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I don't know how to update the top post, so I'll just update as we go.

I'm cheap, and I've gotten some fine recommendations from surly.  So why not. 

Here are the rules.  Not putting a cap on the price of the wine but in reality, yeah, let's put a cap on it - say $25?  But I'm really looking for the crazy bargains.

You recommend a budget wine that just has really blown you away - specify whether you are comparing it to all wines or just a fantastic value that can be appreciated. If it gets another mention (not just an upvote but an actual mention, it will go on the list.  If you have a bad experience, say so, and it comes off the list. 

The idea is to build a list of top 10 - five reds, three whites, two sparklings.

I just want a cheat sheet when I go to specs. 

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Or go to wine is anything by Chateu Ste. Michelle. I don't think they have a bottle over $20, and most of them are under $15. We always have 4 or 5 on hand for everyday meals or just to drink. 

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The Joel Gott Cabernet at $12.99 at HEB is a steal.


Mumm Napa Rose at $18 at HEB is an easy choice if you want sparkling.

Gruet sparkling at Specs is around $15 and isn’t bad.

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4 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

Or go to wine is anything by Chateu Ste. Michelle. I don't think they have a bottle over $20, and most of them are under $15. We always have 4 or 5 on hand for everyday meals or just to drink. 

Just had that today at the airport and it was pretty good for the price. 

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Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a banger for $16. I’d probably have to go up to an Artemis Stag’s Leap before I found another wine I liked better. 

Yarden Red Wine is great for $12, and it’s kosher.

My favorite under $10 is sold at Target. California Roots Red Blend. It’s tough to beat for $5. 

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We drink a lot of Rhône blends in the $25 and under price range.

St. Cosme Cote du Rhône - $18.99
https://www.centralmarket.com/product/st-cosme-cote-du-rhone-750-ml/2813028

Bonpas Ventoux Grande Réserve Des Challières - $18.95
https://www.centralmarket.com/product/bonpas-ventoux-grande-reserve-des-challieres-750-ml/8504504

Famille Perrin Nature (organic) - $12.99
https://www.heb.com/product-detail/famille-perrin-nature-cotes-du-rhone/2664087

We’re fond of Grenache and GSM blends, so that’s our go-to everyday wine. It helps when Central Market does their 20% off sale and we stock up.

I also think the Orin Swift Locations wines are generally pretty good in that same price range, although their bottles annoy me because they don’t fit easily in our wine fridge.

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The Château Ste Michelle Brut  bubbly is my favorite for bottle number 2 or 3.   (I enjoy an expensive bottle of champagne for the first bottle popped, but by the time everyone starts to get snockered they won’t know the difference.  Like if you want your third Jack Daniels and Coke you’re gonna get Old Crow and coke at my party and like it.  Because you really can’t tell when you dump Coke in it.)

A good budget price Cab Sav or Merlot is the Freak Show offering.

 

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So we generally have a house white & red that we keep on hand by the case (or 2) just as daily drinkers. Our white is thus:

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Dipinti Chardonnay - $15 a bottle.

Red

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La Salare Montepulciano - $9 - great for the price. 
 

the red is about to be replaced only because 20+ cases later we need something new.

The candidates that remain

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Cherchi Midi - $13

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Notre Dame Des Pallieres Cotes du Rhone - $13

Very good wine doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You just need to drink a lot to find it. 

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