Gallo Chardonnay

Having a tough time with this one.  Red Wine Wino can drink it but what can you say about a Wino!  White Wine Wino says no to purchasing again.  So,  giving Gallo's Chardonnay a "Neutral" Rating!

Gallo Chardonnay

Our Favorite Cork Screw We Keep In The Kitchen!

Digging around for a cork screw, we realized we have purchased a number of cork screws - both good and bad over the years.  Three remain in our kitchen drawer and are similar in design.  Of the three, we consider the cork screw with the "two-stepped lip" as our favorite one.

The second lip - not sure what it is really called, allows for easy resetting of the cork screw and provides more leverage when pulling corks!

Since "a picture is worth a thousand words", see the picture below!

Our Favorite Cork Screw We Keep In The Kitchen!

Lucky Duck Shiraz

Found a Shiraz from a brand called Lucky Duck.  New brand that we found on a honey-do run to the supermarket.  Bought a Shiraz (from Southeast Australia) and a Merlot (from Chile).

Have not tried the Merlot yet.... Did try the Shiraz.  Both Winos agreed to purchase again earning it a "Good Rating".  From the Red Wino standpoint, not bad for a $4.00 bottle of wine!  It is no Kendall Jackson but for the price.... not bad!



Lucky Ducky Shiraz!



Sutter Home White Zinfandel

Here is a White Zinfandel offered by Sutter Home that the White Wino found pleasing.... Red Wine Wino easily agreed to purchase this one again.  Gave it a "Good Rating", even better as it was on sale when we purchased it!



Sutter Home White Zinfandel



Trinchero Family Estates - Wine Cube "Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz" 2009

Picked up a Wine Cube while at Target yesterday... bought it on a whim.  Good thing!  Really like this one.  Both Winos agreed to purchase again in the future.  A nice blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Easily earned a "Good Rating".  Don't be bothered by the "wine in cardboard box", it is a good wine.  Even better... stays fresh for 4 weeks after opening.



Trinchero Family Estates - Wine Cube "Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz" 2009



Gallo White Zinfandel

So.... having been disappointed with Gallo's Merlot, the two Winos decided to try their White Zinfandel.  The hope was that it would fall in line with the Moscato and the Cabernet Sauvignon which were rated "Good".  It did not... the two Winos rated it "Bad" and agreed not to buy it again.  With so many better tasting White Zinfandels, one should skip Gallo's offering.

Gallo White Zinfandel

Gallo Merlot

Was looking forward to some red wine with our Spaghetti for dinner tonight.  Unfortunately, the red wine did not deliver.... Not sure but both Winos agreed not to purchase this one again.

Not recommending this one.  Gave it a "Bad Rating".  Go with their Moscato or Cabernet Sauvignon and not the Merlot.


Gallo Merlot



Gallo Moscato

Next sampling from the Gallo Winery is a Moscato.  White Wine Wino went all in with this one and gave it a "Good Rating"!  Red Wine Wino agreed but had trouble tasting any difference between Gallo's Moscato and other Wineries' Moscatos. 

Regardless, still meets the criterion for a "Good Rating" - specifically, we would buy it again!  One observation to note is that the label indicates a Gallo Winery in South Eastern Australia.

Gallo Moscato

Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon

Sale at the local grocery story offered small bottles of Gallo wines for $1 a bottle.  Picked up various reds and whites.... First one we tried was a Cabernet Sauvignon.  Red Wine Wino gives it a thumbs up; White Wine Wino agreed.... earns it a "Good" rating!  Don't worry about the screw top bottles, still delivers like other more expensive wines!

Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodbridge Merlot

Went out for dinner at a local eatery - Shogun Hibachi and Sushi Steakhouse in McKinney, Texas.  Ordered a house red with the meal.  Turned out to be a Merlot from the Woodbridge Winery. Both Winos gave it a "Good Rating".  Had two glasses with dinner, went well with the Steak and Shrimp Combination!



Woodbridge Merlot



Barefoot Moscato Spumante

Tried this one to ring in the New Year.  A Sparkling Wine offered by Barefoot Winery....  Both Winos agreed to buy this one again!  Picture the taste of a Moscato with bubbles.  Rating: "Good"!  Have not been disappointed by this Winery.

Barefoot Moscato Spumante