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This is a nice wine my wife picked out, mostly because she likes Australian wines and she liked the name. Its crimson red in color with excellent fruit tastes of cherries and plums. It is very smooth to drink and I really enjoyed it. You can pick up a bottle for under $8.00. I will definitely be trying their other varieties. For more information you can visit their website at the Little Penguin wines.
Not all wines need to be expensive. When I go to the wine store I usually challenge myself to find bottles under a certain price. The other day I found a nice Italian Pinot Noir from the Cavit Winery. Located in the Trentino–Alto Adige section of Italy, which is known as one of Europe's oldest wine regions and one of Italy's best, this wine had a light easy drinking taste. Priced below $10.00 per bottle this Italian wine goes great with appetizers before dinner.
There are no difficult problems once one has a glass or two of Conundrum wine. This wine is out of the Conundrum winery in Rutherford California. I enjoy a glass of white wine usually in the hotter summer months. I haven't tried this one, but my friend Colette highly recommends it. "I enjoy it alone and it also goes well with spicy foods such as Thai or even sushi. It's definitely a MUST try." Price for this wine is $19.95 per bottle.
This is a great wine. I was first introduced to it by my friend Mark. He was able to acquire a few bottles for me which I have kept in the cellar for several years. I suppose I should get around to drinking it sooner than later. It's hard to find so if you see a bottle (or a case) you should pick it up. Price per bottle ranges from $23 - $40
A wine I have enjoyed in the past is from Sterling (no relationship) Vineyards. People have said it's a little over produced, but I enjoy it. Sometimes as a joke I have changed the T to a P on the label. I have seen the Cabernet Sauvignon for as little as $14 per bottle.
Another great wine out of Napa is from the Hess (no relationship to the gasoline company) Winery. Anything from the Hess Collection is good. Prices range from $15 - $30 per bottle.
French for "small vineyard estate of the valley" Clos Du Val Winery is a winery in the Stags Leap District of California's Napa Valley so don't get confused when your ordering and think your getting something from France. It actually is owned by two Frenchmen that wanted to find a place in California to produce French style wines. I really enjoy this wine and it is easy to find at most wine stores. Prices range from $19 for a Chardonnay to about $28 for the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Port is another type of wine I enjoy. I have several bottles in the cellar. My favorites are from the vineyard's of Dow's, Graham's and Sandeman. There are many types of Port but I prefer Late Bottled Vintage Port and Tawny Port. Whereas Vintage Port spends only two years in casks and then matures in bottle, LBV is aged solely in cask and then bottled at between four and six years old at full maturity. Tawny ports are aged in wooden barrels exposing them to gradual oxidation and evaporation. As a result, they gradually mellow to a golden-brown colour. The exposure to wood imparts "nutty" flavours to the wine, which is blended to match the house style. Drank in small quantities, I enjoy Port mostly in the winter. If you want more information on Port wine Wikipedia has a good write up on the subject.
Port is another type of wine I enjoy. I have several bottles in the cellar. My favorites are from the vineyard's of Dow's, Graham's and Sandeman. There are many types of Port but I prefer Late Bottled Vintage Port and Tawny Port. Whereas Vintage Port spends only two years in casks and then matures in bottle, LBV is aged solely in cask and then bottled at between four and six years old at full maturity. Tawny ports are aged in wooden barrels exposing them to gradual oxidation and evaporation. As a result, they gradually mellow to a golden-brown colour. The exposure to wood imparts "nutty" flavours to the wine, which is blended to match the house style. Drank in small quantities, I enjoy Port mostly in the winter. If you want more information on Port wine Wikipedia has a good write up on the subject.
