Reviews of wines that don’t need their own post, but are worth noting for one reason or another. Look for it on the final Friday of each month.
• Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2010 ($10, purchased): Much oakier than I remember it being, but it has been three or four years since I tasted it. That said, it's mostly balanced, and is a value if you can find at this price (though the suggested retail is $12).
• Sangre de Toro Rose 2010 ($10, sample): Very disappointing. Flabby, almost sweet, and without any of the freshness or fun that rose should have. I expect more from Sangre de Toro.
• Irony Pinot Noir 2009 ($14, sample): Doesn't taste much like pinot noir, with a big burst of sweet red fruit in the middle. But since it was probably made to taste that way, it's difficult to criticize it for not tasting like pinot noir.
• Carmel Road Chardonnay 2009 ($18, purchased): Comes from Monterrey, so that means less oakiness and more tell-tale green apple fruit and acid. The question: Is it a value at this price?


The Wine Curmudgeon appreciated this wine the first time he tasted it, in those long ago days of newspaper wine columns. It's cheap, it's consistent, and it comes from a producer that cares about the quality of its inexpensive wine. What's not to like?
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