Quality Wines for Less Money

Posted by Jon Costantino

Today on Morning Living, wine expert Marnie Old,  (author of "Wine Secrets: Advice from Winemakers, Sommeliers & Connoisseurs”) took suggestions for your favorite quality wines that are priced between $10-$15. In return, she offered her insider tips on similar wines for our listeners to try. Here’s the full list-- and Marnie’s personal picks for Rieslings as well.

Listener Suggestion:                                  Marnie Says Try:

Sutter Home Moscato                                   Moscato D’Asti

Clean Slate Riesling                                     S.A. Prum “Essence” Riesling

Hayman & Hill Chardonnay                           Wente Chardonnay

Fish Eye Merlot                                           Tin Roof Merlot

Haut-Marin White Bordeaux                           Tariquet Cotes De Gascogne

Red Diamond Merlot                                     Hogue Merlot

Pepperwood Grove Chardonnay                     Concannon Chardonnay

 

Marnie’s Favorite Rieslings

Dry – Jacob’s Creek “Reserve” Riesling

Off-Dry (Sweet) – Rosemount Estate Traminer-Reisling