Bordeaux under $12

For many people, “Bordeaux” (region) conjures up images of expensive, out-of-reach wine. But we found one under $12 (under $11, in fact) that is quite nice:

Terra Burdigala Causse Rouge 2005 $11 (AOC – Bordeaux)

This wine is 95% Merlot (grape variety) & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (grape variety). This wine has at most a whisper of oak, [...]

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Primitivo – 3 Bottles Under $12 Compared

We compared three bottles of Primitivo (grape variety) under $12 each:
Boccantino Primitivo del Salento – 2006 – IGT – $

Vendemmia Fuedo Monaci Primitivo – 2000 – IGT – $

A•Mano Primitivo – 2005 – IGT – $

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Montepulciano – 3 Bottles Under $12 Compared

We compared three bottles of Montepulciano (region) under $12 each:
Masciarelli Montepulciano – 2004 – DOC – $11

Boccantino Montepulciano – 2006 – DOC – $10

Dario d’Angelo Montepulciano – 2006 – DOC – $8

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