Red Wines

Frisk Prickly Rosso – Sparkly Fun

When a PR rep reached out to me and asked if I'd be interested in tasting a "prickly rosso" I said, "Hell yes!"  It...

Jacob’s Creek Red Blend – Easy Drinking Bargain Red

Jacob's Creek is a pretty big producer from Australia with good distribution in the United States, which means this should be a relatively...

Pertinace Nebbiolo – Aromatic and Affordable

I often get the question, "what's your favorite wine?"  To which I never have a simple answer.  I don't really have one favorite.  It...

Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir

This is a wine that falls in the not-exactly-cheap-but-pretty-darn-good category.  It comes from Ponzi Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Ponzi is a family-owned producer...

Casillero del Diablo Merlot Revisited

It was just earlier this year that I posted a review of the 2010 Casillero del Diablo merlot and now we're on to...

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage

Meritage, pronounced like "heritage" with an M, is a name for Bordeaux-style blends that come from regions other than Bordeaux. This one comes from

Calcu Cabernet Sauvignon – OK Aromatics, Fantastic Flavors

I'm starting to sound like a broken record when I say that Chile is a great region for good wine values.  I say this...

Tercos Sangiovese

I'm a big fan of sangiovese, but I'm also a little prejudiced with a preference toward Italian sangiovese.  I particularly like sangiovese via...

Wild Horse Winery Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

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Grove Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a wine that doesn't have a lot of back story.  It doesn't come from a small, artisanal family vineyard that's been passed...