2010 "Absurdly priced" Zinfandel

I recently received one of those "mass" emails touting the 2010 Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel. It quoted one of my favorite wine publications, Wine Advocate, calling it "absurdly priced". Well, luckily for me, Binnys had it in stock. I immediately bought 6 bottles, because I respect their opinion. While there are not many peppery or spicy notes, I think the depth and concentration merit the 91 rating. Give it a try before they are sold out! Only $11.#Binnys#Zinfandel#wineadvocate#redwine#winevalue

*EVERYDAY CHIANTI VALUE!*

I have seen this rated between 87-90. I give the Folonari Chianti 2010 an 87. It's a lightweight, fruity Chianti that delivers what you would expect, however, I found in at Binnys for $11/1.5 liter bottle! A.K.A this is a GLUGLUG pour this during the week or over the weekend with pizza wine.#binnys#folonari#chianti#redwine

2010 Turley Old Vines Zin...Outstanding value @ $25...with a catch

Now is the time to get on those winery lists that were once unattainable when the economy was booming.  One example is Turley.  I've always wanted to try their wines, but always found them difficult to find or too expensive.  Just recently, I was accepted on their wine list and was pleasantly surprised to see 3 of their Zin's priced between $20-$40.  The first one that I have tried is the 2010 Old Vines.  It has very classic Zin flavors of pepper and spice with a nice, smooth, well rounded finish. After tasting, I immediately went to my computer to se if I could get more, but they are sold out!!(Of course). Online it is going for $45 (still not crazy for this wine)....So sign up now for any of those Wineries that you thought you could never get in on!!#turley#redwine#zinfandel#zin#winevalue

Two Quick Hits from Trader Joe's....$7-$9

The 1st wine that I am going to mention is Salice Salentino Riserva 2007. I had to try this wine 2x to make sure it was as good as I had thought. Made up of 80% Negroamaro, 20% Malvasia Nera...It doesn't matter it's just plain great for a medium bodied, nicely balanced wine for $7.00. Next is a 2010 Zin from Sonoma, that is also a great value- 2010 One Man Band. All of the things you love about a nicely priced Zin (and 15% Petite Sirah) at $9.00. Stock up!! #traderjoes#redwine#redwinevalue

There are a couple of ways to discover value...2008 Sterling Cab is one

A friend recently gave me a bottle of 2008 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon and it was a pleasant surprise. The surprise came after first trying it, and then discovering that it can be found at most stores (Binnys) in the Chicagoland area for $16.99. I was afraid it was going to be around $25-30 for this easy drinking Napa Cab. Nice and smooth flavors of Plum and Cherry, along with a nice finish...I could easily drink this more often, and will.....I was surprised also to find that Wine Spectator only rated this an 87. Tastes like a 90 to me. #sterlingwines#cabernet#redwine#binnys.