Cellar Defenders

[DanielP]

@Scott Watkins

Really no Vietti Perbacco or Senejac listed?

Only if you ignore the times that they were listed.

[Neal.Mollen]

@Robert Alfert

@Mattstolz

is there an exact definition for when something is a cellar defender, or is it more of a subjective term?

Depends on how you define cheap, or daily drinker. I’m looking for sub-$30.

Drinking a 2000 Chateau Lanessan right now that I recently picked up for $25. This, is a quintessential cellar defender, something that I wish I had bought 10 cases of on release, seriously.

Have you had the 2014?

[Scott_Watkins]

@DanielPaik

@Scott Watkins

Really no Vietti Perbacco or Senejac listed?

Only if you ignore the times that they were listed.

Whoops I guess reading is fundamental

[EHeffner]

@Michae1 P0wers

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

Just FYI I think these really need some time in bottle to show their stuff. Even the entry level “Langhe” bottling improves significantly with a few years.

Not too familiar with this type of wine but I keep hearing it needs to age out, which is why I’m surprised it’s being listed here

[Michae1_P0wers]

@EHeffner

@Michae1 P0wers

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

Just FYI I think these really need some time in bottle to show their stuff. Even the entry level “Langhe” bottling improves significantly with a few years.

Not too familiar with this type of wine but I keep hearing it needs to age out, which is why I’m surprised it’s being listed here

Yes, but it’s a great cellar defender at under $30, which is what the OP wanted. It just needs a bit of time. The Bordeaux listed here are much the same.

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

Yves Cuilleron - Syrah
Donnhoff - Oberhauser Leistenberg Kabinett Riesling
Lopez de Heredia - “Gravonia” blanco
Chateau Senejac
Raffault - “Picasses” Chinon
Cantemerle

For the most part, those are not vintage-specific, although I’d probably pass on the Senejac, Cantemerle, and Picasses in weak years.

[Jeff_Vaughan]

@EHeffner

@Michae1 P0wers

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

Just FYI I think these really need some time in bottle to show their stuff. Even the entry level “Langhe” bottling improves significantly with a few years.

Not too familiar with this type of wine but I keep hearing it needs to age out, which is why I’m surprised it’s being listed here

Buy enough so you can try them young too. FWIW, I don’t mind a little tannin.

[anthonyshideler]

2016 Gulfi Rossojbleo Nero d’Avola @ $16. Excellent vintage for this wine.

[Seo_S_a_l_i_m_i]

@Jeff Vaughan

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

If you like Nebbiolo, it is a very nice wine for the price.

I took down a 6 pack. I hadnt tasted since the 05 vintage, which I liked.

[rob_klafter]

@Victor Hong

Recent purchase of a case. Old and cheap, but tastes young and rich.
An old WineHunter never gives up.

https://ssl.spectrumwine.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=1110551

You still got it

[Mattstolz]

@Michae1 P0wers

@EHeffner

@Michae1 P0wers

Just FYI I think these really need some time in bottle to show their stuff. Even the entry level “Langhe” bottling improves significantly with a few years.

Not too familiar with this type of wine but I keep hearing it needs to age out, which is why I’m surprised it’s being listed here

Yes, but it’s a great cellar defender at under $30, which is what the OP wanted. It just needs a bit of time. The Bordeaux listed here are much the same.

it also is still a really solid wine young if it gets some air time.

[Seo_S_a_l_i_m_i]

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

$27.99
http://www.laurentiwines.com/sku03765.html

[ky1em1ttskus]

@Seo S a l i m i

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

$27.99
http://www.laurentiwines.com/sku03765.html

Total Wine has it for $25 if you buy 6, mix and match.

[Seo_S_a_l_i_m_i]

@ky1em!ttskus

@Seo S a l i m i

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

$27.99
http://www.laurentiwines.com/sku03765.html

Total Wine has it for $25 if you buy 6, mix and match.

Checkmate.

[Scott_E1]

I’m obviously in the lower class around here… This category (“cellar defender”) has to be the toughest of them all - I have not had a lot of luck in the $10-$35 range, so when I found something that worked for me, I stuck with it - 14 Hands Cab (Washington) which is available for $7-$10 per bottle all the time locally. This wine is very consistent from year to year and it has a savory side to it that I really like. Their Chard is not bad either based on blind tastings with my clan. Cheers!

[ERPark]

2012 Cascina Adelaide Barolo

Costco had these for $25. Somehow lucked into a case on markdown for $10. Popped one, and was surprised it was pretty tasty for what I consider a youngster. Definitely would be worthwhile at the normal Costco price.

[EHeffner]

@ky1em!ttskus

@Seo S a l i m i

@EHeffner

Produttori Barbaresco (2014) is $33 by me. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl

$27.99
http://www.laurentiwines.com/sku03765.html

Total Wine has it for $25 if you buy 6, mix and match.

I don’t see that offer online. I do see spend $100, get $10 off, spend $200, get $40 off. Is that deal specific to your region? Did you see it online?

[Victor_Hong]

@rob klafter

@Victor Hong

Recent purchase of a case. Old and cheap, but tastes young and rich.
An old WineHunter never gives up.

https://ssl.spectrumwine.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=1110551

You still got it

Thank you. Visit NYC soon. We can skewer and roast something good, to pair with them.

[Brian_King]

@Markus S

@Brian King

Ar Pe Pe Rosso when you can find it in the $25 range

I’d be all over it if I could get it for that price. Usually it’s around $35. Where can you find it for $25?

It was available locally for that price (in NC), although I think it may have been a distributor closeout. If I recall correctly it was ~ 20 Euro at the winery too

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

@EHeffner

@ky1em!ttskus

Total Wine has it for $25 if you buy 6, mix and match.

I don’t see that offer online. I do see spend $100, get $10 off, spend $200, get $40 off. Is that deal specific to your region? Did you see it online?

Wait a minute … so TW (always?) Offers 20% off if you spend $200+? Certainly there must be restrictions/exclusions, no?