Showing all 12 results

Buongiorno Red Blend 2016

Buongiorno Terre Siciliane Red Blend – Candoni Green Indicazione Geografica Protetta Rosso – Red Wine Made with Organic Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon 66% Syrah 34% Buongiorno [Bun-Joor-no] is a flavorful red blend of cabernet sauvignon and syrah, organically-grown grapes cultivated in … Read More

Read more
Cosme Palacio y Hermanos Rioja Reserva Privada 2001

You knew it was going to happen sooner or later.  A wine for under 20 bucks at Costco was going to beat out all the high priced fancy-shmancy wines.  Well, this was the week. I bought the wine for $19.99 … Read More

not rated
Read more
de’ Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 1999

O.K.  I realize that the title is a mouthful.  If you go to a wine shop, you can just ask for the Castelgiocondo Brunello, and they will know what you want.  “Marchesi de Frescobaldi” is the name of the Company, … Read More

Read more
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Hillside Reserve 2002

Over the weekend, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a wine tasting featuring several Flora Springs wines from the 2002 vintage.  The tasting was held at the Crosby Golf Course Country Club. The event was very informal, … Read More

not rated
Read more
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Dry Red Wine Flavors of Red & Black Berries Pair With Steak Notes From Justin Vineyards: Great wine begins with the best soil and the best climate. JUSTIN vineyards is blessed with both. Rich in limestone, our soil combines with … Read More

Read more
Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2003

Well, this wine has certainly been the focus of a lot of media attention the last few years.  For anyone who has never had Spanish Garnacha, you are surely missing out. This is not to be confused with the feeble … Read More

not rated
Read more
Myles & Moore Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

It takes a rare merging of land, climate and grape for a wine to make its ultimate statement. Myles & Moore are always in search of that place. In the hidden gems of California wine country they find and nurture … Read More

Read more
Owl Ridge Brigden Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

On my way home from work tonight, I decided to pick up a nice bottle of Cabernet.  We were going to be grilling steaks. I was going to pick up a bottle of Heitz, which is one of my favorites.  … Read More

not rated
Read more
Produttori del Barbaresco Pora Riserva 1997

Sometimes, the most obvious things are unbeknownst to us, yet sitting right under our noses.  After reviewing the results of yesterday’s Winter Olympic competition from Torino, Italy, I decided to head over to the Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas.  I … Read More

not rated
Read more
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Heritage Red Blend 2017

Robert Mondavi Private Selection was founded in 1994 by Robert Mondavi to capture the delicious flavors from California’s best coastal vineyards. And that’s what we’re doing 20 years on. We invite you to experience our Heritage Red Blend. Smell – … Read More

Read more
The Signature Cabernet/Shiraz Blend 2001

I always get a kick out of Australian wine names and labels.  They seem to have a lot of fun with them. Take for instance the “Dead Arm Shiraz” or the Laughing Magpie.  Both are very serious wines, with names … Read More

not rated
Read more
Vina Robles Fore Estate Reserve Blend 2017 Review

Overall this wine is fantastic. I drank the first glass using a wine aerator on the first night. It was very solid, but not spectacular. The next day, my wife joined me for a glass and it really opened up. … Read More

not rated
Read more