| Wine |
Comments |
Shop |
Price in Euro |
jpoc awards |
| Chateau Champ De Bourgeois 2007 |
Good value from Bordeaux - rejoice |
Marktkauf |
4.29 |
Best 5 Euro Bordeux in store |
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Vescovino |
Great value |
Marktkauf |
1.99 |
Best cheapie in store |
| Chianti Penny 2007 |
OK for the money |
Penny Markt |
2.49 |
|
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2007 Mondo del Vino |
Basic but fair |
Penny Markt |
1.99 |
|
| Chateau Reysson 2005 |
Rather hit and miss |
Rewe and others |
8.99 |
|
| Chateau Peymouton 2005 |
Overpriced |
Rewe |
9.99 |
|
| Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
Exquisite |
Edeka |
7.49 |
Best S. American Cab Sav below 10 Euros. |
| Torri d'Elsa Chianti 2007 |
OK for the money |
Rewe |
2.59 |
|
| Bio Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Vin de Pays d'Oc |
Does drinking Bio wine make you feel saintly? |
Rewe |
3.99 |
|
| Chateau Lafitte Marcellin 2004 |
Drinkable and almost worth the money |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Clos Malverne Devonet 2007 Cape Blend Merlot Pinotage |
A blend which is less than the sum of its parts |
Karstadt |
6.99 |
|
| Montgras Reserva 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Decent Chilean wine though not quite up with the best |
Rewe |
8.99 |
|
| Folonari Merlot Delle Venezie 2007 |
Light and fruity |
Rewe |
2.99 |
|
| Savanha Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
As usual, a good'un |
Rewe |
3.49 |
|
| Ruyters Bin 2007 Pinotage |
Rather good budget South African |
Karstadt |
4.99 |
Best 5 Euro S.African in store |
| Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Valle Central, Chile |
Not bad though not what you might expect |
Hit |
4.99 |
|
| Trapiche Varietales Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Good value but the oaked version is a lot nicer |
Edeka |
4.99 |
|
| Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon Delle Venezie 2007 |
A drinkable Italian Cab Sav |
Rewe |
2.99 |
|
| Chateau Les Vergnes 2005 |
Almost worth what we paid for it |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Nederburg Pinotage 2007 |
Stunningly good value |
Rewe and others |
4.99 |
Best wine below 10 Euros in most shops |
| Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
Silky smooth, yummy |
Rewe and others |
4.99 |
|
| Cimarosa 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cheap and cherries |
Lidl |
1.49 |
|
| Montgras Reserva 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah |
They also do a non blended cab Sav which is a lot better |
Rewe |
7.99 |
|
| Mastri Vernacoli Trentino Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Rather better than expected |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Captain Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz 2007 |
Does the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court cover wine that is a crime against humanity? |
Toom |
1.99 |
|
| Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007 |
I cannot recommend this |
Karstadt |
11.99 |
|
| Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 |
Going back for more |
Karstadt |
5.99 |
|
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Zonin |
Earned its keep |
Hit |
4.49 |
|
| Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay 2005 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon |
Scrummy...but |
Kaufhof |
12.99 |
|
| Emiliana Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Chile |
Smooth but could be better |
Hit |
3.79 |
|
| Chateau La Monge 2006 |
A bit of a let down |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Chateau Haut Litays 2007 |
Decent value in a budget Bordeaux |
Hit |
3.49 |
|
| Montgolfier 2007 Merlot Pays d'Oc |
You can cook with it and you can damn nearly drink it too! |
Marktkauf |
1.99 |
|
| Yellow Tail 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Fair dinkum |
Rewe |
4.49 |
Fourth best wine with a piccie of a 'roo on the bottle in all of Germany |
| Vina Tinajas Cabernet Merlot 2007 |
Good value but their pure cab sav is much better for just a little more |
Kaufland |
2.49 |
|
| Chianti Conti Serristori 2007 |
OK but in no way special |
Karstadt |
3.99 |
|
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Boccantino |
OK, but no more than that |
Marktkauf |
3.49 |
|
| Teroldego Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2006 |
