Wine for Normal People Radio: Episode 73 -- Alternatives to the Expensive Stuff

This week we have a hit parade of secret gems: the 9 wines you could sort of substitute for super expensive ones. A great topic provided by a listener!

Since we hit the list pretty quickly, here are the wines and their analogues...

(and here's a LINK TO THE PODCAST)

Expensive Wine	Less Expensive Analogue
Brunello di Montalcino	Rosso di Montalcino
Oregon Pinot Noir, fruitier Burgundy	New Zealand Pinot Noir
CA Cabernet Sauvignon	Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentinean Malbec
Fine Bordeaux	Rioja, Cahors, less fine Bordeaux
Barolo	Ghemme, Gattinara, Nebbiolo
Hermitage	Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph
Dry German Riesling	Australian Riesling from Clare, Eden Valleys, Austrian Riesling
Champagne	Cremant, Cava, Sparkling wine from anywhere else – not Prosecco or Sekt
Priorat	Spanish Garnacha from Calatayud, Montsant or Monastrell from Yecla

Enjoy it and make sure to post the expensive wines you love so we can offer some advice on less expensive alternatives!

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