Need a hand finding high quality-to-price ratio (QPR) wines? Here are four summertime suggestions. . La Rioja Alta, an iconic Spanish winery, produces the first two selections: (1) 2010 Gran Reserva 904 ($45€/$59 US); and (2) the La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tinto ($20). La Rioja Alta is a traditional producer whose wines consistently offer high QPR. While the 2010 Gran Reserva 904 is a bit over the $50 US range, it is well worth it! 2010 was one of the best vintages ever for this wine and it is really outstanding! This Tempranillo and Graciano blend has a rare combination of finesse and power! . For those who prefer a lower-cost wine, the La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tinto is a great choice at around $20 US! While this wine lacks the acclaim of the Gran Reserva 904, you can get 3 of these very enjoyable wines for the price of one 904! This wine is 100% Tempranillo and ready to enjoy immediately! . The Patricia Green Reserve Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon is also an excellent choice for a lighter-bodied red wine. The 2017 bottling is a great effort at this price point. I'm a huge fan of Willamette Pinot Noir and think very highly of this producer. It is a rare treat to be able to obtain a Pinot Noir of this quality for less than $25! . The Poggio al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino ($20) is an excellent white wine for summer! This delightful wine is dry, with tropical and citrus fruit aromatics and nice acidity. A very food friendly wine! While this wine will age well, it is so tasty now that I doubt you will have any left by the time that summer is over! . I very much enjoyed hearing from those of you who tried some of last month's suggestions! If you try any of my suggestions, please either tag me in the post or DM me to let me know your thoughts! . . . . #lariojaalta #tempranillo #patriciagreen #pinotnoir #pinot #willamettevalley #willamette #vermentino #poggioaltesoro #vino #vinotinto #winereview #winereviews #tastingnotes #valuewine #dallasblogger #wineblogger #attorneysomm #winetips #winelover (at Danang Golden Hand Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QBpP4pV-K/?igshid=43s9arw0mywb
