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The top 10 suggested names for Wal-Mart Wine:
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10. Chateau Traileur Parc
9. White Trashfindel
8. Big Red Gulp
7. World Championship Riesling
6. NASCARbernet
5. Chef Boyardeaux
4. Peanut Noir
3. I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
2. Grape Expectations
And the number 1 name for Wal-Mart Wine:
1. Nasti Spumante

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Have you tried it? It's really not too bad. I'd drink the merlot or the chard over any ghey white zinfandel.rogman wrote:The top 10 suggested names for Wal-Mart Wine:
10. Chateau Traileur Parc
9. White Trashfindel
8. Big Red Gulp
7. World Championship Riesling
6. NASCARbernet
5. Chef Boyardeaux
4. Peanut Noir
3. I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
2. Grape Expectations
And the number 1 name for Wal-Mart Wine:
1. Nasti Spumante
I like what the guy in the review said, "If you're looking for something to have with pizza or a burger..." I wouldn't bring it as a hostess gift, but for a table wine, it ain't bad.
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MarieM wrote:Have you tried it? It's really not too bad. I'd drink the merlot or the chard over any ghey white zinfandel.rogman wrote:Wal-Mart Wine:
I like what the guy in the review said, "If you're looking for something to have with pizza or a burger..." I wouldn't bring it as a hostess gift, but for a table wine, it ain't bad.

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I'm a little out of the loop on value wines. I was unemployed for 14 1/2 months so I was drinking my wine cellar rather than buying.
Robert Parker publishes a fairly in-depth list of recommended value wines (sub-$25.00) every year in the Wine Advocate. The 8/31/2008 issue seems to be the most recent list and it's over 120 pages. If I were reloading my cellar with a mix of things I hadn't tasted, I'd be using that as my main reference.
2005 was the best Bordeaux year in decades so the less expensive wines are superb values. I haven't tried any but any good wine shop should still be loaded up. If I were buying wine right now, that's where I'd be focused. The wines are way better than some flabby California Merlot. Just walk in and say you want to buy a few of the 2005 Bordeaux that made last summer's Robert Parker "World's Greatest Wine Values" list. It's not going to be some chi-chi Grand Cru but it will be a really good wine that's way better than a California Merlot at the same price point.
For light reds for people crossing over from box white wine, the George duboeuf Beaujolais are typically a good value. Parker rates the 2007 Morgon highly. Anything they make is more than drinkable. If I want a reliable bottle of inexpensive drinkable light red when I'm on the road, I just grab their Beaujolais Villages.
Guigal Cotes du Rhone is always reliable. A 50%/50% Syrah / Grenache blend. It gives you a lot of the "big red wine" hit without costing a whole heck of a lot. With the New York factor, it's probably high teens. I usually pay $14 to $16 in New Hampshire.
Italy is usually the best value for reds but the quality of the less expensive wines varies wildly from year to year. My staples of a few years back suck now. When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.
Robert Parker publishes a fairly in-depth list of recommended value wines (sub-$25.00) every year in the Wine Advocate. The 8/31/2008 issue seems to be the most recent list and it's over 120 pages. If I were reloading my cellar with a mix of things I hadn't tasted, I'd be using that as my main reference.
2005 was the best Bordeaux year in decades so the less expensive wines are superb values. I haven't tried any but any good wine shop should still be loaded up. If I were buying wine right now, that's where I'd be focused. The wines are way better than some flabby California Merlot. Just walk in and say you want to buy a few of the 2005 Bordeaux that made last summer's Robert Parker "World's Greatest Wine Values" list. It's not going to be some chi-chi Grand Cru but it will be a really good wine that's way better than a California Merlot at the same price point.
For light reds for people crossing over from box white wine, the George duboeuf Beaujolais are typically a good value. Parker rates the 2007 Morgon highly. Anything they make is more than drinkable. If I want a reliable bottle of inexpensive drinkable light red when I'm on the road, I just grab their Beaujolais Villages.
Guigal Cotes du Rhone is always reliable. A 50%/50% Syrah / Grenache blend. It gives you a lot of the "big red wine" hit without costing a whole heck of a lot. With the New York factor, it's probably high teens. I usually pay $14 to $16 in New Hampshire.
Italy is usually the best value for reds but the quality of the less expensive wines varies wildly from year to year. My staples of a few years back suck now. When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.

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Ya mean you gotz a JOB? Damn, just as ski season is getting ready to start.Geoff wrote:I'm a little out of the loop on value wines. I was unemployed for 14 1/2 months so I was drinking my wine cellar rather than buying.
Robert Parker publishes a fairly in-depth list of recommended value wines (sub-$25.00) every year in the Wine Advocate. The 8/31/2008 issue seems to be the most recent list and it's over 120 pages. If I were reloading my cellar with a mix of things I hadn't tasted, I'd be using that as my main reference.
2005 was the best Bordeaux year in decades so the less expensive wines are superb values. I haven't tried any but any good wine shop should still be loaded up. If I were buying wine right now, that's where I'd be focused. The wines are way better than some flabby California Merlot. Just walk in and say you want to buy a few of the 2005 Bordeaux that made last summer's Robert Parker "World's Greatest Wine Values" list. It's not going to be some chi-chi Grand Cru but it will be a really good wine that's way better than a California Merlot at the same price point.
For light reds for people crossing over from box white wine, the George duboeuf Beaujolais are typically a good value. Parker rates the 2007 Morgon highly. Anything they make is more than drinkable. If I want a reliable bottle of inexpensive drinkable light red when I'm on the road, I just grab their Beaujolais Villages.
Guigal Cotes du Rhone is always reliable. A 50%/50% Syrah / Grenache blend. It gives you a lot of the "big red wine" hit without costing a whole heck of a lot. With the New York factor, it's probably high teens. I usually pay $14 to $16 in New Hampshire.
Italy is usually the best value for reds but the quality of the less expensive wines varies wildly from year to year. My staples of a few years back suck now. When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.

