| Most of you who are familiar with wine know that | | | | Soutyeres Coteaux Du - 90 points Wine |
| a wine given a point score of 90 or higher means | | | | Spectator - A very nice after dinner wine. Subtle |
| it is a wine of excellent quality. The good news is | | | | hint of dark chocolate and espresso. |
| that a high point score doesn't necessarily mean a | | | | $16.98-$19.99. |
| higher price. There are some excellent 90+ point | | | | 4. Bernhard Eifel Max E Riesling 2007 - A crisp, |
| wines that sell for under $20. The really good | | | | fruity riesling with just a pinch of sugar. |
| news is that all these wines aren't hard to find. | | | | Outstanding flavor. $12.98-$17.99 |
| Most liquor stores with a fair to decent selection | | | | 5. Chateau Pesquie Les Terrasses 2007 - 91 |
| are bound to have at least a couple of the wines | | | | points Robert Parker The Wine Advocate - The |
| listed below. | | | | last one on the list is an incredible bargain. This |
| 1. Monte Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2005 - 90 points | | | | custom cuvee was made for importer Eric |
| Robert Parker The Wine Advocate - Full bodied, | | | | Solomon. It combines a 60 year- old Grenache |
| deep purple color (5% sangiovese in the blend). | | | | with a 30 year-old Syrah, part aged in small |
| $15.99-$17.99. | | | | barrels and in foudre and tank. The result is a |
| 2. 2004 Cicchitti Gran Reserva - 92 points Jay | | | | wine reddish purple in color that delivers |
| Miller The Wine Advocate - Another purple | | | | tremendous flavor and body. Combine with its low |
| colored wine, thick and sweet. Fermented 12 | | | | price this makes for an exceptional value. |
| months in French and American oak. | | | | $9.98-$14.99. |
| $14.98-$19.99. | | | | Five great wines at a great price. Please give |
| 3. 2005 Les Verrieres De Montagnac Clos Des | | | | them a try and let me know what you think. |