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I know that not everyone is as lucky as I am to have several first-rate wine shops in their neighborhood to go to. Sometimes the BevMo or grocery store is the only place to find decent wine. So, following is a list of producers that I've enjoyed over the years that provide consistent quality (balance and flavor) and value (under $25) that are more widely available. Download [PDF Version]
  • CHARDONNAY – Au Bon Climat, Edna Valley Vineyards, Montes Alpha, Morgan Winery, Starmont and Wente Vineyards.

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC – Cakebread, Husch, Villa Maria and Voss Vineyards.

  • VIOGNIER – Alban Vineyards, Fess Parker, Qupe and Yalumba.

  • PINOT GRIGIO – Coppola Bianco, Lageder and Zenato.

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Beringer Knights Valley, Concha Y Toro, Clos du Val, Justin Vineyards, Penfolds Bin 407 and Starmont.

  • MERLOT – Sebastiani.

  • PINOT NOIR – Au Bon Climat, Cambria "Julia's Vineyard", Edna Valley Vineyards, Hitching Post Winery and Summerland Winery.

  • SYRAH – Beckmen Vineyards, D'Arenberg, Qupe, Penfolds, Rosemount and Torbreck Woodcutters.

  • ZINFANDEL – Rosenblum Vineyards, Renwood Winery, Ravenswood Winery and Sobon Vineyards.

  • CHIANTI/SANGIOVESE – Banfi Classico, Antinori Classico and Pepi.

  • SPANISH WINES: Las Rocas, Marques de Caceres


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