From the category archives:
As I’m attending the Paso Robles Wine Country 2010 Grand Tasting Tour today, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a Paso Wine, even if it’s not one of my favorites (though I liked it). This one was recommended by the staff at San Diego Wine Company. I paid $12.95 there, however, [...]
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I don’t remember why this red blend wine wound up in the cart but it was purchased at San Diego Wine Company for $9.95. I did ask an employee for recommendations but we wound up with so many different bottles it was hard for me to keep track. I did manage to walk out with [...]
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Iran into BevMo the other day and saw this Lodi Zinfandel wine, but forgot to buy it. Thankfully, Brain Wines brought it over last night because he also heard it was good.
Right now, it’s marked down from $15.99 to $9.99 if you are a ClubBev member. If you’re not a ClubBev member, it’s free to [...]
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Most of our wine reviews tend to lean toward the positive because as a rule, we try very hard not to buy bad wine. I’m sure that most PR companies also try not to send bad wine as well. Thankfully, these two forces combined prevent us from tasting too many lemons.
However, in the interest of [...]
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I haven’t been able to get over to San Diego Wine Company recently. I went the week before Christmas and am so glad I did. I forgot how fabulous their deals on wine are. It’s not a big place, but they have a knack for stocking good stuff. I bought so much wine that I [...]
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As you probably know, the Bevmo 5 cent sale is going on now. I was in there one day and overhead one of the staff members raving about this wine to another customer. I grabbed 2 bottles, as is required by the sale, and then noticed the price – $7.99. Uh-oh, this can’t [...]
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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just read my post about Manilow Pinot Grigio.
I was not aware that Barry Manilow had a wine label, but as I have already mentioned, I am pleased to learn that the Manilow Wine proceeds are donated to the Manilow Fund For Health & Hope, which then funds other charities [...]
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Yep, another label purchase. Saw it at Trader Joe’s. Since I love dogs and this one is so cute, in the cart it went. I had low expectations even though Willamette Valley Pinots are known to be good. I believe I paid $9.99.
About the winery: ”We are located in the Willamette Valley about one hour [...]
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I am always on the hunt for a really good organic wine that is good enough to be served to guests. I’ve purchased quite a few and been more often disappointed than not. I do buy Organic Well Read Wine for La Jolla Dad to drink at home when we don’t feel like opening something [...]
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We decided to try another Montgras Wine since we like their Carmenere so much. This we also bought at Bevmo and it got the same 93 rating by Wilfred Wong as the Atrocedro I reviewed last week. This is a blend of 4 grapes, hence the “Quatro” and it was $13.99.
Winemakers notes:
“A blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% [...]
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