We’ve reviewed a couple other Forest Glen wines in the past and I have to admit that they consistently perform surprisingly well in blind tastings. Forest Glen is one of many brands owned by Bronco Wines, best known as the producer of Charles Shaw (aka: two-buck chuck). Most of the Bronco brands are bargain wines, […]
A few weeks ago, we reviewed the Montevina Zinfandel. Tonight, we check out their Amador County Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve already given a quick background on Montevina in the previous review, so let’s be quick about this and get right to the details. The nose of this wine smells like a new leather wallet that’s been […]
It should come as no surprise that the label on a wine can have a significant impact on sales. I know I’ve seen some wines where the label totally “wowed” me and other labels that have made a wine appear unappealing to me. But this is a wine with a label that I just don’t […]
Dancing Bull was established 8+ years ago as a brand focused on Zinfandel, and to this day that’s the wine for which I assume they’re best known. We’ve reviewed reviewed their Zinfandel in the past, and it was pretty good. But that’s not all they’re producing. After their success with Zinfandel, they’ve branched out into […]
It has been a while since I’ve reviewed a Petite Sirah. If fact, it’s been way too long and as I tasted this wine, I was reminded of how much I love Petite Sirah. The rich flavors, deep color and silky feel are incredible. And who better to revisit this variety with than Concannon. After […]
Over the past few weeks we’ve been focused on Zinfandel and it’s finally time to do the wrap up. The majority of these Zins are from California, but one Italian Primitivo is thrown into the mix just for fun, and that’s the only one that came in with a price under ten bucks. The classic […]
This isn’t the first time we’ve reviewed the Edmeades Mendicino County Zinfandel. In fact, the 2006 vintage of this wine was the top pick, earning a solid 92 points, the last time we did a big series on Zinfandel. Today, we’re checking out the 2007 vintage. Edmeades only produces Zinfandel, and has been doing so […]
What’s better than a tasty Zinfandel on a spring day? A tasty Zinfandel for which half the profits go to charity. And what could be a more enjoyable way to give to charity than by drinking wine? Well, I really can’t think of one. Agent for Change isn’t just a clever name for a wine, […]
One way that you can save some scratch on your wine is to buy wine produced in regions other than the really popular ones. When most people think of California wine, they think of Napa or Sonoma. But in most cases you’ll end up paying a premium for wines from those regions. Montevina Winery is […]
Let’s start with something positive… I love the label on this Zinfandel. Other than that, it’s just OK. Not bad, but just OK. And it is a good deal. Masked Rider wine is produced by the Panther Rock Wine Company, founded by fourth generation descendants of the Franzia family, which first produced wines in 1896. […]
