Red Wine under $15

Layer Cake Malbec – Love it at $12.95

December 1, 2010
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Nothing is better than a good wine at a great price. Initially, I received Layer Cake wine media samples in the mail, including this bottle. I opened it for family on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I’ve had it before so knew people would enjoy it, and they did. On Wednesday, I drove over to San Diego Wine Company to grab some wine for Thanksgiving Day. They have this Layer Cake Malbec for $12.95. I put [...]

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A Great Pizza Wine

November 10, 2010
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We drink a lot of wine and order a lot of pizza, so it’s not surprising that we paired The Climber 2009 Red Blend with a yard sale pizza from Extreme Pizza. It was delicious. Therefore, I laughed when the wine’s pairing notes say that it’s a pizza wine at heart. Winemaker Notes: “Our Climber Red brings together our favorite varietals to create a versatile, food-friendly wine that unveils new aromas and flavors with each [...]

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Fetish The Watcher Shiraz 2008 (Yes, It’s Wine)

October 6, 2010
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This was a label purchase at San Diego Wine Company. I do not recall being sold by a write up or anything else. My love of Barossa Valley Shiraz plus the name Fetish equaled purchase.  This wine is big, bold and basically has a lot going on.  I suspect because it’s aged in 15% shaven French oak, 30% shaven American oak, and the rest in third-fill American wood for 10 months. Wow. Winemaker’s Notes: “The [...]

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Edie Brown Meritage: San Diego Wine Co. Party Pick

September 29, 2010
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You’re going to think I’m insane, but we hosted a fairly large surprise party in the middle of our eco-friendly bathroom remodel.  It’s a long story, but we thought we’d be much further along in the process, and that it would be doable.  It was a nice party, but not in the style that I typically prefer. Per usual, I rushed into San Diego Wine Company.  I said that I needed a party red wine [...]

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Paringa Shiraz 2008: My BevMo 5 Cent Sale Pick

July 7, 2010
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I‘m a little bit perplexed because I thought the BevMo 5 cent sale ended on Monday but online, it seems to still be going. I happen to be on a Shiraz kick lately.  This bottle is worth checking out especially if you locate it at your BevMo and it’s still on sale.  It’s regular price is $11.99 so during the 5 cent sale when you get the second bottle for 5 cents, that’s a whopping [...]

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Wine Wednesday: CORE Grenache 2007 ($14.95, San Diego Wine Co.)

June 9, 2010
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La Jolla Dad had decided to throw an impromptu Laker’s party last weekend.  I rushed into San Diego Wine Company as it was on the way home from somewhere I had to be.  Per usual, they were right by my side to help within a minute of me walking in the door.  Normally I like to browse first, but I burst out that I needed a case of red wine suitable for a party.  We [...]

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