Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

California Collection by Beringer, Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 14, 2011 by J, just J.

 Typically, when a winery produces several “ranges” of wines, meaning price levels, they will use an alias for their lowest price tier, I suppose as to not besmirch, or cheapen, the image of their main brand. Examples include Concannon, and … Continue reading →

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Forest Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J, just J.

  This was on sale for $5.99 at The Store, for a 750 ml bottle, so naturally my interest was piqued, even though I knew nothing at all about Forest Glen. I’m a little suspicious of unknown brands that are … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Posted on March 7, 2011 by J, just J.

  Sunrise is one of the labels of Chilean wine conglomerate Vina Concha Y Toro, which wholly owns or partners in some way with about two dozen Chilean and Argentinian wine brands. Concha Y Toro recently announced a deal to … Continue reading →

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Barefootin’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by J, just J.

  Interesting. Well, you’ll be the judge of that. But noteworthy for sure. In this quest to separate the sheep from the goats, the good wine from the bad, I’ve failed to consider, until today, the very subjective nature of … Continue reading →

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