Barefoot Zinfandel (Update)

Price: $5 Maker: Barefoot Cellars, Modesto, California Variety: Zinfandel Packaging: Bottle, artificial cork Alcohol: 13.5% Our Rating: 8.5 out of 10

It’s been five years since we looked at Barefoot Zinfandel (non-vintage), and it’s good to know that not much has changed with this very inexpensive wine.

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Cameron Hughes Lot 250 Meritage 2009

Price: $8 Winery: Cameron Hughes Wine, Geyserville, California Varietal: Meritage Packaging: 750 ml bottle, natural cork Alcohol: 14.6% Our Rating: 9.0 out of 10

Cameron Hughes Lot 250 Meritage 2009 is a big, tasty red wine! It is fruity up front, with cherry and blueberry flavors, but maintains some complexity as it eases into a [...]

Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Price: $11 Maker: Bogle Vineyards, Graton, California Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Packaging: 750 ml bottle, natural cork Alcohol: 13.5% Our Rating: 8.8 out of 10

I’ve had good luck with Bogle’s inexpensive wines, and Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is no exception. It leads with ripe cherries, mixed with tobacco, chocolate, and spice. The finish has rich [...]