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re: My 15 favorite wines of 2014 for under $20

Posted on 12/11/14 at 10:52 am to
Posted by L.A.
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 10:52 am to
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A bit pricier but still in the range, Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend has a nice velvety feel for $17.
The entire line of under $20 wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle is solid.
Posted by Salmon
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 10:55 am to
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8. 2012 Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza $12


we keep this stocked at the house
Posted by LSUSPARKY621
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 12:46 pm to
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The entire line of under $20 wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle is solid.


Agree but the Indian Wells is even much better than the Columbia Valley, IMO.
Posted by bbrou33
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Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 1:06 pm to
Awesome list. I'll need to check a few of these out
Posted by BooDreaux
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Posted on 12/11/14 at 2:50 pm to
Terrific list LA

I've enjoyed these 3 often as well.....Costco does carry them.

Torra D Golban 2009 Crianza

Vina Real Crianza 2009

Yaso 2012 Toro
Posted by pmacneworleans
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 5:58 am to
Thank you, L.A. I always enjoy your wine listings.
I concur about Gott savignon blanc. I'll also vouch for the Sea Glass pinot, as someone else posted. It regularly sells for $10 at Rouse's in N.O. and is quite a bargain.
Posted by VOR
Member since Apr 2009
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 7:21 am to
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8. 2012 Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza $12


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14. 2013 La Vielle Ferme Rose $9


Both of those are really great buys for the money, for sure.

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The entire line of under $20 wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle is solid.


No doubt. When I lived out there I used to pick up bottles at some little store on Westwood.

Posted by pmacneworleans
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 7:25 am to
I'll have to give Chateau Ste Michelle another try. Had a few bottles about 4-5 years ago, and was not impressed. But, I realize that this amount of time with wineries could mean a ton of changes.
Posted by NOX
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 7:29 am to
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Bogle Merlot

one of my main staple wines as well.. also the Coppola Claret as mentioned is another consistent bottle in the rack
Posted by Clint Torres
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 9:00 am to
Seghesio Zinfandel is my favorite value (sub $20) wine..

With that said, it's much easier to find good Zins at that price point than pinots (almost impossible) or cabs.

Best values these days are in Napa Merlots and Dry Creek Valley Zins.
This post was edited on 12/12/14 at 9:04 am
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 10:10 am to
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It regularly sells for $10 at Rouse's in N.O. and is quite a bargain.


I almost fell out when I saw Gott Sauv Blanc for $10 there. It is $13-$17 in BR.
Posted by L.A.
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 10:18 am to
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We are really starting to explore red burgundy here in the Cricket household. I've done a lot of reading and repeated research, but it's still been a big learning curve.

Any 2011 1er or Grand Cru that you might recommend?
I tend to stick to the Rhone Valley when I'm buying French wines. I look to the New World for pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon.

Maybe some of the other posters might have a recommendation for you.

This post was edited on 12/12/14 at 10:27 am
Posted by burgeman
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:12 am to
Thanks for the list, picked up several from it since I have no idea about wine
Posted by LSUSPARKY621
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 11:27 am to
Anything from Chateauneuf du Pape is going to be good, albeit pricey. The Mouton Cadet Bordeaux is very good as well. 2010 was an excellent year for Burgundy wines.
Posted by L.A.
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Member since Aug 2003
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 12:26 pm to
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Anything from Chateauneuf du Pape is going to be good, albeit pricey.
I had some great Chateauneuf du Pape this past year, but none of it came close to the under $20 category. For Thanksgiving dinner I served a 2009 Xavier Vignon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Anonyme ($90 retail; I got it on sale for $50) that was superb. it might be a tad young yet, but I have 3 more bottles of it and I think it's going to really be hitting its stride in the next few years.
This post was edited on 12/12/14 at 2:40 pm
Posted by tiderider
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 12/12/14 at 2:38 pm to
Bliss is making nice wines for under $20 ... their pinot is about $15 and is very good ... they also sell a merlot and a chardonnay, tho i've not had the latter ...
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