisp and fruity up front with a mixture of oak and a distinct creamyness at the end. All the flavours come together so well. The most distinct flavours are the initial vibrant ripe melon followed by its oakyness then finished up by a very nice creamy taste. Well worth the $40.

 

[Tenbears]

A number of months ago, I went to a "walk around" wine tasting at a local high end restaurant. They had wines from all over Italy, and this was the true star of the show.

This is a true Sicilian from the region of mount etna.

It has earth tones, with a bold vibrant color and modest color.

Looks like to be around $15.00 a bottle

I am No wine connoisseur, but how does a wine have bold vibrant color and modest color? seems a conflict to me!

 

[Boatboy24]

Stopped by Mom and Dad's to help Dad get the tree off a high shelf in the storage room. We ordered Chinese takeout and had some of this. Really very good - especially at it's price of around $18.

 

[GreginND]

I brought this back from Dry Creek last August. I now remember why. It's a wonderful zin with that black pepper spice I love and not over ripe over jammy.