Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” Merlot. Producer/Winery: Nosio SPA; Mezzocorona, Italy. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Trentino, Italy. Vintage: 2017 Price: $8.99 […]
Tag: Grocery Store Wines
Catena Malbec 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Despite its drawbacks we thought it was an enjoyable drinking Malbec. Producer/Winery: Bodega Catena Zapata; Mendoza, Argentina. Grape Variety: Malbec. Geographic Appellation, […]
Starborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A decent grocery store Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: E & J Gallo Winery; Starborough Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Geographic Appellation, […]
La Vieille Ferme Recolte Blanc 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This should be labeled “Outstanding Inexpensive White Wine” to separate it from all the other mediocre wine on the grocery store shelf. […]
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Sonoma Coast, California. Vintage: 2018 […]
The Best Grocery Store Wines
This year while in California we reviewed 31 wines purchased in local grocery stores. We specifically looked in the under $10 price range and as […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: impressive grocery store wine that should be bought by the case…it was an AWESOME VALUE!!! Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Santa […]
Layer Cake Primitivo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply a disappointing inexpensive grocery store wine Producer/Winery: RI 16424, Italy. Grape Variety: Primitivo (Zinfandel). Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Puglia, Italy. Vintage: […]
Simi Sonoma County Merlot 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Another disappointing grocery store wine. Producer/Winery: Simi Winery; Geyserville, California. Grape Variety: Merlot blend – 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% […]
Chleo Wine Collection Pinot Grigio 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A clean easy drinking and inexpensive Pinot Grigio. Producer/Winery: Imported and bottled by Chleo Wine Collection; Livermore, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio. […]