After sampling Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rioja over the past week it’s time for a reality check—a battle of the supermarket wines, the wines that the
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wines: Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay Casablanca 2009
There may be activities in life more important than play. But when we play we are most fully absorbed in our activity and most fully
Budget Wines: Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Chile
Even a quest for the perfect wine needs a reality check. It’s a good idea to drink cheap wines, not only because they are cheap,
Budget Wines: Martin’s Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 and Fire Road 2012 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. You either love it or hate it. Like fans of lolcats and the smell of kitty litter in the morning, Sauvignon Blanc lovers
Budget Wines: Bois de Lamothe Cotes de Duras 2010
A Merlot/Cabernet blend from Duras, a respected but lesser-known region (about 60 miles from Bordeaux) so you’re not paying for reputation. Definitely old world with
Budget Wines: Juan Gill’s Honoro Vera Monestrell 2011
Sometimes a little vanity can be beneficial if it gives someone the confidence to punch above his weight. This $8 prodigy has the swagger of
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 