Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
8.25/10 $12.95 Big Bill Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa). My mother picked up a bottle of this for dinner back in June, paying homage to our dearest friend/rather family member, Bill. And it did not disappoint. Purchased again this week, this cab is deep ruby in colour with playful scented notes of red berries. Medium bodied... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $15.95 regular//currently on sale $12.95 Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Smells of oak and berry. Medium bodied and not overly dry. I was trying to think of the perfect word for what it is that I was tasting, and it's "jammy". Tastes like blackberry and dark cherry pepper jam (if ever there was a... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $18.20 Saint Clair Family Estates (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc. Very pale in colour, like lemon water. Citrus aroma. Light and crisp tasting with a level of acidity that I don't mind. I read some reviews that talked about tasting "grass and lilies"... I can't speak to that, but I can definitely taste grapefruit. Very... Continue Reading →
9/10 Kim $19.95 Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). This one was recommended to me by a liquor store employee, who pitched it as being very popular... and I'm so glad that I picked it up! I'm not usually a white wine gal, but this dry white is so summery and beautiful! It smells peachy... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $13.00 Castillero del diablo Rose (Chile). Momma knows best.. this Rose totally took me by surprise! Very dry with almost non existent sweetness, yet refreshing with its delicate berry taste. You'd be hard pressed to find a better Rose at this price point, which also makes it an ideal choice if you are purchasing... Continue Reading →
9/10 $23.95 J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cab Sauv (California). Deep ruby in colour. Sweet smelling, but tart aftertaste. Initial tastes of plum and spice followed by vanilla, and dark-berry velvety goodness. Typical cab sauv with a hint of oak, yet not overpowering. Found in the Vintage section of the liquor store, this red vino has a... Continue Reading →
8/10 $12.00 Revolution Red (California). Dark purple in colour. Tastes dry with lots of ripe berry flavours! Accidentally stumbled on this simpler red but was quite surprised with how enjoyable it was considering it's low price. Definitely flies under the radar but surely could pass for a $15 wine. Very drinkable and would go well... Continue Reading →
9/10 $18.20 on sale $16.20 (California) Josh Cellars Cab Sauv. This red is so friendly and perfectly fruity! Not overly dry, with subtle oakiness. Smooth and easy to drink. Think: sophistication + girls night + string-lit patio + pizza. I can't wait to get my hands on another bottle and would definitely feel comfortable gifting... Continue Reading →
9/10 $19.20 Ghost Pines Merlot (California) Looks: Deep plum/red in colour. Smells: of dark ripe berries and mocha. Tastes: Dry, medium bodied & VERY smokey/ oaky/ mocha-y. Advertised as a limited time 'crowd pleaser' and 'customer favourite' so I had to try it... and glad I did! Would definitely buy this again. Very nice on... Continue Reading →
$15.95 9/10 Beronia Tempranillo 2012 Rioja (Spain). Dark blood red in colour. Smells different... A hint of vanilla? Can't put my finger on it. Anyway, aside from the name and price, the only description for this wine given at the liquor store was a hand-written: "Mr. Popular" So, that sold me and I put down... Continue Reading →
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