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• [1] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 10:48AM

  Gato Negro and Rolling Rock... Oh the humanity!

  Life is too short to drink bad booze.

  
  
• [2] Andrew from Midtown April 13, 2009 - 10:48AM

  Drink prices in bars seemed to have gone up. My friend and I went shopping for flasks the other day.

  
  
• [3] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 10:49AM

  Good bargains in Argentina and Chile!

  and for beer.... happy hours all over NYC offer great beers for 2-for-1

  
  
• [4] Elizabeth Mendez Berry from Queens April 13, 2009 - 10:49AM

  Great to hear Mario Murillo subbing for Brian Lehrer-- funny, well-informed, excellent choice.

  
  
• [5] Jay from Norwalk, CT April 13, 2009 - 10:49AM

  I've bought 'Black Box' boxed wine. It's equal to 4 bottles of wine for about $20! last for 1 month.

  
  
• [6] lauren from Asbury Park April 13, 2009 - 10:51AM

  black box merlot - it's won awards - $22 for a box equal to 4 bottles.

  
  
• [7] Jay from Norwalk, CT April 13, 2009 - 10:51AM

  I buy Block Box boxed wine - about $20 equals 4 bottles! the cab is my favorite.

  
  
• [8] culprit from brooklyn April 13, 2009 - 10:52AM

  Agreed--life is too short for the toxic hangover you get from "$2 Chuck" and Yellow Tail. There are many great wines for $10 or less--but there ain't nothing worth drinking for $2 (except a bottle of decent beer)

  
  
• [9] Rich from manhattan April 13, 2009 - 10:52AM

  South American wine is a better deal that California! Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc from Chile or any Malbec from Argentina - under $10 and what we keep as our house wine!

  
  
• [10] Victoria from NYC April 13, 2009 - 10:53AM

  I have a good idea to save money on drinks...don't drink

  
  
• [11] annaf from nyc April 13, 2009 - 10:53AM

  CAN YOUR LADY GUEST REPEAT THE WINES SHE LIKES PLEASE???

  THANK YOU!

  
  
• [12] marie from manhattan April 13, 2009 - 10:53AM

  New Zealand 2008 Sauv Blanc is equiv to 2007 domestic/northern Hemishpere...

  What about Riesling? Best values out there. Pacific Rim Dry Riesling is exceptional!

  
  
• [13] Ethan from Upper West Side April 13, 2009 - 10:54AM

  To save money while drinking outside of home: find a bar you like and go there a lot. You will be amazed at the savings you can achieve becuase of the "buy-back" principle. A real regular customer, especially one who brings friends in from time to time, can expect a 2-for-1 ratio of total drinks to paid-for drinks at many locations. Also, of course, don't forget to tip well.

  
  
• [14] culprit from brooklyn April 13, 2009 - 10:55AM

  $2 Chuck? You get what you pay for. Why even drink wine if you're drinking swill? (ditto Yellow Tail)

  
  
• [15] BL Show from WNYC Studios April 13, 2009 - 10:55AM

  we'll post all of Jean's recommendations on our chat at the end of the segment...don't worry!

  
  
• [16] Charlie Roberts from Oceanport, NJ April 13, 2009 - 10:56AM

  I'm a vodka (with seltzer/club soda) drinker and I defy anyone to tell the difference between the "high priced" brands (i.e. Kettel 1, Absolut, etc.) and some of the good (very) low price brands such as Laird's (made in New Jersey) or Poland Springs. If you're paying $30-40+ for a 1.75 liter bottle, you're throwing your money away when a clean, clear, no-after-taste can be purchased for as low a $11.99 retail.

  
  
• [17] Bo from Brooklyn - Prospect Heights April 13, 2009 - 10:57AM

  What does the guest think of these on line wine clubs?

  
  
• [18] Barrett from Brooklyn, NY April 13, 2009 - 10:58AM

  A few favorites, all under $10:

  - Borsao (Spain)

  - Astica (Argentina)

  - Monte Onton (Spain)

  The above wines are a blend of Granache and Syrah, to a greater or lesser degree.

  Truth is, there are plenty of good wines under $10. The best way to discover them is to go to tastings...the better wine shops are probably keen on showing off their better budget buys right now.

  
  
• [19] Rich from manhattan April 13, 2009 - 10:58AM

  I love to serve red wines a little colder than room temperature...

  
  
• [20] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 10:58AM

  Growlers - can someone clarify - are there bars in NYC that will let you take a bucket of beer out!? if so where are they?

  
  
• [21] nina from nyc April 13, 2009 - 11:00AM

  Sangria anyone? Summer's coming and it's a great way to stretch the aperitif budget.

