Adventures in Wine > Value Wines
Domaine Carrel
Winery: Domaine Carrel
Region: France
Sub-region: Savoie
Jongieux Blanc
The Jongieux Blanc, made from the native Jacquère grape, exemplifies Hugh Johnson’s characterization of this varietal: “you are drinking bottled mountain air”.
Domaine de la Guicharde
Winery: Domaine de la Guicharde
Region: Rhone
Sub-region: Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône
Guicharde wines are medium-bodied and exhibit intense fruit, juice, and spice. The Côtes du Rhône is a blend of 80% Grenache, and 20% Syrah. Robert Parker writes that Guicharde has “burst on the scene with deliciously fruity, ripe, round and generous Côtes du Rhône”.
Domaine des Trois Versants
Winery: Domaine des Trois Versants
Region: Loire
Sub-region: Muscadet
Muscadet
Domaine des 3 Versants has been owned by the Brettoniere family for 4 generations. Winemaker Yves Brettoniere is regarded as one of the leading young vignerons of the region, and his wines appear on the lists of many of the finest restaurants, both in his region and in Paris.The Domaine des 3 Versants Muscadet offers crisp, lively citrus flavors and a bouquet reminiscent of the sea. This dry, zesty and fruity Muscadet is a perfect match for oysters, scallops and all hors d’oeuvres.
El Quintanal
Winery: El Quintanal
Region: Spain
Sub-region: Ribera del Duero
El Quintanal
El Quintanal Vendimia Selleccionada
Made from 100% Tempranillo, El Quintanal is a lush red, brimming with black cherry fruit, rich vanillin oak and long, round finish.
Fâmega
Winery: Fâmega
Region: Portugal
Sub-region: Portugal
Vinho Verde, Fâmega
We have always thought of vinho verde as something of a wine curiosity since it’s neither green as the name would imply nor a still wine because of slight effervescence.
It’s hardly even a wine by today’s standards since it has only 9 percent alcohol!
It is a fantastically easy drinking aperitif wine with a sort of bluish hue, bubbles, and good acidity.
With the low price and low alcohol, you could really put some of this away.
Laurent Miquel
Winery: Laurent Miquel
Region: Southern France
Sub-region: Languedoc
Chardonnay-Viognier
Syrah Nord Sud
Syrah-Grenache
Viognier Nord Sud
Laurent Miquel, a talented young winemaker, hand selects the best grapes from his family’s estate near Beziers, in the South of France. The Chateau, Caza Viel, is in the St. Chinian appellation. The estate has been in the Miquel family since the French Revolution in 1789, when it was purchased from the local monks at Fontcaude. With over 135 hectares of mature, naturally low-yielding vines, this estate is among the most prominent independent producers in the Languedoc. Laurent crafts these premium wines as a testament to the distinct terroir of the site and to reveal wine with exceptional personality and character.
Categories: Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah-Shiraz, Viognier
Martin Fierro
Winery: Martin Fierro
Region: Argentina
Sub-region: San Juan
Chardonnay-Torrontes
Malbec
Spectacular wines from a great producer. Unbeatable price.
Peralta Winery
Winery: Peralta
Region: California
Sub-region: Central Coast
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mourvedre
The winery was named after their great grandmother, Rosalie Peralta, a descendant of Luis Maria Peralta who lived in the historical Peralta Adobe in San Jose which has survied 200 years in the center of a rapidly changing city.
Peralta produces wines of quality and balance at prices that are affordable for everyday consumption.
Categories: Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre
Viña Santa Marina
Winery: Viña Santa Marina
Region: Spain
Sub-region: Extremadura
Gargola, Tempranillo, Joven
(No oak)
Torremayor Crianza (Ribera del Guadiana)
(All Tempranillo- 85% French, 15% American oak for 12 months)
Miraculus R
(50% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet, 20% Syrah- All French Oak 12-14 months)
Established in 1999, this modern estate lies at the base of the Lamoneda mountain range near Meridia, Spain. Currently 58 hectares are farmed in Extremadura and D.O. Ribera del Guadiana. Red grape varieties include Tempranillo, Graciano, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. White varieties include indigenous grapes such as Montua, Cayetana Blanca and Pardina. All grapes are vineyard-selected and hand harvested, table sorted, de-stemmed and very carefully pressed. After vinification the final wines are barrel-selected. A balance of mostly French and American oak is used. Barrel aging ranges from 6 to 14 months depending on the wine. Enjoyable, and terrific value.
Categories: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah-Shiraz, Tempranillo