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This is a Cabernet from Chile. We reviewed the 2005 in January and thought we would compare the 2007 to that vintage. Once again this wine falls below the 04 that we really liked. It is not a bad wine but just not up to the level of the 04. Give it a try with some grilled red meat and you might find this to be a decent wine that is worth the price. |
| $12 from Trader Joe’s |
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- Hints of citrus with a strong alcohol scent
- Jammy aromas with spicy notes.
- Tastes of grapefruit
- A bit sharp on the tongue
- Overall mouth feel is a bit harsh and big with has a long finish
- This wine is definitely a food wine that would be great with a porterhouse steak and twice baked potato
- Bold and in your face like a school yard bully….taking it on by itself can be a bit overwhelming but pairing this wine with a hearty meal will take some of the edge off and reveal its softer side.
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This wine is a Malbec from Argentina. We picked this up because we saw that it was a fairly new arrival to Fresh & Easy. |
| $7 from Fresh & Easy |
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- Aromas of ripe fruit.
- Masculine notes of leather and spice in the taste.
- High tannin content makes it a bit harsh in the mouth.
- Rich and robust tastes of oak and cigar with a lingering finish.
- This wine is not the like the weight watchers breakfast of fresh fruit and yogurt….this wine is much more like a stick to your ribs country style breakfast of steak and eggs with a side of corn beef hash.
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This is a Malbec Bonarda Blend from Argentina. |
| $5 from Fresh & Easy |
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- Very light scents of fruit with a predominant alcohol smell
- Strong tastes of blackberry at first
- Hints of pipe tobacco follow the fruit
- A lot of body but the flavors are not defined….they tend to meld together
- A bit unrefined and boisterous….like the obnoxious friend everyone has in their circle… You can handle him in small doses and you don’t really hate him….you just need to limit your time with him before he becomes a little too much.
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This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma California. This is the legendary “2 Buck Chuck” that is sold exclusively by Trader Joe’s. There has been speculation and stories about why this wine is being sold for $2. According to Trader Joes however, the value priced Charles Shaw wines began as a result of an excessive supply, not because of other urban legends you may have heard. For the price, this is a great wine well worth giving a try. We have compared this wine to others in the same price point and above ($6.00 - $10.00 a bottle) and Charles Shaw comes out on top!
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| $3 Purchased from Trader Joes ($2 in California) |
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- Strong cherries in the bouquet.
- Notes of green apple.
- Hints of oak and plum.
- Medium tannins - decanting is recommended.
- An easy to drink wine, that can be enjoyed with a variety of foods.
- Makes a great Sangria.
- This wine is not the girl that wears Gucci, Fendi, or Prada. She wears baggy sweats and a baseball cap with her hair pulled through the back and she is proud of it. If you can get past the department store store clothes she wears, you will find she is definitely worth taking the time to get to know. Unlike the Cheap Red Wine we strongly suggest trying this bargain wine out.
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