Californian Wine

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Claret

I imagine that for many American wine consumers, particularly those who are relatively new to wine, the question, "What is a Claret?" is the...

Renegade Wine, Ancient Peaks Winery

Today we're taking a look at another Californian red blend.  This one is a blend of 46% syrah, 31% malbec and 23% petit verdot...

Concannon Conservancy Crimson & Clover

Some of the most interesting wines I've been coming across lately are blends.  Pure varietal wines are fine, but putting together a blend allows...

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir

Robert Mondavi was one of the most important pioneers of Californian wine, if not the most important.  He is know for his tremendous contributions...

Fat Cat Pinot Noir

Today we're reviewing yet another wine from the bargain wine mega-producer, Bronco Wine Company.  This one is from their Fat Cat Cellars brand. It...

Carmenet Pinot Noir

Carmenet wines are part of the Bronco Wine Company portfolio, one of the biggest producers of bargain-priced wines in the US.  The appellation noted...

Fat Monk Pinot Noir

Fat Monk wines are produced by the Villa San-Juliette Winery in Paso Robles.  You may recall a review we did of the Villa...

Godwin Family Vineyards Merlot 2005

Yesterday, we reviewed the Godwin Family Vineyards 2004 Merlot and we found it to be quite impressive.  “The wine does a nice job...

Godwin Family Vineyards Merlot 2004

Occasionally here at Cheapwineratings.com we receive wines that don’t necessarily meet our criteria, meaning they’re not exactly “cheap”.   But if we believe these...

X Winery Pinot Noir

Continuing the theme of not-so-cheap wines this week, AND continuing our exploration of pinot noir tonight we're revisiting a brand we love,