Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7/10 $13.95 Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Ruby in colour. Smells ripe and bold. Tastes of raspberry, plum and liquorice. Definitely acidic with mild tannins, yet still smooth but not nearly as complex as the scent lets on... I was actually surprised that we had this bottle on hand as it's not one I would typically... Continue Reading →
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 →
7/10 $16.40 Hot to Trot - 14 Hands Winery Red Blend (Columbia Valley USA). Tastes of dark cherries and oak, with an acidity that lingers. I can't say I'm a big fan of this one... (a generous 7) but I'd use it for cooking 🙃
7.5/10 $14.95 Mallee Rock (Australia) Shiraz Cab Sauv. Dark ruby in colour. Dry and mildly acidic. Tastes somewhat tart of plum and pepper, with a leathery finish. I had a hard time rating this one as I couldn't make up my mind... the character of the Shiraz is definitely something I'm not accustomed to, but... 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 →
7.5/10 $15.95 Wayne Gretzky Estates - Merlot VQA. Dark red in colour. A somewhat sweeter red (as Merlots usually are) that tastes fruity and of juicy cherries. This one is definitely for you if you if you are looking for something sophisticated but not too dry. I've tried a few of the Wayne Gretzky wines,... 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 →
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