Anonymous wrote:9:19 and 9:25 - I was reading all the responses and surprised at the cheap/inexpensive wines listed also. I would definitely base it on my crowd, but I can't imagine bringing something under $15.

Jeez. Sounds like you need a drink.

9:19 and 9:25 - I was reading all the responses and surprised at the cheap/inexpensive wines listed also. I would definitely base it on my crowd, but I can't imagine bringing something under $15.

Fire Road Sauvignon blanc and Cline Cashmere Zinfandel. These are about $15. Cline Pinot Gris is also great at about $21.

The Catena Malbec is great.

I choose wines based on the crowd that will be drinking and how likely I am to actually be able to drink what I brought. If it's a cheap-wine crowd and I'll likely be stuck drinking cheap wine other people brought, I bring cheap wine too. ($12 or under.) if it's a smaller group of people who really like wine and I'm likely to actually get a glass of what I brought, I'll bring something closer to the $20 mark.

For "cheap wine" crowds, sometimes I just pick something with a fun name or fun label. I do try to match the varietal to an area known for that varietal, to increase the chances it won't suck. if I'm shopping in a real wine/liquor store, I'll look for something highly rated by one of the magazines if I'm unfamiliar with the labels.

Ferrari fume blanc for white and a Pinot noir from Oregon is is typically what I do for red.