http://www.cheapwinecritics.com Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en SUTTER HOME CHENNIN BLANC is extremely cheap for a decent desert wine. Now pros might not enjoy it, but I must say for a social situation where you do not know if people even like wine it is perfect. Even people who don't like wine will feel they fit in. ... http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/merlot/cheap-cheap-sutter-home-chennin-blanc/ Winery Notes: Garnet hued, this light bodied red derives its unique fruity flavor from the Noble grape. Slightly sweet for dinner, dessert, or just relaxing. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/muscadine/lakeridge-winery-vineyards-southern-red-nv/ TASTING NOTES: An appealing light straw colour. Full-bodied palate with powerful varietal flavours of tropical fruit, ripe green fig and melon. This follows through with a mouth-watering thread of acidity to a crisp clean aftertaste. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/chenin-blanc/robertson-winery-2005/ Oak Leaf Vineyard and other good cheap wines Since I first posted something about Oak Leaf Vineyard I have had hundreds of e-mails. I have even have had some of you ask me to sell you a case. I do not sell the wine. I am a Cheap Wine ... http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/wine-news/that-damn-oak-leaf-vineyard/ Wine Taster Notes: Pretty, deep salmon color and stewed strawberry aroma; sweet berry flavors with good acidity and a pleasant finish. Good choice for those who like a touch of sweetness. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/ironstone-xpression-rose-2007/ Tasting Notes: Danzante Pinot Grigio is a dry, white wine with golden reflections. The bouquet is intense with enticing fragrances of fresh citrus fruit and flowers. On the palate, its silky, well-balanced body is enhanced with hints of pineapple, grapefruit and spices that carry through to a crisp, dry finish. ... http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/pinot-grigio/danzante-pinot-grigio-delle-venazie-2006/ Wine Notes: This line of wines is imported by Brown-Forman, and shows well for the price class. Sweet black fruit, mocha and dill aromas and flavors are backed up by soft tannins, vanilla notes and a sweet finish. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/cabernet-sauvignon/mcpherson-merlot-2000/ Wine Makers Notes: This Rose has a very tangy nose. A lot of melon... a little apple...some blueberry. The first sip was unusual... very sour and a quite bitter with a charcoal aftertaste. I gave it another try later in the evening, but to no avail. Not a very good ... http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/syrahshiraz/syrah-rose-josefina-syrah-rose-2007/ Wine Makers Remarks: Full of fresh fruit flavors and hinted with floral and citrus spice, enjoy this food-friendly Pinot Grigio. This wine is exclusive to the Food Lion chain of grocery stores. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/pinot-grigio/surf-point-pinot-grigio-2007/ Wine Makers Notes: Carmenet pulled off a nice, inexpensive wine here. Full aromas of grapefruit and gooseberries are followed by pure fruit flavors unburdened by layers of oak. Nice acidity ties it all together. http://www.cheapwinecritics.com/varietal/chardonnay/carmenet-chardonnay-2001/