Some wines matter because of their distinctive aromas or exquisite balance. This one shines because of its emotional resonance. The initial impression of strawberry jam
Tag: Red blend
Budget Wine Review: Gnarly Head Double Black 1924 Red Blend 2015
This Zinfandel-driven blend is called 1924 because it’s suppose to remind us of prohibition when wines were field blends and most were sweet. They were
Budget Wine Review: Castle Rock Red Wine Blend Reserve Columbia Valley 2013
Castle Rock’s negociant, business model produces value-priced wines with some personality. And this one is no exception. They claim it’s fashioned after the “great wines
Budget Wine Review: Mural Reserva Red Wine Douro 2011
The land best known for its Port makes red wine as rugged as the slopes on which their vineyards sit. They typically deliver big flavors
Budget Wine Review: Orleans Hill Red Blend “Cote Zero” California 2015
I’ve found the organic wine section of the supermarket to be a reasonably good place to buy budget wines. There is no evidence organic wine
Bloomer Creek Vineyard White Horse Dry Red Finger Lakes 2012
The Finger Lakes are known for their scintillating Rieslings. But the reds? With the exception of the occasional Pinot Noir and a few experiments with
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