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In a pinch Pinot Noir.

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2012 Vinters Collection Reserve Carmenet Pinot Noir, CA

Available at:

Petaluma Market

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Well, this is not such good news. Does not taste like a classic Pinot Noir. It has the structure of a Pinot Noir, light body red with some berry, light smoke – my taster said heavy smoke and peppery. I would not be that extreme in my description, but a more refined palette, like my colleague’s could take offense. This wine does not finish smoothly and I did not find it particularly enjoyable. I am certain in a pinch many would find this perfectly drinkable but there are better ones out there for about the same price. Sadly, even for $7.99, this wine gets a rating of barely drinkable. Have you every accidentally left your bottle of wine for the picnic on your kitchen counter and your only solve miles from home is a gas station on a lone highway, well, this could work in a pinch, but I suggest turning around and going home. On to the next….

Stay curious!

loie

Sadly, this Cab was not fab.

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Hacienda 2012 Cabernet Sauvingon, CA $5.99

As I lose friends, my self respect and a few tastebuds, I do it for you my dear readers, all blessed 3 of you. (by the way, glad you liked the wine cork planter magnate idea for father’s day.) Therefore I am still driven to seek that hidden treasure and share it with the world. Enough of my blather. This wine was disappointing – blech.

The nose on this 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon was rhubarb, a little plum, hot. First sip I tasted cherry and it finished with berry and oak. It was NOT smooth, very harsh and maybe if it had the chance to decant and open up, the noxious fumes would be released to enjoy what very little there is in this wine to enjoy. Alas, not the case. The alcohol content definitely got to my head right away. This wine would be best served with an ibuprofen aspic – anyone have a good recipe?

At best, throw this in with the roast or cook up a frat party sangria. This wine is rated as blech. Marchons!

 

Stay curious,

loie

 

Do you have a severe allergy to bad wine? Wear a wine-alert.

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My colleague was remiss as to why I do what I do. Am I a martyr or masochist? One particular wine I tried this week had me questioning my motives. I’m a gambler, hoping to hit it big, bold, flavorful and complex for under $10. So there you have it.

He still vehemently insists that I am a part of the liberal elite who does not practice (serve) what we preach (drink) – but I will assure you – I am an equal opportunity drinker and I would never lead you astray. I buy these wines with my own dinero and write only the truth. I actually take this job very seriously.

This heated conversation that nearly ended in fisticuffs only belies the passion for drinking good wine. Anything less is a personal affront. I also think my friend may suffer from a severe allergic reaction to bad wine – makes him irritable, angry and psychotic – I don’t blame him. We tried some terrible wines today, but hey dude, wear a medical alert bracelet next time and I’ll bring the pepper spray. Sheesh!