gtimm said:

I was hoping people could contribute the names (and country) of their favorite, inexpensive wines, let’s say $7-$22…..

I am particularly interested in Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio….but please post your favorites (with their estimated prices) for all types of grapes!

pixelchef said:

I’m something of a Riesling whore, so most of my favourites revolve around that bias.

Vineland Estates Semi-Dry Riesling (Ontario) – $14
Angels Gate Riesling (Ontario) – $14
Cave Spring Off-Dry Riesling (Ontario) – $14
Chateau des Charmes Viognier (Ontario) – $19
Pelee Island Pinot Gris (Ontario) – $12
Lingenfelder Riesling Spatlese (Germany) – $22
Chateau des Charmes Vidal Icewine (Ontario) – $23
Domaine de Salices Syrah (France) – $15
Inniskillin Cab Franc Reserve (Ontario) – $19

hcraig said:

I’ll second the Pelee Island Pinot Gris – actually, I’ve never had a Pelee Island wine I didn’t enjoy.

Also: Inniskillin Pinot Noir (VQA) – $15

Pelee Island Gamay/Zweigelt (VQA) – $12

Yellow Tail Cab Sav (Australian) – $12

Yellow Tail is not a favourite of most people (I have one friend who always rants amount the of tannin in Australian wines whenever I get a glass), but there’s always a bottle open at my mom’s, so that might be why I like it so much. Reminds me of home.

mcaers said:

I quite like Australian Shiraz – Kookoothama $14 at LCBO

jmcnally said:

My house red is the Spinelli Quartana Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (CSPC 454629). It’s a steal at $6.95 a bottle, and is perfect with all Italian foods, even Pizza Pizza!

kob said:

The German white wines should be rated top. Above all Riesling, then “Weißburgunder” (pinot blanc) and Grauburgunder (pinot gris). For red wines Italian wines are not to be underestimated, try the nerodávoloa from Sicily, an excellent wine with a good pricing.

jmcnally said:

Ooh, and a great summer refresher is the Aveleda Vinho Verde from Portugal (CSPC 5322). Slightly spritzy and refreshing, and just $8.45. The LCBO site tells me that you also get 4 bonus Air Miles until May 24th on this wine.

Malgosia said:

I really enjoy the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. I think it is around $18.

I agree regarding Nero d’Avola. I discovered it when visiting Sicily. It is very full bodied and usually very cheap. Great simple wine for every day drinking.

If anyone can recommend a good sparkling wine/champagne that is not expensive that would be much appreciated!

gtimm said:

Hi Malgosia!

You should defintely try Mionetto IL Prosecco. It is described here at: http://www.garnetwine.com/sku030831.html

Here is the USA website for the Prosecco – http://www.ilsparkling.com/ It has a link for you to find stores in your region that sell it.

In the U.S. you can get it for $9-$11 a bottle. It is a dry, but very light sparkling wine. It isn’t fancy, but at that price you can drink it anytime. It is particulary tasty after dinner. If you can’t find that one, I have had other Proseccos that are also very good for a cheap price. If you get to try it, let me know what you think!

If you want a sweet sparkling dessert wine, Mionetto IL Moscato is very good too.

geof said:

This thread cracks me up – an American poster posts a question and a bunch of Canucks respond.

When I go into my grocery store – Kroger – I have succombed to American Chardonnays; my wife thinks that they are too bitter, so I dive into the Riesling aisle.