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		| Originally posted by evenodds I heard good things about the new Montes Cab.  I was told that they have released a wine that competes equally with the most elite cabs for about $40. | 
	
 I'm not a wine expert, but I like Montes reds very much. Their Merlots are a great value. I have a '98 Cabernet and a '99 Special Cuvee Merlot on my wine rack.
Back when I lived in SF, Wine Impression(s?) was (is?) a great place to find inexpensive quality wines. There are plenty of wine shops down here in LA, but I couldn't make a recommendation.