Goats Do Roam South Africa Red 2008

Type: Red
Year: 2008
Price: 9.99 (June 11th 2011)
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Actually, a surprisingly nice red wine. Interestingly enough, it also tastes better chilled. Will try again, as this was one of our experimental attempts.

Estancia Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2007
Price: 12.99 (May 14 2011)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Estancia has grown on me. They have consistently produced a nice full bodied tasty wine. But, after a few purchases, and across different vintages, I have also realized they are very consistent producers across the years as well. I look forward to the next bottle.

J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2008
Price: 12.99
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Ok, you might have noticed that I rated this one a 4, whereas in the past, it has always been a 5. Well, for some reason, it just didn't seem as full bodied as in the past. Maybe it's just my imagination, but, for now I'll down grade it until I try it one more time. Don't get me wrong, its still a great wine, but this is the first year I seemed to notice a difference.

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008

Type: Shiraz Cabernet
Year: 2008
Price: 7.99 (Marked down from 11.99)
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Very nice red wine. Surprisingly smooth, I believe the Shiraz component softens the Cabernet's strength just right. Smooth, yet full bodied, I would try it again to verify consistency, however, a very nice surprise on a new wine we experimented upon from South Australia.

J. Lohr Los Osos, Paso Robles Merlot 2008

Type: Merlot
Year: 2008
Price: 9.99 (Discounted from 11.99)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Nice tasting wine. Consistent of the J. Lohr brand a very nice wine. I believe my preference continues to be the J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon, however, this wine does well to stand up on its own merit. I would definitely try it again. I hope that it remains consistent from bottle to bottle.

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2008
Price: 12.99 (Marked down from 13.99 March 26th 2011)
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: This Cabernet remains one of my favorite wines. Its rich aroma and full bodied taste continued nicely into its new year release of 2008.

Pedroncelli Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2008
Price: 12.99 (March 26th 2011)
12.99 (Aug 06th 2011)
12.99 (Sept 17th 2011)
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: The Pedroncelli Cabernet has always been one of my favorite wines. It has a full bodied taste and very rich aroma. I was concerned about the new year release 2008, but luckily it maintained its high standards.