a friend of a friend is in school to be a wine master or sommelier (etc), and tossed out some thoughts on what's good in the world of vino. i quote (highlights from some longer thoughts):
2007 was a banner year almost everywhere around the globe. As a result, in places that are accustomed to selling more casual wines you are finding incredible value. For red wine value Provence, Southern Rhone, Languedoc, and Roussillon are kicking some serious ass. All Cotes du Rhone are Southern Rhone. If you see a CDR at the store from 07 at a decent price, get it. Other appellations in the Southern Rhone that often get folded into Cotes du Rhone are: Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau, Beaumes de Venise (more known for their dessert wine, but they make a solid quaffing red wine also.) If you see any of those Appellation labels on a bottle at a price you like, go for it. I found this red wine from Languedoc called "Coup de Roses, Granaxa 2007" that was 13 bucks. If you can get your wine store to carry that one, buy a case and call it a day. As with all things, producer is vital. 2007 was a blockbuster for the south of France but this is not to say that wines from 06 or 08 by default suck. As I get a better idea whats available to you as far as producer I'll be better able to advise you.
with that as advice, i headed over to wine.com - i'm set up to receive some sort of graft/kickback when i buy stuff using the link on the right, but i've never tried it, so i thought it would be worth a shot. anyway, after poking around, i picked up a few bottles, the highlights being:
Arnoux et Fils Jean Marie Vacqueyras 2007, a Dom. d'Andezon Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2007, a pair by the same producer, the Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge 2007 and the Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2007, and finally Dom. Lafage Cote Sud 2007.
also, i joined their free shipping program for the year, so if any of you live near me and want to order, i can order for you and you can skip the shipping cost.
Entered on 03.05.2010 at 10:37
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