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
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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
Budget Wine: La Fleur Du Roi Red Bordeaux 2012
This is what cheap Bordeaux should taste like. Simple plum with chocolate hints that peek around the funky earth that reminds me of decaying leaves
