Old vines are prized because they produce richer more flavorful grapes although at a much reduced yield. I’m not sure how Bogle makes reasonably priced
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wine: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Lodi 2013
These old vines still have some life. A compelling nose of sweet oak and dark, concentrated fruit with some coriander spice and a hint of
Budget Wine: Quinton Estates Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
Caveat Emptor. Black cherry, bell pepper, with a little barnyard on the nose, odd for a California Cab. In the mouth, the wine is sour
Budget Wine: The Original Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
I did not want to like this wine. It’s from E.J. Gallo after all and what the world does not need is another Gallo wine.
Budget Wine: Smashberry Red Blend Central Coast 2012
Another week, another generic wine, just a cut above ordinary. A mix of black cherry and raspberry on the nose, topped off with a bit
Budget Wine: Candoni Chianti NV
Among all wines, fine as well as cheap, the contrast between old world and new world is breaking down as an international style using ripe
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