Wine Review List (Wineries and Bottles)

Bodega Lurton has continued to surprise me with its tasty value wines less than half the price of most wines I enjoy drinking.

Estepa's 2004 Merlot is nothing exciting, but has an intense jammy fruit flavor. Compared to other wines coming out of Argentina, Estepa's Merlot is quite unmemorable.

Torrontés is one of the most refreshing middle-of-a-hot-summer-day wines out there.

This delightful wine is simple and elegant, a perfect summer value wine from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. The golden elixir balances the typical buttery chardonnay with some nice fruit flavors.

For the price, this is a great example of the Argentine Torrontes wine. Reasonably strong aromas with an appropriately sweet mouth. Perfect.

While Concha y Toro's line Casillero del Diablo has been a hot seller for value wines, this 2007 Reserve Merlot was nothing special: unbalanced and ultimately forgettable.

For its price, the Diseño Malbec is a good value wine. It is dark and rich, with fruit flavors and a smooth finish.

One of my all-time favorite Torrontés, Mounier is the perfect wine to enjoy on a hot summer day. With rich aromas balanced by a dry smooth finish, it would be tough to find a more refreshing wine.