I am not going to even review this properly since it is a total loss! I just noticed it is not even a "Vintage" Zin. It is sourced from California Zinfandel grapes and that's about as far as this wine goes being "Zinfandel" like.
It is fairly awful so pass it up. I do not know what they were thinking as they cam produce some pretty decent wine. This is NOT one of them. Even at $7 it is a LOSER. Caveat Emptor!
Palate -- Light weight Pinot, fruit, steel, and well, not much else to commend it.
This is a cheap California Pinot that is not typical for Mark West. You would never know what you drinking even with an experienced palate. Is it drinkable? Well yeah, but then most things are. While this isn't offensive, it isn't a good example of what is one of the most prestigious rapes in the world. For the same price ($13) there are numerous an Oregon Pinot's that out shine this by far.
Palate-- Watery texture, with forward dark cherry-berry fruit, and a touch of savory spice. Finishes better than it starts but is just "meah."
Clos Du Bois (pronounced "Do-Bwah") was one of the early California wineries I cut my teeth on some 45 years ago when beginning this lovely journey through viticulture. Clos du Bois can make some nice wine. This isn't one of them.
Palate--Fruity dark berry with a savory foundation. Mouth feel is a bit clunky and finishes quickly.
Charles Smith can make good wine. But that takes time and selection etc. This is called House Wine I am guessing because it is a generic kind of red wine that you might see on a typical chain restaurant. But in a restaurant a glass of this might cost you as much $10 whereas the whole bottle costs around $10.
It's what you would expect out of a $10 Cabernet. I will have it with charcoal broiled chicken smothered in BBQ sauce.
Pallet-- lovely acidity, A bit of an old world flare, hint of milk chocolate rear pallet and what you taste up front is what lingers on.
*Bricking--A a red wine ages it oxidizes and begins to take on a brownish tint first noticeable at the rim when tilted under good lighting. This is a characteristic of an aging wine is not a flaw. Some people love it, (I happen to be one of them) others do not. It does mean that the wine should be drunk fairly quickly...
I was not familiar with the producer of this very nice Pinot Noir. It is quite different demonstrating "terroir" and the appeal of "single vineyard wines. They also tend to cost a good bit more.
This was served by my daughter on a recent visit and runs around $35.
Palate--Lively structure with a balanced presentation of fruit and body, very nice savory spiced cherry/berry fruit with a fleeting finish.
This Spanish blend of 40% Tempranillo, 25%Syrah, 25% Garnacha, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon is well made and for the money $7, I mean you really cannot pass this up. Raise a glass!
Lighter golden hue with aromas of vanilla pudding mixed citrus, and a melange of tropical fruit.
Palate--Ample fruit forward goodness with loads of exotic fruit from sunny climes; lemon, lime, ripe pineapple and ripe green melon.
Bought on sale for around $8 this is a really well made Chard that is structured nicely with a nice acidic foundation. I paired it with baked chicken thighs, in a savory rub. Raise a glass!
Deep garnet purple hue with aromas of light red berries with a gentle baking spice nose
Palate--A lively sparkle sets off a subdued but celebratory front palate with a cherry mid palate and a quick finish. A very FUN wine!
This is just a simple, casual wine with lots of delicious if simple freshness that will do well with anything pool side, lighter fare and lighter cheese and crackers. I am going to serve this with grilled salmon for my wife and a grilled bratwurst for myself. Not the class pairing for sure but I believe it will work. I think I paid perhaps $6 for this fun inid of party wine so raise a glass!
Palate--Mouth watering acidity with a silky texture and a big fruit filled presentation of ripe dark berry. On the rear there is another blast of big dark brooding berry which is again very nice! Finishes a bit quickly.
I saw this today at the local grocery store on sale for $10. James Suckling scored this $10 Malbec 90 points but I hadn't noticed that until I got home. I was doubly glad I grabbed it as Mr. Suckling is one of my reliable palates from my many years as a Wine Spectator devotee.
I am grilling Bratwurst right now and this will be very nice with it. Of course beer is another great pairing with Brats but ya like what ya like so raise a glass!
Palate--Striking first impression of steely red berry cherry fruit with notes of strawberry, with lip smacking structure and a finish that is quick but tasty.
Previously reviewed recently, I grabbed a bunch of these on close out at Walmart for $7!
C'mon, at this price you cannot NOT want to try this and even at the normal $10 price point Bogle just tends to be reliable regardless the varietal so raise a glass!
Lovely darker purple hue with aromas of understated black berry fruit, sweet black cherry/berry fruit on top, youthful fruit nuances with a hint of savory spice that will probably be accentuated as this wine matures.
Palate--Nice first impression with balanced structure of loads of luscious mouth watering fruit, silky tannins, youthful acidity, but overall a very drinkable wine right now! Finishes a bit quickly but c'mon, see below!
I found this wine today at Sam's club and since it was a Cab from an actual *"AVA" called LODI, for $10 I had to give it a try. See * below; it will help you be a smarter shopper for inexpensive wines!
*I have explained numerous times but it bears repeating. An AVA is an "American Viticultural Area" which means it is a particular (relatively small area of a locale that has achieved a certain reputation/standards that put it above a wine that is generically from a large geography like a state! So a wine that says simply "California" on the label means that the grapes came from somewhere/ anywhere in California. But jhis says "LODI" which is a relatively small area in California from which the grapes came. Rule of thumb--and it is a GOOD rule, a wine from a smaller region eg. the State of California vs. this particular locale in California will be better quality overall. (There are exceptions but...)
I paid $10 for this Cab from Lodi and it is a nice value wine for the price so raise a glass!
This fine wine is from the "Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Madeira. I opened it today as today is "Patriot's Day" in America for those who live in New England where the Revolutionary War began.
Madeira was one of the common wines enjoyed by the Founding Fathers and this is a special one given to me by my wife a while back. It is unique!
Beautiful Brown crystalline tint with orange hues in the mix.
The Bouquet: A glorious melange of sweet burnt orange peel, toffee, baked molasses and more!
Palate--Powerful yet elegant flavors of brown sugar, baked orange, baking spices on a foundation of acidity which carries it all superbly! Finishes with a lingering, beauty of roasted almonds and more baked orange peel.
A special wine that comes at a price of $75 more or less! A real treat so raise a glass! And may the Lord forgive America for it's wretched godlessness today.
