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NV J. Bookwalter Notebook 3NV Red Blend

Score: 
85
Grade: 
B

This is a blend of 3 varietals and 3 vintges.  I presume it is sort of a let's get rid of the leftovers type of wine.  Not that there is anything wrong with that assuming the price is low.  And in this case, it is.  I believe this retails for around $12.  Ruby/purple in color.  The nose has bell peppers and cherries.  On the palate, there are firm tannins.  Cherry notes.  Not much depth but it is a solid wine to drink.  Certainly a fair value.  

2015 Nine North Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon Twenty Bench, USA, California, North Coast - Wine Review

Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

Another value wine from an excellent prodcuer of value wines from California.  This is a very ripe and easy to drink Cabernet.  Purple in color.  The nose has black raspberries, with a slight prune note.  On the palate, black raspberries, plums and slight prune.  Jammy in style.  Slight spice.  Slight tannins.  Ready to go to a party at $15.  

2012 Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, California, Napa - Wine Review

Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

Great value in Napa Cabs.  This is outstanding and priced around $30 (or less)!  Purple in color.  The nose is dusty with cassis and just a hint of spice.  On the palate, this is a softer, more feminine side of Cab.  Young right now but with great cassis fruit.  Sinewy tannins.  Nice finish.  I don't know if this will improve any more but it might.  In any rate, who cares as this is exccellent.  

2013 Waterstone Chardonnay, USA, California, Carneros - Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Was quite impressed with the whole lineup from Waterstone.  This one should be available for under $30 which is an excellent value in Chardonnay.  Light golden in color.  The nose is clean with some grapefruit.  It shows no oak on it which is very nice.  On the palate, this is crisp and clean and all about the minerality.  It has some body to it and a nice depth.  Long finish.  This drinks easy but will work great with some food as well.  

2013 White Oak Vineyards & Winery "Mighty Oak", USA, California, Napa - Wine Review

Score: 
87
Grade: 
B+

This is a propreitary red blend out of Napa that seems to have a lot of Merlot in it.  At under $20, there is a lot of value here.  Purple in color.  On the nose there is soem cherry flavors.  They carry thru to the palate.  Easy drinking and great for parties.  There is some depth and the kind of wine that you can open with anyone and not worry.  

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