Cabernet Sauvignon
Kathryn Hall 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Reviewing some of Wine Enthusiast’s top 100 Best Buys for 2017
The list is out in the latest edition of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s top 100 Best Buys for 2017. Many of these wines are available locally, and many are on your neighborhood grocer’s shelves. I chose to look at the grocer’s liquor department for some of these wines. I found six, and picked up one of … Continue reading
Costco and the El Cheapo Compare-o
Do you have a Costco nearby? If so, do you walk around the cases of wine they offer wondering if any of these $10 specials are worthy of consumption? Yeah, me too. I bought four of these beauties from my local Costco booze store at the $10 mark. I took the next few days giving … Continue reading
Revelry D11 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012
2012 Revelry Cabernet Sauvignon, Dionysis Vineyard D11 Block – Walla Walla I have a fondness of Washington State Cabernet Sauvignons (along with Rhone varietals, Chardonnays, and most everything else produced there.) So the Revelry D11, which comes from a specific block (11) of the venerable Dionysus Vineyard, was an instant hit here at home. This … Continue reading
Some of the best of the wines available at the average wine retailer
Posted on February 4, 2013 by tcbrown Sometimes you just get stuck buying wine from an average retailer, say grocer, convenience store, or “beer, wine, tobacco” outlet. Which wine would one pick from the big bottlers that might still please the palette? A fair question, but I can offer a few suggestions. Roederer Estate Brut … Continue reading