Wines

In no particular order, these are widely available, reasonably priced wines by reliable producers that I have enjoyed enough to have purchased multiple bottles over multiple vintages:

Reds:

• Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire Ridge, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Shiraz — ~$18
• Jip Jip Rocks, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Shiraz — ~$13
• Marquis Philips, Southeast Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon — ~$13
• Marquis Philips, Southeast Australia, “Sarah’s Blend” — ~$20
• Columbia Crest, Columbia Valley, Washington, “Grand Estates” Merlot — ~$13
• Concannon, Central Coast, California, Petite Sirah — ~$14

Whites:

• Beringer, Knight’s Valley, Sonoma County, California, Alluvium Blanc — ~$12
• Conundrum, California, White Table Wine — ~$23
• Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington, “Eroica” Riesling ~$22
• Nobilo, Marlborough, New Zealand, “Icon” Sauvignon Blanc — ~$15

If you know of some good “bang for the buck” please share in the comments below!