Landon Winery for a Cheese Plate and Raspberry Sweet Wine!

Stopped for a cheese plate and  some sweet wine at Landon Winery. Winos have always liked their Raspberry Sweet Wine! Easily gets a Good Rating!

Bar Louie's... for Martinis!

Had a few Martinis at Bar Louie's yesterday. Went with the Rat Pack Martini and the Bleu Martini. The Rat Pack carries a big stick and should be forewarned to limit oneself to only two. The Blue Martini gets a thumbs up as we especially like the tasty Olives stuffed with Bleu Cheese!

Rat Pack!

Bleu Martini

Bohae Black Raspberry Wine

Was at the Asian Food Market the other day and spied a Korean Sweet Wine that was rated at 15% Alcohol Content. Being the Red Wine Wino has an affinity to red wines that go over 13% alcohol content, he opted to put this one in the grocery cart. Later, while having an after dinner drink, the Winos gave it a "taste". Wine is sweet, wine is strong, and it is a good one that we will buy again in the future! This one gets a Good Rating.

Trader Joe's and Charles Shaw Wines....

Stopped at Trader Joe's to restock the wine rack with some inexpensive wines for the upcoming Holidays! Went with Charles Shaw Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and White Zinfnadel. All have been rated Good in the past. We are certain these will make the grade this round as well!

Barefoot Merlot

Back for more Barefoot Merlot. Bought the big bottle; still gets a Good Rating from the Winos!

Gloria's House Merlot

Had a glass of wine with dinner last week at Gloria's. Ordered the House Merlot. If our taste buds don't deceive us, we think it was Yellowtail's Merlot! Always liked Yellowtail's wines. This one gets a Good Rating!

Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot again!

Just bought this one not too long ago. Decided to get another bottle - Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. Still earned a Good Rating!

CK Mondavi Merlot

While out one evening, ordered the House Red. Looks like it was CK Mondavi Merlot. Looks like the Winos continue to agree on buying it again! This one maintains its Good Rating!

Nightender - Rare 1971 Irish Whiskey Pub Vending Machine!

While out and about several weeks ago stopped at an Irish Pub in Old Downtown Mckinney. It used to be a British Pub but for some reason, it closed and re-opened as an Irish Pub. While ordering our drinks, we did notice a vending machine called the Nightender, a rare 1971 Irish Whiskey Pub Vending Machine!

Barefoot Pink Moscato and Yellowtail Pinot Noir

Here are two the Winos have had before - Barefoot Pink Moscato and Yellowtail Pinot Noir. Both maintained their Good Ratings! White Wine Wino still prefers Moscatos over Red Wines, and the Red Wine Wino still prefers Red Wines over White Wines but in this case both agree to continue purchasing Barefoot's Pink Moscato and Yellowtail's Pinot Noir!

Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call and Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Here are two strong reds that the Winos liked - Messina Hof's Ebony Ports of Call and Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Messina Hof Port maintained its Good Rating; Winos have had this one before and true to form they keep buying it again and again!

The Lindeman's Cabernet Sauvignon is a new one that was a pleasant surprise for the Winos. Smooth taste with no bitterness. This one easily gets a Good Rating!

PS: The Port has an alcohol content of 16%; the Cabernet comes in at 13.9%!

CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and Arbor Mist Moscato

CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and Arbor Mist Moscato this round. Winos are giving the Cabernet a Good Rating. Will plan to buy in the future. For the Arbor Mist Moscato, it gets a Neutral Rating. White Wine Wino was good with it. Red Wine Wino did not jump on the bandwagon. May have been the lower Alcohol Content though... No worries. having more of the Cabernet!

Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Had this one back in 2013... Liked it back then; liked it again. Below is what we wrote then. This one maintains its Good Rating!

Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Here is one that comes from Chile.  It's a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  It is dry but liked it taste.  Both Winos give this one a Good Rating.  Even better like the price for the "big" bottles! 

Two Reds This Round - Solemar Merlot and Llano Sweet Red

Two red wines for the Winos this round. Red Wine Wino opted for something new - Solemar Merlot. White Wine Wino went with an old standby - Llano Sweet Red.

Solemar Merlot gets a Neutral Rating, Bought it as it was on sale for $4.99 not bad for an 8 year old wine. Maybe that's why it was on sale though. Somehow the Winos could not agree to get this one again.

Llano Sweet Red earns another Good Rating! Still tasty, still a deal at $7.99, still going to buy it int he future!

Bogle Merlot

New one we tried. Bogle Merlot gets a Good Rating from the Winos. 13.5% Alcohol Content too!

Edna Valley Merlot

Not had this one before. It comes from Edna Valley Vineyards. Ordered while listening to a two man band playing at Cafe Malaga in McKinney. Tasty wine, good music, and a cool Texas evening! Doesn't get any better than that... This Merlot gets a Good Rating from the Winos.

