November 25, 2006

Wine News: If your wine budget's limited, try these

"The party season is officially under way, and Team Best of ... has your back. We know that however well you mean, once again this year you will find yourself rushing to pick up something to take to the party, whether a gift to the host or as a bring-your-own-bottle deal.
We can see you now, flustered, stopping at the nearest grocery store to pick up a bottle of wine. You want something decent, preferably local because it's the cool thing to do, but you also want something that won't break the bank.
Therein lies the challenge. Ever since California bulk producer Bronco Wine resurrected the once-prestigious Charles Shaw label, but charged less than $3 a bottle through Trader Joe's stores, we have a new low-pricing standard."

Full article here.