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Not everyone
wants to spend an arm and a leg for a good
bottle of wine. Here are some recommended wines around $15 and under for those on a budget, but
still like to drink good wine. These budget
wines also come in handy when buying in
quantity for parties and gatherings. |
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Winery:
Barnard Griffin Winery
Wine: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $17.00
Industry Comments:
Fresh and pure-tasting, with currant and black cherry flavors that carry through to the long finish.
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Winery:
Columbia Creast
Wine: 2002 Two Vines Merlot-Cabernet
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $8
Industry Comments:
Balanced, ripe currant and plum flavors are matched with fine acidity and a veil of polished tannins. |
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Winery:
Hedges
Wine: 2005 C.M.S. White
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $12
Industry Comments:
Smooth, polished and juicy, with spicy nectarine, melon and grapefruit aromas and flavors. Chardonnay, Marsanne and Sauvignon Blanc. |
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Winery:
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Wine: 2005 Pinot Gris
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $14
Industry Comments:
Smooth, soft, dry and appealing for its almond-scented peach and star fruit aromas and flavors, lingering nicely on the fragrant finish. |
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Winery:
Columbia Crest
Wine: 2003 Merlot
- Grand Estates
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $11.00
Industry Comments:
Supple, ripe and seductive, a plush wine with gorgeous plum, blackberry, currant and hints of exotic spice swirling through the round, generous finish. Drink now through 2010. |
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Winery:
Barnard Griffin Winery
Wine: 2004 Merlot
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $17.00
Industry Comments:
Distinctly floral, with strong rose petal and carnation notes around a core of smoky currant flavors, lingering on the fine-grained finish. Drink now through 2011 |
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Winery:
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Wine: 2005 Cabernet Franc Rose
Region: Destiny Ridge Vineyard, WA
Price: $14.00
Industry Comments:
More than just a "Rosé Revival" this one is proof that Rosé's are back for a reason. Pleasing the palate from start to finish with layers of sexiness. The 2005 Rosé was made from Cabernet Franc and the vibrant ruby red hue of this crisp, refreshing summertime gem dances in the glass with layers of strawberry jam. This food friendly delight is full of character with hints of ripe red berries and floral tones that give way to a bright refreshing finish. Served chilled. |
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Winery:
L'Ecole No 41
Wine: 2004 "Barrel Fermented" Semillon
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $14.00
Industry Comments:
An excellent value. It sports aromas as well as flavors of spices, honey, and pears. Medium-bodied and expressive, this well-balanced effort is silky-textured, spicy, and fruity. Drink it over the next 1 to 2 years. |
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Winery:
Silver Lake Winery
Wine: 2003 Cabernet-Merlot
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $10.00
Industry Comments:
Earthy, peppery aromas of cassis and plum on the nose. On the palate, plum and black fruit flavors with a touch of pepper and spice. Tannins are a tad drying, but the finish is long and fruity. Cellar 2 - 3 years to soften the tannins. |
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Winery:
Sagelands Vineyard
Wine: 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Four Corners
Region: Columbia
Valley, WA
Price: $14.00
Industry Comments:
Intense nose of Bing cherry, blackberry and liquorice aromas with a delicate touch of sweet vanilla and chocolate. On the palate, dark cherry flavors and round tannins with a splash of cocoa powder on the lingering finish. Excellent balance. Although this Cabernet Sauvignon is very approachable now, it will continue to gain complexity with a few years of bottle aging. |
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