Everyday Wine

I'm always in search of a good $10 bottle of red. And my this year pick is Hahn Cabernet Savignon.

Full bodied, not too oaky, rich and yet doesn't over power a meal.

the tea taste in wine

Occasionally I get a bottle of red that contains remnants of the taste of tea. I kn ow that sounds strange but I've thought long about this odd aftertaste. It's definitely tea-taste. It could be watered down, it could be a hint of lemon, but it registers as tea. Any ideas?

Toad Hollow Pinot Noir Rose

Pink in color.
Dry in taste.
Very bizarre.
Tastes similar to White Merlots that I have tried in the past.
My liquore store had a tasting so I purchased a bottle. It was fun.
Kristin liked it. Pete did not. He wants something sweet.

http://www.toadhollow.com/available_main.asp

Simi Savignon Blanc

Fabulous Savignon. I had it at a picnic. Fruity but smooth, not acidic.
I found it at the liquor store though, it's a $13 bottle of wine... of course it's wonderful!

Butterfield Station Shiraz

California has caught onto the Shiraz game.
It's buttery similar to the Chard of the same name.
Deeper taste, I didn't take good notes while drinking.
I just enjoyed it. I'll have to buy another.