Accidentally good |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| GCF Beaujolais En Primeur 2008 |
If a wine can be the runt of the litter.... |
Marktkauf |
2.79 |
|
| Settesoli Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Sicily |
Poor value |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 Castelletto |
Cheapie but goodie |
Tengelmann |
1.99 |
Best budget wine in store, best budget Monty |
| Gentilhomme Cotes du Rhone 2007 |
Good as last year's |
Karstadt |
5.99 |
|
| Chateau Les Martineaux 2006 |
Good one |
Tengelmann |
3.99 |
|
| Chianti Classico Piccini 2006 |
OK but not earning its keep |
Marktkauf |
4.99 |
|
| Marquis de Rothberg 2007 |
A bit thin and watery |
Netto |
1.99 |
|
| Louis Eschenauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Decent wine for a bargain price |
Karstadt |
2.99 |
Best cheapie in store |
| Pulcino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006 |
Very good |
Karstadt |
4.99 |
Best budget Italian in store |
| Louis des Vignes Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Nice wine, shame they closed the shop |
Tengelmann |
2.99 |
Good value cheapie |
| Chateau Chenu-Lafitte 2006 |
Poor value but drinkable |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Chateau Les Maurins 2007 |
Must try harder |
Marktkauf |
4.99 |
|
| Babich Winemaker's Reserve 2004 Hawke's Bay Pinotage |
Absolute top choice |
Karstadt |
16.99 |
Best wine below 20 Euros |
| Cour du Roy 2006 |
Corduroy - well I've got the trousers |
Rewe |
4.49 |
|
| Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007 |
The full Monty(pulciano) |
Rewe |
4.99 |
Best wine of type |
| Chianti Riserva 2005 La Colonata |
One to avoid |
Marktkauf |
4.79 |
|
| Gentilhomme Cotes du Rhone 2005 |
Choice |
Karstadt |
5.79 |
|
| Buzet Merlot Cabernet 2006 |
Another cracker from Norma |
Norma |
1.79 |
Best French Red in store |
| Chateau d'Archambeau 2004 |
More of this one please |
Plus |
7.99 |
Best wine in store |
| New World Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central 2007 |
Surprisingly good |
Norma |
1.79 |
Best cheapie in store |
| Beaujolais Villages Domaine des Glamours En Primeur 2008 |
Pick of the bunch |
Marktkauf |
3.99 |
|
| Espiritu de Chile Merlot 2005 Valle Central, Chile |
Drinkable but not really enjoyable |
Marktkauf |
4.19 |
|
| Chianti Riserva Il Paesano 2005 |
Better than most recent Chianti |
Marktkauf |
3.99 |
|
| Montepulciano d`Abruzzu 2007 Coppiere |
OK but you can do better |
Marktkauf |
3.29 |
|
| Mont Caillou 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Better than the wine snobs would expect |
Marktkauf |
3.99 |
|
| New World Western Cape Pinotage 2007 |
Anonymous but OK for the money |
Norma |
2.29 |
|
| Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
Would rat poison have tasted worse? |
Marktkauf |
6.99 |
Most dreadful thing to happen to me in 2008 |
| Golden Bird Pinotage 2008 |
Did they let it out or did it escape? |
Rewe |
2.29 |
|
| Chateau Pey la Tour 2007 |
Well improved over the 2006 |
Rewe |
5.99 |
Best Bordeaux in store below 8 Euro |
| San Mondello Chianti 2006 |
Almost good enough to drink |
Netto |
1.99 |
|
| Roc d`Entraigues Cotes du Rhone 2007 |
A bit of a let down |
Norma |
3.79 |
|
| Chianti Gheppio 2007 |
Does what`s expected |
Norma |
2.49 |
|
| San Mondello 2007 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Drinkable - just |
Netto |
1.99 |
|
| Talisman Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage 2007 |
Can't complain - much |
Plus |
1.99 |
|
| Espiritu de Chile Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
A little better than the 2006 but still not good enough |
Rewe |
3.99 |
|
| Wine of Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2006 |
Basic but OK for the money |
Rewe |
1.99 |
|
| Nederburg Manor House Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
Yummy indeed |
Marktkauf |
6.99 |
Best wine below 7 Euros |
| Chateau Pey la Tour 2006 |
Fresh and fruity |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Kaefer Valle Central, Chile |
Just not really very good |
Rewe |
3.59 |
|
| Melini 2007 Chianti |
A good'un |
Rewe |
4.99 |
Best Chianti below 5 Euros |
| Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Weinzunft Valle Central, Chile |
Cheapest drinkable wine out there? |
Rewe |
1.39 |
Best cheapie |
| Chateau Tour Negrier 2006 |
Rotten to the last drop |
Hit |
4.59 |
|
| Ruffino 2006 Chianti |
OK, but not special |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| Chateau Blaignan 2005 |
