September 7, 2006

New York Times on Cheap Wines

The New York Times isn't the first place you think of when we think of cheap wines, but they've just put out a story where they evaluated 24 bottles of red and white wines for $10 or less per bottle. We've included our favorites, the ones we want to try, along with their tasting notes. We know there's some stigma attached to bottles of wine that cost less than ten bucks, but if the Times can do it, so can you!

WHITES

E & M Berger Austria Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2005
1 liter
$10
***
Crisp, clean and fresh with distinct floral, citrus and mineral flavors. (Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)

Domaine Delaye France Saint-Veran Les Pierres Grises 2004
$10
**½
Grassy and floral with a lively, inviting texture. (Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)

Pascual Toso Argentina Mendoza Sauvignon Blanc 2005
$9
**
Crisp, lively and refreshing. (TGIC Importers, Woodland Hills, Calif.)

REDS

Perrin Reserve Cotes-du-Rhone 2004
$9
**½
Direct, balanced and refreshing with aromas of earth, raspberries and dark fruit. (Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, Ala.)

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Central Coast Pinot Noir 2005
$9
**
Straightforward and balanced with flavors of raspberry and anise.

Allegrini Valpolicella Classico 2004
$10
**
Dry and lively with cherry and earth flavors and a nice bitter edge.(Winebow, New York)