by B.D. Fischer Admit it: When is the last time you had a satisfying, affordable Cabernet from, say, Chile? For me, it’s been just over three years; I happen to remember a particular bottle I purchased for $9 in Chattanooga,Continue readingA Survey of South African Shiraz
by Jacob I am always in the market for a good red blend that is different from the classic Bordeaux or meritage blends. While the Australian wine market has been hit hard by the current economic climate, the Australians continue toContinue readingd’Arenberg The Stump Jump 2008
2/2008 PETER LEHMANN SHIRAZ BAROSSA 2005We found this wine at Costco and paid around $13 retail for a bottle. It’s a solid Shiraz– berry-plum flavor followed by a mild mocha note. Big, fruity- this wine is made for robust fare,Continue reading
12/2007 MILTON PARK SHIRAZ 2006Hot damn, a shiraz for $6 a bottle! While this screw-top Australian red wine was a little tight, that is, non-expressive, as young Malbec can be, we rather enjoyed it. It has a cherry-berry flavor andContinue reading
12/2007 LINDEMANS RESERVE PADTHAWAY SHIRAZ 2005This bottle appeared in our digs somehow… Was it a party? A welcome gift from neighbors? The mind grasps for a hook of remembrance and fails… Anyhoo, this Australians vino costs about $12 retail andContinue reading
4/2006 GRAFFIGNA G MALBEC 2003 (PEDERNAL VALLEY)Well, well, isn’t this an approachable Malbec. Not hard like so many other wines made from this grape. Fruity, intense, with a dollop of cream on the close. quite enjoyable. (Rating ****). GRAFFIGNA seemsContinue reading4/2006 BODEGAS AURA RUEDA VERDEJO 2004