Jul 03 2008

Duck Pond Pinot Noir (Oregon, 2006)

Category: Pinot Noir — Mike @ 8:52 am

	This is a Pinot Noir from Oregon. I was excited when I saw this wine in Fresh & Easy because I had the 2004 and 2005 vintage about a year ago. While I would recommend the 2004 vintage over this based on taste alone; you cannot pass this one up because of the price. Pick this bottle of Oregon Pinot up and give it a try.
	$10 from Fresh & Easy

Some strawberry and floral aromas. Quite dry and tannic. The taste was a bit earthy with hints of fresh cut wood. Minor taste of nutmeg at the finish. Very good Pinot for the price…Much like like picking up a filet mignon that has been marked down at half price. It just seems to taste so much better because you know the price you paid.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(1 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)

Loading ...

Tags: $10, 2006, 3 Trophies, Fresh & Easy, Oregon, Pinot Noir

Comments (0)

May 18 2008

Concannon Petite Sirah (California, 2005)

Category: Petite Sirah — Eddie @ 9:04 am

	I picked up this wine because I really wanted to try something different. I had the Concannon Pinot before and really liked it so I thought I would give this a try. I was please with the purchase and would have it again.
	$9 at Frys

Strong Cherry aromas Powerful oak and cherry with the perfect amount of sweetness A little one dimensional but very good tasting Could be a little boring after a while but it is still a good wine to drink Like watching a Temple basketball game under John Cheney…pretty much all your going to see is defense. Now granted they were very good at playing defense under him but unless you understand that there will not be any spectacular offensive plays then you could be a little disappointed.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(2 ratings, average: 3.5 out of 5)

Loading ...

Tags: $9, 3 Trophies, Concannon, Fry's, Petite Sirah

Comments (0)

May 03 2008

Red Flyer (California, 2003)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 10:20 am

	This is a red table wine from California. A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Carignane. I saw this on display at Trader Joes and couldn’t pass up the $3 price tag for a review on justagrape.com. My expectations were low, considering the bottom barrel price and our past experience with “Red” labeled wines (see Cheap Red, Red Truck, Big House Red and Red Guitar), but it turned out to be a half decent bottle. We recommend it if you can find it for the $3 price, but if you have to pay closer to $9 you could probably do better.
	$3 from Trader Joes

Very dark deep purple/red hues. Apples and cherries in the aroma. A little sweet and jammy off the start. Bold smokey berry flavors with a short finish. This wine is light hearted and bold at the same time. It’s that fun lovin friend you have that always speaks it’s mind and is an all around good time when you hang out.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(3 ratings, average: 3 out of 5)

Loading ...

Tags: $3, 2003, 3 Trophies, California, Red Flyer, Trader Joes

Comments (2)

Mar 28 2008

Barking Sheep Malbec Bonarda (Argentina, 2006)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 6:25 am

	This is a Malbec, Bonarda blend from Mendoza Argentina.
	$10 from Target

Vanilla and blackberries with a hint of cotton candy in the aroma. Moderate tannins Fruit forward taste yet not too sweet. Soft smooth mouth feel with a nice dry finish. This wine is like a mid-summer day… in the pacific northwest. It’s refreshing and cool in a summery way but not too overpowering.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(No Ratings Yet)

Loading ...

Tags: $10, 2006, 3 Trophies, Argentina, Bonarda, Malbec, Target

Comments (0)

Mar 07 2008

Ombretta Chianti (Italy, 2006)

Category: Chianti — Mike @ 7:08 am

	This wine is a Chianti from Tuscany. Chiantis are very good buys and you can find decent bottles for around $10.00. You can get great bottles for around $20.00. Chiantis….like most Italian wines are built for food. If you are looking for a wine that goes great with a meal yet does not break your wallet than you should try out a few Chiantis and this is one we would recommend starting with.
	$6.00 From Fresh and Easy

Deep purple color Rustic aroma with hints of berries Flavors of toasted oak Black Cherry notes Solid buy at $6.00…Its like playing softball with your old glove that you have had for years….It may not be as fancy or as nice as some of your friends gloves but you know it will work for you and after all……whether it works for you is all that really matters

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(No Ratings Yet)

Loading ...