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Sale on right now.Geoff wrote: When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.

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Uh Oh, MrsG, RustyK, Skibumptress, Do I see a trip to NH for some Portuguese PORT?MarieM wrote:Sale on right now.Geoff wrote: When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.
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This stuff should do the trick:the Disemboweler wrote:any others u can recommend? i may have to buy several bottles for a weekend trip....realreddy wrote:$8.99. Believe me it is a good wine

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I see from a couple topic names that dis has discovered the "ie" (sic) shorthand.
True to his moronic norm, he clearly does not know what "i.e." really means. Dolt.
True to his moronic norm, he clearly does not know what "i.e." really means. Dolt.
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Yea, I gather he is again gainfully employed, but I think he works out of the Vermont branch, Glazebrook Office Park, home office I think is in Denver. Wouldn't be surprised to see him out on the hill midweek AM, 2 hour difference on time zones.Dr. NO wrote:Ya mean you gotz a JOB? Damn, just as ski season is getting ready to start.Geoff wrote:I'm a little out of the loop on value wines. I was unemployed for 14 1/2 months so I was drinking my wine cellar rather than buying.
Robert Parker publishes a fairly in-depth list of recommended value wines (sub-$25.00) every year in the Wine Advocate. The 8/31/2008 issue seems to be the most recent list and it's over 120 pages. If I were reloading my cellar with a mix of things I hadn't tasted, I'd be using that as my main reference.
2005 was the best Bordeaux year in decades so the less expensive wines are superb values. I haven't tried any but any good wine shop should still be loaded up. If I were buying wine right now, that's where I'd be focused. The wines are way better than some flabby California Merlot. Just walk in and say you want to buy a few of the 2005 Bordeaux that made last summer's Robert Parker "World's Greatest Wine Values" list. It's not going to be some chi-chi Grand Cru but it will be a really good wine that's way better than a California Merlot at the same price point.
For light reds for people crossing over from box white wine, the George duboeuf Beaujolais are typically a good value. Parker rates the 2007 Morgon highly. Anything they make is more than drinkable. If I want a reliable bottle of inexpensive drinkable light red when I'm on the road, I just grab their Beaujolais Villages.
Guigal Cotes du Rhone is always reliable. A 50%/50% Syrah / Grenache blend. It gives you a lot of the "big red wine" hit without costing a whole heck of a lot. With the New York factor, it's probably high teens. I usually pay $14 to $16 in New Hampshire.
Italy is usually the best value for reds but the quality of the less expensive wines varies wildly from year to year. My staples of a few years back suck now. When I get around to reloading, I'll check the reviews, buy a bottle, and stock up on a few cases when New Hampshire has a wine sale if I like it.
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The Vermont branch is only going to be open seasonally.Big Bob wrote: Yea, I gather he is again gainfully employed, but I think he works out of the Vermont branch, Glazebrook Office Park, home office I think is in Denver. Wouldn't be surprised to see him out on the hill midweek AM, 2 hour difference on time zones.

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Off season being....winter? So then you are semi retired then.
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2024/2025 Ski Days: 35 days for the season
Killington: 11/14 (Day One), 12/23, 1/6, 1/10, 1/13,1/23, 2/5, 2/10, 2/19, 2/28, 3/11, 3/27, 4/20
Loon: 12/13, 12/20, 12/25, 1/8, 1/13, 1/15, 1/21, 1/27, 2/4, 2/12, 2/24, 3/13, 3/19, 4/11
Sunday River:3/4
Sugarloaf:
Cannon:12/05, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/21, 2/26, 3/14, 3/25
2024/2025 Ski Days: 35 days for the season
Killington: 11/14 (Day One), 12/23, 1/6, 1/10, 1/13,1/23, 2/5, 2/10, 2/19, 2/28, 3/11, 3/27, 4/20
Loon: 12/13, 12/20, 12/25, 1/8, 1/13, 1/15, 1/21, 1/27, 2/4, 2/12, 2/24, 3/13, 3/19, 4/11
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Sugarloaf:
Cannon:12/05, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/21, 2/26, 3/14, 3/25
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are you talking about that whore mother of yours againKBL Ed wrote:I see from a couple topic names that dis has discovered the "ie" (sic) shorthand.
True to his moronic norm, he clearly does not know what "i.e." really means. Dolt.






btw, i.e stands for that is. i guess mommy couldnt educate her lil eddie with too many dicks in her mouth!!!!


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So... "attn: Geoff that is wines". Thanks for proving my point, which is that you are a dolt, i.e., moron.the Disemboweler wrote:btw, i.e stands for that is.