My source? Hannaford. The wine? Our Daily Red. If you are someone who would like to go with bottled as opposed to boxed at least a couple of nights a week, but need to keep the cost from spiraling out of control, this brand just might be for you. We usually pay a premium up here for nearly everything, so if I can pick it up for $6.99 a bottle, I’m relatively confident you’ll be able to snag an affordable price on it in your neck of the woods.
Most recently, I served it with a speck carpaccio and tried pairing it with a standalone tasting of a special occasion aged asiago. Both were complimented by the wine. We’ve also served Our Daily Red successfully with a basic steak dinner, strongly flavored pasta sauces and more. Obviously, for the price you are not going to be able to compare it to higher end reds. But against those in the under ten bucks category? Definitely decent.
Between this wine and the case Linsey built for Amazon, we’ve had a much more interesting dinner repertoire than we otherwise would have, living this remotely. Judging from their web site, they have a few other types I’m going to keep my eye out for as well. My personal verdict on Our Daily Red? Worth checking out.
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Awful, Just Awful
Submitted by Guest on July 2, 2009 - 17:10.
I just tried a bottle and it was sour and vinegary. I've had fortified wines that tasted better.
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I'm sorry to hear that. You
Submitted by Myscha Theriault on July 3, 2009 - 04:19.
I'm sorry to hear that. You know, we finally found a source down here and picked up a bottle the other day. I wouldn't say it was terrible, but not what we remembered. I'm wondering if since it's so popular, they stepped up production and it's impacted quality a bit? Or maybe they just had a bad batch. I'm going to give it a few months and try again, personally. They are stepping up to provide a product that addresses some unmet needs, so I want to support that. Personal call, though. Sorry you had a bad experience.
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I like it because of the
Submitted by Guest on July 18, 2009 - 17:23.
I like it because of the lack of sulfites. I bought a bottle today and it has a twist-off cap. I think it might actually taste better than the corked predecessor. Maybe I just got lucky.
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Interesting news
Submitted by Myscha Theriault on July 19, 2009 - 01:00.
Hi Guest,
I didn't realize they had switched tops. Interesting news. Also good to hear you had a good experience. You know, the stuff is always sold out or nearly so when we look for it. A couple of times we've snagged the last bottle or two. And the winery's web site I checked out a while back said it was their best selling wine.
Interestingly enough, this isn't the only wine I've experienced a fluctuation with. There was another one we really loved back in Arizona and had always remembered fondly. I bit the bullet and ordered a case from the winery this past winter as a gift for my husband. It was still pretty good, but this particular batch wasn't quite as fantastic as the other ones had been. Bummer too, because if I'd known (or actually been there to taste test a batch) I'd have maybe ordered just a few bottles. We still enjoyed it, but my point is any winery can have an off batch. I'm going to continue to give them a shot, but I'd love it if people continued to sound off on their experiences.
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Love it!
Submitted by Eileen on August 25, 2009 - 20:24.
Although I was unpleasantly surprised to find a screw off cap the last time I bought this wine, I can't say anything else bad about it. I must admit I am not a wine connoisseur, but I know what I like. I find this a pleasant wine to have with dinner or to have as a relaxing treat at the end of the day. I have food allergies and am sensitive to many other foods and drinks I try to consume. With this wine, I have no problems. I am so happy I found it! : )
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Good to know, Eileen.
Submitted by Myscha Theriault on August 26, 2009 - 01:09.
You know, in addition to being organic, it's one of the only ones I've seen that markets itself as "without sulfites". I'm no expert on those, but I have a couple of friends who are allergic to them. One in particular says this is the only wine she has access to that she can drink without having issues afterward. Were the sulfites the issue for you, or was it something else?
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our daily red
Submitted by alice marie on November 6, 2009 - 06:08.
We tried it last night at dinner and it was delightful.. Where can I purchase it in South Jersey
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Hi Alice Marie!
Submitted by Myscha Theriault on November 6, 2009 - 14:34.
I'm not sure about where to buy it in that neck of the woods. Does their web site offer any info?
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Red Wine
Submitted by Guest on November 6, 2009 - 15:46.
I bought it today and really like it, just wondering about the calorie content as compared to non-organic, sulfate wines??? I tried to find out on Google and was unsuccessful. I will buy it again for sure.
Thanks.
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