Wonderful World of Wine

Great 90+ Wines Under $20

Great Wines at a Great Price

Luna Freakout

A Napa Valley blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Pino Grigio. Rated 91 by Wine Spectator. Great with snacky foods like cheese & crackers. Generally runs between $11.50 - $15.00.

2008 Eradus Sauvignon Blanc

This wine rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. It's a medium to full-bodied New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Would pair well with all seafood. You will find this priced anywhere from $19.99 to $13.50.

Cambria Katherine's Chardonnay 2006

90 points by Wine Enthusiast. California wine from the Santa Maria Valley. Wine Enthusiast highly recommends; "This is a big, fat, unctuous Chardonnay marked by exceptional ripeness and smoky oak." Pairs well with seafood. A geat wine at a great price ($15-$18) .

2006 Miguel Torres Celeste

A delicious red table wine from Spain. Rated 90 points by Wine & Spirits. The grapes produce a deep dark cherry flavor. An excellent wine when paired with beef or lamb. Price range $11.50-$15.00.

Chateau Pesquie Les Terrasses 2007

91 points Robert Parker The Wine Advocate. The last one on the list is an incredible bargain. It combines a 60 year- old Grenache with a 30 year-old Syrah, part aged in small barrels and in foudre and tank. The result is a wine reddish purple in color that delivers tremendous flavor and body. Combine with its low price this makes for an exceptional value. $9.98-$14.99.

Buying Wine Online

Convenience, selection, savings

Buying wine online (nice ryhme) is fun, covenient and provides a great value. The selection is tremendous and the prices are excellent, especially if you buy by the case. I buy from My Wines.com. Great selection, great prices, free shipping.

Making Wine at Home

Homemade winemaking has become a very popular hobby. Many people enjoy creating their own variety of wines, using different types of grapes to create different flavors. if you're interested in making your own wine I recommend The Complete Illustrated Guide To Homemade Wine.

Wines Supplies and Accessories

Glasses, corkscrews, wine racks, wine cellars

Wine accessories run the gamut from a simple glass to a climate controlled wine cellar.

The Wine Enthusiast carries a complete line of wine accessories.

Boxed Wine Finally Getting Respect

Boxed wine is no longer looked at as the cheap alternative to bottles. There are some exceptional wines now available in the box format. The spigot design, unlike cork , cuts down on oxidation (air contacting with the wine- results in a brownish color to white wine, bitter taste to all varieties). The box packaging is also much more eco-friendly than traditional bottles.

There are some excellent box wines available. One of the best features grapes from some of California's best vineyards. It's called Black Box Wines.

The Wine Events Calendar

Wine festivals, wine tasting, wine convetions

What I Drank This Weekend....

Beringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Considering the price ($9.99) I thought this wine was a good value. A nice berryflavor , no bitterness and no unpleasant aftertaste. At $20 you'd expect more but it was a good wine for the price.