[ecramer]

There are lot of wine enthusiasts on audio circle what goes better together music wine and food. I'm always looking for that good bottle of wine or avoiding one that just might not be what all the hype says it is in any case snag a picture of what your consuming and give us a couple of thoughts on it. Don't matter if its a $10 bottle or a $100 bottle if its good or bad let us know.

I will start with this nice Shiraz from Australia 




called fist class from grateful palate airwines

opulent, muscular, and fruit-rich with soft-to-moderate tannins that is full of flavor, spiciness

Pa wine specialty stores are selling it at $9.99 nice oak flavor and a little sweater than the Cabs i usually drink minimal after taste


  out of 5 for a $10 bottle of win

[Ericus Rex]

I opened up a 1995 vintage Hutcheson port I've had in my wine fridge for 10 or so years last night.  I wasn't expecting too much as it was only $24.99 when I bought it (vintage ports are usually much more expensive).  But I was pleasantly surprised.  It beat the socks off all other LBV and lower priced tawny's I've had.  Though it's definitely no '97 Grahams.  Still, looking forward to more of it tonight after the munchkin goes to bed!   

[Cheerwino]

Black Box Malbec 2010, Wal-Mart $18




I'm a very demanding consumer of under $10 bottles  and the Malbec is my favorite of the Black Box wines. It's full yet fruity and not thin like some of the box wines can be. Definitely a step up from Two Buck Chuck and a fine everyday wine if you aren't hung up on the packaging.

Personally, I like being able to have a bit of wine without opening a bottle. Also great for cooking when you need to add a splash of decent wine to a sauce.

BTW: great topic ecramer! Sure to be a classic. 

[ecramer]

Tried the box wines and the black box seems to be the best but just cant fly with it. i know what u mean about opening a bottle thou seems there ether a glass to much or a glass to short. been thinking of trying the gallon bottle of Gallo cab at a party so they  keep there hands off my good wine 

Black Box Malbec 2010, Wal-Mart $18




I'm a very demanding consumer of under $10 bottles  and the Malbec is my favorite of the Black Box wines. It's full yet fruity and not thin like some of the box wines can be. Definitely a step up from Two Buck Chuck and a fine everyday wine if you aren't hung up on the packaging.

Personally, I like being able to have a bit of wine without opening a bottle. Also great for cooking when you need to add a splash of decent wine to a sauce.

BTW: great topic ecramer! Sure to be a classic. 

[sts9fan]

Ericus

You better drink up that port soon.  Unlike tawny's and rubys, vintage ports don't have a shelf life after being opened.  Though I am sure you knew that.

regards
Port Slut 

[S Clark]

Here is one of my everyday choices.  Cheap, good, dependable. 

[Cheerwino]

Here is one of my everyday choices.  Cheap, good, dependable. 

Love the bull dangle!

[Ericus Rex]

Ericus

You better drink up that port soon.  Unlike tawny's and rubys, vintage ports don't have a shelf life after being opened.  Though I am sure you knew that.

regards
Port Slut

Don't you worry Port Slut.  I'm a Port Slut too and plan on emptying the bottle within 24.

Port Slut...JR.?

[John151]

Currently enjoying a bottle of 2006 Sarabande.

This is a red blend from France.  Included in our monthly "wine club" delivery that came on Friday.  Nothing to write home about, on par with the run of the mill grocery store wine.    Would not purchase again. 

[ecramer]

reviewer say the 2007 is the vintage to look for

revew

Here is one of my everyday choices.  Cheap, good, dependable. 

might have to chase down a bottle

[scp2]

Guenoc North Coast Claret Great daily drinker at $10

[Tyson]

I'm the only wine drinker in the house, so I've shifted box wines since they stay fresh for several weeks after "opening".  My favorite box wine is from the Rhone Valley in France.  Right now I'm trying the Bota Box Cabernet Savignon, which is not bad at all.  I never did warm to the "Black Box" wines mentioned above, but the Bota Box is pretty good.

[low.pfile]

Just opened this to go with the roasted red pepper ricotta fritatta I am making for dinner.

It's local and it has my name on the label

[S Clark]

reviewer say the 2007 is the vintage to look for

revew

Yeah, the 2007 is pretty good. Actually the 2006 vintage in Spain was, in my experience, rather awful.  Now if there are any 2005's still around, especially in the Rioja district,grab them, they are very good.

[hayden]

2008 Keesha Petite Sirah

Nice, teeth-staining wine 

[S Clark]

reviewer say the 2007 is the vintage to look for

revew

I just read that review  .  Goes to show to watch what you read on the internet.  The reviewer states that it is a Tempranillo. It's not. Not a drop. It's grenache and carignan.

[ecramer]

Cuccina Viansa 2008 Sonoma county Red Table Wine.

Nice little  table wine with some caricature For $10 a bottle.

[Charles Calkins]

$2.00 buck from Trader Joe's

[ecramer]

$2.00 buck from Trader Joe's

well that's better then $10 but i think the  nearest  traders joes is 80 miles away so im not sure where the break even point would be on the round trip to NY

[rodge827]

Fetzer Zinfadel.....It went great with last nights pizza and tonights grilled pork chops