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Another solid inexpensive wine from Dancing Coyote. Certainly a value pick. Purple in color. The nose has raspberries and bramble. On the palate, it is slightly sweet with jammy black raspberry fruit. A slight bit of heat on the finsish. For $15, this is a nice wine, perfect for casual drinking.
I love Petite but this wasn't really doing it for me. Its only $15 so for them money, it is hard to complain. Unlike many wines in this price category, this has some really good things but then some not so good things. Purple in color The nose has some black raspberry fruit but also some green notes not too unlike bell pepper (which I rarely see in PS). There is also a fair amount of volatile acidity on the nose. On the palate, it is better with black raspberry fruit and underlying graphite. Also very thick tannins. I would suspect this is meant to drink early, but it might develop
Really a great value for a Pinot Noir under $15. Light ruby in color. The nose is a bit earthy with nice cherry fruit. On the palate, nice cherry fruit. Sliky smooth. Tasty. What more can you ask for the money?
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.
This is a $12 Cab. There is certainly value here. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries and black raspberries. Slight spice. On the palate, this is a bit sweet and a bit syrupy with black raspberry fruit. Drinkable. Meant for enjoyable wine and a lower price.
This is one of those wines that tends to be served at parties, weddings, etc. And that's a good thing. For around $20 or less, this is a tasty wine. The nose has dark cherries and some spice. Easy drinking. Cherries and dark cherries. Nothing wrong here. Good value Merlot.
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.
Very nice California Merlot. Purple in color. The nose has nice dark cherries with little oak. On the palate, this is delicious. Slight structure. Dark cherries, again with little oak showing. Nice finish. Drinking well right now.
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.
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.
