good values for under $4?

[Innkeeper]

There is currently a wine glut in California, Australia, and several other worldwide regions. If one keeps one's ear to the ground and eyes open, some great bottom feeding can be done. For example Roberto is currently offering Lakeville Ranch Maxwell Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 1999, Lake County for $2.99 a bottle. Last week in a local wine shop (Blue Hill) we picked up a Brancott Merlot Reserve 1999 for $9. This is half the price being currently offered at Sam's in Chicago and at the Southern Hemisphere Wine Center in Huntington Beach. Not under $4, but an excellent buy.

There is a lot of wonderful wine being offered day in and day out in the $6 - $7 range, so big bucks are not necessary to enjoy nice wine.


[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 02-29-2004).]