2008 gouguenheim cab sauv.

I would say a little alcoholy on the nose, otherwise kinda muted. Red fruits on the palette and a light finish. However for 7 bucks, not a bad deal at all.

2007 black pig ribero del douro

Red fruit on the nose, kinda light on the palette and some light but nice tannins on the end. Now this is the first sip, so will update thru the night...the only update I would offer was the back of the palette did kinda come thru and offer a finish that was a bit lingering.For $11 not a bad wine at all.

kesselstatt piesporter riesling 2008

So, this is my first german riesling...the nose I cannot describe..just something i cannot place...wow, first splash across the tongue is the same....right at the tip. I really thought it was going to be a sparkling wine..that quickly went away and then it seemed a bit reserved. Not the bite I'm looking for in my typical NY riesling. I should also mention that this first taste is just at basement temp, which is about 55. It's in the fridge now, so the rest may be totally different.

2008 boschendal sauvignon blanc grand cuvee

Well, I had this with some homemade quesadillas, which may have been a bit too spicy for this wine. This definitely had a nice acidic finish. I got a little grassy on the nose, but with some nice fruitiness on the palette. At 13 bucks, not sure if I would buy again...

2006 mirimar estate pinot noir

Initially I was kinda nervous after opening this, as it seemed a bit thin. But, I did open this as a pop n pour and I had it after dinner.It showed traditional cherry on the nose with red fruits on the palette and a nice finish. I'm always a bit nervous when I'm in the $20 price range and the wine doesn't deliver, but this turned out ok....

mirassou cab sauv

OK, so nothing great going on here, but for a value wine, this is doing pretty good with the pizza I had for dinner.I will continue to get this for an ANY day drinker. And hey, it's the official wine of the LPGA and we need to support the girls!

2006 P.lesec galets blonds Chateauneuf du Pape

I've had this one in the cellar for a bit, and am having it with just some snacks, no serious food. A l.ittle cherry on the nose, and if anything, just a little pepper on the end which is a real surprise, but in all honesty, I have not had that much CDP. I'm thinking that this is gonna be a pass......

2007 domaine le couroulu vin de pays

No special occasion here.(nor are many of my wine drinking experiences). just decided to do a pop and pour and keep warm on a cold winter night...I've had this value wine once before, with favorable notes.2nd time did not dissapoint. nice nose, taste and aftertaste.

2008 shadowood merlot

Merlot...really have struggled to find one I can get ga-ga over...the best I have had to date is from long island, ironically enough, duck walk winery. So, having said that, trying this merlot from California.With some cheddar cheese, which I had switched from garlic crackers as I thought the garlic would overpower the merlot.Nice nose, but lacked a really good finish. I'll have three more tries to pair this wine with something better...

peirano estate immortal zin

Was looking for something to handle some chili and spicy chinese.This did not dissapoint. Not the spiciest of Zins I have ever had, but fit the bill for sure.

2008 nugan estates vision cab sauv.

Just kinda worked my way through this wine with nothing special in mind as far as food. Not a bad cab at all and I would certainly rebuy.