Comedian Jeff Wysaski, a joke-planting connoisseur, has dipped his toes into the often stiff world of wine reviews. Robert Parker may have his 100-point scale, Wysaski has sass. The comedian added his personal reviews to a store’s wine section and recommended the perfect pairing for each bottle. Popping the cork on a bottle of a red wine from Sterling Vineyards? Don’t…
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Blends, California
Review: 2012 Hahn Winery GSM
by wineforthewin •
This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourevedre is fruit-forward with a long, dry finish. The grenache makes it bold and the meaty mourevedre sews it all together. I tasted dark fruits–blackberries and blueberries–in this deep ruby-colored wine. I enjoyed it a lot with some meaty pasta at one of my Favorite Italian joints, Fritto…
Pinot Noir
Review: 2012 Habit Pinot Noir
by wineforthewin •
I got the dark red, nearly black 2012 Habit Pinot Noir as a birthday gift from a dear friend. It’s a playful Pinot Noir, what with its acidic bubbly feeling that waves hello to your tongue when you first take a sip. Not only does it give a nice welcome, but the wine absorbs into…
Shiraz, Under $10
Review: 2012 Benefactor Cellars Shiraz
by wineforthewin •
Summer in LA is my favorite time of the year. Not only for the weather, but also because of the bounty of events going on. You can see free concerts on the pier, take free dance lessons in downtown and even watch a movie in a cemetery. The Hollywood Forever Cemetery–where Dee Dee Ramone, you…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Review
Review: 2007 Oberon Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
When you bring a 1.5L bottle of wine to a party, you sure turn heads. I was heading to Echo Park Hills last weekend for a party in a gorgeous California abode with a luxurious view of downtown Los Angeles and decided to bring along the 1.5L bottle I won from the Oberon Wines video…
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…
Malbec, Review, Under $20
Review: 2011 Salentein Reserve Malbec
by wineforthewin •
When I first saw the cork of the 2011 Salentein Reserve Malbec, I remember my first thought was: “Now that’s purple.” See: I bought the Salentein Reserve Malbec in the cutest little bodega in the Palermo neighborhood in Buenos Aires. After getting some brie, baguettes and green olives for snacking, I also asked the store…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Non-California, Review, Under $10
Review: 2010 Terrenal Cabernet Sauvignon; Kosher Wine
by wineforthewin •
My dad is what I like to call a cafeteria Jew. He picks and chooses what he wants to follow. Same goes for how kosher he is. He’ll eat lobster, but when it comes to wine, he’ll only buy kosher wine. Celebrating Hanukah at my parent’s house, he brought out his favorite Kosher wine: Terrenal’s…
Review, Under $15, Zinfandel
Review: 2010 Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel
by wineforthewin •
Crowded around a six-person table at one of our favorite Italian joints in Santa Monica last week, the Zinfandel kept pouring. Partially because that favorite Italian joint, Fritto Misto, only charges $2 a person for corkage, and partially because a friend who loves Zinfandel and brought several bottles to dinner, is also a generous pour. He’s…
Budget Buster, California, Review, Santa Barbara County
Review: 2009 Kunin Roussanne
by wineforthewin •
Kunin Wines is small on production, but big on quality. I stopped by the bungalow that houses the winery on the Urban Wine Trail in Santa Barbara when I was there this summer. The tasting room is fresh and airy, a perfect locale to sip a flight of whites. My favorite Kunin was the 2009…