Must try harder |
Penny Markt |
5.49 |
|
| Rigattieri 2007 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Caught my attention |
Rewe |
4.99 |
Best Monty below 5 Euros |
| Terramore 2006 Montepulciano d`Abruzzo |
Is Bio wine good for you? |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| Villa Puchini Chianti Riserva 2003 |
Memories of a hot summer |
Rewe |
5.99 |
Best Chainti in store |
| Golden Kaan Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
It`s OK, but it smells a bit |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| Van de Kaap 2008 Pinotage |
A South African "Nouveau" |
Penny Markt |
1.99 |
|
| Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 |
Must try harder |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| Conti Serristori 2001 Chianti Classico |
Overpriced as was the 2000 |
Rewe |
6.99 |
|
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Avegiano |
Not bad but not worth the premium price. |
Rewe |
6.49 |
|
| Vina Tinajas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 |
You just cannot beat this for value |
Kaufland |
3.99 |
Best value, best Cab Sav below 5 Euros etc etc |
| Le Gavroche Beaujolais Villages Primeur 2008 GCF |
The Villages was not as good as the standard this year |
Rewe |
1.99 |
|
| Beaujolais Primeur 2008 GCF |
Classic Beaujolais Nouveau - warts and all! |
Rewe |
1.79 |
|
| GCF Bordeaux 2007 |
Budget plonk that earns its money |
Plus |
1.79 |
Best cheapie in the shop |
| Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Every bit as good as the 2006 |
Rewe |
6.99 |
Best Cab Sav varietal under 10 Euros |
| Bordeaux 2005 Kressmann Duo |
Mmmm, for the money, a delightful Cab Sav Merlot blend |
Rewe |
1.99 |
Best budget wine in store |
| Chateau Maillard 2005 |
Worth about half what we paid |
Karstadt |
5.99 |
|
| Montana Merlot Cabernet 2006 |
If you want great red wine - buy Kiwi made |
Marktkauf |
9.99 |
Best wine below 10 Euros |
| Chianti Superiore 2006 Villa Puccini |
A Chianti that is slightly up from the bargain basement |
Rewe |
5.99 |
|
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Casa Moretti |
Poisonous Filth |
Rewe |
1.00 |
|
| Vino Nobile de Montelulciano 2005 Loggia delle Sassaie |
Overpriced but drinkable |
Plus |
5.99 |
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| Reserve Chateaubriand 2007 Beaujolais |
A good way to wash down a fine steak |
Rewe |
4.99 |
A personal favourite though if your Rewe still has the 2006 get that as it has had an extra year to mature |
| Reserve Chateaubriand 2006 Beaujolais |
Good value and just right with red meat |
Rewe |
4.99 |
A personal favourite |
| Chianti la Tosca 2007 |
OK for the bargain basement |
Plus |
2.29 |
|
| La Cara Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Not recommended |
Plus |
1.79 |
|
| Chateau Bel Air 2007 |
A decent choice |
Karstadt |
3.99 |
Best budget red Bordeaux in store |
| Chianti Classico 2006 |
I was robbed |
Marktkauf |
4.49 |
|
| Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
Silky smooth |
Karstadt |
5.99 |
|
| Vina Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle Central, Chile |
OK but you can do better for this money |
Karstadt |
5.99 |
|
| Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
I'd rather drink Chinese baby milk formula |
Hit |
1.99 |
|
| Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Valle Central, Chile |
Decent wine, decent value |
Hit |
3.49 |
Best budget South American wine in store |
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2007 Fradiabolo |
More fruity then expected |
Rewe |
2.59 |
|
| 2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
Basic but fair |
Plus |
1.99 |
|
| Trivento 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Good choice - I'm going back for more |
Karstadt |
4.99 |
Best budget S.American Cab Sav in store |
| Montelpulciano D' Abruzzo 2006 Mondo del Vino |
Basic but fair |
Rewe |
1.99 |
|
| Cousino Macoul Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Valle del Maipo, Chile |
At least it didn't get any worse in 2007 which means that it performed better than your sub prime portfolio |
Karstadt |
7.99 |
|
| Chateau Sissan 2006 |
Almost - but not quite worth the money |
Rewe |
4.99 |
|
| Chateau Grand Bouquey 2006 |
Disappointing wine, dreadful value |
Rewe |
7.99 |
|
| Chateau Bisseron Bouquey 2006 |
Disappointing wine, dreadful value |
Plus |
7.99 |
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