31 Dec
Kirkland Signature by Ti Point 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough); $13
I think this Sauv Blanc is only available at Costco. Fabulous and refreshingly ripe on a palate of lime, gooseberry, honey and fresh cut grass. Clean and crisp this will please any lover of Sauv Blancs. With a clean finish that’s long and refreshing, drink now [...]
18 Apr
Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley); $13
Gainey vineyard is a top tier California sauv blanc producer and this wine does not disappoint. Kick ass price at $13 bucks or less, and perfect for warm weather. Crisp, elegant and dry kicks off with big citrus flavors of lime, honeydew, passion fruit and a subtle hint of vanilla. [...]
17 Apr
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005 $15
Beautifully showcases the variety in a pure, classic way, with it’s silky mouthfeel and complex flavors. Dark ruby color, showing wild berries, gingersnap cookies, cocoa and vanilla. The fruit is well integrated with a light oak and pepper component to finish off long and smooth. Drink now thru 2010.
15 Apr
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, $15
This is a big, powerful wine, but easy to drink because it’s well balanced. The bouquet offers soaring blueberry, blackberry liqueur and layers of jammy dark fruit. As it opens up intense black pepper, chocolate and spice notes propel forward. This medium-bodied wine finishes off with silky smooth long finish. Drink [...]
14 Apr
Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, $15
Wow, great zin for the money, ripe fruit flavors of, blackberry and cocoa mingle with an elegant mid palate of spiciness. The toasted oak and leather, along with a medley of dark fruit and restrained tannins lengthen the finish and add complexity. Drink this best buy now thru 2012.
11 Apr
Carmenère Colchagua Valley Reserva 2006 $12
Intense aromas of ripe red fruits, chocolate, cherries and a touch of vanilla. Spicy flavors come through in the palate, with good volume and a long smooth finish.
10 Apr
Red Wine from Spain $15
Crimson in color, with a nose of raspberry and red currant, framed by floral notes. The dense, full-character has a smooth caressing palate, packed with sweet, creamy raspberry and black fruits a fine tannic background, well-balanced acidity and a long finish.
8 Apr
Shiraz Barossa 2005 $15
Beautiful and lush, this supple Shiraz with cassis and blackberry fruit wrapped in a soft coat of caramel, coffee and vanilla oak. Nicely complex, yet at the same time this is easy to drink. Finishes long, framed by dusty tannins, this best buy is drinkable till 2011.
