Wine

[Penn]

Although I have great hesitation on starting a thread about wine, I feel that it would be of some interest to the membership if would could compile a library of standard, affordable and most importantly, available wines that would suit a variety of menu choices.

It has been my impression over the years that familiarity with just a few dependable producers can make all the difference when dinning out, in that they consistently produce wines that are not only approachable, but adaptable to different menu selections.

In that regard, I think we should limit the collection to wines that are under $60 per/blt.

Also, to keep it within the scope of what is available outside of major cities.

An example would be Heitz Vineyard. They are a rock solid producer and purchase, and one does not have to go to their extreme end for a great bottle. Also, their Chardonnay is as consistent as is their Cab NV; retail about $25-30.

In posting a response, should you be interested, I would like to establish this format:
Wine: Producer, Varietals, Price. No ratings as they can be very subjective.
Red: Heitz, Cab Sav , $27

When the thread burns itself out, I’ll group the various selections and consolidate the posts, deleting all the submissions and closing the thread. In the end; leaving a list that we can comfortably use which will expand our knowledge and confidence when ordering.

[LibraryLady]

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

One should never compromise with things like wine! While visiting a small Arizona winery near Sedona (very close to the soon to be "Western White House" I hope), I managed to get a few bottles of a red that I like from 2006 that had been "misplaced". "The whim of the vintner" is so true - like all "artistes"!

Along with that is the theory that the best wines are the most expensive or the ones with the most media hype. That's why I go for wines from the small guys. Most of the time you actually get to meet the mind behind the wine when you hit their tasting rooms - hearing about the wine from that side greatly enhances my sipping pleasure.

LL

[Penn]

Reds
Stag's Leap, Cabernet - $45-60
Entancia, Meritage Blend - $35
Renwood, Zinfandel, $29
Rosemount, Grenache-Shiraz, $14
Rosemount, Shiraz, $16
Rosemount, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre, $22
Sanford, Pinot Noir, $35
Chateau Souverain, Cabernet Sauvignon, $22
Liberty School, Cabernet Sauvignon, $16
Wyndham Estates, Bin 555 Shiraz, $11
Foxen Pinot Noir $29
Domaine Drouhin Laurene Pinot Noir $35
Whitehall Lane Cabernet $35
Heitz Cab NV $29
Justin Isoceles $55
Torres, Spain Melena Garnacha $5-$7
Far Niente $49
Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet 2004 Chile
2006 Casa Silva Carmenere Reserva from the Colchaqua Valley, Chile $13
St. Michelle Winery Cab



Whites
Geyser Peak, Sauv Blanc - $12
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, $23
Hess Select $8-10
Kendall-Jackson $9-12
Talley $29
Sonoma-Cutrer $29
Logan $25
Testarossa $35
Patz & Hall $49
Lewis $49
Mer Soleil $45
Marimar Torres $28
Indian Wells Riesling $18
Far Niente $52
St. Michelle Winery Chard