Anderra Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2012

Like the previous post, this was also a discovery of my housemate. And again likely under $20. Some of the Chilean wines I have tried recently have a certain regal dryness to the character. It is hard to put my finger on it. It is actually quite light in color but the flavor is robust.

Bottom line: Wear a tiara while you drink it!

Damn! No picture. Here is a visual approximation:

Greystone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

My housemate found this at the corner market. I don't know how much he paid for it, but I'm sure it was less than $20.

It's a bloody good cab. Surprisingly big for such an unassuming label.

Bottom line: drink it!

Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

I bought this at Costco and was pleasantly surprised. Normally I expect nothing from Costco wine. Especially anything under $10. But this was surprisingly drinkable, especially for the price. If you like to follow a big tasting red, with another big red but without the guilt of blowing $40 on that 3rd bottle, this is a must-have.

It is important to have a stock of drinking wine as it is to have a stock of tasting wine.

Bottom line: it is a utility must have. Drink it!