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Pastimes : Wine You Can Enjoy @ Under $20
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To: SG who wrote (863)11/12/2009 3:05:10 PM
From: Peter Dierks  Read Replies (1) of 1277
 
I would start with the whites and come back for the reds. Spitting is ok. Actually if you want to taste a bunch it is mandatory.

There are lots of labels I am not familiar with. The ones I recognise are not giving away their expensive labels.

Do a little research before you show up so you can choose the wines you want to try. After watching you choose a few the vender can suggest some others you might like.

Don't try everything. Do take your time.

Try and then buy a few bottles of the Lafite Special Reserve White. White Bordeaux is unique. It is not their grand cru offering so don't pay more that $16 or so. Try the Sancerre at the same table, the grape can produce very interesting wines.

Notes of high quality names I recognise:
Rodney Strong - good - decent value
Stags Leap - great
Bollinger - very good
Frei Brothers - good
Chateau St. Jean - Very good - generally a big wine
Penfolds - outstanding name - could e a good value.
Domaine St Michelle Brut - May be interesting
Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling - ditto
Columbia Crest Grand Estate Chardonnay - Gallo of the Northwest - can be a good value
Columbia Crest Grand Estate Merlot - ditto
Chateau Ste Michelle Cab Sauv Indian Well - see above

Have fun. The bread or cheese is there to cleanse your pallet. You taste better if you don't eat first.
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