http://antiwinesnob.com Bargain Wine Reviews, News and Clues Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:05:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Beringer Moscato 2008, Napa California, $6.00 for 750ml, 10% Alc. content White Wine  My first experience with white wine was waaaaaay back in the 1990's when I had just finished high school and had somehow managed to finagle a glass of Chardonnay from a disgruntled flight attendant.  I unpeeled my foil-wrapped chicken Marsala, opened ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2010/02/26/white/beringer-moscato/ Tittarelli Malbec 2005, Mendoza, Argentina, $14.00 for 750 ml, 13.5% Alc. Red Wine I was lured into breaking my less-than-ten-bucks-a-bottle rule upon spotting this wine at the store.  Malbec?  I'd never tried that one before.  I eschewed my budget-minded ideals and handed over the cash for a taste of this elusive varietal. The first thing (and ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/12/09/uncategorized/tittarelli-malbec/ Fetzer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Valley Oaks, Mendocino CA, $8.99 for 750 ml (Red Wine) This is my new favorite wine under $10.00.  It has a depth to it that really sets it apart from other wines reviewed so far.  In fact, I liked the Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon so much that I also tried ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/11/21/red/fetzer-valley-oaks-cabernet-sauvignon/ Big Ass Shiraz 2006, SE Australia, $8.50 for 750 ml, 13.5% Alc Red Wine I like Shiraz.  I really do.  But when my husband brought me this bottle to review, I wasn't sure how to take it.  I mean, it isn't a very subtle hint at one's physical endowments, is it?  Well, upon seeing ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/10/16/red/fat-ass-shiraz/ Matties Perch White Shiraz No Vintage, SE Austraila, $5.50 for 750ml Blush Wine Lately,  I've noticed that a lot of companies are putting out new varietal versions of the White Zinfandel that has been so loved since the 1970's.  Wine stores now offer all kinds of interesting permutations like White Merlot or White ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/07/19/all-wines-reviewed/matties-perch-white-shiraz/ the Little Penguin Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 SE Australia, $5.50 for 750 ml (Red Wine) The Little Penguin Shiraz was such a pleasant surprise that I thought I would give their Cabernet Sauvignon a run for the money. Plus, I like thinking of cute little penguins wobbling around in hand-knit sweaters somewhere in ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/06/03/red/the-little-penguin-cabernet-sauvignon/ La Terre Merlot (no vintage) California $4.24 for 750 ml (Red Wine) What's in a name?  Well, if the name is "earthy," there are certain expectations that accompany it.  Earthy should mean rich and layered. Maybe a little thick and with round, dusty flavors.  And when you name a red wine "earthy", but ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/05/06/red/la-terre-merlot/ Black Swan Shiraz 2006, SE Australia, $8.00 for 1.5L (Red Wine) Amazing! For the price, I was so very happy with the Black Swan Shiraz. I had read a review in the past that eschewed inexpensive wines as nothing but plonk and used inexpensive Australian versions-particularly naming Black Swan wines-as an ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/04/21/red/black-swan-shiraz/ Barefoot Zinfandel (no vintage) California $5.50 for 750 ml (Red Wine) I have been a singer of praises for the Barefoot Cellars line of varietal wines. They're inexpensive and reliably good. And when I discovered that they also have a Zinfandel, I was even more pleased. It's pretty hard ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/04/13/red/barefoot-zinfandel/ Liberty Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (no vintage) California $8.00 for 1.5 L (Red Wine) I’ve tried to think of something great to say about Liberty Creek’s Cabernet Sauvignon. But, I just can’t. It’s not horrible; it’s just not that good. For a Cabernet, this wine is missing some umph. It’s higher in acidity than a ... http://antiwinesnob.com/2008/04/09/red/liberty-creek-cabernet-sauvignon/