Originally published on December 15, 2008.
Can she do it? Can she put a cheap and cheerful case together for $120 that includes a variety of reds, whites, and even a few bubbles? Why yes, she can!
The case consists of 7 different $10 bottles – essentially every $10 bottle I have in the store. I put a lot of thought into my $10 selection, and I’m pretty pleased with it. They’re all different, so if you buy one of each, you get a nice, varied sampler. I’m so proud of them that I refuse to segregate them out onto a $10 table – they can sit proudly next to the more expensive stuff.
So this case, 12 different bottles for $120 (pre-tax…there’s only so much I can do!!) All 12 bottle mixed cases get a 10% discount, which gets this particular sampler down to $123 and change. If you print this out and bring it to the store, we’ll take off the extra dollars so you’ll get your 12 for $120.
So here’s what you get*:
*these are not the “official” names of these wines. They’re my own special stream-of-typing names, but anyone who works at the store will know what they are..
Whites:
- Picpoul – minerally, citrusy, zingy, but with a bit of creaminess
- Domaine Pellehaut – blend of Chardonnay and Sauv Blanc. Kind of like Pinot Grigio but with a touch more body
- Punta Pays Viogner – sexy, silky on the palate. Peaches, orange blossoms and dare I say, just a teeny tiny touch of sweetness
- Nell Chardonnay – gotta have a Chardonnay. This one has a hint of toasty/creaminess
- Domaine Pichout Vouvray – off-dry, lush, dried apricots
Reds:
- Colonia Bonarda – full-bodied, but not oaky or hard edged
- Santa Carolina Cab – classic Chilean cab sauv is the definition of value.
- Red Dust Shiraz – another classic – big, Aussie, spicy Shiraz. My version of Yellow Tail, but if I do say so, a better version
- Arboreto Montepulciano – fresh, fruity, just like a Montepulciano should be
- Yellow + Blue Malbec – organic, natural yeasts, enviro-chic tetra pak package. And it’s a full liter! So you’re actually getting an extra 250ml in this case!
Bubbles:
- Fagher Le Colture Prosecco – estate-grown fruit, full-bodied with the freshness that you want in a Prosecco
- Robert John Cava – cavas are classic value bubbles and this is a nice example.
There you go…a case for $120. Every bottle is different and a classic example of it’s grape and region. Not too shabby for an average bottle cost of $10!!