Claar Cellars Cabernet-Merlot 2007

Type: Cabernet - Merlot
Year: 2007
Price: 12.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: For trying it the first time, it is a nice wine, intially light and not a strong after taste. It may take another try before I can provide a more absolute commitment to this bottle of wine. For now, I am rating that I will ty it again.

Estancia Merlot 2006

Type: Merlot
Year: 2006
Price: 10.99 (Marked down from 11.99)
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Pick and Save
Comments: A very nice wine. Surprisingly, consistent with the 2007 Merlot as well. Good taste, and will probably try it again.

Coppola Syrah-Shiraz 2008 Diamond Collection

Type: Syrah-Shiraz
Year: 2008
Price: 9.99 (Marked down from 12.99)
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Nice tasting wine. Coppola actually produces some nice wines, quite surprising, since its roots are from a movie producer. This one was a little light for my tastes, however, very nice for the warmer summer days and nights.

Gabbiano Chanti 2008

Type: Chanti
Year: 2008
Price: 8.99
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: This is a great value red wine. It was pleasing to the palette and smooth. To top it off, the price was very affordable. I would definitely buy this wine again, just to make sure that it wasn't a one time lucky purchase. If its as good the second time around, it just goes to show you, that price isn't everything when purchasing good wine.

Estancia Merlot 2007

Type: Merlot Central Coast
Year: 2007
Price: 11.99 --> marked down to 10.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Pick N' Save
Comments: Estancia makes a very nice Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice Tasting. I will try this wine again, since it has a nice simple, pleasant taste. Not much more to add at this point.

Blackstone 2007 red Zinfandel

Type: Red Zinfandel
Year: 2007
Price: 10.99
Rating: 2 - Probably won't buy again
Where Bought: Pick N Save grocery store
Comments: It's a little light for a red wine, for my tastes. Probably more for someone who enjoys whites wines and reds that aren't as heavy. I gave it a 2 rating, since it was a little better after chilling. But, I probably would pass on it in favor of many other wines.

Yalumba South Australian Cabernet 2006

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2006
Price: 12.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: A very nice pleasant Cabernet. We always liked trying wines from different countries and this one was no exception. I would like to try it again, just to make sure that it wasn't just a good bottle or a one time experience. Another interesting note, is that most red wines are better around the 60 degree temperature. However, after refridgeration (I know, we should use a wine fridge), this one wasn't that bad. I guess its just another plus for this wine.