I forayed into a new wine shop today. Actually it’s more of a lottery and convenience mart with wine but it’s walking distance to my house so it will do. I’ve stumbled upon a wine dive…

Nice dark red color with a ring of clear that indicates an adolescent wine. It has a sharp, oaky aroma that hits you right off the bat…

This is the latest in my misadventures in wine from the corner store. It has a nice deep purple color but the aroma is a little…stanky…

I got these two for $10, a Merlot and a Chardonnay, at the corner store…

Deep color and nice aroma of ripe cherries…

Smells predominantly like pepper…

I liked the Rex-Goliath Shiraz I had not long ago and saw a Cab, a Merlot and a Chard from the same label on sale so I picked them up…

Smells kind of like paint. Not really bad but the aroma isn’t what I expected…

Yum, I like sweet red wine. This one is a gem, especially at this rock-bottom price…

Smells good, like spicy chocolate and wood…