Frog’s Leap has the reputation for making old world-style wines using new world grapes. In the land of the lush and sumptuous, this wine gives
Tag: merlot
Budget Wine: Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Merlot Monterey County 2017
This is cheap wine. Smells cheap, tastes cheap. That said, this Merlot is competently made and nothing jumps out as flagrantly awful. If that sounds
Budget Wine Review: Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley 2015
Waterbrook was the 4th bonded winery in Walla Walla, founded in 1984. They produce consistent, affordable wines year after year and advertise their aim as
Budget Wine Review: Trader Joe’s Grower’s Reserve Merlot 2016
I seldom dip my toe into the $5 and under wine pool—life is too short. But Trader Joe’s often has some good bargains so I
Budget Wine: Blackstone Merlot Winemaker’s Select California 2015
We’ve all had the experience of meeting someone who seems interesting and compelling when you first meet only to find out their really boring and
Saint Glinglin Carte Verte Cotes de Bordeaux 2011
The endless search for inexpensive, drinkable Bordeaux continues. This one is drinkable and interesting although not quite classic Bordeaux and not quite inexpensive. This wine
