365 Days of WineRaves, rants, musings, ponderings and wine whines... trends, tasting notes, the Austin Wine Guy Rob Moshein shares his world of wine with you.2010-03-09T17:57:41Ztag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/blogRob Mosheinrob@pallasweb.comSangiovese you can love at only $13!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/692010-03-08T12:00:00ZBrusco dei Barbi, Toscana IGT 2006, $13More cool grocery stuff that works for $10tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/682010-03-07T12:00:00ZCastillo de Monseran Garnacha, Carinena 2007Spain really RULES at $11, yet againtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/672010-03-06T12:00:00ZMCS'J Verasol Jumilla Monastrell 2008Damn fine Alsace Wine for only $12!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/662010-03-05T12:00:00ZWillm Pinot Blanc Reserve 2008, $12So sometimes Grocery Store wine is no more than that....tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/652010-03-04T12:00:00ZSnoqualmie Whistle Stop Red, Cab/Merlot 2007Grocery store wine, that's, well Grocery Store wine. $10. Not bad, not greattag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/642010-03-03T12:00:00ZSimi, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma 2008Wow, you CAN find decently good wine for $8!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/632010-03-02T12:00:00ZBayun Carmenere, 2008, Rapel Valley ChileCool and groovy! Austin Wine Merchant does well, again.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/622010-03-01T12:00:00ZMaestro Sanguineti Caruso d'ItaliaRemember when Great New Zealand Sauv. Blanc Was $10. Me too. Sadly its still a memorytag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/612010-02-28T12:00:00ZNobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough "regional collection" 2008Pretty darn cool for $10! Solera style Gamay from Vergettag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/602010-02-27T12:00:00ZAu Fils du temps, Verget du Sud NVAntonelli's scores again! $10 great wine, and great cheese!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/582010-02-26T12:00:00ZRudini Pachino, Grecanico Bianco, Sicilia IGT 2007Being honest here. Sick as a dog.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/592010-02-25T12:00:00ZAnother $12 winnertag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/572010-02-24T12:00:00ZFalrenia Carmenere Syrah Reserva 2006, ChileWow, snowing in Austin. Something to pair with Onion Soup Gratineetag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/562010-02-23T12:00:00ZDom. Fond Croze, Cuvee Vincent de Catari, Cotes du Rhone Villages 2005Grocery store wine I didn't expect to like..But DID! and $12...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/552010-02-22T12:00:00ZLe Grand Noir, (Black Sheep) GSM 2007 MinervoisMore Decent Grocery Store Wine...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/542010-02-21T12:00:00Z337 Cabernet LodiSaumur, interesting. Another nice Anotonelli's Findtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/532010-02-20T12:00:00ZDomaine du Pas Saint Martin, Saumur, La Pierre Frite, 2008Ok, Grocery Store wine that does NOT suck, Really...Wow.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/522010-02-19T12:00:00Z181 Merlot, Lodi, 2007.An amazing place, the wine was good...Antonelli's Cheese Shoptag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/512010-02-18T12:00:00ZCh. du Bloy, Montravel, Bergerac, 2007Another good $12 Italian for everydaytag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/502010-02-17T12:00:00ZMonteroni di Lecce Salice Salentino, 2006Spanish whites are so over lookedtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/492010-02-16T12:00:00ZPortal White ,Cellar Piñol Terra Alta 2008Why Bordeaux is a good alternative to Californiatag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/482010-02-15T12:00:00ZCh. Larrivaux, Vicomtesse de Carheil, Haut Medoc 2005Another winner from The Wine Merchant...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/472010-02-14T12:00:00ZCh. Coupe Roses, Minervois 2007 La BastideValentine's Day calls for Pink Bubbles. Really...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/462010-02-13T12:00:00ZSchramsberg Brut Rose 2006, CaliforniaI like good Sauvignon Blanctag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/432010-02-12T12:00:00ZGirard Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2008Why I'm liking 07 Burgundy for the valuestag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/422010-02-11T12:00:00ZDomaine Rodet Ch. de Mercey Mercurey 2007A Cabernet for Everyday, in 2010tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/412010-02-10T12:00:00ZDaniel Gehrs Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central CoastPouilly Fuissé no longer a joke line in Richard Pryor filmtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/402010-02-09T12:00:00ZAntonin Rodet Pouilly Fuissé 2007Monday night burgers, home made fries and $9 wine that workstag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/392010-02-08T12:00:00ZHoya de Cadenas Reserva Temperanillo 2005Yes, Virginia, there is a Claret.