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Wines
of the Week:
Super Bargain Whites & Rosé - Solid Bottles for $10
or less
For
the lucky few that can afford to open wines priced at over $25
on a daily basis, they are truly blessed, and the rest of us
are rather jealous. Still, we can take solace in the fact that
there are very serviceable bottle on the market for $10 or less.
Here are a handful we've discovered:
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La
Vielle Ferme 2017 Rosé
Winery:
La Vielle Ferme
Grape(s): 40%
Cinsault, 40% Grenache & 20% Syrah
Region: France
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
A bouquet of strawberries, citrus fruits, bubble gum,
and herbs rises up from a glass. Fairly light and approachable,
flavors of strawberry and lemon blend with hints of bubble
gum and thyme. Friendly with a refreshing acidity, it's
a winner for under $10.
Rating: 89 |
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Columbia
Crest 2015 Chardonnay
Winery:
Columbia Crest
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Region: Columbia
Valley, Washington
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Notes of melon, peach, and pear mingle among allusions
of buttered popcorn and coconut cream on the nose. A sip
reveals flavors of peaches, pears, and honeydew that flow
into elements of buttery oak and creamy vanilla. A reasonable
combination of butter and fruit with a solid acidity,
it's not bad for under $10.
Rating: 88 |
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Geyser
Peak 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Geyser Peak
Grape(s): Sauvignon
Blanc.
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Aromatics of green apple skin, melon, and citrus fruit
intermingle with suggestions of grass and minerals on
the nose. Fairly crisp, flavors of passion fruits, honeydews,
and grapefruits take shape on the palate, with accents
of flint and wild grass. With a fresh acidity and lively
character, fans of dry, refreshing Sauv Blancs should
check out this bargain.
Rating: 88 |
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Chateau
St. Michelle 2016 Riesling
Winery:
Chateau St. Michelle
Grape(s): 100%
Riesling
Region: Columbia
Valley, Washington
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Notes of lime peals, nectarines, and green apples mingle
among suggestions of minerals and citrus blossoms on the
nose. Flavors of key lime, stone fruit, and apple emerge
on the palate, accented by whispers of wet stone and white
flowers. A crisp acidity (and just a hint of sweetness)
makes this an ideal food wine. Pair it with your favorite
Chinese take-out seafood dish.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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