living it up on the shores of lake superior ([info]bella_sognatore) wrote in [info]wine,
2011-04-21 21:46:00

Suggestions?

Thought I'd try to spark some conversation and activity......

If I've been enjoying Pinot Noirs, Pinotages, Tempranillos and some (not super aggressive) Zinfandels, where should I go from here?

Sort of feel like I've been in a wine rut. Under $15 suggestions especially appreciated.

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[info]thequeenofquiet

April 22 2011, 06:03:04 UTC 1 year ago

malbec!

[info]ronebofh

April 22 2011, 10:27:40 UTC 1 year ago

Seconded. Should be easy to find sub-$15 malbecs, too.

[info]luckycee

April 22 2011, 14:02:58 UTC 1 year ago

Thirded! Has a nice peppery finish to it, I think.

[info]tracker7

April 24 2011, 20:01:55 UTC 1 year ago

Oh, yes. Malbecs are good stuff.

[info]sarahk_2009

April 22 2011, 06:12:23 UTC 1 year ago

I really really REALLY like Gallo FAmily Vineyards Moscato yum yum yum, very sweet, no bite and no bad after taste :)

[info]ronebofh

April 22 2011, 10:26:47 UTC 1 year ago

Kind of different from what [info]bella_sognatore's been drinking, though...

[info]sarahk_2009

April 23 2011, 00:56:51 UTC 1 year ago

True, just thought if she wanted to switch it up a bit, but still keep it in the white wine family.. it might be fun to try :)

[info]fickery

April 22 2011, 06:31:25 UTC 1 year ago

I’m all about the $15-and-under bottles, too! For something along the lines of a Pinot or Tempranillo, you might try Grenache/Garnacha, or a Grenache/Shiraz blend; or a Barbera or Dolcetto.

For something along the lines of a Zin or Cab or Pinotage, I’d second the Malbec suggestion, or maybe a Bonarda. I’d also recommend some of the more robust reds from southern Italy like Nero D’Avola.

[info]kytivafan

April 22 2011, 11:00:48 UTC 1 year ago

How about a nice Riseling for a change of pace? Bree is one of my favorites.

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[info]fickery

April 22 2011, 16:16:33 UTC 1 year ago

Ooh, I second this also.

[info]shoebucket

April 22 2011, 17:12:55 UTC 1 year ago

Valpolicella

[info]dsukiki

April 23 2011, 21:50:43 UTC 1 year ago

Agreed! Love this Italian grape. Also Sangiovese is comparable to a Malbec (IMO).
Chambourcin is dirt cheap and delicious here, dunno where you're at but it's an American grape, we grow it in KY all over the place!

[info]pr0metheusbound

April 23 2011, 01:14:56 UTC 1 year ago

Pinotage. You'll either love it or hate it.

[info]hrhqod1

April 25 2011, 00:06:16 UTC 1 year ago

So I noticed that you live in Duluth. I am unfamiliar with Minnesota wine. I tend to suggest people take a tour of their own state's vineyards. Michigan is resplendent with vineyards, the rich alluvial soils of the Great Lakes and all...so look into it. It might be fun.

Yeah, and what the other folks said: A good malbec is a beautiful thing.
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