Yellow Tail Shiraz Cabernet Casella Wines Australia 2009

Type: Shiraz Cabernet
Year: 2009
Price: 5.69 (Marked down from 5.99 - Oct. 15 2011)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: We were experimenting different types and manufacturer's of wines and decided to try a Yellow Tail. This Australian wine was very surprisingly tasty and nice. No stingy after taste, just a nice wine to complement our dinner. We will be trying more of this brand in the future. This is a good example that not all things have to be expensive to be enjoyable.

Martini & Rossi Sparkling Wine

Type: Sparkling Wine
Year: N/A
Price: 13.99
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Sendik's grocery store
Comments: After all the previous sparkling wines, this one has to be one of the best. It was recommended by the store person who helped me to locate the sparkling wines section. He stated that it was one of the most popular sparkling wines and I see why. It was very smooth and good tasting, without any harsh after taste. definitely one of my favorite sparkling wines.

Estancia Merlot Central Coast 2009

Type: Merlot
Year: 2009
Price: 9.99 (marked down to 8.99 - Sept. 17th 2011)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: I rated this wine "Would definitely buy again", since it was a full bodied Merlot. Generally, I haven't experienced that much body from a Merlot. Usually, this is more of a trait of a Cabernet. Also, the Estancia brand, has generally been very good, so we will probably be buying more of their Merlots and Cabernet's.

Francis Ford Coppola Shiraz 2009

Type: Shiraz
Year: 2009
Price: 7.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Francis Ford Coppola has consistently put out nice wines. This one is no exception. This Shiraz had a nice flavor and a great dinner red wine. Also, at the price, its amazingly a rich bodied wine. I look forward to trying it again to see if it consistently delivers. I bet it will.

J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2009
Price: 12.99
12.99 (Marked down to 11.99, Otto's Brown Deer, Aug. 6th 2011)
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: This wine has always been one of my favorites. Its full bodied, yet not sharp and has a smooth after taste. I like it best straight from the cellar, not too cold. COntinues to be a very nice wine. Generally, I have reservations when they change the year. So far, it remains as one of my favorite wines.

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.