I just tried a bottle and it was sour and vinegary. I've had fortified wines that tasted better.
Our Daily Red: An Organic Wine Review
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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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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 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.
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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I bought this wine and it had the twist off cap and let me tell you it was Amazing. It was so good that I bought a case. To date my wife and I have gone though 3 bottles and they have been great. Make sure you buy it from a store that has high volume of people buying their products and you wont have a problem. This being low in sulfites the shelf life is much less. I'm intolerant of sulfites and I have to say this is one of the only wines I can actually drink.
I am excited to see comments on this wine. I discovered it a couple years ago when I found out that sulfites in wine were causing me to have hives on my face and other issues. The fact that it has no sulfites is a real plus. Otherwise I look for organic. Do you know of any other "no sulfite" wines? My Harris Teeter moves quiet a bit of this wine a month.
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! : )
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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I am allergic to sulfites (found in lots of foods like cheese and many medicines) but was good with this wine. After researching it, I found that adding sulfites is what stabilizes the wine so maybe that is why it is sometimes better than others...different batches bottles not being the same, I mean, but I still want to buy this wine and CANNOT fine it on the internet. Who makes "our Daily Bread" wine??? Where?
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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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.
Calories?!? Are you serious?!? Okay, cooling off... Sulfites are not going to add calories to wine, and you should not be drinking enough for it to matter. Try walking to the local wine cellar instead of driving if you are concerned about such things as calorie counts.
From a production viewpoint: the more sweet a wine is, the more sugar was in the grape at the time of production. For a general rule, California wines are sweeter, and French wines have more tannins and less sugar in the grape. Go for dry wines, but don't expect too much difference.
I rode my bike to the store to get our two organic wines this evening.
Good point about the volume sales, Guest. I think you really hit it on the head with that point.
I did notice that Whole Foods had this a few weeks ago on their "wall of wines" they do where the selections on the wall are on super sale. They had it marked down from ten bucks a bottle to seven dollars, which is what we used to pay up in the north woods. My husband and I have discussed getting a case when we go down again if the price is still the same.
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I've had this wine in the past and liked it, but don't know where to buy it from. I live in zip code 20902. Any suggestions?
Well, down here both Whole Foods and Total Wine carry it. So you could try each of their store locators as a start. Good luck.
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How and where do I buy this? I bought it at a military base Class VI store in NC, but haven't seen it since. I'm in GA.
I enjoyed this wine when I bought it at a Military base in NC, but now I can't find it. Where do I get it. I live in Macon, GA
Hi Evelyn,
There's a link to the company's web site at the top of the article. I would check there, as well as at your nearest Whole Foods or Total Wine if you have one of those. Also, I think Georgia has Trader Joes, and while I'm not positive, it seems like the type of item they would carry. We have to get ours at either Whole Foods or Total Wine in Tampa, although Whole Foods is the most affordable option. They are a bit of a schlep from our house, so I try to buy a full case or at least a half a case minimum when we stock up.
I went on the Daily Red website and there is a reason for the screw top instead of cork. Here is an excerpt below and for the rest - go to the daily red website.
"Simply put...screwcaps are better for wine, period! Empirical evidence shows that less oxygen penetrates a screwcap versus a cork, and the less oxygen that seeps in, the more stable the wine.
This is even more important in sulfite-free (no added preservatives) wines like ours, as our wines stay even 'fresher' with this advanced closure."
