The Wine Idiot

Another bottle that made me question whether I have any business reviewing wine (I do not).

Apr 28

Apr 28 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Le Pépin Grenache Rosé, 2015 ($4.99)

rosé

They can't all be winners, but that doesn't mean they're necessarily losers...

Apr 20

Apr 20 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Bogle Essential Red, 2014 ($8.99)

Not many wines I review have been given the time of day by Wine Enthusiast. This one, however...

Apr 16

Apr 16 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Liberté Pinot Noir, 2013 ($9.99)

This bottle seems to always be available at Trader Joe's, and the label sure is pretty. Does the wine measure up?

Apr 16

Apr 16 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Dark Horse Rosé, 2015 ($9.99)

rosé

When the sun comes out, I reach for rosé. But I like when it's more refreshing than sweet. Which is why I would definitely buy this bottle again.

Mar 29

Mar 29 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Blanc de Blancs ($12.99)

sparkling wine

Who drinks not-really-champagne in March for absolutely no reason? THIS IDIOT. And I have zero regrets about this bottle.

Mar 21
Mar 21 The Wine Idiot Does P90X!

Off-Topic

When you need to work off the wine-weight and you're craving an exercise fad from the early aughts...

Jan 22

Jan 22 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Chateau Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux Superieur, 2015 ($7.99)

Did you know there's a wine competition at the Los Angeles County Fair?? That's right. That's how left-coast we are.

Jan 22

Jan 22 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Trader Joe's Petit Reserve Pinot Noir Arroyo Seco, 2014 ($7.99)

Here's how TJ's explains their "Petit Reserve" label: "The word 'Reserve' on Trader Joe’s wines, indicates something special—a limited quantity from a premium growing region, offered as a terrific value. Now and then, we’ll acquire a Reserve-quality wine at a significantly lower retail—a 'Petit' price, if you will."

Jan 22

Jan 22 The Wine Idiot Reviews: La Granja 360 Verdejo Viura, 2015 ($4.99)

This wine boldly asks "ARE YOU READY FOR THE WINE FUN?" That's a little...optimistic.

Jan 22

Jan 22 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Duck Pond Pinot Gris, 2014 ($7.00)

I grew up in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, so I feel a little ol' tug of nostalgia when I see wines from that region. And lucky for me--this was on the clearance rack at Ralph's!

Dec 27

Dec 27 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Pontificis Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne, 2015 ($6.99)

This is a white blend from the same maker of a red blend I sincerely loved. I was optimistic that this would similarly delight me. I was not disappointed.

Dec 26

Dec 26 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Terrenal Tempranillo, 2015 ($3.99)

I know people are super-skeptical of under-$5 wines, but beggars can't be choosers. And sometimes beggars get lucky and get surprised by a pretty good bottle of wine.

Dec 26

Dec 26 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Roustabout Paso Robles Meritage, 2014 ($7.99)

"Meritage," a portmanteau of "merit" and "heritage," is an American red wine made from specific Bordeaux grapes. Does this wine live up to its lofty moniker?

Dec 16

Dec 16 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Trader Joe's Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Lot #71, 2014 ($9.99)

I would probably never order a glass of zinfandel at a wine bar or a restaurant--it's just not my go-to red. But, as I tasted this one, I wondered....why not?

Dec 7

Dec 7 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Les Portes de Bordeaux Bordeaux, 2015 ($5.99)

So I've tried the Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc, and the Rosé, but I haven't tried the Les Portes de Bordeaux Bordeaux. I decided to remedy that tonight.

Dec 7

Dec 7 The Wine Idiot Reviews: A to Z Pinot Noir, 2014 ($13.99)

Another pinot noir, friends! This is from my home state of Oregon.

Dec 6

Dec 6 The Wine Idiot Reviews: VINTJS Vermentino, 2015 ($7.99)

Have YOU ever heard of Vermentino? Me either. If this bottle is at all representative...it's great. I think you might wanna grab this bottle while it lasts...

Nov 15

Nov 15 The Wine Idiot Reviews: G. Chevalier Sauternes, 2011 ($12.99)

white wine, dessert wine

I think this is the first dessert wine I've reviewed! Tried this on Election Night 2016--though the night ended bitterly, this wine did not.

Nov 13

Nov 13 The Wine Idiot Reviews: Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot #33, 2014 ($14.99)