Makulu: Earthy and yummy!

It is nothing short of amazing that I am enjoying a wonderful Cabernet that came halfway around the world from Africa and it only cost me $3.99 at Trader Joe's! The winemakers have this to say about their wine, “the Zulu word Makulu means 'big' and this range of wines certainly live up to the name. Makulu Wines originates from the heart of the Western Cape where a combination of ideal soil and dynamic conditions provide grapes of great character and quality.

With a nose of ripe dark berry fruit and a hint of fresh pepper, this classic South African Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied on the palate. Best enjoyed with barbecue, steak or roasted leg of lamb.”

What I liked about this wine is that it was unique. It had some earthy qualities (I don't mean it tastes like dirt) that seem to cause it to taste better with every sip. While I am sure that it would taste great with the recommended meats it also tastes great with chicken cacciatore.

Fair Hills Wine: Would you like a little wine with your alchohol?

This won't take long. I don't know what Fair Hill's other wines taste like but their Cabernet Sauvingon taste like red rubbing alcohol. It has no body or fruity taste it is just....blah. Luckily, I only had to part with $2.95 so at least it has that going for it.
I give it 2 out of 10 Yummies
Mostly because I like the label and the easy screw top cap.

That is one big bottle of fruity relaxation

So it is 9 P.M. and the sun is setting here in Minnesota and I have my beautiful wife Amy by my side; we are watching a God inspired pink sunset retreat while we enjoy this fruity and robust Gionelli Cabernet Sauvignon. I know you are thinking, "No way you got a 2006 Italian wine in the mega size for $5" but you would be wrong-I did indeed. $4.96 at Cash Wise and it is definitely yummy. Before you read the back of the bottle try to guess what candy they say is evident in the palette along the obvious fruity taste. 8 out of 10

Crane Lake Cabernet Sauvignon

First, let me say $3.94. O.K. I don't know how Crane Lake does it but they have a yummy cheap wine (look for my review on their Malbec) Now I open this when my friend Dan comes over because we will probably drink the whole bottle and I won't feel bad, besides it is really good. It is smooth and very full of flavor. 8 out of 10

Rex...the 47 pound, king of them all!

This is my favorite wine. I have had opurtunity to drink some pretty expensive wines before but I would take a yummy taste of Rex any day! Now Rex tries not to be a cheap contender but several months ago I got Rex in both the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon for $5.97 a bottle with a $47 rebate if you bought 24 bottles which brought the effective price down to $4.01 a bottle. This wine goes with anything and every occasion and my neighbors who love Ménage à Trois and Bogle like it as well. 9 out of 10