Tags: $6, 2006, 3 Trophies, Chianti, Fresh and Easy, Italy, Ombretta

Comments (0)

Feb 25 2008

Caposaldo Chianti (Italy, 2005)

Category: Chianti — Mike @ 6:50 am

	This wine is a Chianti from Italy.
	$10 Purchased at Cost Plus World Market.

Cherries and earth in the bouquet. Spice, citrus and cherry flavors. Light and refreshing feel with mineral undertones. Overall this is easy drinking wine with good body and a nice finish. *A solid Chianti at $10.00 that would provide good company with a meal….yet light enough to have a glass or two on its own*

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(No Ratings Yet)

Loading ...

Tags: $10, 2005, 3 Trophies, Caposaldo, Chianti, Cost Plus World Market, Italy

Comments (0)

Feb 19 2008

The Big Kahuna Cabernet Shiraz (Australia, 2006)

Category: Blend — Mike @ 6:56 am

	This is a Cabernet Shiraz blend from Australia.
	$3 Purchased form Fresh and Easy

Strong fruit forward aroma with strawberry. Burst of strawberries right of the bat followed by blackberries. On the sweet side, but not too sweet or jammy. Simple thin and light with a medium finish. Like a piece of candy or a slice of cake is good after a well balanced dinner….so to is this wine…Not big or bold enough to rely on to supply all your nutritional needs; but definitely something you don’t mind having every once in a while….especially considering the cost.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(3 ratings, average: 4.33 out of 5)

Loading ...

Tags: $3, 2006, 3 Trophies, Australia, Blend, Fresh and Easy

Comments (1)

Feb 06 2008

Castle Rock Pinot Noir (Oregon 2006)

Category: Pinot Noir — Mike @ 6:54 am

	This is a Pinot Noir from Oregon. Actually the grapes are from the Williamette Valley in Oregon but the wine was bottled and cellared in Sonoma County California.
	$11 Purchased from Fresh and Easy.

Strong apple aroma. flavors of candied fruit. Sweet at first but mellows out at the end. Very good wine for the price. It’s a wine that is easy to drink and much like watching your kids play. They are innocent, sweet and open to new experiences. We suggest that you open you mind and try this wine.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(No Ratings Yet)

Loading ...

Tags: $11, 2006, 3 Trophies, Castle Rock, Fresh and Easy, Oregon, Pinot Noir

Comments (0)

Jan 23 2008

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot (California, 2005)

Category: Merlot — Mike @ 6:49 am

	This is a Merlot from the Robert Mondavi Private selection. It is very common wine that can be found just about anywhere. We picked this up on short notice and had it with sausage and peppers.
	$8 Purchased at Safeway.

Hints of toasted oak and red berries in the aroma. Sweet off the start Fruity with berry flavors. Slightly tart with moderately high tannins. Mild strawberry finish. Simple but decent. Kind of reminiscent of watching reruns of Friends. You enjoy it but it does not excite you and you wish something else was on.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(No Ratings Yet)

Loading ...

Tags: $8, 3 Trophies, California, Merlot, Robert Mondavi, Safeway

Comments (3)

Jan 15 2008

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages (France 2006)

Category: Gamay — Mike @ 7:20 am

	This wine is a Gamay Noir from the Beaujolais region in east central France. Beaujolais is a sub-region of the larger Burgandy region in France, and is known for producing fruit forward and light wines. Nearly all of the wine produced in the Beaujolais region is of the Gamay grape variety. This wine is very common in the US and can be found at almost any store.
	$8 from Trader Joes.

Strawberry bouquet. Light and dry with moderate tannins. Easy to drink with a very short finish. Not complex, simple. This wine is like that song you hear and enjoy right away. After a while though it gets a little boring, because it’s not layered with intricacies that take multiple listens to hear. It still is nice to play once in a while though because it does have a good rhythm.

Have you tried this wine? Share your rating with us!

(1 ratings, average: 4 out of 5)

Loading ...

Tags: $8, 2006, 3 Trophies, Burgandy, France, Gamay Noir, Louis Jadot, Trader Joes

Comments (0)