Dica recebida da Maura Engel: Vinhos baratos comentados pela WS online

Alguns vinhos abaixo de 15 US$ ( preço USA)., comentaos pela WS online e encontraveis por aí. 

Apr. 16, 2011: BODEGAS ESMERALDA Chardonnay Mendoza Tilia 2009 (86 points, $9)

Spicy pineapple and tangerine aromas and flavors are backed by vibrant acidity, with a touch of chalky mineral chiming in on the finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Apr. 14, 2011: BODEGAS TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2009 (86 points, $10)

This offers a direct beam of roasted fig, plum and currant fruit, with a liberal toast note framing the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth

Apr. 12, 2011: VIÑA DOÑA PAULA Chardonnay Mendoza Los Cardos 2009 (87 points, $12)

Medium-bodied and lively, with bright notes of fresh-cut apple, pear and melon supported by citrusy acidity and a minerally spine. Solid length. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

Apr. 04, 2011: OXFORD LANDING Shiraz South Australia 2008 (85 points, $10)

Polished, with modestly ripe berry and smoke flavors, lingering nicely. Drink now. 8,500 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

Apr. 01, 2011: BODEGA NORTON Sauvignon Blanc Mendoza 2010 (85 points, $10)

Grapefruit, straw and chive flavors are vibrant through to the tangy finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

Mar. 30, 2011: J. & F. LURTON Douro Barco Negro 2008 (88 points, $12)

Sanguine and meaty-tasting, with focused dried berry and cherry flavors. Features minerally and dusty notes on the crisp, muscular finish. Drink now through 2014. 8,350 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Mar. 26, 2011: OXFORD LANDING Sauvignon Blanc South Australia 2010 (86 points, $10)

Fresh and lively, with an apricot note lurking behind the citrus and pear flavors. Drink now. 8,500 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

Mar. 17, 2011: DUCA DI SALAPARUTA Grillo-Viognier Sicilia Calanìca 2009 (86 points, $13)

Floral, with blanched almond and sea salt accenting the apricot and citrus fruit notes. This shows fine length to the minerally finish. Drink now. 3,500 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Mar. 12, 2011: DUCA DI SALAPARUTA Sicilia Corvo Bianco 2009 (85 points, $10)

An elegant white, with aromas and flavors of citrus backed by layered notes of melon and wild herb that run through to the chalky finish. Insolia. Drink now. 158,333 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Mar. 04, 2011: QUINTA DE CABRIZ Dão White 2009 (85 points, $9)

Light on its feet, with lively candied ginger flavors as well as plenty of apricot and pear notes. Soft finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported. —Kim Marcus 

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