Best cheap wine?

[windguru]

@brihaha I agree, the Taylor’s Promised Land is great. I’m a merlot fan, so I also like the Naked Owl - it comes in a litre bottle at Woolworths. Currently have the McGuigan Cab Merlot and it’s fine.

 

[brihaha]

@windguru Oh a fellow Promised Land connoisseur! Haha

I love Merlot, so will definitely try the Naked Owl

 

[leojay]

@brihaha Jacobs creek reserve Chardonnay Pinot noir .
Has to be the reserve though as the regular one isnt that great

 

[ruthhayes]

@brihaha Scrumpy

 

[brihaha]

@ruthhayes Hell ye

 

[dibbledabbler]

@brihaha Not for everybody but brew it yourself? Comes out to 5 to 8 a bottle after initial investment.

Doing a cider today then a white wine next week when the kit gets here.

 

[ryank060]

@dibbledabbler That could be a fun project, where do you buy the kits?

 

[dibbledabbler]

@ryank060 Homebew stores. Mighty ape actually has a starter kit:

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/vintners-harvest-wine-making-starter-kit/26716370

and a wine kit:

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/onthe-house-wine-kit-sauv-blanc-style/35647490

But, better selection at other places:

https://leagueofbrewers.co.nz/wine-cheese-and-spirit-homebrew-supplies/wine-making/ingredients/kits

(Don't know why every place only has maybe 1 or 2 in stock, really annoying, but google is your friend if looking for a good deal). I got both from mightyape (save on shipping) but wineXpert stuff is really good. I left most of my stuff when I moved, so ordering again and slowly building up.

It's a deep rabbit hole, you can add a bit of acid, or a bit of this or that to improve, but just the starter kits is fun.

 

[ryank060]

@dibbledabbler Awesome! Thanks ao much for sharing, ill definitely be looking into it

 

[dibbledabbler]

@ryank060 No prob. I'm far from an expert but my best tip is to get a bit of yeast nutrient for it. Really helps.

Cool place. Slow and cool ferment is usually best too.

 

[radchad89]

@brihaha I really like nola's red ruby at $13 for 750 or $22 for a 1.5L

 

[ryank060]

@brihaha My absolute favourite is Mission Estate sauvignon blanc. So full of flavour, my mouth waters just thinking about it. Always grab it when its on special, at around $13-$15

 

[zsju]

@brihaha Best sav by far for me is Stoneleigh …. $13.99 on sale at Fresh Choice.

 

[sarah04]

@brihaha Whatever is on sale with the biggest discount to reach my desired price point, usually a large producer with consistent quality, NZ for white and AUS for red.

 

[anonymoussingleguy]

@brihaha Hardy's VR has been my go to. A liter bottle, about $13-14. Absolutely yummy. Pino noir, sav blanc. The rose is a bit sweet. Never tried the Chardonnay or Shiraz. Great bang for the buck. Very nice to drink. If it was like $70 with luxury packaging, people would be going crazy about how well it pairs with meals lol. I'm prepared to die on this hill. Hahaha.

 

[cparker]

@brihaha Little giant shiraz is a favourite and I stock up when on special

 

[krisuvial1992]

@brihaha The New World wine awards are for the best wines under $20. Some of them are on the surprisingly cheap end. My fave on the list comes down to ~$8 on special and is super drinkable.

 

[manish]

@brihaha If you are able to afford buying a case you can buy pretty decent wine cheap from blackmarket.co.nz I often by a case of 6 of decent wines working out $9-$13 a bottle.

Obviously not everyone is in that position, but if you can it is a good deal.

 

[chrincle]

@brihaha Any of the Jacobs creek wines are usually around $9-15/bottle and taste great imo

 

[davo1962]

@brihaha Liqourland/King have 1.5L bottles of red wine for under $30.

There are 3 different, but very similar, variations by the same brand. Can’t remember what the name is but they are very drinkable.