Wines

Oyster Bay 2008 Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand

A better Sauvignon Blanc than most I've tasted. There's some real flavor here, at least for me.

Perelada Rose Cava NV Spain

Looking for a really dry, bland sparkling rose'? Then look no further! This one is best left to christening ships!

Huntington 2005 Petite Sirah California

A good, cheap (or should I say inexpensive) Petite Sirah. And one of the better ones I've tried of late.

Barefoot NV Chardonnay California

Something of an anomaly. It's more like a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio than a Chardonnay. Perhaps the 2nd or 3rd bottle you might open for total strangers!

Zonin NV Prosecco Special Curvee Brut Italy

For the price, one of the best Proseccos I've tasted. My go-to wine in the summer. And summer comes early in Texas!

Bandit 2006 Chardonnay California

It's from the the guys who make the Three Thieves jug wines, which should tell you something. Their "marketing" is all about green packaging and its good taste. You might consider something else.

Zonin 2007 Chianti Italy

Picked this one up as it's from the same people who bring you a nice Prosecco. This one is a distant runner up at best.

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Part 2: Politically correct wine reviews for the holidays (satire)

The holiday season is full of fun, family, festivities and, sadly, political correctness. Not only do we question which wine is correct for the occasion but we continue our angst over who we are and where we belong in the grand political-social-cultural scheme of things With all this in mind, the following wine reviews are presented as a public service for those needing guidance through the vineyards of life.
(Caution: all wines on this list should be tasted with a palate thoroughly cleansed and a tongue firmly thrust into cheek.)

Blackstone Riesling 2006 California

A very nice Riesling for a very down to earth price.

Jean-Louis Blanc de Blancs NV France

A nice sparkling wine. For a Brut, not too dry. Good by itself or as part of a Mimosa.

Astoria Lounge Curvee

A nice prosecco. If a little on the bland side.

Bollicini Procsecco NV Italy

Better than most I've tasted.

Sauvigon Muscadet 2006

Not spectacular by any means. Try elsewhere.

Vignerons Ventoux Tres Messes Basses 2005

A better dinner wine than sipping wine.

Labet Cotes du Rhone 2006

A better dinner wine than a sipping wine.