Comments on: Five reliable wineries that can help you learn more about wine

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Find good wine with this tip | Wine For Newbies — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:19:58 +0000

[...] on November 20, 2009 by William Wilson in Wine, Your Wine Education1 Comment – Leave a comment! I’ve mentioned a similar idea in the past, but Judy Beardsall says it nice and simply: [...]

By: William Wilson

William Wilson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:46:55 +0000

Ben –

Thanks for the nice words about the podcast. I’m glad it’s helpful! You’re right–Bogle is a fairly reliable winery, and it is very competitively priced. Are they making the best wines? No. But they are making good wines at a very nice price point.

I know I can get Bogle wines in Indiana–and I figure if I can get them in Indiana, they should be pretty much available around the US. Anyone know if Bogle is available outside the US?

WLW

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:48:48 +0000

Bill,
Thanks for all the wonderful info. I’m extremely new to the wine scene and have been hooked to your podcast for the last couple of weeks. I agree with your recommendations, but I also wanted to point out a relatively large local winery. Bogle, out of Clarksburg makes some great wines at a good price. I heard you mention them in passing in one of your episodes at IUSB. They’re wines are typically between 8 and 15 dollars, but are pretty consistent. I’m not sure what they’re availability nationwide is though. Thanks again and keep up the good work!!!
Ben

By: William Wilson

William Wilson — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:38:41 +0000

Nazan, thanks for your comment!

One thing I should say here (and post about later) is that you should always, always, always trust your own palate. Just because someone else (like me) says a winery produces good stuff doesn’t mean you will like their wines. You very well may, but tastes and preferences differ from person to person, so follow your own palate.

Thanks again for stopping by–don’t be a stranger, and be sure to tell all your friends et al. about the site and podcast.

By: Nazan Yar

Nazan Yar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:25:24 +0000

Thanks for what you are doing, Bill. I am on lesson 19 or so and am brand new to wine. I figured from my love of food, beer, and cooking I need to get it together on wine. Anyway, I recently tried three Reislings from different regions and (before your episode) stumbled upon Hogue’s Reisling (for $7 I might add). I thought it was excellent, and you seemed to agree, so it is good to know I seem to be on the right track!

By: William Wilson

William Wilson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:01:21 +0000

Winosaurus is right–Chateau St. Jean is a good producer to rely on. Not sure why that one didn’t occur to me.

By: Winosaurus

Winosaurus — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:58:57 +0000

Don’t forget about the entry level wines of California’s Chateau St Jean. In particular, their Cabernet Sauvignon and Fume Blanc cuvees are remarkably well structured and balanced for wines in the $10-$15 price range.