Cheap red wine Options

[StefanK]

NTUC Extra & Carrefour have quite a variety of wines that are very drinkable. Though, I always go for wines above $25.00, cos I don't like my wine too 'young' and lack of body.

I wanted to recommend Wolf Blass Grey Label, St Clare's SB & Oyster Bay SB to you.

NTUC & Carrefour carry this brand from an Australian vineyard, they have good Pinot Noir & Merlot, but price should be about S$30++, will let you know the name when I'm home.

If not, just go for any Australian wine within your budget, most of them are easy to drink. For 'siap siap-ness', go for the youngest wine you can find, 2010,2011, should be fine. You can try those that are Shiraz (super siap) or some Merlot.

My philosophy when choosing wines is to go for the type of grapes they produce with (Merlot, Cab Sauv, Shiraz etc.), than the vineyard itself.

Ok. I found my bottle cap. It's Rosemount - Diamond Label. I've tried their Pinot Noir & Merlot so far. Not bad I must say.

[Maroon5]

I wonder how do Cold Storage makes money. If I remember well, tax for wines is roughly $ 7.20/7.30 per bottle( correct me if I am wrong ).

ya tax about $6-7....prob not making money on this but supermarkets are like that. some cheap some exp.

[Tigerwoods]

$4 wine better than most wine here is also not true. If so, you should import them in bulk.

These $4 wines are sold in USA and actually taste OK and I was shocked that
they are artificially aged by chemicals instead - for me that is an insult to wine making.
Frankly I don't recommend anyone of you to buy cheap wines.
There are also cheap whisky for $3 ..

[Roadrunner2029]

These $4 wines are sold in USA and actually taste OK and I was shocked that
they are artificially aged by chemicals instead - for me that is an insult to wine making.
Frankly I don't recommend anyone of you to buy cheap wines.
There are also cheap whisky for $3 ..

There are decent cheap wine, but someone is saying his $4 wine beats ALL the $30 wine hands down. I want to import this wine king in bulk.

This post has been edited by Roadrunner2029: Feb 8 2012, 10:32 PM

[Tigerwoods]

There are decent cheap wine, but someone is saying his $4 wine beats ask the $30 wine hands down. I want to import this wine king in bulk.

that is no surprise actually as the technology is advance enough to make Grape Ju to taste like a full bodied Merlot with added essence to hint as fruits as well.
Yes it is possible for a $4 wine tasting better than a $30 wine.
But do I want to risk my health to save money and drink a $4 wine ? NO. I'd rather drink my Diamond Water at home.

This post has been edited by Tigerwoods: Feb 8 2012, 10:39 PM

[StefanK]

For those who are interested, Bottles & Bottles are selling Wolf Blass Grey Label @ $49.90/bottle.

[Maroon5]

anyw TS, last sat i had a wolf blass cab-merlot 2010. i thk the taste is what u looking for.

[Rusves]

FOR SALE: Wolf Blass Bilyara Shiraz 2011 (750ml) - FIRE SALE

Retail price S$30/ bottle.
Special price S$18/ bottle or $198 per 1 box of 12 bottles.
I have 4 full unopened boxes or 48 bottles to let go.
Email: memoryphoto@rocketmail.com

Review of this wine:
This wine is not spicy unlike the typical shiraz, it is soft, approachable and easy to drink. This fruit-driven Shiraz has a plum and berry nose with rich, berry flavours.

Read more about this wine at:
http://www.wolfblasswines.com/en/Our-Wines.../Shiraz.aspxFOR SALE: Wolf Blass Bilyara Shiraz 2011 (750ml) - FIRE SALE

Retail price S$30/ bottle.
Special price S$18/ bottle or $198 per 1 box of 12 bottles.  WolfBlassBilyaraShiraz2011.jpg ( 1.69MB ) Number of downloads: 5
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I have 4 full unopened boxes or 48 bottles to let go.
Email: memoryphoto@rocketmail.com

Review of this wine:
This wine is not spicy unlike the typical shiraz, it is soft, approachable and easy to drink. This fruit-driven Shiraz has a plum and berry nose with rich, berry flavours.

Read more about this wine at:
http://www.wolfblasswines.com/en/Our-Wines...ara/Shiraz.aspx

[Aliensmotor]

i bought one bottle of RED wine in Spain at 2 Euro ..unbelievable.

[Porche]

there is a wine shop along robertson quay, check it out.

[Neutrino]

i bought one bottle of RED wine in Spain at 2 Euro ..unbelievable.

There are quite a few brands of wine in French supermarkets at less than 1 euro a bottle.
All quaffable but generally only drunk by French.

I very much doubt if we Singaporeans with our 'more expensive MUST be better' mentallity would try them.

[Altivo]

It's the taxes which brings up the cost of alcohol here.

I remember paying Eur4 for a pitcher of red wine at a restaurant in Rome. Wifey and I had a good time "going at each other" that night!

[Burnky]

anyone knows where can i get cheap dessert wine or Rosé?

[Burnky]

anyone knows where can i get cheap dessert wine or Rosé?

[Tigershark1976]

I buy those $12++ before lay.. taste horrible.. very la la..(hot)

its not the price u paid, think u hv got urself a Shiraz... its a spicy taste is a unique charactor of shiraz cause manufacture mix spices (sometimes pepper) while processing the wine...

[Trex101]

its not the price u paid, think u hv got urself a Shiraz... its a spicy taste is a unique charactor of shiraz cause manufacture mix spices (sometimes pepper) while processing the wine...

Try Merlot next time, i prefer it's more fruity taste.

Or if want Shiraz, try those from Barossa valley, Heathcote and Yarra Valley. These few region Shiraz are pretty good, try different winery also for different favour.

This post has been edited by Trex101: Feb 4 2013, 08:17 AM