I love great hooch more than the next person. I will spend triple digits on a quality bottle of wine if it's part of an experience that my friends and I will cherish for years to come.
But even more than great pricey bottle, I love a good wine value. Eric Asimov has a great feature in Thursday's New York Times profiling what he considers "12 Values in American Wines".
Included on the list are two of my favorites:
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But even more than great pricey bottle, I love a good wine value. Eric Asimov has a great feature in Thursday's New York Times profiling what he considers "12 Values in American Wines".
Included on the list are two of my favorites:
Qupé Santa Barbara County Marsanne 2011, $20
Bob Lindquist is one of the unsung heroes of California wine, and his
Qupé label is consistently overlooked, possibly because he makes wines
of little-known Rhône grapes like marsanne. This is actually a blend of
two Rhône grapes, 79 percent marsanne and 21 percent roussanne.
Pleasantly weighty and harmonious with persistent floral, nutlike
flavors.
Heitz Napa Valley Grignolino 2009, $20
Grignolino? From Napa Valley? While other producers have converted their
Napa vineyards of esoteric grapes into more lucrative cabernet
sauvignon, Heitz has held out and continues to make this ruby-colored
red, bone dry with dark, spicy flavors and a refreshing bitterness.
Both wonderful bottles and perfect hostess gifts that will never disappoint.