  
  
• [22] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 11:01AM

  Well, here are some:

  http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/nyc/178/Bring_your_growler_These_bars_pour_takeout_beer.htm

  
  
• [23] Gregory Schnese from Union Square April 13, 2009 - 11:01AM

  Happy Hour Alert!

  If you're looking to save a buck, check out http://www.Coovents.com, NYC's most useful happy hour service.

  On Coovents, we list happy hours that are going on now and ones that are coming up.

  Bar hopping will never be the same!

  Greg

  Coovents.com

  
  
• [24] ac from Manhattan April 13, 2009 - 11:02AM

  (20) Nick,

  Yes on Growlers...see http://www.divebarnyc.com/

  
  
• [25] s from bklyn April 13, 2009 - 11:03AM

  joe's comment re: a slice of lemon in white wine was not so crazy! i spent much time in the south of italy and saw my italian boyfriend and others doing that often, especially on sweltering summer afternoons. I still enjoy it that way from time to time...

  ps guess "cocktails" do not really make the economic drinking agenda...?

  
  
• [26] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 11:04AM

  More sources for growlers:

  http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2008/08/22/2008-08-22_drink_beer_cheaper_with_a_growler.html

  
  
• [27] eva April 13, 2009 - 11:04AM

  Charlie,

  Beside the difference in taste, buying a more expensive bottle of vodka might cause one to drink with greater awareness and appreciation.

  I have a bottle of one of the higher priced vodkas in the cupboard. It's 3/4 full. I've had it for over a year.

  Sometimes, less is more.

  
  
• [28] Will Stephens from Brooklyn April 13, 2009 - 11:15AM

  You can see the places that offer growlers in NYC here, which includes the beers they currently offer:

  http://www.beermenus.com/lists/places-to-get-growlers-fresh-draft-beer-at-home-

  
  
• [29] Sandra from Astoria, Queens April 13, 2009 - 11:15AM

  Ditto on the sangria (#21).

  I buy a nice bottle of tempranillo for $7, add the juice of 2 oranges, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 cups of seltzer. Float 1 sliced orange in the bowl if you like. Make sure everything is chilled.

  It's delicious and cheap--I've been drinking it at home every weekend for the last several months. Goes really well with pizza or any cheesy, saucy pasta. I splurged one day and made manchego mac and cheese with chorizo for a real Spanish experience. Yum!

  
  
• [30] Annie April 13, 2009 - 11:22AM

  Thanks for all your comments. Before our show, Jean had sent these two recommendations:

  Nero d'Avola from Southern Italy that sells for just $6 at Trader Joe's and a Tempranillo from Spain that sells for the same price and it's a knock out. She may add here later, so check back.

  
  
• [31] B. from NYC April 13, 2009 - 01:06PM

  Geez, even this crowd's cheap beer comes with a designer label.

  
  
• [32] Annie April 13, 2009 - 02:43PM

  Here is a follow up from Jean:

  Brancott Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, $9.99 Fresh and bright, really great value

  Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc from California $7.49 Fabulous value

  Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile $6.99 A wine that keeps makers of expensive wines up at night

  Trader Joe’s Coastal Chard – $4.99 A small step up from Two-Buck-Chuck but a big increase in value.

  Villa Maria Unoaked Chardonnay from New Zealand - $8.99 Very fresh, with more fruit and less butter taste.

  Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Dry Riesling $6.99 Perfect with Asian-fusion food!

  Reds

  Archeo Nero d’Avola from Sicily $4.99 This is one of the wines I served at a large party I threw recently.

  Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo $4.99 Very similar to a Chianti; great with hearty Italian food.

  D’Arenberg Stump Jump – Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre $9.99 Really tasty juice from down under

  Cline Red Truck $7.49 – The funky name and cool label make this a great wine to bring to a party.

  Some of my favorite stores for value wines and some of the best of their current offerings. Unlike TJ's these stores all offer free delivery for orders over a minimum size. Your listeners are also welcome to email me with any questions at ReillyNYC@Yahoo.com

  Manhattan

  Garnet on Lexington and 68

  Jacob’s Creek Shiraz-Cabernet $7

  Borsao Campo de Borja $7

  Gotham on Broadway and 94

  Jacob’s Creek Riesling (Australia) $7.99

  Borsao (Spain) $7.49

  Sangre de Toro (Spain) $7.99

  PJ Wine on Broadway and 207

  Bodegas Alto Almazora Este Monastrell $8.99

  Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel $7.99

  Astor Wines – Lafayette at East 4th Street

  Jacob's Creek Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine $9.99

  Mia Prosecco $5.99

  Errazuriz Merlot Estate $9.99

  Brooklyn

  Prospect Wine Shop in Prospect Park

  Gnarly Vines in Fort Greene

  
  
• [33] James from brooklyn April 13, 2009 - 02:55PM

  myopenbar.com

  lists open bars all over the city.