Bacchus & Beery Wine Blog

Jun 112011
 

Wine BlogSure, it is easy to get a great bottle of wine for $50 or more. In that price range there is so much good juice to choose from it gets silly. But what about every day wine? Something that is a good value, enjoyable and agrees with your palate like an old friend. There are very good wines out there for under $25 and even a few around $10 that we at Bacchus and Beery Wine Reviews have found over the last few months.

Granted these wines may not be life altering in their own right, but they are good, well made and will enhance your daily wine experience… without requiring a conversation with your banker. Continue reading »

Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Chardonnay, Clarksburg, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 86

The Crusher Chardonnay sports a richness found in more expensive wines. Round flavors of toasty caramel, vanilla crème brûlée and melted butter marry nicely with notes of  pear and grilled pineapple. While rich (but not a butter-bomb), this is a balanced wine with enough minerality and acidity to pair well with food.

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Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Rosé of Pinot Noir, Clarksburg, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 87

The Crusher Rosé is dangerously easy drinking… soft strawberry, spice, rhubarb and raspberry. This is no wimpy thin Rosé. 13% Viognier adds to the depth, structure and complexity. A great patio sipper at a great price that will pair well with lighter fare.

Jun 102011
 
2009 The Crusher Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 90

An extremely approachable Petite Sirah, The Crusher, has soft tannins and rich flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry with a hint of oaky spice. A very rich and luscious mouth-feel. A wonderful BBQ wine.

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Jun 092011
 
2009 McNab Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 88

A winemaker once told me about Sauvignon Blanc, “grapefruit should be left on the breakfast table,” and I agree. McNab Ridge Sauvignon Blanc is rich and round with flavors of honeydew, pineapple and creme with no mouth puckering grapefruit. In the glass this wine opens and softens into a crisp yet round mouth-feel. Just a great summer patio sipper value.