I wouldn’t be surprised if Nero D’Avola, Sicily’s signature grape, becomes a go-to bargain wine for people in the know. They are typically fruit forward,
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wine: Luna Pinot Grigio California 2012
Pinot Grigio is not one of my favorite wines. In Italy, where most of it is produced, the grapes are harvested early to preserve acidity
Budget Wine: La Boca Malbec Mendoza 2012
I’ve been on a cheap Malbec kick lately. This one’s from Bronco wines. In style it contrasts sharply with the Bodega De Elena I reviewed
Budget Wine: Bodega Elena De Mendoza Malbec 2011
You wouldn’t know it from the label, which refers lovingly to the “home at the foot of the Andes” , but this wine is from E.J.
Budget Wine: Gabbiano Chianti 2011
Get ready for a pucker punch. Not recommended as a sipper but OK for your next pizza night. One of the top wine estates in
Budget Wine of the Week: La Vieille Ferme Red Wine Ventoux 2012
Yes, it’s thin on the palate and simple with lots of acidity. So why do I like this wine? It is a perfect example of
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