Best Buys
Best Buys are wines that offer a high level of quality in relation to price. There are no specific guidelines or formulae for determining Best Buys, but they are generally priced at $15 or less.
Conquista 2004 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $8
Light, with cherry and orange peel on the nose. So it’s not surprising that snappy cherry and raspberry flavors follow. Shows a lot of pop and acidity, yet it manages to fold in some pepper and chocolate. Imported by Prestige Wine Group.
— M.S.
(11/15/2005)
Campos Reales 2004 Tempranillo (La Mancha)
- Best Buy
- $6
Pretty darn good red wine for what it costs. Smells like pure raspberries and black cherries, with nothing mucking it up. Has balance and acid, a solid mouthfeel, and no abnormal funk or green. In its price category it’s as good as you could ask for. Imported by Jorge Ordoñez/Fine Estates from Spain.
— M.S.
(11/15/2005)
Lindemans 2004 Bin 70 White (South Eastern Australia)
- Best Buy
- $8
Not a blend that you see often, that’s for sure—it’s 70% Chardonnay, 30% Riesling. The wine offers light peach aromas and flavors, with moderate vanilla and cream to round it out. It’s a broad-shouldered wine, particularly for one that contains Riesling. Good and inexpensive quaff. 5,400 cases produced. Imported by Foster’s Wine Estates Americas.
— D.T.
(12/1/2005)
Carmen 2003 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
- Best Buy
- $7
Solid Chilean Cab, with herbal notes and chewy cassis and chocolate flavors. Fine with burgers and the like.
— W.E.
(12/15/2004)
Papio 2004 Chardonnay
- Best Buy
- $6
So tart and citrusy, it’s more like Sauvignon Blanc. It’s an easy sipper with enough lemon and lime fruit and creaminess to make it a value.
— S.H.
(12/31/2005)
Jindalee 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (South Eastern Australia)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $8
Shows aromas of fresh-cut grass and white peach. Peach resurfaces on the palate, where it’s joined by some green apple flavors. Straightforward and easy, but tasty enough.
— D.T.
(6/1/2006)
Jindalee 2004 Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $8
This fun, easy Chardonnay shows golden apple and white pepper aromas, along with tropical peach and pineapple flavors. Just what you’d expect from a $10 Chardonnay, delivered at $8.
— D.T.
(6/1/2006)
SolAlto 2004 Pinot Grigio (San Juan)
- Best Buy
- $8
Solid if a bit creamy, with apple, pear and a hint of spice on the nose. Chunky melon and spice flavors work fairly nicely on the soft, smooth palate. Not the most zesty or lively wine, but what’s on offer is pretty good. Imported by Hemingway & Hale.
— M.S.
(2/1/2006)
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