Toasted Head Cabernet 2006

Just had this wine while out to dinner with some friends at Macaroni Grill. I thought the name sounded interesting and would be worth a shot for $7 a glass. Turns out that Read more

Jacob’s Creek Cabernet Reserve 2004

Jacob’s creek is sold at grocery and convenience stores all over the country.  Usually you will be buying a very Read more

Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet 2006

Medium-bodied Cabernet with a nose of cherry and rose petals. I tasted deep berry flavors, minerals and a cocoa finish. This is a pretty decent Cabernet from Columbia Crest. I don’t usually like their wines but this one was pretty good. Wine.com has the 2005 vintage for $16 and will probably soon have the 2006 Vintage.

Price: $16
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA – Washington
Cheap Wine Rating: 88

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Alamos Chardonnay 2006

Will you let me say a wine is seductive?  I don’t like to use words like that to describe wine but thats the first thing that came to my mind when Read more

Trivento Select Malbec 2005

For those who don’t know, Malbec is Argentina’s most popular varietal.  The TriVento Malbec lives up to its reputation.  We found the nose of Read more

Wine Books

Looking for wine books? Here are a few that you can buy from Amazon. I’ve read the Wine Bible and highly recommend it for those interested in learning about wine. For the intermediate wine drinker the Wine Bible still has a lot to offer providing in depth research about wine regions around the world.

Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir 2006

Trinity Oaks makes a great Pinot Noir. I bought my first bottle at my local Giant grocery store. Click Here to see if there is one near you. If not, you can buy it online. Giant Read more

Tin Roof Merlot 2005

Finally a great merlot for under $10.  I was very surprised by the quality if the Tin Roof Merlot. I bought this wine at costco just because of the price and rating by the Read more

Mirassou Pinot Noir 2007

I recently had this wine when I was out to dinner with some friends.  We looked over the menu and because we were all going to Read more

Martin Ray Pinot Gris 2006

This is a very nice Pinot Gris from Mendocino County, CA.  You will notice a nice floral aroma and and a taste of peach and creamy vanilla.   The wine is very Read more

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