Landon Winery 10th Anniversary... Raspberry Sweet Wine!

Was out in Downtown McKnney. Decided to have a bottle of wine - Rasberry Sweet Wine from the Landon Winery. Found out they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary!

Also, had a glass of Sangria. In the end, bought a gift pack that comes with a bottle of wine and two wine glasses!

Back for more... Liberty Creek Merlot

Back for more Liberty Creek wine... this time went with their Merlot; had it before and liked it. Had it again. Still liking it! Winos give it a Good Rating.

Liberty Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Who can resist a big bottle of wine for under $8.00 and it tastes good, too! Liberty Creek Cabernet Sauvignon maintains its Good Rating this round!

Yellowtail Shiraz

Yellowtail Shiraz from down under still rated our Number One Shiraz! This one continues to earn its Good Rating!

Barefoot Merlot

Barefoot Merlot still going strong and under $5.00 in our area. Both Winos continue to give it a Good Rating!

Village Burger - Mangorita and Gummy Bear Shots

Winos broke away from wine this last round and stopped by a local hangout that offers tasty food and strong drinks at a reasonable price! Ordered Mangoritas and Gummy Bear Shots; both were tasty... and will say the Mangorita carries a healthy dose of alcohol!

Mi Camino Restaurante House Red - Malbec

New place that we tried for dinner last night. Mexican Food Restaurant in Dallas that is near Love Field Airport. While waiting for others to join us, ordered a glass of their House Red Wine. Choices given were a Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Merlot.

Went with the Malbec; could not see the label on the bottle but was pleasantly surprised with the taste! Suspect it also had a 10%+ Alcohol Content as well.

This one gets a Good Rating from the Winos! Now, just gotta figure out the Winery that makes it.

The Velvet Devil Merlot

New one that gets a Good Rating. Comes from Washington State - The Velvet Devil Merlot!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes: 13.5% Alcohol Content!

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Royal Caribbean Cruise - Wine Package

Had a great time on a cruise to the Gulf of Mexico on Royal Caribbean Cruise's Navigator of the Seas. Opted for the Beer and Wine Package. Did not find a Wine we did not like! Here are a few pics...

Twin Springs Sweet Red and Thunderbird Wine...

Here is a combo that the Winos picked up the other day. Twin Springs Sweet Red and Thunderbird Wine.

We had the Twin Springs Sweet Red in the past and liked it. Never had Thunderbird Wine. Twin Springs get a Good Rating; for Thunderbird, we will pass on it going forward!

Twin Springs Sweet Red
Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes: Here is what we posted back in May 2011... "Sweet Red from Twin Springs Winery located in Tow, Texas!  A good starter wine for new enthusiasts.  Sweet... yes.  Low alcohol content... ~10%.  Almost like drinking grape juice.  But, both Winos agreed to buy this one again."

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Thunderbird Wine
Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes: Others may like it but for the Winos, we will forego on any future purchases.

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Royal Caribbean Cruise... Il Decantino!

Went on a cruise to the Gulf of Mexico on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. Stopped in Cozumel, Belize, and Honduras and had a great time!

Had the Beer and Wine Package and tried many wines and some beers. Did not find a wine that we did not like!

Of note was a decanter we picked up while dining one night at the Italian Restaurant onboard! Not sure what to call it... so, here are pictures of the device!

So far, we like it!

Ruffino Chianti

Been a while since we bought this one. Last time it was back in 2010. It's 2015. The vintage is 2013. Ruffino Chianti still gets a Good Rating from the Winos!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes: Strong and tasty with 12.5% alcohol content!

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Vendange Chardonnay and White Zinfandel

Tried the box servings of the Vendange Chardonnay and White Zinfandel. Like the bottled offering of the White Zinfandel, both get a Neutral Rating. White Wine Wino remains picky.. opting not to buy again in the future.

Red Wine Wino still liked the Chardonnay; 13% Alcohol Content is what made his decision. Hurrumph!

Vendange Pinot Grigio

Vendange Pinot Grigio gets a Neutral Rating. Not a big Pinot Grigio fan was likely the reason. Red Wine Wino was good with it but the White Wino opted not to buy again.

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes:

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No

Sam's Club for Gabbiano Chianti

Picked up a bottle of Gabbiano Chianti at Sam's Club. Red Wine Wino still has a thing for Chianti. So, this one easily made the Good Rating!

Assessment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Additional notes: Did not know Sam's Club sold wine!

Winos Rating: Bad, Neutral, Good
- White Wine Wino - Buy again? Yes / No
- Red Wine Wino - Buy Again? Yes / No