Any Brunello di Montalcino--and the Costco one that appears every fall for less than $30 is an absolute steal.

I would be a spokesperson for the Ridge wines if they let me. I haven’t tried the Chardonnay, but all of their Zinfandel blends are exceptional.

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Anonymous wrote:Sticking with CA wines to add some structure. So hard to choice faves. (I have 150+ bottles in my basement right now.)

Sparkling: Schramsberg Blanc de Noir
Red: Duckhorn or Hall Cabs
White: Liquid Farm Chardonnay (not overly oaky like Napa chards)

Thanks! What particular Duckhorn reds do you like?

I like the cabs from Duckhorn. I don’t love merlot, but I will totally drink theirs.

I’d look for the Three Palms or Rector Creek cabs.

(Also, Decoy is their second label and they are fantastic grocery store $20/bottles. We call them Tuesday wine in our house.)

Anonymous wrote:Sticking with CA wines to add some structure. So hard to choice faves. (I have 150+ bottles in my basement right now.)

Sparkling: Schramsberg Blanc de Noir
Red: Duckhorn or Hall Cabs
White: Liquid Farm Chardonnay (not overly oaky like Napa chards)

Thanks! What particular Duckhorn reds do you like?

Sticking with CA wines to add some structure. So hard to choice faves. (I have 150+ bottles in my basement right now.)

Sparkling: Schramsberg Blanc de Noir
Red: Duckhorn or Hall Cabs
White: Liquid Farm Chardonnay (not overly oaky like Napa chards)

I like higher end Oregon Pinots - Cristom is usually very good.

What’s your favorite bottle of wine that’s under $100?