Archive for 'Cabernet Sauvignon'
Vinas Chilenas 2006 Cabernet and Merlot
My lovely wife picked up a couple of why-not’s from Trader Joe’s recently.
Vinas Chilenas Reserva Merlot 2006
Vinas Chilenas Reserva Cabernet Savignon 2006
Products of Chile
Price: $2.99
Where to Buy: Trader Joe’s
I must start by saying that the Cab was palatable on day three, having been vacuum pumped each day. The Trader Joe’s Holiday version of the [...]
Posted: December 6th, 2007 by robonzo under $0 - $9.99, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
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Wine Tasting Adventures in Grass Valley
Sami and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage, and as part of a low-key celebration this year, we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Nevada City. Our adventures took us to an afternoon of wine tasting in downtown Grass Valley. Among our stops were Burch Hall Winery. If you ever [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2007 by robonzo under $10 - $14.99, $15 - $19.99, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
I’m always extolling the virtues of the Santa Cruz wine region, particularly because it’s in my backyard. In my humble opinion, too many Santa Clara county locals make the long haul to Napa for overpriced and sometimes overly pretentious wine tasting. I have a feeling that the majority of Santa Cruz county folk [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2007 by robonzo under $15 - $19.99, $20 and up, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Red, White, Zinfandel.
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Zanotto’s Presents Kenwood Reserve Wines
This past Wednesday afternoon, I was received a fortuitous last minute invitation to a wine tasting at Zanotto’s Market on Naglee Avenue. It was my first time to this affair, which is a well kept secret among Rose Garden residents and regulars at Zanotto’s. It turned out to be a wonderful evening of [...]
Posted: April 3rd, 2007 by robonzo under $15 - $19.99, $20 and up, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red, Reisling, Sauvignon Blanc, White, Zinfandel.
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