Three Wishes: Merlot
Oh no, didn’t we just play the non-vintage game with Three Wishes? Well, that was Cabernet Sauvignon, perhaps the Merlot will be better.
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MonthAugust 2011
2009 Charles Shaw Shiraz
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
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Three Wishes Cabernet Sauvignon
More than once, I have expressed my fear of sub-$5 bottles of wine that lack vintages. Now, as Yellow Tail proved, they’re not
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2010 Indaba Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc, the grape most celebrated for it’s ability to become Vouvray and Savennières, is predominately grown in France and South Africa. South
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2008 Bubo Pinot Grigio
This California Pinot Grigio got hit with some sort of magical latin owl named Bubo. So it’s fair to say the marketing department
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2009 Panilonco Chardonnay Viognier
The chief of lions, a musky cat that smells flowers and tropical fruit. Is this 2009 Panilonco Chardonnay Viognier the king of the
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2010 Vola Sangiovese
The last experience with Vola was surprisingly good for the money. That being said, it’s worth taking a spin on their Sangiovese. Made
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2009 Valréas “Cuvée Prestige” Côtes Du Rhône Villages
The French have a history of making terroir driven wines. More earthy herbs and farm than fruit, these wines have had a tendency
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2008 Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is usually a pretty punchy wine. This makes it a great wine for pairing with many foods, including poultry, fish, certain
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Wine Cube: Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz
Non-vintage wines that are good tend to be fortified or certain regional wines (some Bully Hill wines come to mind), but rarely are
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