Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley that was VERY inexpensive. Producer/Winery: Michel Picard; Famille Picard; Chassagne-Montrachet, France. Grape Variety: […]
Tag: Grocery Store Wines
Estancia Chardonnay 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Barely passible and it’s strong point was simply the low price. Producer/Winery: Estancia Vineyards; Acampo, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Columbia Crest Merlot Grand Estates 2018 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A decent grocery store value Merlot. Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest Winery; Paterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Columbia Valley, Washington. […]
Anciano Valdepenas Tempranillo Reserva 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A garden variety Tempranillo that was subdued, but also provided some pleasant tastes and good value. Producer/Winery: Bodegas Navalon; Valdepeñas, Spain. Grape […]
Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estates 2019 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good predictable grocery store Chardonnay at this price point. Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest, Patterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: […]
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An “Okay” grocery store New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: Nebilo Wines, Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Marlborough; […]
Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A drinkable, rough-hewn and mediocre Chianti Classico Reserva. Producer/Winery: Castello Banfi; Montalcono, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese blend – Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and […]
La Vieille Ferme Recolte Rose 2020 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: You can’t go wrong with this $5+ Rosé…it has to be the least expensive quality Rosé on the grocery store shelves. Producer/Winery: […]
Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A rich and intense Rioja that was way under valued. Producer/Winery: Herederos del Marques de Riscal; Eltziego, Spain. Grape Variety: Tempranillo (96% […]
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was quite easy drinking and there were not any undesirable tastes, but we simply called it a stodgy Pinot Grigio. Producer/Winery: […]