I can still get the Produttori’s Langhe Nebbiolo locally for under $20. Tommaso Bussola Ca’ del Laito (Valpolicela) for under $20 is also very good. One could spend a lot of time trolling the Italian section of a good shop, and drink very well for under $20.
In various vintages, such as 2011, this is an excellent quality wine. I actually prefer it to the higher cuvees which have a much more significant signature of American oak. This lower price bottling has less new oak.
Charvin’s Cotes du Rhone is excellent. It was also closer to $30 than $20 last time I checked, unfortunately; still a worthy buy at that price point, however.
Echo prior thoughts on the Bastide Miraflors and the La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi. Also like the Guigal Crozes Hermitage, Casas del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva and any albarino that I happen to have.
I like the Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot wines from Languedoc, and those can be found for sub-20. There was a recent offer through garagiste where they ran like 16 each or something.
do you think youll still spring for this wine as often with the winemaker change?