May 18, 2016

R for Reliable, V for Value


We call them reliable reds, or reading reds. Good wines that are not too hard to find and won't break the bank, are versatile and good. Baby animals like them. We like them too.



Aglianico del Vulture
(Basilicata region, Italy)
Rich ruby reds, tannic, juicy and full-bodied.  Cantine del Notaio "Il Sigillo" is one we like and Wine Spectator gave it 92 points. Elena Fucci Titolo is another winner, bigger, herbier. Try Crossroads in NYC.



Delaire Graff Botmaskop
(Stellenbosch, South Africa)
Bordeaux blend that South Africa's John Platter awarded 5 stars.

Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 
(Chile)
James Suckling 91 points, and lots of awards.


Terrazas Cabernet Sauvignon

(Mendoza, Argentina)
Rich, smooth and full-bodied without excess. Try BevMax.


What are your favorite reliable, value reds?



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