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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

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

Have you tried it? It's really not too bad. I'd drink the merlot or the chard over any ghey white zinfandel.

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:

rogman wrote:Wal-Mart Wine:

Have you tried it? It's really not too bad. I'd drink the merlot or the chard over any ghey white zinfandel.

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.

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.

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.

Ya mean you gotz a JOB? Damn, just as ski season is getting ready to start.

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.

Sale on right now.

MarieM wrote:

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.

Sale on right now.

Uh Oh, MrsG, RustyK, Skibumptress, Do I see a trip to NH for some Portuguese PORT?

the Disemboweler wrote:

realreddy wrote:$8.99. Believe me it is a good wine

any others u can recommend? i may have to buy several bottles for a weekend trip....

This stuff should do the trick:

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.

Dr. NO wrote:

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.

Ya mean you gotz a JOB? Damn, just as ski season is getting ready to start.

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.

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.

The Vermont branch is only going to be open seasonally.

Off season being....winter? So then you are semi retired then.

KBL 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.

are you talking about that whore mother of yours again aren't you the fag boy that ran away a few years ago in bay 1? if youre so great why dont you confront me. how did I forgot youre a typical Internet pussy. Now let me get back too giving your mommy a rectal exam

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

the Disemboweler wrote:btw, i.e stands for that is.

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