GV: Nothing is finer than Carolina! Come on down…we will take good care of you.

QOTD – If i an indecisive i tend to flock towards Spanish Rioja/Temp

Everyday wine – honestly love a variety but if i had to pcik one everyday Cab i would turn too would be the 2005 J Lohr only… $11.99. Under $20 it would be the 75 Wine Company $15.99

OMG! First post in post in months.
QOD- Very difficult to find many CDR’s in Maui. Always my first choice. But forced to have a everyday wine it has got to be the under $10 Columbia Crest Wines. Merlot, Two Vines Shiraz, and Cab-Merlot.LOTS of bang for the buck.
And Gary, Sorry about those Jets buddy!!!

Good ep GV

QOTD: my everyday wines right now (until I run out) are:
2006 Koehler Riesling Santa Ynez Valley
2006 Black Pig Albarino Rias Baixas
NV Tantara T. Solomon Wellborn Pinot Noir
all the Rhone Rebels

NC NC NC NC NC NC We are here! Come on down!

QOTD: Ercavio–and I have the Thunder Show to thank for this one.

The great thing about everyday wine is that it’s cheap. Why would you pigeon yourself to one grape or label? If it’s cheap, it should be cheap to have a varietal. I’d hate to let this one loose, but we love the Dr. Loosen L Riesling. It’s the best damn deal I’ve found in a really really really really really long time. Goes so well with a ton of different food and it’s 7.99. Other than that, I buy Ercavio, Kenwood Pinot Noir, and Pillar box.

I was happy to see Excelsior Cabernet on the program today – that is a nice sub-$10 wine that a lot of restaurants have on their list and for very good reason in my opinion. However, I was a little upset to see you pan it as you did. I agree with you that good values can be found in the Rhone, and in the South of France, but, a cab at this price, with the texture and flavor profile that it provides at this price… I don’t know how you can do anything but sing its praises. I am a lurker! But this is my coming out party!!! I am Wine Surfer – hear me roar! I plan to comment on your shows from now on so be prepared for some “thunder”. BTW, thanx for the wristband – I do appreciate it.

QOTD: Everyday wines

RED
* Cotes Du Rhone — e.g., Parallele “45”, Saint Cosme
* Malbec — e.g., Rutini

WHITE
* NZ Sauvignon Blanc — e.g., Kim Crawford
* Whatever new style I haven’t tried — e.g., Savennieres, Graves, Gavi

QOTD: I don’t have any “everyday” wine because I am fortunate enough to have a substantial stock on hand. If I had to pick a “default” wine, it would probably be a Spanish red wine since I have a large number of them that I like that roll in under $20 a bottle.

I don’t have a go to wine. I have been drinking every 2005 Bordeaux I can find up to 30 bones lately. For the most part, you are right about the QPR. Good Juice!!! Usually I just try different wines as much as possible.

Raleigh, NC would LOVE to have you come and visit!

There IS a fan base for you in NC. Also, consider the quality and not just the quantity!

QOTD: For whites – Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc; For reds – The $20-something cabs from Louis Martini.

NC is reppin… come on down

QOTD: I have been having too much fun trying different wines to have one everyday wine. However, Chile and Argentina are the areas I have been tasting most regularly!

QOTD: I don´t keep a lot of wine at home, but I do drink wine often at bars and usually ask for a Ribera del Duero. Pinna Fidelis is widely available here and easy to drink.

When I was in the US, El Coto (Rioja) was an inexpensive tempranillo that I enjoyed quite often.

QOTD: My go to wine(s) is usually a Rhone varietal blend. I’m partial to Grenach/Syrah/Mourvedre blends (such as the Whistler Black Piper GSM you turned me on to, or Mas de Guiot Grenache/Syrah).

Hey Gary, greetings from Belgium.
Two mildly priced wines I enjoy are:
El Coto Rioja – Spain 5 euros (7,5 dollars)
Las casas del toqui – Chili 3,5 euros (5,25 dollars)

QOTD: I’ve gotta say Chiantis are my everyday wines at the moment. There are some good cheapish ones.

Come on down to Wilmington, NC. Great beaches and awesome restaurants. Love the show. Need to shed my lurker status!
QOTD: Value driven Aussie shiraz and Rhones!

Come to NC!

GV – QOTD – I’m digging Cline Mourvedre as of late, for a quaffer. Am I caught up yet on shows?!