Tua Rita Rosso del Notri 2015

Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING, INEXPENSIVE Super Tuscan blend. Producer/Winery: Tua Rita S.S.A.; Suvereto, Italy. Grape Variety: Super Tuscan blend – 50% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet […]

Bogle Vineyards California Merlot 2014 and 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A burly fruit flavored wine that doesn’t do justice to inexpensive California Merlot. Producer/Winery: Bogle Vineyards; Clarksburg, Calirfornia. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic […]

Bellevue Lussac St-Emilion 2004

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A CAPTIVATING Bordeaux that was an EXCELLENT value and a SUPER weekday red. Producer/Winery: André Chatenoud; Chateau de Bellevue; Lussac, France. Grape […]

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2013

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Bold West Coast fruit flavors at a grocery store price. Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest Winery; Paterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Columbia […]

Renieri Invetro Toscana 2012

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Italian red. Producer/Winery: Bacci Wines; Renieri di Montalcino, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend – Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese. Geographic Appellation: Tuscany, […]

Visintini Rosso Palmoira 2014

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A delicious Merlot that’s a SUPER value Italian wine. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Visintini Andrea; Gramogliano, Italy Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Gramogliano; […]

Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Napa Valley Red Wine 2014

Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCEPTIONAL California Bordeaux blend. Producer/Winery: Bevan Cellars; Santa Rosa, California. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend – Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc […]

Tolaini Al Passo Toscana 2012

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Outstanding Tuscan blend that’s an all-time GREAT value at under $20!!! Producer/Winery: Tolaini Agricola; Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy. Grape Variety: Super Tuscan blend […]