I got this Malbec at the BevMo 5 cent wine sale. I’ve purchased it a couple times, so I definitely keep coming back. It’s sour, tart and has a long finish. The bottle says it ends with a violety flavor–a common characteristic of some Malbecs, but I didn’t taste the flowery perfume. To me, it…
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Review, Under $20
Review: 2012 Stateland Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
When you drink this berrylicious Cabernet Sauvignon, your mouth will water. The blackberry aroma and soft tannins of this easy-to-drink Cab can be quite persuasive. However, this Central Coast red can be a bit leathery at times, lying heavy on the tongue, coating it as if it were leaving behind a prime layer of paint. It…
Pinot Noir, Under $10
Review: 2012 Red Tree Pinot Noir
by wineforthewin •
Get ready for some complaining. I wouldn’t buy this wine, again and unfortunately I have another bottle since I got two at the BevMo 5 cent wine sale. When I think Pinot, I think smoky, and while this wine had somewhat of a smokiness to it, it was lacking. It tastes like fake smoke. My…
California, Review, Under $20, Zinfandel
Review: 2011 Sincera Zinfandel
by wineforthewin •
Berries! Berries! Berries! If the 2011 Sincera Zinfandel could talk, it’s first word would be berries. If you’re a fan of earthy, spicy zinfandel’s, this isn’t for you. But if you like fruity reds, give this one a try. But for the price, $16.95, there are better zins out there. Wilfred Wong from BevMo…
California, Under $20, Zinfandel
Review: 2009 Sebastiani Zinfandel
by wineforthewin •
Remember how I cracked the code behind old vine zinfandel and zinfandel? Well, since then I haven’t had much of America’s sweetheart wine and since it’s one of my favorite varietals, I had to break the dry streak. I brought over a bottle of the 2009 Sebastiani Zinfandel to a friend’s house earlier this week…
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Money Saver, Under $10
Review: 2011 Challis Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
This was the last of a recent BevMo 5 cent wine sale grab and I was sort of sad my haul ended on a meh note. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fine, but it’s nothing special. When I first sipped it, I felt like it fell flat on the tongue. I think that’s because it’s light;…
California, Pinot Grigio, Under $20
Review: Craftwork 2012 Pinot Grigio
by wineforthewin •
It smelled like honeydew when I stuck my nose into my first glass of Craftwork’s 2012 Pinot Grigio, but when I drank it, I forgot about that alluring scent. I expected a fruity concoction, but was distracted by the alcohol burn. The bottle says it’s 13.5%, but it tasted like more. I feel like this…
Money Saver, Non-California, Rose, Syrah, Under $20
Review: Arrogant Frog Syrah Rose
by wineforthewin •
Twist off! I am a cork lover through and through, but I’ve been seeing more screw caps as I browse wine store shelves and honestly, they have their benefits. Think of all those times you headed to a picnic with a beautiful bottle of wine only to get there and uh-oh, you forgot the cork…
Barbera, Interesting Fact, Non-California, Under $20
Review: Luisi Barbera d’Asti
by wineforthewin •
Barbera’s not a wine grape you hear about everyday. In fact, before I drank the 2011 Luisi Barbera d’Asti, I had only had Barbera in blends before. So what is Barbera all about? Barbera is one of the most popular grapes planted in Italy. You can also find it in Australia, thanks to UC Davis.…
California, Money Saver, Pinot Grigio, Review
Review: Main & Geary Pinot Grigio
by wineforthewin •
The first time I had Pinot Grigio I was way under the legal drinking age in the United States, but I wasn’t in the United States! I was in Florence, Italy during a summer abroad “studying” art history after my junior year in high school. It was the first summer that I wouldn’t be going…