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/382010-02-07T12:00:00ZVeritas Claret, 2008, Monticello VirginiaAnother $11 winner. Nice for Saturdaytag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/372010-02-06T12:00:00ZCh. de Donjon, Minervois 2007Another good suggestion from the Wine Merchanttag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/362010-02-05T12:00:00ZColosi Nero d'avola 2008Cheap and easy is a good thing with with wine, if not a date....tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/352010-02-04T12:00:00ZTilia Malbec 2008 Mendoza ArgentinaWednesday. Cold rain. A $12 warm red to cut the chilltag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/342010-02-03T12:00:00ZAvignonesi Toscana IGT Rosso 2007Tuesday night, $9 and tastytag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/332010-02-02T12:00:00ZTorres Viña Brava Perllada 2007Monday night, Alexander Valley priced to matchtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/322010-02-01T12:00:00ZField Stone Convivio blend 2006Why I LOVE good German Rieslingstag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/312010-01-31T12:00:00ZJ. J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2007Another home run wine. Perfect Piedmont for Saturday dinnertag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/302010-01-30T12:00:00ZCantine Valpane Rosso Pietro Barbera del Monferrato 2006A $9 winner everyone can findtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/292010-01-29T12:00:00ZConcannon Petite Syrah 2006, Central CoastI love Alsace wines, especially at $12tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/282010-01-28T12:00:00ZBarth Renee Pinot Blanc Vignoble de Bennewihr 2006There is a Red Burgundy for every day!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/272010-01-27T12:00:00ZAntonin Rodet Bourgogne Rouge 2007I went up to the bar and....tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/262010-01-26T12:00:00ZBergstrom Pinot Noir, 2006, Cumberland Reserve, Willamette ValleyA nice choice for a quiet Monday. only $11tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/252010-01-25T12:00:00ZSella Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna 2005White, clean, and VERY interesting, at a good pricetag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/242010-01-24T12:00:00ZQuinta do Alqueve 2008, Fernao Pires, Portugal Ribatejo DOCAnother Home Run at $12, perfect with pizza...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/232010-01-23T12:00:00ZEl Chaparral de Vega Sindoa, 2008 Old Vine GarnachaA $12 home run out of the park!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/222010-01-22T12:00:00ZTerre d'Ardoise Carignan Vielles Vignes 2007, Cotes CatalanesLinguine and Clams, something cheap to pairtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/212010-01-21T12:00:00ZZolo Viognier, 2008 Mendoza ArgentinaWow, something I've never had before, inexpensive and good!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/202010-01-20T12:00:00ZFalernia Pedro Ximenez 2008 RiservaReasonable price, interesting wine.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/192010-01-19T12:00:00ZTormaresca Neprica Puglia 2008Perfect cheap pairing with home made Fried Chickentag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/182010-01-18T12:00:00ZMulderbosch Rose of Cabernet 2009Value priced Tuscan Red to pair with Pizza for a casual Sunday dinnertag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/172010-01-17T12:00:00ZMonte Antico Toscano Rosso 2006Ok, I didn't drink wine today. I drank Scotch, but WOW what scotch...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/162010-01-16T12:00:00ZAmazing single malts.New vintage of an old Value favorite. Plus stuffed chicken cutlets from NY Timestag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/152010-01-15T12:00:00ZBerger Grüner Veltliner 2008Cool and Rainy. Short ribs braised in Guinnesstag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/142010-01-14T12:00:00ZDomaine Houchart Cotes de Provence 2006Wednesday night. A Porrterhouse, on sale, and wine to matchtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/132010-01-13T12:00:00ZDomaine Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone 2007Tuesday. $8. Pretty darn good stuff.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/122010-01-12T12:00:00ZCruz de Piedra Garnacha 2008 CalatayudMondy night, home made spaghetti sauce...good pairingtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/112010-01-11T12:00:00ZLi Veli "Passamante" Negroamaro di Salento 2007More good Rhone at a good price!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/102010-01-10T12:00:00ZDomaine Coste Chaude Cotes du Rhone "Truffiere' 2007Another "good thing": more White Burg at a reasonable pricetag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/92010-01-09T12:00:00ZLouis Jadot Macon Villages 2008This wine is all over the place, very popular, very cheap, andtag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/82010-01-08T12:00:00Zreally bad...AC Rhone on a budget...Cool.tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/72010-01-07T12:00:00ZLe Bois de Menestrel Vacqueyras 2006Something cool and really well priced!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/42010-01-06T12:00:00ZAbai Tempranillo Tierra de Castilla 2008Finally, affordable Red Burgundy returns!tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/62010-01-05T12:00:00ZAntonin Rodet Bourgogne A. Rodet 2007Elio Grasso "Educato" Chardonnay, Langhe 2007tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/52010-01-04T12:00:00ZWow, Italian Chard that I actually like!Ok, not wine per se, but Brandy, and good stuff to boottag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/32010-01-03T12:00:00ZGermain Robin XO January 2- Something fun for everydaytag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/22010-01-02T12:00:00ZAntonin Rodet Macon Villages '08One down, 364 more to go! But a GREAT start...tag:austinwineguy.com,2010-03-09:/dow/12010-01-01T12:00:00ZPierre Peters Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvee de Reserve