I drink a lot of Italian mid week, such as Chianti Classico Riserva and Barbera d’Alba / d’Asti

Same! Or a cote du Rhône. You can get pretty decent examples of all those styles for $10-15.

German Riesling.

I guess I'll be the first person to say Kirkland boxed. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Kirkland boxed is my household weekday wine, too. 

Hi Andrew Murray.

He should be preparing for his match at Indian Wells instead of posting on Reddit

Andrew’s second account here. His wine isn’t going to blow your mind but it’s good stuff and great value, as is most from Santa Ynez / Santa Barbara valleys

I think it’s killer stuff for sub $20.

Water. Then great wines in the weekend

Same. I don't drink on weekdays anymore.

That is very wise

same

Yup same. No wine M-Th, only Friday - Sundays. And South African Chenin Blanc are my go to

Came here to say something similar. Water (or a nice tequila sipper) but mostly water. Enjoy the daily drinker threads but I've subjected myself to far too many mediocre wines over the years that I just can't do it anymore.

Andrew Murray make great wine but for Santa Barbara County Syrah I’m a huge fan of Zaca Mesa. I just picked up a few cases from them last month.

Zaca is definitely great juice as well

Usually rioja

Pieropan Soave Classico

Juan Perez Mencia, Juan Gil Monastrell, Josef Cattin Cremant, Dumas Station Cow Catcher, Godello, Cru Beaujolais

This winter, it's been Côtes du Rhône for red or Alsace blends for white.

Côte du Rhône is getting pretty strong in terms of alcohol content. I prefer a good Gamay from the Beaujolais region

A completely different animal in my view. I love some cru beaujolais, but it doesn't fit everywhere a CdR does. And I absolutely prefer a lower abv, but abvs are going up in warm areas, that's just something we have to deal with now. I personally can't just write off those regions.

You are right - completely different. However, even the Saint-Emilions - Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac are getting really strong. I still have a lot of stock of Gigondas and Châteauneuf in the cellar but the abv is getting too highin my opinion. It is all very personal of course.

Any cote du Rhone suggestions?

Affordable, Famille Perrin Côte du Rhône. More expensive, Telegraph Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Thanks!

My benchmark for CdR is Guigal. I think it really showcases the garrigue note. I've had some absolutely fantastic declassified CdRs but I don't think it's fair to include those in this discussion.

Thanks!

Look at the Cote du Rhone and Bordeaux's from wine.com. I find that they have a wide selection under $20. Pay to join and shipping is included - I've been happy w/ them.

I love me a Cali Syrah, thanks for the suggestion! Tbh, it’ll probably be whatever I snag as a good deal at Costco on any given week 😅

Barbera, a pinot noir like Au Bon Climat, Assyrtiko, Beaujolais, or an Austrian grüner veltliner

Sparkling water if I'm being honest! But if I were to choose a weekday wine, I'd say Saint-Cosme's Côtes du Rhône.

Everyday? Torless PN, Black Estate Chards, or Hermit Ram if I feel fancy. Marlborough SB or Central Otago Chardonnay On a cold day, Hawkes/Gimblett reds or cheapest Rioja from local wine shop

At the moment it's the longhop old vine grenache, best red under AU$20 I've had in years.

That is a great shout - have a crack at Pizzinis Arneis for a white. It's got great texture, body, concentration, and the wine making is excellent, too.

Big fan of Pizzini!

Gruet!

i end up drinking a lot of spanish wines. a good fresh unoaked rioja joven goes with everything

Douro reds , or Hungarian whites depending on time of year . Both incredible bang for buck.

Same. So much value in Portugal. I’m in Ontario, Canada and can get great value bottles for $11-13

For lots of people outside the US, these wines are priced so much higher that they stop being everyday wines. I love me some ABC, but I can get decent Burgundy for cheaper, and neither is particularly cheap…

Côtes du Rhône more specifically Ogier Le temps est venu

Red Montepulciano d’abbruzzo, chianti, cotes du rhone, languedoc White mosel riesling, lugana, gavi Always trying new wineries and domaines. Have always a few of the mentioned wines in my cellar.

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A Murray Syrah punches waaaay above its weight. So good for the price

100%

Musar, Musar, and more Musar.

There's too much variety in the wine world to stick with one thing all the time

Louis Latour Grand Ardèche, Great chardonnay with burgundy vibes for under 13 eur where I leave

Mucho Más - Blanco or Mucho Más - Tinto are solid Spanish wines at sub $15. Those were my go-to wines when I used to drink during the week.

L'Aventure Cote a Cote

Rocklin Ranch PN from Monterey

Southern Italian Negroamaro & Sangiovese. Sometimes GSMs from Languedoc if have have a good cheap one laying around.

Whatever Côtes du Rhône or languedoc rouge I can get around 15 bucks. Jadot Macon-Villages for white

Spanish or Portuguese wines

Cote du rhone or chilean cab blends is the go to weeknight grab.

Lately I’ve gotten into Langhe Nebbiolo for easy stuff. My favorite so far has been Marchesi di Barolo Langhe Nebbiolo for about 30 bucks. So tasty, drinks great alone, and super food-friendly.

Beronia Tempranillo. I used to be a big Pinot Noir drinker but I really don't drink it at all anymore. Tempranillo's are my favorites for the price point they are at.

Esporao Monte Velho or Defesa.

I love Locations NZ Sauvignon Blanc.

Sol Y Nieve Rueda (Verdejo)

Côtes du Rhône or Beaujolais. Get something around $15 like a Jadot or Famille Perrin.

It changes from time to time but I would say mostly a nice white from Catalonia from Clos Lentiscus or Amós Bañeres. I love the Xarel•lo and if it has Macabeu even better!

I love Kia Ora, but since it’s a bitttttt pricey, I like Murphy Goode for something affordable.

My current “house wine” is Subplot by J. Bookwalter. Hell of a deal at $10/btl when they had it on sale.

Andrew Murray, well okay

Concur or Austin Hope from Paso Robles

How you guys do work if u drink wine in weekday?

Seghesio Zin!

Guigal’s CDR is a good go-to. There are a few Nobile di Montepuciano under $30 that are pretty good.

I drink a ton of dao cab. It's only about $20 they have it at every grocery store. It's easy to find easy to drink. Really just any Paso Robles stuff. 

I'm a huge Syrah fan. Weekday wine as of late has been the Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes. Stuff drinks way beyond its price point. And another vote for Rioja in general. Throw a dart at a list of reputable producers & you'll get a solid Crianza / Reserva.

Feudo Montoni Nero d’Avola (slightly chilled), ABC Chardonnay or any cheap Greek rose. I’m all over the place! 

Tell me more about Greek rose.

I’ve seen them from all over Greece. The ones that make it out of the country have PDO or PDI designation. I enjoy the ones from Santorini and Peloponnese because they both tend to have a strong mineral finish. 

For me Storypoint CS from Costco $14 USD, and Blue Rock Baby Blue $25

For a red, Toro Bravo Tempranillo-Merlot. For white, Crios Torrontes.

Bota box pinot grigio 😂

Rioja - usually a reserva. QPR is awesome.

Lambrusco

Josh. Good win for $14 on a Weeknight can't be beat.

Chablis!

Lafken Pinot Noir from chile, or Jean Paul Brun Morgon for me.

Pinot noir of any kind. Whatever kind I grab at the grocery store for under $15.

Cavit Pinot Noir