Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent ** = very good *** = superb **** = elite
Bourgozone Cabernet Sauvignon, Bulgaria '11 *1/2 $
(From Bulgaria? Yeah, and it tastes like cab sauv)
Doña Paula Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina '13 * $
(Good straight-ahead cab from the pampas)
Ch. St. Jean Bijou Chardonnay , California '13 ** $
(Very crisp, light, slightly oaky entry-level chard that over-delivers)
Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi '13 **1/2 $
(My favorite bargain red this year; great quality for the price)
Marietta Old Vine Red Lot #62, North Coast NV **1/2 $
(Latest offering in a series of big brawny reds with lots of character)
Crios Malbec, Mendoza '14 ** $
(Bright and lively with deep flavors, drinks way above its price point)
Yalumba Viognier, South Australia '14 **1/2 $
(Are you serious? Very good viognier at bargain basement price)
House of Mandela Chenin Blanc, South Africa '13 ** $
(Yes, that Mandela; very classy chenin blanc that touches all the bases)
Many of these fine wines can be purchased at Reds Wine, Spirits, Deli & Meats.
Visit them at www.redswinenspirits.com.
