Pinot Noir from Italy is always an uncertain proposition, especially when found on the supermarket shelf. It’s probably bulk wine but the quest for cheap
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wine: Peter Mertz Platinum Riesling Germany 2015
This is produced by a large winery with vineyards in virtually every wine region in Germany. Very pale in color, it features simple pear and
Budget Wine: Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
A pleasing nose with good intensity highlighting grapefruit and lemon aromas set off by muted asparagus notes. On the palate, its very juicy upfront with
Chateau de Rauzan Augey Bordeaux Red 2014
More cheap swill from Bordeaux but it’s an honest wine. It tastes exactly like cheap Bordeaux. Red currant, smoke and green twiggy notes suggest under
Budget Wine: Loscano Torrontes Private Reserve Cafayate 2014
A perfumed nose of bright peach and lemon in exquisite balance, forceful and focused, enfolded in stony minerality. On the palate it opens round and
Budget Wine: Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Chile 2013
Chile’s 5th largest producer makes some iconic wines at the premium level. This Cab is their entry level, supermarket wine. Ripe red fruit, dense and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 