Originally published August 5 Seems like Gallo is on a roll with a wide range of low cost wines. I’ve recently noted several that were totally tasty and affordable — not terribly complex, but not syrupy or smacking of cough medicine either. The latest one that impressed me is the Redwood Creek 2006 Pinot Noir [...]
Read more →(Originally published February 2005) Well, the subject of this article was supposed to be California Syrah and Shiraz under $15. Unfortunately, after a rather dreadful tasting which included lots of notes like “simple,” “flabby,” and “candied,” a change in direction was required! (Sorry, just had to vent – how completely disappointing!) So now, instead, I’m [...]
Read more →This issue’s Bargain Wine features a pair of proprietary blends from California’s Clayhouse Vineyard. They’re interesting for a number of reasons — tasty (obviously), unique and well-priced! There’s also a whiff of danger about the Adobe White, due to the ingredient labeling issue that’s percolating in the wine industry these days. If ingredient labeling ever [...]
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