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
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Wines that cost under 15 dollars to buy.
Kendall Jackson 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Porcupine Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape (South Africa)
Zesty with lime and generous green apple, but follows through with a creamy, soft mouthfeel. Finishes so clean, you almost don’t know it’s gone. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Baron Herzog 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Aromas of bittersweet chocolate and sweet cherries carry into the sip. Follows with smoky plum and an earthy mushroom aftertaste. Good, strong acidity makes it great for pairing with food. Kosher wine. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $13
... Read More »Golan Heights Winery Yarden 2004 Chardonnay Galilee (Israel)
Oaky, buttery and slightly lemony. Ripe, sweet fruit like pears and nectarine round it out. Made from organic grapes. Kosher wine. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »A to Z Wineworks 2005 Rosé
Made from the fruity, acidic Sangiovese grape (of Chianti fame), this strawberry and raspberry chiller from Oregon is something you can drink all day. Sweet enough to please a large array of people, yet dry enough to satisfy the wine snobs.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry
... Read More »Catena 2004 Malbec Mendoza
Loaded with dark fruit like blueberry and black cherry, and opening up into rich vanilla and slightly spicy black pepper. Austere and sophisticated, this underpriced red gem from Argentina will pair well with grilled meats. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Feudo Arancio 2005 Nero d’Avola
Intense and concentrated cherry and raspberry with smooth medium tannins and a plum finish. Lively personality in this wine — it drinks much like a well-made merlot. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Feudo Arancio 2006 Grillo (Italy)
Bone-dry with herbs like chamomile, green tea and dried lemon peel defining its crisp flavor. Had a bit of unripe mango in there, too. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Cline 2005 Carignane Contra Costa (California)
For something completely cool and different, try this red made from vines over 100 years old. Concentrated, ripe plum, tobacco and bittersweet chocolate combine to fascinate. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Onix 2004 Priorat
Tastes like an aged steak in a glass, with dusty black cherry, fragrant prunes and bold tannins. One of the cheapest wines that I’ve encountered from the normally expensive Priorat region of Spain. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Beringer 2005 Pinot Noir Central Valley (California)
Cherry with an earthy feet smell and taste. But in a good, foot-fetish fruity way, not the eeww way. Good acids make it a perfect food wine.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
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