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If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I don't think it's necessary to pay high prices for good wine. There's plenty of good, food-friendly wine out there to quench your thirst, engage your intellect, and pair beautifully with dinner. That doesn't mean that you should never spend more than $20 on a bottle of wine.

View all 4 › Wines tasted in this episode: Braida Moscato D’astiItalian Sweet 2007 Elvio Tintero Moscato D’astiMoscato d\’Asti Ceretto S. Stefano Moscato D’ AstiMoscato d\’Asti

This is one of the first wines I got as part of my partnership with the California Wine Club, and I have to admit that I really enjoyed it. I've long been a fan of Zinfandel, and I particularly liked the QPR of this one at $15. A medium-dark cherry red in the glass, the nose is everything you'd expect -- cherries, raspberries, red licorice and black pepper.

View all 107 › Wines tasted in this episode: 2003 Sandro Fay SassellaValtellina 2005 Sandro Fay Sforzato ValtellinaSfursat di Valtellina Links mentioned in todays episode. The Thunder Cruise Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

After a couple weeks out of town, Kaz comes home and plays catch-up with Randy on several topics, some even wine-related! They chat about the Chicago scene with Doug from Chicago Pinot, discuss sparkling wine production, and talk with a random listener who wandered into the Talkshoe conference, curious about wine!

Wine in a box makes sense environmentally and economically. Vintners in the United States would be wise to embrace the trend that is slowly gaining acceptance worldwide.

For the price, a pretty good Malbec. read more

Not a bad Riesling. Even Silenus thought it was good. read more

Good, but pricey. Invite only you closest friends to imbibe in this one… read more

For the price try another Pinot Grigio. read more