Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, California. SRP of $26 and available for as low as $19.99. From the bottle: "Sebastopol, California flanked by artisan vineyards, is where we call home. Looking for unique wines from premium growing regions. 13.9% … [Read more...]
Hermanos Malbec Tannat - Malbec With A Deep, Dark And Delicious Twist
Bulk Buy! 70% Malbec and 30% Tannat from Valle de Cafayate, Salta, Argentina. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $13. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Brothers - we played soccer, we fought a lot, we generally caused trouble for our parents. But we … [Read more...]
Pinot Grigio That Tastes Good - Pinot Gris From Alsace
Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of good Pinot Grigio out there -- but there's also tons of watered down, lifeless juice you can barely call wine (Italy and California, I'm looking at you). Of course years ago as a very casual wine drinker, I loved the stuff. Give me a bottle … [Read more...]
The Crusher Grower's Selection Petite Sirah - Crushes It!
Bulk Buy! 76% Petite Sirah, 13% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Tinto Cao, 2% Souza and 2% Touriga Nacional from Clarksburg, California. SRP of $18 and available widely for $12 or less. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "Rich, dark aromas of … [Read more...]
Indaba Chenin Blanc - A Steal At $7
100% Chenin Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $7. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Indaba is the traditional Zulu forum for sharing ideas. In this spirit we collaborate to produce great wines. This crisp, … [Read more...]
Georges Duboeuf Morgon Domaine des Versauds Beaujolais - A Beauty of a Beaujolais
100% Gamay from Morgon, Beaujolais, France. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $15. From the bottle: "Full, rich, palate-pleasing flavors of cherries and kirsch personify this domaine Cru. 13.0% Alcohol" I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the whole Beaujolais … [Read more...]
Yarden HeightsWine Gewurztraminer Ice Wine - Dessert In A Bottle
100% Gewurztraminer ice wine from Golan Heights, Galilee, Israel. (Kosher) SRP of $27 for a 375ml bottle and available for as low as $23 (Saturday Splurge). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Yarden HeightsWine is made from frozen clusters of Gewurztraminer. … [Read more...]
Angove Zibibbo Sparkling Pink Moscato - A Super Sweet Holiday Sparkler
Muscat of Alexandria (aka Zibibbo) with a splash of Shiraz sparkling wine from South Australia. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Zibibbo is one of the traditional 'Moscato' varieties and produces fresh lively wines … [Read more...]
Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut - Crazy for Cava
70% Chardonnay and 30% Parellada from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Anna de Codorniu is a pure, lively sparkling wine. Celebrating the life of the heiress to Spain's original winemaking dynasty, … [Read more...]
Enza Prosecco - A Festive Holiday Sparkler!
100% Prosecco (Glera) from Treviso, Veneto, Italy. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Vibrant, refreshing Italian sparkling wine with flavors of peach, green apples, honeysuckle and a touch of citrus in each sip. Enza … [Read more...]
Cantine Maschio Prosecco Brut - Nutty, Fruity and Good. Holiday Sparklers
100% Prosecco (Glera) from Treviso, Veneto, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. From the bottle: "AROMA: White peach and orange blossoms. TASTE: Fruit forward, with peach and almond flavors. PAIRINGS: Lighter dishes and … [Read more...]
Robert Mondavi Winery Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir - Have a Carneros Christmas
100% Pinot Noir from Carneros, Napa Valley (93%) and Russian River Valley (7%), California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $27 and available for as low as $17. From the bottle: "In 1966, Robert Mondavi built his Napa Valley winery with a singular vision: to create … [Read more...]
Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut - Champagne By Another Name
40% Chardonnay, 30% Macabeo, 20% Parellada and 10% Pinot Noir from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $17. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Elyssia, meaning state of perfect harmony, offers this Gran Cuvee which brings the idea of symmetry … [Read more...]
Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Cava - A Holiday Sparkler Sure To Impress
67% Macabeo and 33% Parellada from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $25 and available for as low as $18. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "The opening aromas are from aging on the lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of … [Read more...]
Meinhard Forstreiter Zvy-Gelt Zweigelt - Awesome Austrians Wine #5
100% Zweigelt from Niederosterreich, Austria. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "If you like Pinot Noir, you'll love Zvy-Gelt. A brand new wine made from Zweigelt, the #1 red wine grape of Austria. Velvety and full of … [Read more...]
Los Dos Grenache + Syrah - Another Spanish Wonder
85% Grenache and 15% Syrah from Campo de Borja, Aragon, Spain. SRP of $8 and available for as low as $6. Sample received for review purposes. From the bottle: "The soft, berry flavors of old-vine Grenache (85%) meets the depth and complexity of Syrah (15%) in this full and … [Read more...]
Pepi Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Perfect Wine For A Picnic
66% Chenin Blanc and 34% Viognier from California. SRP of $10 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy the winery for review purposes. From the bottle: "For more than forty years, we've been making white wines that are the perfect match for the foods of the … [Read more...]
Awesome Austrians Wine #1 - Zantho Zweigelt
100% Zweigelt from Burgenland, Austria. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Austrian Wine for review purposes. From the bottle: "Deep within the plains of the Seewinkel lies the village of Andau, which was first documented as Zantho in … [Read more...]
Nals Margreid Galea Vernatsch Schiava - Wines From Alto Adige Wine #8
100% Schiava from Alto Adige, Italy. SRP of $23 and available for as low as $19.99. Sample received courtesy Cornerstone Communications for review purposes. From the winery: "This red wine forms part of the extensive Schiava family, and is distinguished by its … [Read more...]
Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Lovely
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. SRP of $15 and available for $11.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy Pernod Ricard for review purposes. From the bottle: "Smooth stones characterize the Stoneleigh vineyards in Marlborough. By day, these stones reflect … [Read more...]
Brooks Willamette Valley Riesling - Downright Delicious
100% Riesling from Willamette Valley, Oregon. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Brooks Wines for review purposes. Pick up some kosher wines at low prices. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Brooks Wines … [Read more...]
Zolo Malbec - Seriously Good Stuff
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Vino Del Sol for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Malbec grapes are selected from our estate vineyards located in the best wine-growing regions of Mendoza. … [Read more...]
Lucien Albrecht Reserve Riesling - In Perfect Harmony
100% Riesling from Alsace, France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Riesling Reserve is made from our best selection of this noble varietal. This wine is 100% Riesling and … [Read more...]
Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec - A Must-Have Malbec
100% Malbec from San Juan, Argentina. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Graffigna (grah FEE nyah) Centenario is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the winery, founded by Santiago Graffigna in 1870. His … [Read more...]
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc - Goodbye Chardonnay, Hello Chenin Blanc
100% Chenin Blanc from South Africa. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $18. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "The gnarled bark and weathered stems of these old bush vines are a testament to the age old saying "good things come to … [Read more...]
Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve - Hard To Pronounce, Easy To Love
100% Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Gewurztraminer Reserve is made from our best selection of this delicious Alsace varietal. … [Read more...]