Originally posted by SVTfrog:
Not trying to hijack, just have a quick question.

What red wine, easily available at stores, would taste good to an average person, be healthy, and be very affordable? Thanks.



Well i've never really gone to wrong with a cab/merlot mix, not exactly wonderful, tastes pretty good and is usually pretty consitent especially in the black opal brand. it's usually about $7 a bottle. (I forgot about a bottle a few year ago and discovered it this fall, it had been properly stored for about 6 years, wasn't sure if it'd be good anymore and I was quite impressed) However, you're taking a crapshoot with a cheap wine that's been sitting for a while)

My personal favorite of all wines so far was a 1998 Pinot Noir from Bridgview Winery in Oregon. Thier black label 98 pinot was especially great alas these wines are starting to get too old now and are either tasting really well or are vinegar.
As for whites u really can't go wrong with reisling, if you can find/afford it the german vintage from 03 was spectacular and is among the best wines i've ever had.

With all of wine remember, it's not what other people like, it's what u like, If you really like that $5 box of white zin, great, at least your enjoying yourself.

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