Tag Archives: Charles Shaw

2009 Charles Shaw White Zinfandel

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Nick

Between white and red, is rosé.  Within the world of rosé wines, there’s the marketing term of blush.  The term refers to certain Californian wines that were made in a period when the demand for white wine exceeded the production … Continue reading →

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2009 Charles Shaw Chardonnay

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Nick

So recently Charles Shaw and Three Wishes have been making lots of appearances.  This has inevitably led to comparisons of the two ultra-bargain, premium brands.  So far, the score stands at a win for Chuck’s Cabernet Sauvignon, and a tied … Continue reading →

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2009 Charles Shaw Shiraz

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Nick

This week should wrap up Mr. Shaw’s line.  It’s been a mixed experience trying the bargain bucket series.  While Chuckie’s Cabernet Sauvignon was a surprisingly good wine for the money, the same couldn’t be said for Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, or … Continue reading →

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2008 Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Nick

Sauvignon Blanc is usually a pretty punchy wine.  This makes it a great wine for pairing with many foods, including poultry, fish, certain dips, and some spicy foods, like thai.   While the acid makes it crisp and refreshing, it … Continue reading →

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2009 Charles Shaw Merlot

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Nick

Being cheap and drinkable is the sort of thing that’s tough to ignore.  With Mr. Shaw’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, it was a nice indulgence that didn’t mean breaking the bank.  Aging in bottle or in wood tends to help a … Continue reading →

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2010 Charles Shaw Pinot Grigio

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Nick

So Two-Buck-Chuck can make a good red wine for a few bucks.   This is certainly great news for the under $5 crowd, but can he replicate it with a white. According to the folks at Serious Eats, he sort … Continue reading →

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2010 Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Nick

Two-buck-chuck.  A name that lives in infamy, or that possibly conjures up have memories of a decent value priced wine.  Unfortunately, there weren’t any Trader Joe’s in a reasonable distance, so it seemed Chuckie would have to wait.  Finding myself … Continue reading →

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