I know the thread has gotten kinda old, but I just drank a bottle of Spanish red tonight that I got free (I pay off my favorite wine store owner with Fuentes!). The bottle retails for under 10 bucks and it is called "Wrongo Dongo" from the Jumilla region of Spain. Here is a review I found of it online:
Wrongo Dongo 2003 Only $9.99 per bottle
Wrongo Dongo is an expression for which Jorge Ordonez, the importer has become famous. The translation is: "You are very wrong, my friend!" This was the first wine I tasted when I arrived in Spain and it was the first one I remembered when I arrived back home two weeks later. And it wasn't because of the name. It was because of its great concentration of red and black fruits, as well as its luxuriant texture. It is a blend of mostly Mourvedre, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This should be everybody's house red wine. Buy it by the case...because it will sell fast! Dongo to the party without it!
I'm buying a case soon.
Posts: 1430 | Location: Miami, FL, USA | Registered: July 29, 2003
It's not 3bucks at all Trader Joes. The website says it's because of distribution, but I think they think they can just take advantage of us on the Best Coast....
quote:Originally posted by jsprenkel: I'm sure this is an old topic, but what the hay!
Best white wine for the buck:
Domain de Pouy 2001 - it's a French wine that will explode in your mouth. Fresh, tart and crisp with a slight oak influence, and very complex. You'll think, hey this is a great 20 dollar bottle of wine. Wrong! How about 6 bucks??
Best red wine for the buck:
Borsao (Spanish red) - woof! this one will smack you in the face. Fresh red fruits and a hit of tannin and equally complex as the Pouy. great value at 6 bucks as well!!
Both are on the dry side, just to let you know. Try them, you won't be sorry and feel free to contribute some of your faves as well to this thread.
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
You should try Marques de Arienzo(rioja).
Emerson
Posts: 39 | Location: Florida | Registered: January 25, 2004
If any body is still reading this post go find you some RED TRUCK wine it is a Cal. red table wine for about $7.00 it tast like wines I have paid $30.00 to $40.00 for.
Posts: 93 | Location: Lake Charles, La. | Registered: March 03, 2003
I see that red truck stuff all over stores near my house. I guess I should give it a shot. I am drinking a lot of italian and spanish wines lately Montepulciano de abruzzo, rioja, berbera, etc. Great stuff and much cheaper than their french counterparts.
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quote:Originally posted by jsprenkel: Domain de Pouy 2001
Decent stuff, not bad at all.
quote:Originally posted by jsprenkel: Borsao (Spanish red) - woof!
Ditto, not bad at all.
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quote:Originally posted by pmpimbura: I agree with the Borsao. That is a great Rioja.
Hard work may pay off eventually but laziness always pays off now.
Sorry, but it's not Rioja.
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quote:Originally posted by glentochas: Yellow Tail Shiraz Try it-you should like it.
I don't think so.
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quote:Originally posted by the_stogemiester: Forrest Glen- Merlot or the White Merlot!
Pretty gosh damn good for the price, check it out!
Yuck.
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quote:Originally posted by burnedmyfingers: Any Ravenswood Vintners Blend. All under 10 bucks and the Zin drinks like a big boy. There motto NO WIMPY WINES! Its the truth ruth
Shouldn't that be "Their motto..."? Whatever, the Vintners Blend line is just passable plonk at best.
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quote:Originally posted by O Man: If you like Bosaro, you may want to try Abadia Rivola for around $10. It has a bit more stuffing and balance. Also like Weinert Malbecs and Cavas de Weinert (Argentina) at similar price. These are truly high quality wines. Guigal and Jaboulet Cotes de Rhones are also great deals for $7-9. BTW, all taste great with steak and/or medium to full cigars. I probably drink 2-3 bottles per week of any of these wines on a regular basis.
Good stuff, well spoken.
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quote:Originally posted by zdpin: 2 buck chuck?
Garbage.
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quote:Originally posted by pedrokim: Rosemount - I am a big fan of their Shiraz/Cabernet blend and their Traminer Riesling. These bad boys are about $7.
Sorry, but these are not "bad boys." They are paleskins.
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quote:Originally posted by jsprenkel: I've had the Fat ******* Shiraz... i liked it, i'll try the Chard, thanks!
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
