Gainey Merlot, Riesling and Chardonnay
While I was at work today one of my co-workers pointed out Gainey Vineyards. Apparently Gainey has some really high scoring wines at quite reasonable prices. I checked out some of the scores while perusing Wine Enthusiast magazine and boy howdy was he right. Apparently the 1996 Limited Selection Merlot from the Santa Ynez Valley scored a whopping 95 points for only $25! I’ll dig around on the net and see if I can’t find a source for this one. $25 for a score of 95 is certainly worth my while.

Also, be sure to check out Gainey 2006 Riesling - White Wine
from the Santa Ynez Valley. While it “only” scored an 84, it is a killer price at $13 a bottle. I am going to pick up two or three bottles tonight. Apparently this is a fantastic deal on a better than table-wine.

Last but certainly not least is the Gainey 2005 Chardonnay - White Wine
from the Santa Rita Hills. We’re talking a $20 wine which scored a 90. This is one more that you must pick up for your cellar. Go take a look at wine.com if you don’t believe me!

I’m a big fan of the Gainey Riesling, too.