March 25, 2006

Some Under $10 Whites

Scott Moritz, a Street.com writer whose technology coverage I've followed in the past while doing my real-life job, has a hidden passion for wine, or so it seems. Here, writes specifically about bottles of white that he loves that cost under $10. For this feature, he's chosen a variety of white from around the world. He recommends the following:

2004 Hofer Gruner Veltliner
Austria, $9

2004 Rosemount Chardonnay (I can't remember if I like this stuff it's been so long since I had it)
Australia, $9.99

2004 Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux du Languedoc
France, $9

2004 Erbacher Honigberg Riesling
Germany, $8

2004 Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling
Oregon, $9

Check out his feature for more details. Let me know if you agree with his choices, too.
As an aside, I think it's time to implement a star system when we try new wines. To date, our system has been far too random. Here is the new system, as easily explained as possible.
One star * - Not awful, but I probably wouldn't bring it to your house for dinner, nor would you finish the bottle.
Two stars ** - OK. A decent table wine. Something you'd drink on a Tuesday night when your expectations aren't very high.
Three stars -- Yummier. There's something that sets this wine apart. You'd recommend it to a wine snob friend.
Four stars -- You are jumping around, nodding your head and doing a little wine dance. This wine speaks to that old part of your brain that senses sharks and detects amazing wine. You share this wine with your closest friends and hide it otherwise.

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Comments

I've had the Willamette Valley Riesling. I ate a man's liver with it. ssssssslllurrrrrp. Just kidding. It was nice, as I recall.

Posted by: Carmen at March 26, 2006 2:40 PM