Suggestions for some new wines to try

[Jumpah 0]

Hey all,

I'm looking for some new wines to try that are in the $11 - $22 price range.

I am a fan of NZ's Tohu, Isabel Sauvignon Blancs, and California's Cakebread,and Groth's Sauvignon Blancs. For reds I tend to like French Bordeaux and Russian River Pinot (California) in that price range, Groth and Cakebread reds if I'm in the mood to spend.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

[dannydan 0]

Well I am a CabSov man and also a Gran CruClassie type.... I tried a CS last week called RavensWood that was really tasty! 2005 I think... I remember telling myself to go back and get a case of it! But I bought more TeKILLya instead... Usually all of my GranCru is too pricey to buy in qty so I will treat myself now and zen... I personnely like the Gran Cru's from the St. Emmy area

[Hausse 0]

If you ever get the chance try Swiss red wine take it. We have some amazing wines the problem is just you can't get them over here because they are so good we drink it all ourselfes

[piratemike 0]

David Bruce Central Coast Petite Sirah

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sid=470EB9001B7AE17F&N=%2D323&sku=1030128&ItemName=2005+David+Bruce+Central+Coast+Petite+Sirah&Nr=OR%28OutofStock%3AN%2CInventory+Location%3ASpecial+Order%29

That should be to your liking.

[tkhayes 126]

Mouton Cadet - Bordeaux - all good years

Rabbit Ridge - blue label with a bunny on it, also very good cab/merlot, although seems ot be scarce lately.

And of course any of my homemade stuff if you can get that....rare indeed

[d123 1]

Bordeaux wines are usually good.

Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls!

[Jumpah 0]

I honestly never have...I'll make a point to! A friend is a wine rep and I'll see what she can dig up
Thanks for the recommendations...I've had rabbit ridge and david bruce wines before and liked them both too. Good stuff, thanks for the posts...

[BIGUN 1,053]

Chateau St. Michelle
Sterling Vineyards

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[lippy 771]

When I was in the US I was big on the Fetzer Merlot.

Right now I'm in Argentina with about 20 wineries within a 100mile radious and loving the Malbecs here. Anything Argentino or Chileno you can get your hands on, grab it.

200ft away from the DZ with the busted-ass plane

I got nuthin

[marcandalysse 0]

Have you ever tried a Portuguese Vinho Verde?
It's a very light refreshing wine. Under $7...
Whole Foods Markets have a couple types...Casal Garcia is one...

"The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

[johndh1 0]

I am a big fan of Yellowtail, especially the Chardonnay and Shiraz. Not a Merlot fan in anything really, because you really can't swill it (yeah, I'm that guy in "Sideways."

Alice White is okay too.

Nto exactly a connoisseur here, if you hadn't guessed it already.

Roll Tide Roll

[Stacy 0]

We just tried a really nice chardonnay by Merryvale last weekend. Also have had their cab before and like it also.

As for Sauv Blanc, there's one called Fair Valley that's become a new favorite for us. Stanley Lambert has a nice sauvignon blanc, just came out with a really light pinot noir (I was surprised when I tasted it)- they have some different blends as well. All of their wines are in the 14-25 range.

[freeflyflunky 0]

I'll second that on the Mendoza Malbecs....my favorite
As far as Chilean -- give a Carmenere a try

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