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d’Arenberg, The Stump Jump, Red Blend, 2006

Runner Susan — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:54:12 +0000

Those crazy Aussies – The Stump Jump? Yeah, that’s a weirdo name for a wine – but go figure, it’s from d’Arenberg – the same producers of The Dead Arm; which is one of my favorites – but pretty pricey at $60.00 a bottle. But The Stump Jump? $7.99. No Joke. I wonder if all amputated wines are so delicious. And, of course, the cap screws like a good Aussie wine. This wine is 70% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 10% Mourvedre blend.

Hahn Estates 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California

Runner Susan — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:41:21 +0000

I like this wine, it opens nicely and has hints of raspberries with wild dancing butterflies . . . and it’s an economy-friendly wine at $9.99. I’ll give it 82 points.

2007 Ménage à Trois, Folie à Deux Winery, California

Runner Susan — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:15:08 +0000

Who doesn’t love a cheap and tasty ménage à trois? This blend of zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and merlot has a juicy, fruity quality. This wine made me want goat cheese or a nice Manchego. God I love cheese. I’ll give this wine an 86, only $9.99.

I didn’t get cheese, instead I had to settle for some fantastic stir-fry prepared by my handsome live-in Chef. I wonder where that five pounds came from?

Of course, the taste was only enhanced by the perfectly asymmetric vegetables that were prepared by the sous chef. No need to thank me, I’m a good chopper.

Pure Evil South Australia Cabernet 2007

Runner Susan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:56:53 +0000

We all need to be a little bit evil, right? And here’s proof that good wine doesn’t have to be evilly priced: $9.99. Buy a dozen and get it for $8.99. Evil is 100% Cabernet from 10 to 30 year old vines. Grapes are from three distinctly different regions: 38% McLaren Vale, 37% Barossa, 25% Pyrenees. I don’t know where any of those places are, but our neighbor has a Great Pyrenees dog that likes to toy with Cherry Berry by pretending to herd goats that are out of her reach. Besides the reasonable price, I love the label and screw top. Screw tops rule, wine makers – get with the program. 89 points. No, I’ll give it 90 since it screws.