Archive for the ‘red’ Category

Covey Run Merlot 2002

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

I probably shouldn't write a tasting note for this one, because I only had a small amount out of a plastic cup at a recent comedy show. Let me use this as my disclaimer. I definitely need to try this one again before I make a final judgement. However, I wasn't ...

Walnut Crest Merlot 2004

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

I spent a few nights last week drinking the 2004 vintage of the Walnut Crest Merlot over dinner. Walnut Crest is one of the wines offered in the 5 cent sale at BevMo. In case you don't have a BevMo near you or haven't heard of the 5 cent sale, ...

Rosemount Estate 2004 Cabernet Merlot

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

On Friday night Greg, Martin, Roger, and I split a bottle of the Rosemount Estate 2004 Cabernet Merlot blend. I have tried this once before, and I have also tried the Grenache Shiraz blend from Rosemount. I like the Cabernet Merlot a little better than the Grenache Shiraz. And for $4 ...

Dancing Bull - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

We bought this wine at our local Vons for less than 10 bucks. Very good taste and nose. Very pleasant wine for the price in my opinion. I'll have to buy another bottle of it so I can give a better description but so far I've had several experiences with ...

Jenica Peak Coastal Merlot 2002

Sunday, March 12th, 2006

Roger was having a gathering tonight at his place to watch the season premiere of The Sopranos, and when I arrived, I stumbled upon an open bottle of the Jenica Peak Coastal Merlot, specifically the 2002 vintage. Based on a little bit of research I did before starting to write this ...