Synopsis, Our Opinion: A not bad “week night” wine with hamburgers off the grill. Producer/Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery; Oakville, California. Grape Variety: Merlot (98% Merlot […]
Tag: Grocery Store Wines
Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT buy at this price point and we ENJOYED it with the fish dinner. Producer/Winery: Santa Barbara Winery; Santa Barbara, California. […]
Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: At this price point it’s a good buy for such an easy drinking California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Sanford Winery; Lompoc, California; Marketed […]
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Disappointing Pinot Noir Producer/Winery: Landmark Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: 53% Sonoma County, 39% Monterey County and […]
Bogle Vineyards California Merlot 2014 and 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A burly fruit flavored wine that doesn’t do justice to inexpensive California Merlot. Producer/Winery: Bogle Vineyards; Clarksburg, Calirfornia. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic […]
M. Chapoutier Belleruche (Cotes du Rhone) Rose 2015
Recommendation: At under $10 it’s clearly a good “everyday” Rosé. Winery/Producer: Michel Chapoutier; Tain, France. Grape Variety: Rosé blend – Mostly Grenache and some Cinsault […]
Prophecy Delle Venezie Piot Grigio 2015
Recommendation: Split decision, see our review below. Winery/Producer: TN/921; Mezzocorona, Italy. Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio. Geographic Region, Appellation: Delle Venezie; Veneto, Italy. Vintage: 2015 Price: […]
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Mouton cadet Bordeaux Rose 2015
Recommendation: A FANTASTIC bargain Rosé that we enjoyed very much. Winery/Producer: Baron Philippe De Rothschild; France. Grape Variety: Rosé blend: 53% Merlot,, 20% Cabernet Franc […]
Mezzacorona Estate Grown Pinot Grigio 2015
Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Nosio SPA; Mezzocorona, Italy. Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio. Geographic Region, Appellation: Trentino, Italy. Vintage: 2015 Price: $6.99 (with a 30% mixed […]
Rodney Strong Estates Vineyards Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2013
Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Rodney Strong Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Region, Appellation: Sonoma County, California. Vintage: 2013 Price: $16.42 with a 30% […]