Change of Pace - or Search for the Holy Grail
Not posting for awhile has given Red Dog time to reflect on how to direct this blog. I've decided that it will be what I want it to be about.
The latest quest is to find the ultimate $10 red wine. Don't laugh, I've had some pricey $40 and up that were reminiscent of castor oil with the after taste of chalk. So, if anyone wants to help out feel free to pitch your best $10 red. Well, if you have a white that's worthwhile go ahead and mention it too. There aren't too many rules, but the price needs to be from $8 to $12.
Now, Red Dog is not claiming to be a connosieur by any means and you certainly won't find any "wine snobbery" here. I remember the day when I thought Ripple was wine! Anyhow, here's two entries that I would like to make.
Label: Los Vascos
Region: Chile (Colchagua)
Vintage: 2004
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Comments: Great aroma. I new it was good when I opened the bottle. Good balance and finishes strong. Tip: aerate it good. I had it with Red Beans and Rice and it held its own.
Price: I paid $10.79 for 750 ml.
Red Dog Rating: Four Paws
Label: Jewel
Region: California (Woodbridge)
Vintage: 2001
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Comments: Good value at $9.99. Not too oaky and has good balance. Goes good with any meat dish (Pork tenderloin and steak) also, just by itself.
Red Dog Rating: Four Paws
You can tell I am a bit partial to Cabs. So give me your recommendations or try these I have suggested and give me your comments.
If anyone recommends a Merlot, I'm shutting down the site! Just kidding, I did see the movie.(Sideways.)
Oh yeah, be prepared to kiss a lot of frogs at ten bucks. Be careful, after three glasses they all become Bordeauxs
Red Dog Rating System
Five Paws - Excellent - Pure Pedigree, creme de la creme, underpriced
Four Paws - Very Good, Tell your kennel mates, have a party
Three Paws - Wagging tail, it's okay, probably priced right, buy it on "Wine Day"
Two Paws - Don't get off the porch for this one
One Paw - Fleas all over it, not for canine consumption
Hike Leg - Self Explanatory
Happy Tasting
posted by Red Dog @ 7:25 PM
2 comments
2 Comments:
Absolutely DW and thanks for the input. In keeping with the quest, however, what do you like that's between $8 and $12. To me a step up is $12 to $18 or so. My expectations are higher in that price range. It may be hard to compare whites and reds, but I want to keep it at the lower level simply because, there has to be that "Holy Grail" for around $10. Bogle is a good winery and I will certainly try the Old Vine Zinfandel with my next purchase. I think I might enjoy the Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, I'll try it too.
Yellow Tail from Australia. The Merlot is excellent, Shiraz not bad either. Not too dry, fruity and lots of antioxidants for the ticker.
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