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The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now

I'm always on the lookout for good wines at a fair value. Ok so maybe cheap wines that taste expensive. Anyway, are there wines that you've had recently that you would consider a terrific value for the price? I personally enjoy the merlot and chardonnay from Clos du Bois which both cost about $14 in New Hampshire. To relax with a glass of either and listen to my music (classical and jazz) does make the early evening sit pleasingly well.
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cpdunn99
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Anything by Newton. Their 2000 unfiltered "Claret" is a fabulous deal!
mattybumpkin
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Estancia Paso Robles Cab. - NEEDS to breath for a couple hours

Villa Mt. Eden - Tall Trees Cab. - Same as above

Columbia Crest Shiraz - Great upon opening

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay - Yum
greedyweaselsad6f
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Yikes I opened J. Lohr 2003 by accident - great wine but would you consider 12.99 (costco) to 29.95 (wine.com) expensive.

Get a big 1.5 little bottle of Woodbridge for 8.95 (costco) and pretend... Blindfolded most people cant tell.
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cpdunn99
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Hmmm...sorry, but Woodbridge gives me heartburn. For under $12 or so, I'd go for Greg Norman Shiraz/Cab ($10-11) or the 2003 Las Rocas old vine for $12 (their regular bottling is a mere $7 or so!).
theduke
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By far, the best under $10 wine I've had is now the 2003 Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor from Argentina.

The "Don Nicanor" is a blend 0f 34% Cab, 33% Merlot, and 33% Malbec. It is a rich, jammy, lush wine with moderate oak highlights. To this palate it is superior to many wines costing $30.

Wine Spectator a few months back ranked it a "Best Buy" with an 89 rating.

It's hard to find. According to WS only 2000 cases mades it to the USA but fortunately for me Gary's Wines in New Jersey has it. If you see it, snap it up. It won't last long!

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