It’s no secret to regular readers here that I’m a fan of the good value wines that come out of Chile. I’ve reviewed a bunch of Chilean wines over the years. And I’ll probably review a bunch more in the coming years. One varietal from Chile that has been hit and miss for me is […]
Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Spells Cabernet Sauvignon – Magical
Once again, I’m breaking my own rules and writing about a wine that’s a little more expensive than my $20 target price. Sorry about that. On the bright side, it is a delicious wine. This cabernet sauvignon comes from Spelletich Family Winery in Napa, California. The wine, however, is from Sonoma Valley. I’ve reviewed a […]
Picket Fence Cabernet Sauvignon – Dark and Delicious
This is one of those wines that I don’t have a big background story on. It comes from Picket Fence, which is a brand in the Bronco Wine Company portfolio. You may not have ever heard of Bronco Wine Company, but you’ve probably consumed some of their wines. They are a giant in the bargain-priced […]
Apaltagua Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
For a number of years I’ve been a big fan of Chilean wines due to the fact that you tend to get a lot of bang for your buck with wines from Chile. But that love of Chile is pretty much relegated to when I’m in the mood for “new world wines.” By that I […]
Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot – A Marvelous Value
Over the past year, I’ve found myself becoming more and more a fan of South African wines. Of course with any region there are going to be some wines that are better than others — and some producers who are better that others. And Ken Forrester is quckly becoming my “go to” producer from South […]