The Good, Not Bad, and the Ugly
There is a secret that some wine reviewers don't want you to know. This dirty little secret forces them to fail to paint the true stories about their wine affairs.
The secret: some bottles of wine are NOT good... in fact, many are down right BAD!
As the Wine Whore, I get all kinds of clients: the good, the not bad, and sometimes the REALLY bad. To kill time before this week's episode of TWWTV, I've decided to give my HONEST take on three of my wine choices this week of varying degrees of appeal. From daring and dirty, to downright disgusting... without further adieu, here is my synopsis of this week's affair.
The Good:
Harvest Moon Russian River Valley Sparkling Zinfandel 2007
Price - $30/bottle
I approached this odd sparkler with apprehension despite the fact that Harvest Moon holds a special place in my heart as the winery that broke my Wine Whore virginity. Having never had a Sparkling Zinfandel, I didn't know what to expect. It didn't take long for me to remember what drew me to my first love. I was pleasantly aroused by the floral nose. Jolly rancher, watermelon, and soft fruit wet my palate while the cleansing bubbles tickled my senses. When it was all over, the affair left me craving a cigarette and even excited to call back for an encore the next day!
The Not Bad:
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sangiovese Sonoma County 2006
Price - $20/bottle
Several odd shaped bottles arrived at my doorstep and for some reason, I chose this redhead first. The nose was nice and fruity but scarred by what seemed to me like a slight imbalance in acidity which came off with a hint of tartness. While soft and thin, it held on for a nice sustain on the finish without any obnoxious metallic aftertaste that tends to plague many other value wines. Overall enjoyable and a decent value for the price tag but nothing to brag to your friends about the next day.
The Ugly:
Graton Ridge RRB Sonoma County A+ Apple Dessert Wine 2007
Price - $23/bottle
This wine is perfect if I was looking for something to light a tiki torch or run a generator. If you are looking for something to actually swallow, I would not recommend this wine. Its harsh cider vapors reminded me of the cheap crappy booze I used to do shots of in high school. I tried to pour a little on some vanilla ice cream to drown out the acidic overtones and I think the ice cream actually melted in fear before I could even pour a drizzle on top. This is one of those affairs as The Wine Whore that left me feeling dirty, cheap, and used. Don't try this one at home.
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