Fruit bomb blackberry, red cherry with a touch of bacon and tobacco. Odd, chemical finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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Reviews of easy to find wines in the United States.
Black Box 2006 Pinot Grigio Veneto
Simple, summer white. Tastes like peach and lemon-flavored water. 2 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Black Box 2006 Merlot California
Deliciously fruity aroma. Has more going on than the others. Soft yet full-bodied, with tart red cherry, warm vanilla, black pepper and a slightly earthy swagger. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
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St. Francis 2004 Red Sonoma Valley (California)
This is great “house” wine with a palatable price. Warm, pepper-dusted, ripe cherry with earthy chocolate and a hint of mint and worn leather. Full-bodied and fun, it’s a luscious blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and zinfandel. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry ... Read More »
Meridian 2005 Merlot California
“Sugar, ah … honey, honey …” This wine is for the merlot drinker who shuns astringent, dry wines. Layered with ripe strawberry and raspberry, vanilla extract and sweet Coca-Cola. Cheap, too. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $9
... Read More »Korbel Chardonnay Champagne
Flowery, perfumey with kiwi, raspberry and a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Shockingly good wine from this oft maligned winery. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (California)
Sour apple squirted with lime and dipped in sweet honey. Slightly earthy but mostly the fruit reigns. The best deal I found. Their Blanc de Blancs is also fantastic. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Barefoot Cellars Chardonnay Brut
Tropical with pineapple and a delicious musky flavor. For those who prefer a bit of sugar on the palate. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Kendall Jackson 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve 2005 Chardonnay
4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $22
... Read More »Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $25
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