tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post4228203228479843379..comments2024-03-28T02:36:57.726-07:00Comments on Good Wine Under $20: Today on Serious Grape: Winter Red BlendsDr. Debshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-72258259593469746882009-01-19T05:46:00.000-08:002009-01-19T05:46:00.000-08:00I'm a recent convert to red blends, especially Cal...I'm a recent convert to red blends, especially California blends which offer much better price-quality value than their French counter-parts. They also are frequently priced better than the single grape wines produced by the same vineyard. One of my favorite's is Newton Claret which can generally be bought for under $20, while Newton's straight Cab is closer to $50, and isn't appreciably better . . .<BR/><BR/>Billnd89sc88https://www.blogger.com/profile/04700463469153532723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-86211165348381495232009-01-18T03:51:00.000-08:002009-01-18T03:51:00.000-08:00yes, red blends are just the thing to go with hear...yes, red blends are just the thing to go with hearty winter fare like casseroles, stews, etc. I like Rhone style blends to match this sort of food. Last night though it was not a blend but Nebbiolo to go with a pasta bolognese.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-4231546702203015162009-01-16T22:02:00.000-08:002009-01-16T22:02:00.000-08:00I love red blends, and my North Coast favorites un...I love red blends, and my North Coast favorites under $25 are Saracina's Atrea Old Soul Red ($24), Six Sigma's Cuvée Pique-Nique ($21) and Brutocao Quadriga ($24).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com