Synopsis, Our Opinion: An elegant Chilean Pinot Noir that was a FANTASTIC value. Producer/Winery: Casas del Bosque; Casablanca, Chile. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation,, […]
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Familia Deicas Preludio Barrel Select Lote Number 102 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A MEMORABLE red blend from Uruguay. Producer/Winery: Bodega Familia Deicas; Juanicó, Uruguay. Grape Variety: Blend – Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot […]
Casas del Bosque Pequenas Producciones Syrah 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A FANTASTIC Chilean Syrah. Producer/Winery: Casas del Bosque; Casablanca, Chile. Grape Variety: Syrah. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Casablanca Valley, Chile. Vintage: 2018 […]
Casas del Bosque Grand Bosque Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING New World Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Producer/Winery: Casas del Bosque; Casablanca, Chile. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Maipo […]
De Moor Bourgogne Chitry 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Very distinctive and delicious white Burgundy. Producer/Winery: Alice and Olivier de Moor; Courgis, France. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Burgundy, […]
Vallana Boca 2011
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Nebbiolo and a fantastic value. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy Grape Variety: Nebbiolo blend – 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina and 15% […]
The Best Grocery Store Wines
This year while in California we reviewed 31 wines purchased in local grocery stores. We specifically looked in the under $10 price range and as […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: impressive grocery store wine that should be bought by the case…it was an AWESOME VALUE!!! Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Santa […]
Layer Cake Primitivo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply a disappointing inexpensive grocery store wine Producer/Winery: RI 16424, Italy. Grape Variety: Primitivo (Zinfandel). Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Puglia, Italy. Vintage: […]
Simi Sonoma County Merlot 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Another disappointing grocery store wine. Producer/Winery: Simi Winery; Geyserville, California. Grape Variety: Merlot blend – 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% […]