Besides Segura Viudas Cava, this little $10 number is a favorite in the “cheap” sparkling wine category. Widely available too.
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Wines that cost under 15 dollars to buy.
Wine review: Bogle 2008 Merlot California
This wine is so rich and concentrated, it’s like drinking a Merlot in Zin clothing. Intense cherry cola, ripe plum, toasty coconut and sweet blueberry wash over your tongue, kinda leaving you wondering where the Merlot went.
... Read More »Wine review: Heron 2009 Pinot Noir California
Heron Winery out of San Francisco might be what you’d call an “alternative” winery. They don’t own vineyards, don’t have a tasting room and make wines from grapes sourced from all over the world. Really tasty wines like this $15 Pinot Noir.
... Read More »Juicy Fruit: Beaujolais Nouveau wine has arrived
Every year, France celebrates the newest wine of the vintage with a fruity, light-hearted red called Beaujolais Nouveau. Grown in an area south of famed Burgundy, the burgeoning gamay grapes are picked, fermented, bottled, shipped and deposited onto shelves around the world within 12 weeks. Sounds ... Read More »
Wine review: Martini Prosecco DOC
Prosecco, the name of a perfumey grape as well as a lightly fizzy, refreshing sparkling wine from Italy, can be absolutely beautiful but also complete crap. Shopping by name or specific region is imperative and Martini and Rossi is always consistent (you might have heard of their sweet Asti Spumante? ... Read More »
Wine reviews: A to Z 2007 Riesling Oregon and A to Z 2008 Pinot Noir Oregon
A to Z, a winery whose clever slogan is “aristocratic wines at democratic prices”, is a partnership of some of the best talent in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. If you’ve tried (and enjoyed) wines from Penner Ash, Rex Hill or Chehelem, you’ll love what’s in bottles ... Read More »
Wine review: Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 LaCryma Christi Bianco
The Lacryma Christi name (translation: tears of Christ) is quite a mouthful but this refreshing Italian white wine goes down easy. It hails from the Campania region of Southwestern Italy, near the city of Naples. A blend of indigenous white grapes, Coda di Volpe and Falaghina, this tart citrus number ... Read More »
Wine review: Milbrandt 2007 Traditions Merlot Columbia Valley
Gawd… this is yet another fabulous example of delicious Washington State Merlot. Butch and Jerry Milbrandt came from a long line of families who “worked the land” and they planted grapevines in 1997. But it wasn’t until 2007 that they launched a brand with their name on it. ... Read More »
3 great boxed wines – yes, tasty 3 liter wines in a box exist
I’ve been a proponent of wine-in-a-box, or “cask wine” as the Aussies call it, for years. But with the recession siphoning our wallets, these vinous countertop accoutrement are becoming as popular as half off restaurant coupons. Whereas before Australian wineries ruled the boxed ... Read More »
Wine review: Dry Creek 2009 Dry Chenin Blanc and 2006 Mariner
Dry Creek Vineyards isn’t one of those jump up and down, shouting “look at me!” wineries. They thankfully haven’t gone down the animal-on-the-label road nor have they succumbed to posting promotional drivel on Facebook and Twitter. They’re thoughtful, consistent and course-stayers ... Read More »
Wine review: Clos la Coutale 2007 Cahors (France)
From the other place where Malbec grows free and is celebrated, Cahors in Southwestern France, comes a Malbec unlike any you’ve tried from the warm climes of Argentina.
... Read More »Wine review: Apothic Red Wine 2008 California
One word: Delicious. If you’re one for lovin’ on sweet-ish, juicy smackin’, full-bodied reds, RUN, don’t walk, to pick up this bottle.
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