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Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 9:43:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		What regions are you finding knocking out some serious quality without the hype/price of the mainstream?

I'll put a shout out, perhaps surprisingly, for Chianti. Super-Tuscans used to get all the hype and attract the money but there is a serious quality revolution going on here, and although prices are rising QPR is still good if you pick the producer well.

One recommendation among many:

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:25:22 AM   
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Although I have to say my interest in piqued my chainti. 

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:29:59 AM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:40:05 AM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 11:00:49 AM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 11:02:56 AM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 1:25:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Loire is a good call - TJ's and BevMo are probably the only two places in town I could find a Loire wine...and then I'd only have a precious few cheapies to pick from.

Somehow, here on the CA central coast, the local shops are almost all highly focused on local wines.  I can only think of one or two "wine shops" in the county with a non-token selection of European wine.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 4:13:15 PM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 5:35:43 PM   
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Nice to keep it a secret though, getting some great juice at bargain prices.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 6:35:53 PM   
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love it that the prices are not crazy

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 7:28:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		agree with Loire...but would also throw out Beaujolias as a contender, specifically Morgon and Brouilly/Cote de Brouilly

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 7:34:34 PM   
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The Loire is a good call - TJ's and BevMo are probably the only two places in town I could find a Loire wine...and then I'd only have a precious few cheapies to pick from.

Somehow, here on the CA central coast, the local shops are almost all highly focused on local wines.  I can only think of one or two "wine shops" in the county with a non-token selection of European wine.



as a fellow Central Coaster, I feel your pain...what two shops do you think have the best selection of European wines? I assume Monterey St and 15 Deg, but is there somewhere else I should be shopping?


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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 8:46:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I meant Monterey Street Wine Co. and the Wine Outlet place in the Atascadero outlet mall.  I haven't been there in years and I'm not even sure they exist anymore, but I thought I remembered them having something of an international selection.

Hadn't heard of 15 Degrees...I'm not in Templeton that often, but I'll have to try and get over there sometime.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:08:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I stopped at 15* last time I was up (middle of Sept.)- was disappointed- we wanted to pick up a Spanish wine for my GF's dad and pretend like we bought it in Spain (he wouldn't notice the "imported by:" info).  Wine was over-priced.  Okay selection (pretty small)- but nothing to write home about.  With that TJ's there that shopping center is a mess.  I agree with nothing but local wines in the SLO area- it sadness me to say- but BevMo or TJ's are probably the best options.

Maybe not a region- but a wine in the region- whites of Rioja.  Pretty much every porducer makes a white but only a hand full make it over the pond.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:11:09 PM   
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ORIGINAL: bretrooks

I meant Monterey Street Wine Co. and the Wine Outlet place in the Atascadero outlet mall.  I haven't been there in years and I'm not even sure they exist anymore, but I thought I remembered them having something of an international selection.

Hadn't heard of 15 Degrees...I'm not in Templeton that often, but I'll have to try and get over there sometime.



the Atascadero store hasn't been there for a few years...but do check out 15 Deg next time you make it up to the n. county...its next door to the Trader Joes, and they have an okay selection of international stuff, including a handful of Loire wines...I picked up a Chinon there a few weeks back


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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 10:13:09 PM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/5/2009 11:03:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you collect a few more regions as nominations you could do a poll.
But I'd be another vote for the Loire.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/6/2009 3:35:26 AM   
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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/6/2009 11:40:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Cast another vote for Loire..with the overall quality and price of juice, you think it would be more widely available

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/6/2009 6:36:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would say Montsant in Spain. Most recently I enjoyed the 2006 Cellers Can Blau Montsant. If you don't know Monstant is virtually encircled by Priorat and I am pretty sure I don't need to talk about the quality of wine from Priorat. Monstant pretty much gives you Priorat terroir and quality without the Priorat price tag.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/6/2009 6:58:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		Loire Valley is as good a candidate as any.  I would add the Languedoc, but stick to the traditional stuff and not the modern plantings of things like Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay.  Also, the Southern Rhone areas that are not CDP still give lots of bang for the buck.  TONS of wines under $20 of all styles that are very good especially with 3 good vintages in a row.  For more modern choices its hard to beat Spain in the value category coming out of regions people don't know much about.

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/6/2009 7:51:39 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Khamen

What regions are you finding knocking out some serious quality without the hype/price of the mainstream?

I'll put a shout out, perhaps surprisingly, for Chianti. Super-Tuscans used to get all the hype and attract the money but there is a serious quality revolution going on here, and although prices are rising QPR is still good if you pick the producer well.

One recommendation among many:

2004 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico  

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NOT the Yadkin Valley in NC - those wines are poorly rated and over-looked for a very good reason, if you see one keep on looking...

< Message edited by ikkaariainen -- 11/6/2009 7:59:41 PM >

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/7/2009 6:52:40 AM   
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If you don't know Monstant is virtually encircled by Priorat and I am pretty sure I don't need to talk about the quality of wine from Priorat.


Other way around. Montsant encircles Priorat.


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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/9/2009 7:27:26 AM   
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I've had several bottles of 2001 Arnaldo-Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco that were exceptional.  A surprising, "different" taste, between a cali cab and a chianti.  Really, Really, Really GOOD!   

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/9/2009 10:09:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'll second Montsant. I've had lots of great wines from there, and they tend to be affordable, too!

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/17/2009 9:06:32 AM   
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German Riesling.


I can echo this, though I would not narrow it to Riesling.
In general, German wines are by far under-rated.
The same is true for Austrian wines, especially Grüner Veltliner. This variety can deliver wines with burgundy dimensions.


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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/17/2009 9:29:36 AM   
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ORIGINAL: WetRock

Loire Valley is as good a candidate as any.  I would add the Languedoc, but stick to the traditional stuff and not the modern plantings of things like Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay. 

Yep, I'll second Languedoc, I've found some really nice wines from there. My next trip there is for Christmas (with the car!)

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RE: Most under-rated or overlooked region? - 11/17/2009 9:54:27 AM   
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German Riesling.


I can echo this, though I would not narrow it to Riesling.
In general, German wines are by far under-rated.
The same is true for Austrian wines, especially Grüner Veltliner. This variety can deliver wines with burgundy dimensions.



very true ... Gruner does not get nearly as much love as it deserves.

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