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Trinchero Family Cabernet Sauvignon

October 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Trinchero Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $10.99

  RANKING: Serve Proudly to Guests

Another great little California Red Wine for around ten bucks!  Sunday evening, I’m on the verge of going 0-5 on my fantasy team!  (Who knew Schaub would get the flu?  You just can’t win without a QB!)  Unbelievable.  To punish myself for my poor judgement […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Recent Quests (Wine Tastings) · Great $10 Reds · California Wines · Trinchero

Good Cheap Picnic Wines

October 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Berringer Chenin Blanc 2006 $4.99
RANKING: Good Enough for My Numb Tongue
 A group of us that work together had a little picnic a week or so ago.  Of course it rained which washed out the softball and tennis, but we still had a great time meeting each others spouses and family.  (I am sure many people […]

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Tags: Recent Quests (Wine Tastings) · Berringer Wines

Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel

September 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Rosenblum Cellars California Zin Vinter’s Cuvee XXX

 
RANKING:  Serve Proudly to Guests
Triple XXX can mean a lot of things, usually not suitable for friendly conversation, depending upon your circle of friends of course.  In this case the XXX is certainly worth bringing up in group conversation.  Rosenblum Cellars has put together a surprisingly tasty Zinfandel available […]

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Tags: Recent Quests (Wine Tastings) · California Wines · Rosenblum Cellars

Biodynamic Grapes Make A Dynamic Red Wine

August 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

 Dynamic Red Table Wine California 2006 $8.99
sold exclusively at Trader Joes
 
 RANKING: Serve to Guests
Well I fell for a label again.  The Mediterranean tower-home gave this wine an “old country” look that I couldn’t resist.  How in the world Trader Joes keeps finding well priced little gems like this I dont know.  This one is from Ceago […]

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Tags: Recent Quests (Wine Tastings) · Great $10 Reds · Ceago Vineyards

Cycles Gladiator Central Coast 2006

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Cycles Gladiator Central Coast 2006 Merlot $9.50

RANKING: Share with Friends
I was watching highlights of the Tour de Drugs, sorry… Tour de France action for the day late at night, I was also working on a presentation that had to be ready in the morning. After seeing a picture of some spectator ringing a […]

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Tags: Recent Quests (Wine Tastings) · Great $10 Reds · California Wines · Wine Clubs · Cycles Gladiator