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Petit Bistro 2005 Pinot Noir France



As ten dollar wines go, this one isn’t bad. It’s a bit short to nonexistent on the aroma department but pretty dependable otherwise. A wine that’s OK for sipping and maybe a light dinner too.

Redwood Creek 2006 Pinot Noir France



Redwood Creek? France? You know, I’m seeing more and more of this. French wines with American names. Shouldn’t Napa Valley protest to the International Trade Commission over this? We can’t call our sparkling wines Champagne. Why should they get to use American names for their wines? And it’s a somewhat pedestrian wine that is best suited for dinner than for sipping.

Pizza Vino 2005 Pinot Noir California



It’s a good thing they named it “Pizza Vino”. It’s a wine that definitely good with pizza, or spaghetti, lasagna, .etc. Even better, it’s good enough to not even bother with the pizza.

Tin Roof Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California



Not as complex as its cousin, the Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon blend and not as tasty either. You might want to try that one first. This wine is better suited for dinner than perhaps drinking on its own.

Tin Roof 2005 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon California



It’s a better effort than the chardonnay version from these guys. A reasonably good sipping wine and also good with dinner. It’s a wine that just leaves your taste buds tingling.

Tin Roof Cellars 2006 Chardonnay California



It’s a wine of a somewhat lackluster effort and you might want to ignore the marketing blurb on the back label. You could do worse, but frankly, there are other better choices out there.

Twin Fin 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California



It’s something of a surprise, this wine. I’m not much of a Cab drinker, but this one is better than many I drink in this price range. Enjoy, perhaps with some dark chocolate.

Tormaresca 2006 Chardonnay Italy



This one tasted better in the store than at home. Not a bad wine by any stretch of the imagination, just not what I remembered tasting in the store. Did I somehow get the wrong bottle?

Carro Tinto 2006 Red Wine Yelca Spain



Overall it’s a pleasant sipping wine and ok with a lighter dinner. I’m partial to lighter reds, and this one fits the bill!

cab-u-lous 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California



Nice and spicy, like the young maiden it should be served to. Tart, tasty, nimble, and highly energetic; you could do much worse with a bed partner or a wine.

Chateau du Pin Franc 2005 Merlot - Cabernet France



Sacré Dieu! If she wears panties, this will remove them. Be she a zitella or a water sprite, she will quaff heartily of this sublimely balanced nectar. Serve alone or with most any food. If you're a foul rogue who desires a single nights acquaintanceship, serve slightly chilled and by itself. For those of us who prefer lasting friendships, serve with pleasant and tasty snacks. She will be yours, it is your choice as to how long you shall keep her in your good stead.

Sebeka 2006 Cabernet Pinotage South Africa



It’s a nice blend – a very nice blend – from South Africa. It manages to hit all the right notes for me and perhaps you too. Try some today, as the price is certainly right. This is the 2nd wine from these guys I’ve given a good grade too. Maybe I’m slipping. This is one of those wines you wonder what might taste like in another year.

Sebeka 2006 Chardonnay South Africa



Another “theme” wine from South Africa. On this one there’s a picture of a cheetah – in full run – on the label and they even follow through with cute cheetah print spotting on the fake cork. What’s inside? Surprisingly, it’s a pretty good wine. I’ve had worse from South Africa.

Live-a-Little Red South Africa



Good for both refined sprites and unselective nymphs. It occasionally has enough of a bite during its finish that you'll want something sweet around when drinking it. If you're just drinking with the boys, find something cheaper.

Georges Dubceuf 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau France



To misquote Clara Peller (from those “Where’s the beef” commercials, “Where’s the wine?” I had always heard about people eagerly waiting the fall Beaujolais Nouveau. After drinking this one I’m not sure why. If you aren’t a devotee of something like this, perhaps you can spend your money elsewhere.