A great example of the variety, we review the Markham Napa Valley Merlot. 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah and 2% … [Read more...]
California Wine! The Best Wines From California
California is the number one wine producer in the United States. While the state is best known for Cabernet and Chardonnay, one of my very favorite varieties found here is Syrah. Wine producers throughout California do an excellent job with this grape which expresses itself differently in cool climates than it does hot climates. Tasting a sample from a cool, northern region and then trying one from a hot and dry southern climate, and comparing how the same grape ends up in a glass is both fascinating and insightful.
We also include lots of reviews of one of our favorite value varieties, Petite Sirah. If you're a Cabernet lover looking to save money or want a great wine to pair with your steak, Petite Sirah is a great option.
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Some of the best value in California comes from blends, a combination of different grape varieties such as Cabernet and Merlot. When done well, these blends allow the winemakers to essentially take the best of each variety and combine them for what is often much greater than the sum of its parts. Many red and white blends in California are terrific.
And if you're skeptical of blended wines, just realize this: many of the wines you currently drink from California may be labeled as a single variety but in actuality they are a blend! Labeling laws in the state allow a wine to be labeled as a single variety if it contains at least 75% of that variety. This means that premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that you love (and paid extra for) could have up to 25% Merlot in it!
Read on for our list of The Best Wine From California Under $20!
Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 105 Review
We review the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Lot 105 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to find out if it measures up. Pinot Noir from the … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Half Off Carneros Pinot Noir!
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INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Dry Creek Rosé - The Definition of a Bulk Buy
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INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Vignobles Red Wine - A Perfect 10
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INSIDER DEAL! Steele Shooting Star Zinfandel - A Pleasure
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Twenty Acres by Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon - Pretty Darn Tasty
Highly recommended Cabernet with a secret ingredient, the Twenty Acres by Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with … [Read more...]
Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley - Cheap But Not Cheap Tasting
An earthy Pinot Noir from Trader Joe's for just $10, the Caretaker Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley. Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, … [Read more...]
McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - An Everyday Cabernet
Good enough and cheap enough to drink everyday, the McManis Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 8% … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Vigilance Cimarron - One Finely Crafted Cuvée
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