Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Bonardo Syrah 2009

Type: Malbec
Year: 2009
Price: 12.99
Rating: 2 - Probably won't buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: We haven't had much luck with Malbec's. They tend to be very light in taste. Unfortunately, this falls into the same category. Light in taste and not much to savor. Not on our list for choice wines.

Thorny Rose Cabernet 2009

Type: Cabernet
Year: 2009
Price: 10.99
Rating: 1 - Would not buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: The screw on cap should have tipped us off. But we tried it anayway, since we have been pleasantly surprised in the past. However, not in this case. Upon removing the cap, the smell was strong, stingy and very metallic. The first sip was stingy and unfortunately, the rest was poured down the sink.

Pedroncelli Cabernet 2009

Type: Cabernet
Year: 2009
Price: 15.99
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: We haven't had this brand for awhile, but it never fails to satisfy. Pedroncelli Cabernet's have a full bodied flavor. One of our favorites and continues to be one of our favorites.

Coppola Syrah-Shiraz Diamond Collection 2010

Type: Syrah-Shiraz
Year: 2010
Price: 9.99 (Sat. May 4th 2013, Otto's Brown Deer)
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: The Coppola brand always seems to bring a nice consistency to their taste, regardless of type. A very good wine, which I know we will purchase again. Even if not this particular type one of their other types of wine.