Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7/10 and $9.95. The one that started it all! When I first decided to start trying reds, Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon was recommended to me by my wine-knowledgable bestie Melissa, and to this day it is my reliable/cheap go-to red. Medium-bodied, it is definitely a bold, fruity and flavourful red, and it all works quite well.... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 My good friend Mallory first introduced this to me as "a good volume white" and boy was she right! Woodbridge Chardonnay (California) is a great smooth white perfect for enjoying plenty of in any social setting. It's mildly fruity but has character, and at $11.95 it's a great price. Definitely a dependable white that I've... Continue Reading →
Nice weather = double patio day! Dinner with family friends and Santa Margarita Valdadige Pinot Grigio. So crisp, refreshing and beautiful! I taste some apple with this one. At $17.95 it's definitely a treat for an adult sunset social
Meanwhile on a patio in Clarkson... Black River Malbec - Argentina. Dark purple in colour and a very faint aroma. "It IS velvety" A little more body than last night's chill red. Somewhat dry. Fruity and left me wanting some cheese. Meh?
Les Montgolfiers Syrah - France $11.50 An easy going mild red. No other words to describe it! Chill in a park on a sunny day with this one.
This red is a Valpolicella Ripasso. Even with inexperience, I'm able to tell that its sweeter, fruity, and more fragrant. It's rich in flavour but also smooth. If you're somewhat familiar with reds, you may be able to distinguish a cherry tone in it. At a whopping $17.95 I would advise to hold out on... Continue Reading →
"easy to drink if you are new to red wine"
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