"A Bottle a Day..." (Happy Holidays) • Lipgloss & Wine

“A Bottle a Day…” (Happy Holidays)

Okay, loves. We’re back with a handful of value wine reviews that will hopefully make your evening trip to the grocer a tad more decisive as far as wine is concerned. We know the holidays are hectic. How goes the old adage? A bottle a day..? Don’t bother with stowing these away for holiday dinner. These come with a lipglossed label that reads “Drink now; worry later.”

Tisdale Pinot Noir (non-vintage) (< $5)
Plummy, bright. Soft tannins. Unoffensive. Acidity and mouthfeel is reminiscent of Welch’s Grape. We’d gladly pay $4 for grape juice that takes the edge off the day.

Beringer Pinot Noir 2009 (< $10)
We wouldn’t bat one eyelash at this bottle. We like a pinot with personality. This one has none. You won’t find any blueberry or snozberry here. Flavor profile is too simple and tannins are like a stage 5 clinger on the palate. Steer clear.

Redtree Pinot Noir 2010 (< $10)
Fruit-forward with cherry pie and berry danish. Some acidity with soft tannins. Not much depth; an easy drink.

Redwood Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (< $10)
Lime, green apple, apricot, and sweet macademia nut were all detected. Balanced acidity. We added this to a rosemary chicken breast marinade and the end result was something of a dream: delicious.

The Little Penguin Shiraz 2010 (< $10)
Caramel Creams and cherry on the nose with white pepper. Dark chocolate, black fruits on the palate with some oak. Enjoyable.

Gallo Chardonnay (non-vintage) (< $10)
Sweeter than most, thus one to love. Usually chards are too dry for our taste.

What are you drinking this season?