This bargain red wine from Chile was worth the $9 we paid for it. It is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carmenere, and 15% Syrah. (Rating ***) Read more at http://www.paloaltowines.com/.
The similarly priced Red Diamond Merlot 2008 from Washington State provided very good bang for the buck and is worth seeking out. (Rating ***1/2) Read more at http://www.reddiamondwine.com/.
We were less enthused about Earthquake Cabernet Sauvnignon (Lodi Appelation), a $20-$25 bottle that struck us an oafishly fruity.(Rating **3/4)
