2009 Roots Run Deep Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon

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So I find this wine called Educated Guess, and I gotta tell you - it's a freakin awesome cab! The name comes from the winemakers having a discussion of why wine prices were going up and quality … [Read more...]

2006 Markham Merlot

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The Markham Napa Merlot is sourced from multiple estate Napa Valley vineyards. Markham has been one of the leaders in California Merlot for years. Merlot fell on hard times after the movie … [Read more...]

2010 Spiral Wines Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Trader Joe’s+Cabernet Sauvignon+Napa Valley=$4.99. Spiral Wines is a custom label produced by Fior di Sole, a custom and private label winemaker. The back label says Spiral Wines vinted and bottled … [Read more...]

2009 Trader Joe’s Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir

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The 2009 Trader Joe’s Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir sells for $9.99, at least 85% of the grapes are grown in the Carneros AVA of California and the alcohol content is 13.9%, is about all I know for … [Read more...]

2010 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Napa Valley Rose’

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The 2010 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Napa Valley Rose’ is a complete mystery wine, the label does not tell which grape was used to produce this Rose’. They did think it was important to tell you … [Read more...]