Thursday, August 16, 2007

Este

Este De Bodegas Alto Almanzora 2004. Red table wine. Product of Spain. Wow! Good job Ok so I didn't use a glass. Just kidding! Says it's an Eric Solomon - European Cellars Selection. That should sound a little familiar. But more importantly, is that a cow on the label? A goat? A Fictitious animal? I am munching on hot wasabi peas. With or without the peas though...this wine is way beyond five stars. $7.99. You can't beat that unless you have a baseball bat and you really want to. But why would you want to do that to your wine?

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Yauquen

Yauquen Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec 2004. From the label: "Accoriding to mapuche tradition, "Yauquen" is the ritual of sharing a drink." Are they nuts? I'm glad they shared it with me. But if they meant that I should share this bottle of wine with someone - well they're just plain crazy. It was a bit zippy at first. But very good. I paired it with a cheese, that had it been saltier, the combination would have been perfect. Three and a half stars. But because I didn't share it - five stars. Cheers!

Redwood Creek

Redwood Creek California Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. Most likely you will find yourself drowning the taste of this wine with a salty cheese, a pretzel, or even a toothbrush. You really shouldn't bother with this one - even though it is under $10. The only good thing to come out of this wine was the cork. Why? Because it's a cutesy "portable ruler". I know a few guys that wouldn't appreciate it. It's ...well....bigger.
Taste: no stars.
Humor: Well, because of a certain man I know: 5 stars.