Root 1 is an brand owned by Viña Ventisquero, a large Chilean producer with an agro-business history. This entry level offering is a bit too
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Domaine Du Bouscat Caduce Bordeaux Superieur 2010
I found this lurking in a liquor store in Salt Lake City for $13. Such finds are to be treasured, not because this is a
Wine Review: Walter Clore Columbia Crest Private Reserve Columbia Valley 2013
When large industrial wineries, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, owners of the Columbia Crest brand, pause long enough in their quest for market share to
Budget Wine Review: George Wyndham Bin 555 Shiraz Australia 2016
In the early 2000’s, Australian Shiraz was the hot new wine until they started exporting cheap, sugary plonk with cute animals on the label to
Wine Review: Efeste Syrah Ceidleigh Red Mountain AVA 2015
This is a lovely wine from this Woodinville, Washington based winery. Sourced from the very warm vineyards on Red Mountain, there is lots of fruit
Budget Wine Review: Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
I have a lot of respect for Bogle. They are a large production winery that usually maintains consistent quality making varietally-correct, budget friendly wines. The
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