Recommended Wines 10-15

[R2D4]

Here are 2 from R2's Bride.

Hey Mambo Califorina Red 2007. Don't let the non-regional name fool you, this has some very unique characteristics they you might find in a Cab or Merlot. 10-12 Dollars.

San Francisco Press Syrah 2006. Don't take our word for it, try it! You cannot go wrong for 13-15 Dollars.

 

[COLDI]

I enjoy wines by "smoking loon" in this price range. All of there red wines are excellent IMO

 

[R2D4]

Excellent choice ColdI!

 

[Q5?]

Off to BevMo I go. Hope they have it.

Is this the same Hey Mambo '07?
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=mambo&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=mambo&N=0&ProductID=31259

 

[R2D4]

Das it q5! Enjoy.

 

[hooligan]

We were recently served the Ghost Pines Cab during a Chef's Table dinner at a local fine dining restaurant. I highly recommend it with pork, duck or even dessert.

:bananalama:

 

[donaldejose]

I think the best wine is Niagra. Anyone every heard of it? It is made from the Niagra grape which is a combination of wild and domestic grape found now in only New York State and Pennsylvania wineries, I think. It has a distinctive sweet taste.

 

[tflgee]

The Coppola Claret is one of my favorite mid priced wines. I just picked up two bottles today and will be having one of them shortly with rack of lamb. Mmmmmm

 

[jmd33]

Coppola Rosso is a good buy too. I've had the Mambo too - a real good value!

 

[iphreak]

Try 20 Bench Cab (Napa Valley). I think it is about 15-20 USD. That is my families standby wine. We keep 3-4 bottles in the basement at all times.

 

[tommy_boy]

Bogle: A great everyday wine, IMO.

From Bogle's web site, a description of my favorite:

"Thirty-one years after it was first produced by the Bogle family in 1978, Petite Sirah is today considered Bogle’s “heritage†varietal. Ripe summer blackberries and plums overwhelm both the nose and palate of this wine. Its trademark inky, jammy qualities are a barrage of black fruit and spice, adding layer upon layer of complexity. Notes of supple leather and toasty oak envelop the
flavors through the finish, giving way to wisps of wine that can develop for years to come, but you won’t want to wait that long to enjoy it!"

 

[Q5?]

Off to BevMo I go. Hope they have it.

Is this the same Hey Mambo '07?
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=mambo&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=mambo&N=0&ProductID=31259

Last night was my third attempt to pick this up. Still out of stock. :skeptical:

 

[RolexPresident]

Glad someone already posted the Smoking Loon & Coppola Claret, both of which are case bought for us. Smoking Loon is usually well under $10 per bottle though, by far the most for your money.

 

[fakemaster]

Can't really recommend anything in that range.

 

[Shadow88]

Beronia Rioja Reserva 2004. (red, if you were curious)
Cecchi Chianti Classico any year really (most are pretty young)

Both are some of the best wines under 12 bones I have had. PERIOD. I live in Italy, and try alot of wine, and the Rioja is some SERIOUSLY underrated stuff. Both the Reserva and the Gran Reserva from either Marques de Caceres or Beronia are sure winners. The MdC is over 20 bones but a killer wine none the less.....

On the price note, looks like the Beronia is around 15 bones and up in the States. Still a great buy for a wine like this.....

 

[Q5?]

Last night was my third attempt to pick this up. Still out of stock. :skeptical:

Finally!

 

[maxlawbr]

I live in south america, so Chileans and Argentine wines are very easy to find at a good range price and good quality.

I drink Terza Volta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Amancaya (Rotschild and Catena), Alma Negra (Catena), Angelica Zapata Malbec (an excelent Catena), Maycas de Lymari, Syrah, and used to drink most Santa Alvara (Casa Lapostolle), a cheap and very good wine for an everyday "use".

In the old and respectable world, I like Italian's Di Lenardo Ronco Nolé (Di Lenardo), and Chateau Roquefort Saint Martin (french).

European wines are too much expensive here, but they are, for me and for sure, the bests.

I'm planning to drink the "100 points Robert Parker" Almaviva.

Sorry for the absence of photos.

 

[Q5?]

Finally!

We went to a friends house for dinner and my wife grabbed one of these from our collection to bring. Our friends loved it! :lol:

 

[Autococker07]

From Bogle's web site, a description of my favorite:

"Thirty-one years after it was first produced by the Bogle family in 1978, Petite Sirah is today considered Bogle’s “heritage†varietal. Ripe summer blackberries and plums overwhelm both the nose and palate of this wine. Its trademark inky, jammy qualities are a barrage of black fruit and spice, adding layer upon layer of complexity. Notes of supple leather and toasty oak envelop the
flavors through the finish, giving way to wisps of wine that can develop for years to come, but you won’t want to wait that long to enjoy it!"

Fantastic wine at a fantastic price... Bogle's petit sirah is also my favorite of this varietal!!!

 

[dustin]

I don't drink much wine anymore and when I do, for some reason its usually a bit more expensive Bordeaux (last bottle I uncorked was Merryvale Profile 2003, for example back in May)

But here's my recommendations:

Mellow versatile red table wine ($15-$25 USD) - Marques de Caceras Reserva Rioja, 2003 or 2004

Pinot - well rounded, but subtle - Calera 2008 Central Coast ($20 - $25)

Bold California Zin - Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin - $10 or less (cheap enough to get you tanked, but very good flavor as well)