In a new, semi-regular feature, I'll be shopping for a $100 case of wine at Tampa Bay area retailers. First up, I browsed with Steve, Tim and Paul at Wine Warehouse at 3310 W Bay To Bay Blvd. in South Tampa, 813-839-5601:
1. Bodegas Ateca 2007 Garnacha del Fuego Catalayud, $6.99 – Taylor's review
2. Fortitude 2006 Rosé Napa, $8.99
3. Douglas Hill 2007 Chardonnay, $4.99
4. Crios Rosé of Malbec, $9.99
5. McManis 2007 Viognier, $9.99
6. La Playa 2006 Carmenere, $7.99
7. Clayhouse 2006 Adobe Red, $12.99
8. La Playa 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, $7.99
9. Dominio de Eguren Protocolo 2006, $5.29
10. Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, $8.99
11. Carpineto Dogajolo Toscano, $9.99
12. Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio, $9.99 – Taylor's Review
4 whites
2 rosés
6 reds
Total = $104.18 (pre-tax)
This article appears in Jan 7-13, 2009.