2008 Maipe Malbec

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Estate grown and bottled in Mendoza, Argentina, purchased for $7.99. The nose reminds me of a roadside fruit stand in the autumn during harvest, all fruit, flowers and green grass. The color is dark, … [Read more...]

As seen on a wine bottle

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In honor of Michael Jackson's birthday. … [Read more...]

As seen on a wine bottle, but not in Alabama

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Alabama banned sales of this California wine, even though it's poster art from the 1800's. Hey, I didn't even know they SOLD WINE in Alabama. I heard sales SOARED … [Read more...]

2006 Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon

Here's a screwtop, estate-grown Cabernet out of Napa Valley that overachieves its $21 price tag. Think Larissa Ely in Cherry, Harry and Raquel (Russ Meyer, people): great body and smells like Cherry … [Read more...]

2007 Boom Boom Syrah

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This is a Syrah from Charles Smith Vineyards with grapes sourced from Columbia Valley, Washington State. Charles Smith is arguably the hottest Syrah winemaker going today. His high-end wines have a … [Read more...]