My friend suggested that I try this wine from Fresh and Easy. $8 with a screw cap. It's called a red blend, but it's really 92% Syrah and 8% Petit Verdot. Apparently, he can't "sell a Syrah to save [his] life." I was pleasantly surprised with this wine; it's got tons of poise and is delicious in that fruit-forward California way. That probably has a lot to do with his palate. Spices and juicy black fruits along with an almost gamy, bacony note at the end. Good tannic structure and nice balance. I would open this a few minutes before drinking to allow it to open up a bit. Definitely a great deal in an $8 wine--I think this puts a lot of Trader Joe's offerings in the same price point to shame. Although I would note that they blatantly mis-spelled doon. Shouldn't it be dune? Maybe it's a British thing...
Also had this Riesling for $6. Not bad, but by the same token not interesting either. Just kind of meh. Not really enough acidity.
Lastly, we had this Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs from Andre Jacquart. $25 at Costco. Very bready, I guess a touch too sweet for my liking, although still pretty good. I would probably pick something else if I had the choice, although this is well made.
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